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How to pitch me: 5 investors discuss what they’re looking for in April 2023

TechCrunch

After attending TechCrunch Early Stage last week, I was cheered to meet so many first-time founders and experienced investors who are looking for opportunities. But dealmaking is idiosyncratic: a few investors might be content to make a deal over coffee, but early-stage teams still need a sturdy pitch deck or memo they can leave behind.

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TechCrunch+ roundup: eVTOL takes off, pivoting with agility, when to hire a lawyer

TechCrunch

“I’ve been working in the aircraft development space for decades, but 2021 was different,” Tigner writes. In reality, changing course is usually the smartest bet, because it allows founding teams to leverage new technology and adapt to changing market conditions. Mainstream attention is increasing. What are my best options?

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6 best practices for better vendor management

CIO

To build a stronger relationship with vendors, “CIOs should bring them into the fold regarding their priorities and potential concerns about what may —or may not — lie ahead, from a regulatory perspective or the general economic climate, for example,” says Kevin Beasley, CIO at VAI, a midmarket ERP software developer. “A

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Founders of well-funded Egyptian B2B startup Capiter fired following fraud allegations

TechCrunch

Others described a workplace with poor management and no structure and a company finding it hard to onboard merchants to its platform while running out of money simultaneously. And like many startups in Africa and globally, Capiter hired aggressively last year to meet its targets. .

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Quality Assurance outsourcing in the World of DevOps-Best Practices for Dispersed (Distributed) Quality Assurance Team

Trigent

With outsourced QA being expedited through teams distributed across geographies and locations, many aspects that were hitherto guaranteed through co-located teams have now come under a lot of pressure. Best practices for ensuring the effectiveness of distributed QA teams.

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Outsourcing QA in the world of DevOps – Best Practices for Dispersed (Distributed) QA teams

Trigent

DevOps is the preferred methodology for software development and release, with collaborating teams oriented towards faster delivery cycles augmented by early feedback. Outlined below some of the best practices for ensuring the effectiveness of distributed QA teams for an efficient DevOps process.

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Chief Procurement Officer Search: Securing Your Supply Chain Leadership

N2Growth Blog

Furthermore, successful CPOs are exceptional leaders who inspire and motivate their teams to achieve excellence. They understand the importance of developing their team’s skills and capabilities, nurturing a culture of continuous learning and professional development.