Some interesting links we found across the web this week:
Women in Tech Band Together to Track
Diversity, After Hours
The gender gap in tech is often discussed, but who's taking
real action toward meaningful change? Ex-VC Ellen Pao leads the
charge in this New York Times profile.
Gas Delivery Startups Want to Fill Your
Car Anywhere. Is That Allowed?
We've previously highlighted many areas where startups and
federal regulators clash, but the state and local level can be just
as challenging, as Bloomberg makes clear here. (Bonus
link: Why are There no Unicorns in the Energy Industry,
and How is That About to Change?)
How Consolidations will Play Out in the
Transportation, Food and Entertainment
Industries
Industry consolidation means different things to different
startups—it makes unicorns more acquisitive and early-stage
founders more likely to sell to a unicorn. TechCrunch
looks into the future of three key verticals primed for that kind
of change.
US Chief Data Scientist: Entrepreneurs
Should do a 'Tour of Duty' in Government
Data science lies at the core of many startups' value to
investors, and now it is earning them a place at the highest levels
of government. DJ Patil, the nation's first chief data
scientist, explains his role in creating greater trust,
transparency, and collaboration between Washington and the tech
sector.
The Digital Manufacturing Cheat Sheet for
Entrepreneurs
For startups selling consumer goods, particularly those more
interested in the data those goods can collect, manufacturing can
be an unwelcome challenge to the founders. If that's you,
HuffPo's got your read for the day.
A Brief History of the World (of Venture
Capital)
We're students of history here at WilmerHale, because the
beginning of venture capital says quite a lot about where it might
be headed today. This retelling stands out in particular because
it's written by a European accelerator despite telling an
American tale. Dig in and don't miss the links at the end!
Links compiled by Jared Brenner.
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