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AKUA lands $3.2M to turn kelp into burgers

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billion two years ago and is expected to double by 2027, attracting startups, like alternative meat food tech company AKUA , that aim to solidify a prominent place in the up-and-coming industry. million seed round, led by Vibrant Ventures, to give the company $5.4 The global meat substitute market was valued at $4.51

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Some Thoughts about Selling at Startups

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Many MBA programs still cater too much to the needs of large, corporate management jobs or prepare students to enter big consulting companies or investments banks. Here is a sample of the reading list for the course that gives you a flavor for just how modern and practical this course is. And that leads me to today’s post.

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Floravere Delivers Luxury Wedding Gowns to Your Doorstep

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Between late appointments, pushy sales people and sticker shock, finding the perfect wedding dress can quickly turn into a frustrating nightmare for any blushing bride. Floravere , the first direct-to-consumer luxury bridal brand, is putting convenience back into the bride’s hands by delivering sample wedding gowns directly to their doorstep.

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Interview with Adam Bernhard, HauteLook

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Last week, Los Angeles-based HauteLook (www.hautelook.com), an online private sales site, scored a major round of funding--raising $31M from Insight Venture Partners. Adam Bernhard: We're a platform that does flash sales. Adam, thanks for the time. We work on behalf of brands, as a web site that has a membership base of over 2.5

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Scanwell Health launches smartphone tests for UTIs in partnership with Lemonaid Health

TechCrunch LA

Companies continue to refine digital diagnostic tools for in-home healthcare at a rapid clip. The company was founded by Stephen Chen, who literally grew up in the diagnostics testing business. The company first submitted its product to the Food and Drug Administration for approval in 2015. “I was born into the business.”

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How to Out Amazon, Amazon

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There has always been tension between CPG (consumer packaged goods) companies and the retailers who sell their products to consumers. If a consumer will pay a fixed price for a product or service then the battle over who gets the margin in any sale is between the person who merchandises a product and the person who manufactures it.

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From IT Geek to Coffee Farmer, Eric Greenspan and his Latest Venture

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Eric Greenspan at Macaw Coffee Company Farm. After starting my career with IBM and building three successful IT companies, I’ve decided to follow my true passion. Of course, I will bring my passion for “Mind Blowing Customer Experiences” to the business. operations and sales. My latest venture is coffee.