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So You Want to Start a Cybersecurity Company?

Xconomy

Attacks will cost the world $6 trillion by 2021, research firm Cybersecurity Ventures says- –the greatest transfer of economic wealth in history and more profitable than the trade in all major illegal drugs. Cybercrime has become a global epidemic. As the threat keeps rising, the cybersecurity industry keeps growing.

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Manufacturing startup Divergent 3D reduces staff by one-third

TechCrunch LA

Divergent 3D made Blade — which was on the auto show circuit in 2016 — to demonstrate the technology platform. Czinger is hopeful that by 2021 the company will be able to announce that its 3D-printed structures will be production vehicles. It was enough to get the attention of investors and at least two global OEMs as customers.

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5 Equity Crowdfunding Reflections Before You Sign Up

Startup Professionals Musings

With the advent and growth of crowdfunding over the past few years, many entrepreneurs have predicted the demise of those demanding angel investment groups and venture capital organizations. Early crowdfunding successes have been undeniable.

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How the myth of the ‘girlboss’ harms emerging women in tech

TechCrunch LA

The following year, she stepped down as CEO, and by 2016, her company filed for bankruptcy and was purchased by Boohoo. Less than 2% of venture capital funding went to all-female founding teams in 2021, marking a five-year low. . Then, Amoruso started a company called Girlboss that was likened to “Linkedin for Women.”

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