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Technologies like virtual reality, a computer-generated simulation of a 3D image or environment, and augmented reality, superimposing a computer-generated image on a user's view of the real world, will play a significant role in bringing the metaverse... abcnews.go.com/Technology/met…

More than 20 VC-backed companies in Latin America are valued at more than $500 million, according to PitchBook data. The region's strongest markets are Brazil and Mexico, which are home to 14 of the 21 most valuable startups... pitchbook.com/news/articles/…

Many people already use micromobility and public transport in tandem, with two thirds (67 per cent) of journey stages in London made by walking, cycling, or public transport and potentially involving two or more different kinds of transport. bit.ly/3BWao1Z

The pandemic has accelerated the adoption of technology and tech-enabled business models. Firms with a product-market fit are scaling faster than ever, allowing them to tap into large profit pools with maturing unit economic models. forbesindia.com/article/startu…

It’s easy to raise and hard to hire. ‘How to hire’ is the new ‘how to conserve runway’. ow.ly/pNNT50FVzwe

Common crowdfunding wisdom says that creators want to attract a few “famous” crowdfunders, who in turn will share the project on social media, thereby attracting even more funders. Money follows money, right? Or, maybe not. Read on. ow.ly/XYwp50FVzvm

Generally speaking, the accepted way of developing talent within an organisation has been some kind of classroom training-based experience and some kind of PowerPoint presentation. Read more about how virtual reality can help to recruit and train staff. ow.ly/y2Z250FVzrU

20% of all deaths could be prevented if cities were better designed Many of the models for healthy urban design, like the superblock city or the 15-minute city, are rooted in Western cultural ideals. Here’s why that’s a problem. @FastCompany ow.ly/vQp650FPgfw

Marketing Cube founder Maya Moufarek’s lessons for customer-focused startups. ow.ly/Qnfs50FPgnT

To match a company’s diverse range of software applications, it needs a rich set of hybrid solutions, along with consistency and agility for IT and developers wherever they need it. Read more on the three things every business needs from hybrid cloud. ow.ly/hIbM50FTJiU

Every week over the past three and a half years, an average of three CEOs have exited tech companies in the U.S. For tech firms, the risk of not preparing for leadership changes is huge. ow.ly/9qUL50FUE3S

The concept of a VUCA world – one characterised by volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity – used to be just that, an abstract concept. With the events of 2020, however, VUCA has gone from abstraction to reality. @INSEADKnowledge ow.ly/E6Nd50FCBMv

The real ROI of making your products more accessible - One, because making your product accessible adds an additional multitude of people to your potential market. Two, because it actually optimizes your workflow by accounting for more issues beforehand. ow.ly/IwP650FPfRn

Embrace remote work or prepare to lose more than top talent. Why it’s time for zero trust, edge-to-edge security. @FastCompany ow.ly/HTfv50FPg7G

Key takeaways from @SVB_Financial's state of the markets report for Q2, 2021 - 1. Venture fundraising becomes more concentrated. 2. The COVID-19 pandemic stifled revenue growth for companies. 3. SPACs are chasing Frontier Tech companies. ow.ly/Hh8E50FB2o3

Why are investors are raising climate tech funds at a torrid pace? A staggering rise in extreme weather disasters, an international push for net-zero emission targets and new tech breakthroughs that can potentially fight climate change. @PitchBook pitchbook.com/news/articles/…

For nearly 40 years, people have flocked to cable television channels, dial a toll-free number and order with a credit card. The merchandise arrives a week or so later. Will livestreaming revolutionize U.S. retail? ow.ly/YYUL50FPfKs

LinkedIn asked people to give advice to their 20-year-old self. The same lesson came up again and again. Professional after professional said this is what they wished they understood when they were young. ow.ly/9lVr50FPfx2

In Venture Capital, not all stages are created equal. @500Startups ow.ly/jUO550FB1Dx

Collaboration with a partner is not strictly a two-way affair; instead, prospective partners take the entire competitive landscape into account when forming ties. How entrepreneurs solve the big fish vs. big pond dilemma. INSEAD Knowledge ow.ly/stoK50FCBwm