Some interesting links we found across the web this week:
To start a real economic recovery, look to
startups
A strong op-ed in The Hill this week reminded us that
startups are job creators whose interests are only going to become
more aligned with those of our federal government in the years to
come. However, some are less than optimistic, and they have the stats
to back it up.
Not all startups need the bright lights of the big
city
If you live and work in a major hub, never forget the many, many
smaller markets for startups and venture capital across the country
and around the world. With the right strategy, the cost savings of
a smaller city or town can be well worth the networking challenges,
as this TechCrunch piece suggests.
Ransomware Attacks Are Still On The Rise, Experts
Warn
We've mentioned a surge of cybersecurity startups in recent
posts, and the growing threat of ransomware attacks—in which
one click on a phishing email turns an entire corporation's
network into a hostage—presents a major opportunity for some
of them.
Yes, Your Business Entity Type Can Affect Your
Loan Application. Here's How
One of the most common questions early-stage founders ask us is
what kind of entity to form, or what the difference is between a
corporation and an LLC. Forbes has a quick rundown in the
context of small business loans, but check out
our page on entity choice for a slightly deeper dive.
How to feed 9.7 billion people? Startups take on
the global food problem
Philanthrocapitalism and social entrepreneurship are nothing new,
but the global startup community is taking the concept in new
directions every day. We love this piece from The Guardian
on innovators in agriculture tech taking on world hunger. Get
inspired, give back, and we'll see you next week!
Links compiled by Jared Brenner.
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