A Demo Day is one of the most essential steps for a startup founder. It's an event where startup founders pitch their business idea to experienced founders, investors, and VCs
"The Collapse of Silicon Valley Bank is a cautionary tale of a once-prominent financial institution that faced major financial setbacks, ultimately leading to its downfall. This article examines the events leading up to the collapse and offers valuable insights into the potential risks and consequences of unchecked growth and risky business practices in the banking industry.
Discover the pros and cons of Forbes' 30-Under-30 list in the startup world. While the list has brought recognition to young entrepreneurs worldwide, it has also been criticized for lacking diversity and accountability. Read on to learn about notable individuals who made the list, only to later face public scrutiny for fraud and other misconduct. Is the 30-Under-30 list really worth the hype? Find out in this insightful post.
This article explores the age bias that exists in the startup world, where young founders are often preferred over older ones. While it's true that some of the most successful companies were founded by young entrepreneurs, the article argues that this is not always the case. Older founders bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the table, which can be invaluable when dealing with the many challenges of running a startup. Additionally, many young founders are easier to deal with for investors, which could be a factor in their success. The article concludes that age is just a number, and that we should not obsess over it when evaluating the potential success of a startup.
The world's population is expected to reach 9 billion in 15 years, leading to the need for efficient agriculture to feed the masses. Climate change and soil degradation are major challenges faced by the industry. Argentine startup PunaBio is tackling these problems by using extremophiles, microorganisms capable of thriving in harsh conditions, to create a bacteria juice that improves seed growth and crop success. Farming and agriculture consume a large amount of water and are responsible for significant carbon emissions and habitat loss. The Farming Business Network (FBN) is revolutionizing the industry by providing farmers with data and knowledge to make informed decisions. FBN has partnered with Greeneye to reduce pesticide use through AI analysis and better equipment. The dairy and beef industry is also a significant contributor to gas emissions, but startups are finding solutions such as adding algae to cow feed to reduce methane emissions.
Running a startup has been one of the two most amazing experiences in my life (the other being raising a kid). It's an everyday problem-solving challenge. It's an everyday brainstorm. It requires you to reinvent yourself every other week, to try and outsmart the smartest people, who also happen to have more experience and more money. Holidays and weekends are but an illusion when the fate of 25 co-workers and hundreds of thousands of users rests on the decisions you have to 'sleep on.'
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Our May pledge is committed to creating solutions to keep harmful waste out of the ocean. Bureo makes skateboards from recycled fishing nets thus preventing harmful materials from entering the ocean and; with recycling programs like Net Positiva and support to The Wahine Project they’re able to fuse environmental consciousness with the adventuresome spirit of skateboarders and surfers worldwide.