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7 Private Small Business Grants to Apply For in June 2024

Tech.Co

Awardees also gain access to experts and thought leaders within their industry and get invited to VIP networking experiences. The grant was designed to provide critical funding for LGBTQ+-owned and allied hospitality businesses including restaurants, cafes, and bars serving food.

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UK-based women’s networking and private club, AllBright, raises $18.8 million as it expands into the US

TechCrunch LA

The company’s new round was led by Cain International and was designed to take AllBright into three U.S. Coupled with the launch of a new networking application called AllBright Connect and the company’s AllBright Magazine, the women’s networking organization is on a full-on media blitz.

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5 Strategies Of A Startup Founder To Inspire The Team

Startup Professionals Musings

The author’s focus is the world of architecture and design, but I’m convinced that the principles and strategy outlined are equally important to every new business or entrepreneurial effort: Instill pride. Encourage networking. The most senior leaders then become coaches and mentors, rather than the source of all decisions.

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6 Marketing Specifics That Apply To Every New Venture

Startup Professionals Musings

They skimp on the design of their website, procrastinate on the rollout to make sure the product is perfect, and get so excited about technology features that they forget about creating value for customers. I like the guidance from marketing coach David Newman’s classic book “ Do It! Don’t waste your time networking with strangers.

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5 Keys To A Startup Team That Can Develop Any Market

Startup Professionals Musings

The author’s focus is the world of architecture and design, but I’m convinced that the principles and strategy outlined are equally important to every new business or entrepreneurial effort: Instill pride. Encourage networking. The most senior leaders then become coaches and mentors, rather than the source of all decisions.

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Interview with Richard Koffler and John Morris, The Tech CEO Network

socalTECH

What is the idea behind the Tech CEO Network? The Tech CEO Network is there to fill the gap. Myself, I am now working with a medical ultrasound technology firm, working directly with the researcher and a design firm. That's why we're hoping that bringing domain expertise and an industry network will help facilitate that process.

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Tech Startup Culture May Have Changed For Good

Tech.Co

They recognise the value that in-person collaboration and networking brings.” So, we decided to offer a ‘wellbeing coach’ to give the team the opportunity to express their feelings and get things off their chest.” ” – Andrew Roughan, the Managing Director of Plexal.

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