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TechCrunch+ roundup: Fundraising beyond the Bay Area, web3 gaming, TDD prep checklist

TechCrunch

Cities like Boulder, Detroit and Austin had emerging tech ecosystems long before the pandemic forced VCs to start taking pitches via Zoom, and social media has leveled the playing field when it comes to networking and PR. 5 tips for launching in a crowded web3 gaming market. 5 tips for launching in a crowded web3 gaming market.

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

TechCrunch

Based on my conversations, VCs are very open to working with novices who can show that they understand the market in which they hope to compete. 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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After a record 2022, 8 investors explain why it’s ‘still just Day 1’ for Africa’s startup ecosystem

TechCrunch

Over time we’ve continuously optimized that process to ensure we are efficient in how we review deals and how soon we can give founders feedback. Firms that back a lot of startups are often criticized for not doing their due diligence and labeled lazy for using “spray and pray” tactics. Has this led to unrealistic valuations?

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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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D’Amelio family launches VC fund 444 Capital to invest up to $25M in high-growth startups

TechCrunch

The family is teaming up with Doug Renert of Tandem Capital and producer Jeff Beacher of Beacher Media Group on the fund, which aims to back high-growth companies with strong end-user brands, including those in the direct-to-consumer space, fintech, edtech, healthcare, insurtech and other B2B2C platforms. Image Credits: Step.

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8 investors weigh in on the state of insurtech in Q3 2022

TechCrunch

Insurtech companies have been among the biggest victims of the public market selloff, especially those that went public in 2021. “I do not believe the insurtech market to be dead, because it is still a multi-billion-dollar market,” Hélène Falchier, partner at Portage Ventures, told TechCrunch.

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Hiring Remote Developers Versus Relocation – What To Choose in 2022?

Hacker Earth Developers Blog

The pandemic has reshaped the global workforce area dramatically, causing tech companies to hire more remote developers. In August 2021, 77% of job offers posted on a popular social news website for computer science professionals mentioned remote work. India is one of the world’s fastest-growing remote developer hubs.