Looking for the best startup accelerators? Cool, we got you! And the rankings are sure to surprise you. (Hint: they are not Y Combinator or Techstars!) Did you know there are over 3,000 accelerators worldwide and over 1,000 in the United States alone? No wonder it’s confusing to figure out which ones are worth applying … more
Fiveable, a Milwaukee-based Edtech platform, has raised $2.3M led by BBG Ventures with participation from new investors including Metrodora Ventures (Chelsea Clinton’s fund), Matchstick Ventures, Spero Ventures, and Edtech angel Deborah Quazzo. Fiveable offers students a massive library of materials to help study for the AP tests, including livestreams, Q&As, cram sessions, and study guides … more
One in four medical appointments ends in a “no-show.” Financially, that’s a $16 billion loss annually to health clinics and hospitals not to mention the human and hidden costs associated with interrupted care as a result of missed appointments. SureShow is a patent-pending solution that replaces no-shows with billable telehealth visits resulting in better continuity of care as well as increased revenue for medical practices.
It seems that there is no shortage of venture capital firms declaring their solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. That’s wonderful, so let’s capitalize on this energy with meaningful action. There have been some excellent articles written about ways to increase investment in Black and other underrepresented founders, and I wanted to share a … more
Embarking on a founder’s journey is somewhat like building an airplane in that it takes a variety of skills to get it right, and failure can be disastrous. Yet, most founder teams lack all the skills and knowledge necessary for their startup to take flight, so learning new skills on the job is a common … more
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