Some interesting links we found across the web this week:
The SEC Created a Fake ICO Website to Show Just
How Easy It is to Scam Investors
The SEC trolled investors by creating a fake ICO website
"HoweyCoins" to show how easily investors fall for
gimmicks. Of course, the internet had some choice reactions. Check
out what the SEC deems as warning signs that should've tipped
off investors via this MarketWatch article
.
Why Startups and Entrepreneurs Need a Smart Patent
Strategy [Q&A]
Startups are all too familiar with the patent troll wave of
attention being shifted in their direction. This BetaNews
question and answer session provides concrete examples on being
proactive about patent assertion entities.
Why Companies Are Using M&A to Transform
Themselves, Not Just to Grow
Mergers and acquisitions used to take on the form of simple
vertical or horizontal integration. In today's day and age,
more companies are using mergers to transform and evolve their
business with an eye toward the future. Check out this HBR
article to see how mergers are helping companies with capabilities
upgrades, market breakthroughs and reshaping consumer
experience.
Brexit-Related Concerns Remain Key for UK Tech,
says UK Gov Report
They say no (wo)man is an island, but this rings particularly true
for startups. With the implementation of Brexit, tech companies in
the UK are facing stark issues relating to access to talent and
funding. Click through to read TechCrunch's review of
how startups in the UK are coping since the Brexit vote.
6 Ways Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Are Changing
Entrepreneurship
How can cryptocurrency and blockchain impact entrepreneurial
strategy? There are plenty of ways in terms of cultivating new
investment opportunities and increasing access to entrepreneurship
education. Check out this article by Entrepreneur to see
how innovative business solutions are being impacted by crypto and
blockchain.
Links compiled by Morgan Monroe.
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