TREND REPORTS
(Infographic) Global Companies That Announced Boycott of Russia
[Business]
2022/03/10 09:07
From automotive to energy and textile sectors, many major firms suspend or halt operations, deliveries in Russia due to war.Major companies from different sectors around the world have announced the suspension of their operations in Russia one after another due to its war on Ukraine.During the last week, many sectors in Russia saw suspension decisions, ranging from technology to automotive and...
Blackstone Growth Leads $200 Million Investment in DNAnexus
[Investing]
2022/03/10 09:06
Round is said to value bioinformatics firm at $600 million. Deal follows Blackstone investments in Medable, Cryoport.Bioinformatics company DNAnexus Inc. has raised $200 million in a financing round led by Blackstone Inc. funds.The series I round values the Mountain View, California-based company at about $600 million, said people familiar with the matter who asked not to be identified discussi...
How Tech Marketers Can Use a Balanced Marketing Mix to Drive Demand Generation
[Business]
2022/03/10 09:05
More marketing channels or calls to action (CTAs) don’t necessarily generate more qualified leads. Take these three steps to effectively use a balanced multichannel marketing mix for maximum results.In short:For more effective demand generation, tech marketers should use a balanced multichannel marketing mix, instead of investing in limited or too many channels. Create more relevant CTAs in ma...
This Startup Rode the 'Botox Zoom Boom' to Raise $1M from VC Tim Draper
[Investing]
2022/03/10 09:04
This startup rode the 'Botox Zoom Boom' to raise $1 million from VC Tim Draper.That's why the pandemic is fueling the demand for cosmetic procedures, according to a study by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. It's a phenomenon that some have called the "Botox Zoom Boom."Persimmon, an at-home Botox service that launched only four months ago, wants to capitalize on this trend. Patients are...
A Movable Home Display on an Easel Would Look Good Around Your House
[Design]
2022/03/10 09:03
Easels are a huge favorite for those that either like to have game nights with their friends or who like brainstorming by themselves or with others using analog tools. But it can also be used to place things and move them around in your home and now it looks like digital screens can be their new best friend.Gone are the days when a family or household would gather around a television set at eve...
Quarterly (Silicon Valley) Trend Report - Q1. 2022 Edition
[Trendbird]
2022/03/09 09:10
TRENDBIRD Quarterly Report (Silicon Valley VC & Startup Trend Report) - Q1. 2022 Edition Released !* TRENDBIRD Quarterly Report는 혁신적인 기술과 비즈니스 모델로 단시간내에 폭발적인 성장을 통해, Unicorn으로 성장할 수 있는 혁신 스타트업들과 Next Big 혁신 비즈니스 / 테크 모델을 조기에 발굴할 수 있도록, 실리콘밸리의 메이저 벤처 캐피탈들에 의해 사업성과 차별성, 그리고 성장성이 검증된 유망 비즈...
Harnessing Microbes to Grow Cement - Biomason
[Product]
2022/03/09 09:09
Biomason creates a cement substitute using a process similar to how coral reefs and shells are formed. A startup has developed a way to use micro-organisms to 'build' concrete, saving energy and carbon emissionsSpotted: Cement has a huge carbon footprint – contributing up to 8 per cent of total global emissions. Much of this comes from the process of heating limestone to very high temperatures...
(PDF) Accenture - Shaping the Sustainable Organization
[Business]
2022/03/09 09:08
How responsible leaders create lasting value and equitable impact for all stakeholders.OverviewOperating sustainably has become a source of competitive advantage, but unlocking its potential relies on building strong stakeholder relationships.New research reveals large consensus gaps between leaders and stakeholders on sustainability performance. This misalignment obstructs the link between sus...
Alta, A Virtual Reality Metaverse Studio, Raised $12.4M
[Investing]
2022/03/09 09:07
Alta, a virtual reality metaverse studio, announced today it has raised a 12.4 million seed funding co-led by Makers Fund and Andreessen Horowitz. Other investors include Pioneer Fund, Boost VC, muru-D and Thomas Rice. The latest funding, which values the startup at $62 million, will be used to further develop proprietary content and IP, expand the team and position the game for new platforms,...
