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Shawn Sam retweeted
The NBA has selected five companies for the third cohort of NBA Launchpad, the league’s initiative to source, evaluate, and pilot emerging technologies that advance the NBA’s top priorities on and off the court.
The 2024 cohort includes: Dimension Studio, Plantiga, Reboot Motion, TextQL, and Tonsser.
Learn more at: launchpad.nba.com/
Shawn Sam retweeted
The NBA today announced it has selected seven companies for the second installment of NBA Launchpad, the league’s initiative to source, evaluate and pilot emerging technologies that advance the NBA’s top priorities on and off the court.
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Shawn Sam retweeted
What a great read and overview of #NYC sports tech landscape. @bpenkert, thank you! On behalf of #NYVCSports, come join us & help connect the #entrepreneurial, #investor and sports executive communities in a more powerful way. Boston next? #BostonVCSports
We analysed another big US #SportsTech hub: The State of New York 🗽🇺🇸🙌 Have fun reading about #startups, #investors and more! And don't forget to check out our database... ;) #sports #sportsbiz
medium.com/sportstechx/overv…
Shawn Sam retweeted
On the set of @meetthedrapers as a judge for the semi finals. To be aired in India in early 2020. #partnerships #ThinkIndia #brandcapitalus. Visit meetthedrapers.com
Shawn Sam retweeted
It's October again, which means all 4 Pro Sports (MLB, NHL, NBA, & NFL) regular seasons overlap in the same month!
This October, more than ever, I'd like to remind you why sports-tech startups shouldn't raise from traditional VC funds: medium.com/launchcapital/ven…
Shawn Sam retweeted
Question on Quora: Which commonly-discussed growth metrics in consumer tech businesses are the most meaningless and/or misleading? Here's my thread 👇
Shawn Sam retweeted
When getting ready to pitch VCs, founders often jump right into assembling a slide deck.
I think this is a mistake.
I’d suggest that you start by writing twenty headlines that sum up your startup, and only then build the slides.
Here’s why:
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Shawn Sam retweeted
#Innovation has been on the mind since last week's delegation to @VibrantGujarat w/ @JohnTChambers @JC2Ventures. @business just published its #Bloomberg 2019 Innovation Index ranking India as one of the most innovative nations for the first time at #54. financialexpress.com/economy…
Shawn Sam retweeted
Self-described titles that make me cringe:
- Guru
- Expert
- Visionary
- Evangelist
- ICO Advisor
- Thought leader
- Chief Story Teller
- Instagram influencer
Shawn Sam retweeted
We examined 12 different sectors to identify the 36 most promising #startups that have the potential to change the world for the better. Download the free 54-page report to meet the 2019 Game Changers: cbi.vc/2PJmHeE
Shawn Sam retweeted
anyone not from long island: wow i love bagels!
my brain:
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me: your bagels are TRASH. long island has SUPERIOR bagels. we have the best water. i have seven bagel places in my town.
Shawn Sam retweeted
#Diversity and #Inclusion are common enterprise buzzwords nowadays - here is a great analogy on the difference.
“Diversity is being invited to the dance; inclusion is feeling comfortable enough to show off your moves.”
Shawn Sam retweeted
NYC tech startups closed nearly 1,500 deals worth $12 billion last year wsj.com/articles/venture-fun… via @WSJ
Shawn Sam retweeted
Wondering if you should attend a #startup open mic? Read about a #VC’s experience @BrandCapital1. blogs.timesofindia.indiatime…. Our next event is Oct 13. Register at ny.tie.org. – at Brooklyn, NY
Shawn Sam retweeted
Walmart completes its $16 billion acquisition of Flipkart tcrn.ch/2Pmr0J1 by @jonrussell
