Whether you’re investing in your human resources or in critical tech, some outlay in the short term is always needed for long-term success. That’s true when it comes to marketing as well.
For the love of the loot: Blockchain, the metaverse and gaming’s blind spot
The way NFTs are currently being discussed in relation to gaming are very much in danger of Killing the core gameplay loop via a financial fast track.
Crypto’s networked collaboration will drive Web 3.0
Web 1.0 was the static web, and Web 2.0 is the social web, but Web 3.0 will be the decentralized web. It will move us from a world where communities contribute but don’t profit, to one where they can.
The responsibilities of AI-first investors
How do investors ensure that the startups in which they invest responsibly apply AI?
5 things you need to win your first customer
Ask any founder what really proves their startup has taken off, and they will almost instantly say it’s when they win their first customer. That’s easier said than done, though.
Creative adtech is on the cusp of a revolution, and VCs should take note
Here are five reasons why VCs should consider ratcheting up their investment into adtech startups building the next generation of creative tools:
3 keys to pricing early-stage SaaS products
The pricing journey is long and, despite what some founders might think, jumping head-first into customer acquisition isn’t the first stop. Step one is making sure you have a fully fledged product.
Is it so bad to take money from Chinese venture funds?
China is the second-largest source of venture capital in the world, and Chinese investors can bring value to foreign startups, but you need to study their expertise and how it can be useful for you.
Is India’s BNPL 2.0 set to disrupt B2B?
A specific vertical of BNPL products is gaining traction: one targeted toward small and medium enterprises (SMEs), also known as “SME BNPL.”
What China’s new data privacy law means for US tech firms
Modeled after the EU’s GDPR, China’s PIPL imposes protections and restrictions on data collection and transfer that companies both inside and outside of China will need to address.