better doing
The infinite conflict of hiring
“What great Founders do, that others do not, is examine the balance between speed and quality, in order to make confident hiring decisions for their company.” | learn more
Tag: Startups
tech, startups, internet
Playing different games – the Tiger phenomenon
The hedge fund Tiger Global and several offshoots are aggressively deploying capital into startups with little diligence, historically high prices, and lighting fast speed. “Hah! You’re telling me — I heard they did [Deal X] in 24 hours after only getting a […]
teaching the kids
Startup SchoolHouse offers great schools—anywhere
They recently closed an $8 million funding round. “Our goal was to start with a few teachers, start a couple of micro schools and grow gradually over time. Then covid came along and we rapidly set up schools for over […]
to your health
Digital health startups want to bring glucose monitors to the masses
This post by science reporter Katie Palmer for STAT News discusses NutriSense and other startups in the field. It’s solid reporting. | learn more
oh, chicago
UChicago hosts the nation’s first quantum startup accelerator
“Duality’s purpose is to help quantum startups bridge the gap between the laboratory and the marketplace that is a critical barrier to success for emerging technologies. Led by the Polsky Center and the Chicago Quantum Exchange, Duality is also reinforced […]
tech, startups, internet
Seeing is believing as a potential entrepreneur
Once you’ve seen it done up close, it’s easier to imagine doing it. On the flip side, some make it look easier than it is. | learn more
tech, startups, internet
Indie.vc shuts down due to lack of investor interest
This story circulated quickly over the past week. Indie.vc was a funder of startups that didn’t fit the “billion dollars or broke” venture capital path. The fund’s investors have not been thrilled with the approach, and now Indie is shutting […]
oh, chicago
LongJump VC launches to write first checks to Chicago founders
“Having capital available to founders without existing personal wealth not only allows more diverse founders to enter the startup industry, but also provides a sturdier path for younger entrepreneurs working on their first business.” | learn more
better doing
Three types of startup advisors you might not have thought about
“Most of the companies we back figure out how to use advisors in compelling ways, it’s just not as public as it used to be.” | learn more
on the blockchain
Is there a translational research gap?
The anonymous writer at Applied Divinity Studies considers the question. “This is a compelling narrative. Academic handles fundamental research, startups work on commercialization and deployment. What we’re missing is translational research to nurture pre-commercial research and bring it to fruition.” | learn […]