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15 worthwhile conferences for women in tech

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But according to data from a survey from Women Tech Network , women earn around $15,000 less per year than their male counterparts, with an average annual salary of $60,828 for women compared to $85,000 for men. WiCyS is a nonprofit organization that offers memberships, scholarships, and networking opportunities to women working in security.

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Filevine raises $108 million for tools that streamline legal workflows

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CEO Ryan Anderson said that the proceeds will be put toward pursuing new market opportunities, specifically in the nonprofit, insurance, and public sectors, and “further evolv[ing] the [Filevine platform] to meet changing legal demands.”

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8 investors and founders highlight Valencia’s potential as a fintech and cybersecurity hub

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The blockchain/crytpo scene could do with some improvement, according to a few respondents. BIGBAN is a private nonprofit angel investor network based in Valencia, and incubators and accelerator programs continue to proliferate, supported by corporates and local government initiatives such as Startup Valencia. What does it lack?

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A year on from Russia’s invasion, Ukrainian startups show astounding resilience

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TechUkraine and Emerging Europe also published the results of a survey looking at the country’s start-up ecosystem. Happy Monday Matches employees with purpose-driven organizations Hacken Hacken, the blockchain cybersecurity firm, has also been working on tools to help Ukraine cyber warfare efforts and combat Russian propaganda.

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CPOE Systems: Benefits and Risks of e-Prescribing and Test Ordering

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According to the Leapfrog hospital survey , so-called adverse drug events contribute to 7,000 deaths annually. The same survey shows that after implementation of CPOE the length of stay in hospital reduces by 0.9 Source: A Decentralized Blockchain Ledger for the Management of Medication Histories. improved administration.

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Is this the year that we get our dream back channeling platform?

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Some investors still scoff at the idea that their portfolio companies may be asked to review what it’s like to work with them; similarly, founders are surprised when stories, not Cultureamp surveys, are where honest feedback truly lives. GoFundMe gets Classy (literally) with acquisition of nonprofit giving platform. Have friends.

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After a record year for Israeli startups, 16 investors tell us what’s next

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Subscribe to access all of our investor surveys, company profiles and other inside tech coverage for startups everywhere. Blockchain is a difficult sector because it lacks a clear regulatory environment, subsequently raising many questions. Oh, and one more thing. We just launched Extra Crunch in Israel.