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How AI and a Global Pandemic led to a $175M Investment: Ardis Kadiu’s Element451 Story

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In this episode of the Founder Shares podcast, host Trevor Schmidt sits down with Ardis Kadiu, founder and CEO of Element451. Ardis shares his journey from an engineer to a successful entrepreneur, recounting how he spun off...more

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California's New Employment Laws: Get Ready for 2024

Governor Newsom signed into law a plethora of bills that significantly expand the rights of employees in California, although notably vetoing a bill that would have prohibited caste discrimination. Most of the new laws take...more

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Singapore: A Rising Tiger Economy for Startups and Venture Capital in Asia

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As we project ourselves forward in 2023, amidst the clouds, a bright spot for optimism is burning brightly for early stage, deep tech startup companies and investors. It’s no surprise that last year we saw a decrease in...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - May 2022 #2

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: Is This the Great Reset for Venture Capital?  The end of running with the bulls (bull market, that is) has the venture capital market anxious to understand...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - February 2022

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: European Unicorns Raise Funding at Incredible Pace - Investments in European Unicorn companies have quadrupled year over year with companies raising over...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - January 2022 #5

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: A Startup Guide to Remote Work - Throughout COVID-19, many have become accustomed to remote work. With return-to-office timelines remaining uncertain, it is...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - January 2022 #2

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: 11 Trends That Will Shape Work in 2022 and Beyond - We are currently experiencing what this article calls “the greatest workplace disruption in generations”,...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - September 2021

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: Should Your Company Implement a Vaccination Mandate?  As the Biden administration announced the new federal vaccine requirements on Thursday, an increasing...more

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All Consuming - Financial Litigation Insights, Volume 2, Issue 18

Why the Overturned Eviction Moratorium May be Too Little, Too Late for Both Renters, Landlords - "However, the ruling doesn’t mean renters in states without protections will be immediately removed from their homes — an...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - June 2021

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: How to Get Your Business IPO Ready - Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) are one of the most significant landmarks for startups. However, going public means...more

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A Critical Look at Equity Crowdfunding

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Traditionally, the world of startup investing was not for “main street”, and was the private preserve of venture capitalists, venture debt lenders, private equity and angel investors (accredited investors), high net worth...more

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What To Expect for Seed and Pre-Seed Stage Financing in 2021

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Why SAFEs will continue to dominate in early stages - Amidst historic highs for startup investment in 2021, and new records broken every month, one wonders whether we can expect the venture capital boom to continue. ...more

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IPO Life Sciences Outlook: COVID-19 Vaccine Innovation Could Boost IPO Numbers to Another Record High

The life sciences sector will likely be one of the major drivers in what some analysts predict as the beginning of the largest economic expansion in recent history. ...more

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2020, 2021 and the EC/VC Industry – Review of the Past Year and Predictions for the Current One

In the beginning of February 2020, COVID-19 seemed to have little to no impact on venture capital investing in the United States. Fast forward a few weeks later: concerns quickly spread over the entire industry about the...more

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Silicon Valley Venture Capital Flash Report - October 2020

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This survey is a special interim report to highlight changes in the Silicon Valley venture capital environment through October 2020 in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Please note that when providing data on a monthly...more

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Silicon Valley Venture Capital Survey – Third Quarter 2020

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Our survey analyzed the terms of 211 venture financings closed in the third quarter of 2020 by companies headquartered in Silicon Valley. Key Findings - Valuation results rebounded from the prior quarter, but remain...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - November 2020

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: Why 100% Of Venture Capital Can Be Explained In One 4-Letter Word - There are many attempts at explaining venture capital, defining its role in the growth of a...more

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Silicon Valley Venture Capital Flash Report - August 2020

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This survey is a special interim report to highlight changes in the Silicon Valley venture capital environment through August 2020 in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Please note that when providing data on a monthly basis,...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - October 2020

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: Startup Funding: Sources and Challenges for New Businesses - This article details the most common funding sources for entrepreneurs. From a survey of 501 US...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - September 2020

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: Go public now while software valuations make no sense, Part II Recently, a few major startups have gone public, with some resulting in 100% growth or greater. This...more

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Silicon Valley Venture Capital Flash Report – July 2020

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This survey is a special interim report to highlight changes in the Silicon Valley venture capital environment through July 2020 in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Please note that when providing data on a monthly basis,...more

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In Case You Missed It: Launch Links - August 2020 #4

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Some interesting links we found across the web this week: Black venture capitalists confront Silicon Valley's quiet racism - As of 2018, just 4% of the VC industry in the United States was African American. Check out...more

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Silicon Valley Venture Capital Survey – Second Quarter 2020

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Background - Our survey analyzed the terms of 203 venture financings closed in the second quarter of 2020 by companies headquartered in Silicon Valley. The Q2 2020 survey is the first to analyze a full quarter of results...more

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9 Tips for Startups Seeking Funding in a COVID-19 World

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Even as the U.S. economy suffers its biggest contraction ever, the news is not all bad for new businesses. Venture capitalists are still willing to put their dollars behind promising startups, and some companies are actually...more

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PropTech Update - August 2020

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How PropTech firms struck deals during lockdown - Bullet The Real Deal – July 27 - During the first half of the year, venture capital funds invested $1.2 billion in 102 PropTech deals, according to PitchBook, compared to...more

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