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Reflections On 2017: Michael Jones, Science Inc.

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Since we started Science six years ago, we've co-founded and invested in more than 70 companies and have exited multiple portfolio companies. What was the biggest personal lesson you learned from 2017? Are there any technology innovations, gadgets, devices, software, that particularly caught your eye in 2017.

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Meet the 2017 Startups from the Disney Accelerator

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. “This year, more than ever, we are working with companies with the potential to help define the future of media and entertainment together with Disney.” Meet the 11 startups for 2017: Ambidio. Brit + Co is a digital media company that inspires, educates and entertains real women with a creative spirit.

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SpotOn raises $300M at a $3.15B valuation and acquires Appetize

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Existing investors DST Global, 01 Advisors, Dragoneer Investment Group, Franklin Templeton and Mubadala Investment Company too doubled down on their investments in SpotOn, joining new backers Wellington Management and Coatue Management. We are deeply invested in growing the business together. Image Credits: SpotOn.

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Clubspeed Acquired By Private Equity Investor Nadavon

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Corona, California-based Clubspeed , which develops software used to manage go karting tracks, race tracks, trampoline parks, and family entertainment centers, has been acquired by private equity investor Nadavon Capital Partners , the two said over the weekend. Financial terms of the deal were not announced. READ MORE>>.

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Reflections on 2016: Rob Freelen, Silicon Valley Bank

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Other examples include media tech companies ZEFR and GumGum � both having record years and positioned extremely well for continued growth in 2017. I studied East Asian religions in college and was intrigued to hear that a Buddhist monk was delivering meditation and mindfulness via a mobile app. Rob Freelen: Focus. He earned a B.A.

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Reflections on 2016: Brad Brooks, TigerText

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Finally, what do you think will have the biggest impact on the technology industry in 2017? In healthcare, I think the impact of mobility is still in its infancy as far as the enterprise is concerned. Prior to that, Brad worked for investment banking corporation Donaldson, Lufkin and Jenrette. READ MORE>>.

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Reflections on 2016: Lawrence Ng, OnRamp Fund

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Today's contribution is from Lawrence Ng , serial entrepreneur who, last year, founded OnRamp Fund , a $10 million incubator that invests in early stage startups. Setting up the device is very easy and you can start your cooking from their app on your mobile. It combines innovation and entertainment. Lawrence C.

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