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How to implement a video SEO strategy
Good content today also includes video. A video SEO strategy is no longer optional to driving growth — it’s absolutely necessary.
How to implement a video SEO strategy by Ram Iyer originally published on TechCrunch
Thoma Bravo snags Coupa for $8B despite activist pressure to hold off for higher price
When news surfaced last week that activist investors were taking the unusual step of pressuring Coupa Software to not sell for less than $95 a share, it got our attention. You don’t normally see investors sending a letter asking a company to hold off on a sale. It’s typically the opposite. But today, the company […]
Thoma Bravo snags Coupa for $8B despite activist pressure to hold off for higher price by Ron Miller originally published on TechCrunch
‘Banking’ On, For Distribution of Its Financial Products
Uber sues NYC Taxi & Limo Commission to block rate increase for drivers
Uber is suing the New York City Taxi & Limousine Commission (TLC), which last month approved a fare hike for ride-hail apps and taxi drivers amid a post-pandemic driver shortage, rising operational costs and higher inflation. The ride-hail company is attempting to prevent an increase in rates it must pay drivers in NYC by December […]
Uber sues NYC Taxi & Limo Commission to block rate increase for drivers by Rebecca Bellan originally published on TechCrunch
Twitter Blue to relaunch with actual verification process, higher price for Apple users
Twitter is officially bringing back the Twitter Blue subscription Monday, starting in five countries before rapidly expanding to others, according to Esther Crawford, director of product management at Twitter. Web sign-ups will cost $8 per month and iOS sign ups will cost $11 per month for “access to subscriber-only features, including the blue checkmark,” per […]
Twitter Blue to relaunch with actual verification process, higher price for Apple users by Rebecca Bellan originally published on TechCrunch
The one slide 99% of founders get wrong when fundraising
Having a poor “ask and use of funds” slide is a red flag to many investors. It’s where you get to prove that you know what you’re doing. Don’t waste the opportunity.
The one slide 99% of founders get wrong when fundraising by Haje Jan Kamps originally published on TechCrunch
There are a lot of reasons to be excited about Canada’s venture market
Canada is seeing more seed deals, more active firms and more capital spread out this year, despite a more challenging market.
There are a lot of reasons to be excited about Canada’s venture market by Rebecca Szkutak originally published on TechCrunch
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5 lessons we’ve learned from building a venture fund from scratch
In an industry where your reputation and brand are the most important parts of building a firm, getting started from day zero is critical.
5 lessons we’ve learned from building a venture fund from scratch by Ram Iyer originally published on TechCrunch