I talk to a lot of startups and most have little idea about how journalism works (or worse, as in the case of HQ Trivia, they have terrible ideas). But positive coverage in a respected publication offers visibility and credibility … READ MORE
COMMENTS [ 0 ]Periodically, I hear a presentation or read a blog post on the topic of public relations for startups. I often feel the advice given is incomplete, or misguided, or one-size-fits-all, or simply wrong. So here is my take on how … READ MORE
COMMENTS [ 0 ]Since 2004, the nonprofit Center for Financial Services Innovation (CFSI) has been on a mission to improve the financial health of all Americans. With funding provided by the Ford Foundation (a founding sponsor), Amex, BofA, Cap One, Charles Schwab, Citi, … READ MORE
COMMENTS [ 4 ]Last week, BBVA announced that it is buying Simple for $117 million. It’s easy to think of reasons why this acquisition appeals to BBVA. It’s not for assets and deposits. Yes, the 100,000 tech-savvy early adopters who’ve signed up for … READ MORE
COMMENTS [ 0 ]The Q2 PwC MoneyTree Report came out last week showing that investment activity by corporate venture arms is on the upswing. Corporate VCs participated in nearly 16% of venture deals in the second quarter. I have seen corporate VC efforts … READ MORE
COMMENTS [ 0 ]“If no one seems to understand, start your own revolution and cut out the middleman.”
“I’m not even sure what I want, but that’s not the point – it’s that I want it now.”
“Whenever the old gives way to the new, everybody with vested interests in the old starts crying that the world will stop. There aren’t many people with vested interests in the new.”
“The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man.”
“All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence, and then success is sure.”
I've always found the story behind Swiss #FinTech Numbrs confusing. Was it ever really an independent startup? Why so many CEOs? https://t.co/sOTYipZENz In 2013 they said they planned to enter the U.S. market but that didn't happen.
San Francisco- and Bengaluru-based #InsurTech @zendrive drives off with $37MM Series B led by @XLInnovate https://t.co/dMCNIUmR7a Launching AI solution that detects stop sign violations. @ThompsonHutton is on the board.
Nonprofit @FinTechSandbox accelerates financial services innovation by making data available to #FinTech entrepreneurs for free. 37 startups participated in 2015. How have they done? Plus, a profile of Sandbox alum @Forward_Lane. https://t.co/Q4YWPY6Te0
CEO and founder Rhian Horgan of @MyKindur sits down with Jim Smith (@redphase) to discuss reverse mortgages, long-term care insurance, and all things #retirementplanning. Read the full Q&A here: https://t.co/GEkR1A2qKe
Arlington, MA-based @LeaderBank spins out ZSuite Technologies, an internally-developed #FinTech that automates rent and condo payments to landlords and property managers: https://t.co/85pailtEKJ Unclear where the newly-independent startup's $6MM in funding came from.
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