The Netherlands’ startups, which cover the range from incubator stage to seed to growth stage and later, have seen healthy capital from a number of investors over the past few years, and one VC has decided to cover the community in more depth. The Facts River VC offers their analysis in the form of a 33-slide PowerPoint covering the nature and state of Dutch VC and how startups are profiting from it....
The truly exciting part of these technological and business advances is the fact that new information is released daily. This makes it impossible to stay completely current on eco-friendly options, but on the other hand, it also proves that there is a large demand for these products and services. For example, May 2016 was kicked off with Taiwan’s Green Trade Project Office announcing the development of a new line of green building products....
The virtual currency founded in 2009 is still too new to benefit most startups, but it is popular enough to attract attention from regulators. So some companies could pioneer a new niche to profit from its potential to ease international payments and online sales. There is a huge opportunity to design an economy of businesses that accepts payments for goods and services using the virtual coin, which is not controlled by any government and is accepted worldwide, said Patrick Murck, general counsel of the Bitcoin Foundation, which acts as a hub for Bitcoin users....
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Content marketing is one of the most cost-effective forms of “advertising” available to startups. Through story telling, businesses can turn visitors into a fans, fans into a buyers, and buyers into life-long customers / brand advocates. And for many, video is the preferred medium through which to deliver this story. Because hosting videos is an unnecessary drain to your server, standard practice is to host your videos on a third party platform....
Automated trucks might be hitting the roads in a few years, but they might not work their kinks out for decades. One thing’s for sure, though – no matter what happens, the trucking industry will need to get high tech to survive. I spoke with John Kearney, CEO of Advanced Training Systems, to learn more about the core concerns impacting the trucking industry today and what can be done about them....
Founded in 2016, London-based company Aura, an augmented reality fashion app, allow users to design geometric patterns to be printed on fashionable clothing that can be scanned and translated into personalized messages and images under their profile. Users are able to interact through the app and make a connection with other Aura enthusiasts around them. Currently, users can design minimalist personalized geometric patterns that can be printed on a t-shirt, tank or hoodie....
Podwerks is a Florida-based startup that is hoping to make coworking spaces available for the cannabis industry. By building locations in “urban designated zones permitting the commercial cultivation and sale of cannabis related products,” they’ll be able to provide startups with something necessary to the process: a place to grow and a place to experience growth. In addition to providing the zoning requirements of a cannabis startup, Podwerks provides office space, community events, retail space, and discreet security measures to make sure everything runs smoothly....
They shared how Tilt was seeing rapid growth – about 20 percent per each month. But where was this growth coming from? Mike and Jareau focused on what factors contributed to their most successful campaigns but quickly realized, that in fact, they weren’t actually creating growth through their campaigns. Here are three lessons they learned along the way: Invest In Analytics Before You Need To There was no clear way to understand what was contributing to the success and growth of each campaign....
CEO Joshua Broder told Maine Startups Insider that the new investment, which is a combination of debt and equity, will be used to finance growth associated with an additional $100 million in recently secured contracts. The initial close on the $3 million happened in late September, and Broder said he’s close to closing the additional $1.5 million. This is Tilson’s fourth investment round, commonly referred to as a Series D round....
While startups (and the more fundamental notion of entrepreneurship) has developed to become a part an essential piece of our national identity, for many people across the globe, entrepreneurship has deeper roots – with self-employment often a primary means of survival. This global recognition of entrepreneurship is certainly important, with organizations like the Kauffman Foundation holding an annual Global Entrepreneurship Week to celebrate, raise awareness of, and increase opportunities for entrepreneurship around the world....
The 2017 class will be largest in the accelerator program’s eight-year history. That’s due largely to the addition of a fourth regional class. When the program began in 2009, it was based solely in Portland, which limited the accessibility for entrepreneurs in other parts of the state. Since then, the program has added locations in Bangor and in Rockland. This is the first year a class will convene in Lewiston/Auburn....
After the Capitol riots on January 6th, former President Trump was banned from a wide range of social media platforms. While some opted for lifetime bans, Facebook decided that a temporary ban was more apt, giving them time to take a more in-depth look at whether the inflammatory president deserved to never use the platform again. Now though, Facebook’s independent Oversight Board has decided that the ban will be upheld for the time being, effectively de-platforming former President Trump for the foreseeable future....
It would eventually turn into one of the biggest startup companies, but Instagram was founded in 2010 by Mike Krieger, Kevin Systrom, and just a handful of employees. Wildly popular, this photo app allows users to add distinctive filters to add visual style to smartphone pictures. Since then, Instagram has grown not only as a way to keep in touch via photo sharing, but as its very own social media platform for business marketing....
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While many believe cryptocurrency to be a world-saving idea, the first decade of its existence has been rocky to say the least. From the ransomware scams that demand it to unlock information to the volatility causing many to lose millions, the unregulated nature of cryptocurrency has caused more problems than its solved. Now, though, two US senators that have vocally supported cryptocurrency in the past want to see it more regulated, in hopes of lessening the inherent risks that come with its existence....
Voico offers free international calls to non-Voico users in the US, Canada, and Mexico out-of-the-box, as well as low international rates so users can call any number worldwide without breaking the bank. That’s about what every other VoIP app does using Wi-Fi, 3G, or 4G service the iOS or Android smartphone is connected to. Voico also lets users reserve a phone number through the app. So, for example, if you are traveling across the border and don’t want to roam, just connect to a Wi-Fi network, and your friends will be able to call you on a local number – they won’t pay a cent more than for a local call....
But with all of that comes the challenge of standing out in an increasingly crowded market. How can both new and experienced app developers create apps that users flock to? Here are a few tips. Utilize the Platform’s Strengths For many app developers, they can find themselves with little to no outward support. However, app developers could be doing themselves a disservice by not utilizing the support that their platforms can provide....
Not if you listen to the folks below. Entrepreneurs like Matt Galligan and Dina Kaplan have discovered the great danger that is the burnout, and they don’t want themselves – or their teams – to succumb to it. What do you plan to do this weekend? If you check out these three videos, you’ll get some great startup advice plus the encouragement to take time to relax. Matt Galligan: “Weekends Are Off-Limits” The Circa cofounder talks about accepting failure and why weekends are off-limits – namely, “[Startups are] a serious recipe for burning out....
With the right strategy, you can effectively market and promote your events through various digital channels. Here are the known methods of integrating a digital strategy to your event marketing campaign: Social Media Social media platforms have been incredibly lucky thus far in brand management, lead generation, and sales. Social networks are also capable platforms for promoting events to your target audience. A key advantage of this is that you can quickly launch ads and promote your event materials to audiences who’ll be more likely to attend, especially if you already have an established social media page for your brand....
