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TechCrunch+ roundup: Pricing strategy, technical due diligence, pitch deck appendix fever

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Drawing from his experience of leading startups through the dot.com implosion in 2000 and the 2008 Great Recession, Alomar said it’s critical for founders to be strategic and not reactive. 7 ways investors can gain clarity while conducting technical due diligence. When it’s OK to leave money on the table.

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Chinese cyber espionage growing across all industry sectors

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New cyber operations in key sectors Historically, Chinese cyber espionage groups have predominantly targeted organizations from the government, technology, and telecommunications sectors and that continued in 2024. They complicate attribution due to the often short-lived nature of the IP addresses of the nodes being used.

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Chinese cyber espionage growing across all industry sectors

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New cyber operations in key sectors Historically, Chinese cyber espionage groups have predominantly targeted organizations from the government, technology, and telecommunications sectors and that continued in 2024. They complicate attribution due to the often short-lived nature of the IP addresses of the nodes being used.

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3 views: How should founders prepare for a decline in startup valuations and investor interest?

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TechCrunch and other tech publications ran stories and interviews with investors who noisily departed Silicon Valley, screening potential investments remotely as they set up shop in Austin, Miami and elsewhere to see how the situation played out.

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7 investors reveal what’s hot in fintech in Q1 2023

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However, it appears that even though VCs are proceeding more cautiously than before and taking their time with due diligence, they are still investing. 2008 and 2000), not only have we seen outstanding companies being formed, we’ve also witnessed great venture firm performance during these windows,” he said.

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Meet retail’s new sustainability strategy: Personalization

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It may not be as glamorous as D2C, but beauty tech is big money. For big brands and retailers, personalization is expected to be the top category for tech investment this year. Smart packaging with IoT and distributed ledger technology. More posts by this contributor. Advanced virtual fitting rooms with VR/AR for fashion.

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Mayfield’s Navin Chaddha: I’ve looked at clouds from both sides now

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I have looked at tech from both sides now (h/t Joni Mitchell ), as a three-time entrepreneur and as a venture investor through two downturns. Every era is different, but here are some tips for our new normal: If you’re out raising money, due diligence your investor. More posts by this contributor.