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What’s the CIO’s role in developing a sustainability strategy?

CIO

Organizations are under pressure to demonstrate commitment to an actionable sustainability strategy to meet regulatory obligations and to build positive market sentiment. We examine the opportunity to lead both risk mitigation and value creation by helping advance the enterprise sustainability strategy.

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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. A prep checklist for startups about to undergo technical due diligence. Development process.

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

TechCrunch

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. And if you’ve added “AI” to your pitch deck only to make it more appealing, here’s some more bad news: FOMO is passé, and due diligence is the new black.

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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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Beyond growth: M&A as a strategic transformation enabler

CIO

The next generation of M&A strategy brings emerging digital capabilities to the forefront in support of both opportunities and risk mitigation. Deals are developing beyond core business growth, encompassing new digital opportunities and emerging technologies as drivers of strategic acceleration.

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Identifying Transformational Deans at Top Engineering Institutions

N2Growth Blog

A transformational dean leverages their comprehensive understanding of industry developments, academic best practices, and societal needs to shape a learning environment that is both forward-thinking and responsive. These efforts enable students to develop problem-solving prowess, entrepreneurial thinking, and adaptability.

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Sustainability data platform Worldfavor fuels up for ecosystem opportunities

TechCrunch

More funding for sustainability reporting: Sweden’s Worldfavor , an early mover platform focused on building digital infrastructure to support supply chain transparency and cater to organizations’ ESG (environmental, social, governance) reporting needs, has bagged €10.2 million in Series A funding to step on the growth gas.