Social media tools have made it possible for brands to communicate directly with their customers and consumers. One of the most popular features embedded into these platforms is livestreaming. Forbes asked its community members how this feature can be used to help companies target their...
Jigsaw has scored $3.7 million in seed funding which will be used towards expansion into the United States. The round is led by a lead generation company for online dating companies, called The Relationship Corp., with backing from angel investors in the U.S. and U.K....
Getaway, a startup founded in 2015, builds “Outposts” — collections of tiny cabins in rustic locations within a two-hour drive of major cities like Atlanta, Austin, Los Angeles and New York. Those cabins sound perfect for socially distanced retreats, with guests checking themselves in, each...
Tickr, an app that allows U.K. consumers to make financial investments based on their impact on society and the environment, has secured $3.4 million in funding lead by Ada Ventures, a VC which focuses on “impact” startups. The cash will be used for product development,...
The YEC community gave their thoughts on how to manage client expectations when early in an engaged relationship . Appetizer Mobile's CEO, Jordan Edelson, stated "Being transparent and setting iterative milestones will help build the relationship gradually and will also set realistic expectations. Constant communication...
DesignCrowd announced that it has raised $7.6 million. The capital will be used on hiring and product development, with the goal of accelerating the growth of BrandCrowd, its DIY platform. The new funding comes as DesignCrowd gets ready for a potential initial public offering on...
Pinecone is a startup that has built a vector database that generates data in a specialized format to help build machine learning applications faster. The company came out of stealth with a new product and announced a $10 million seed investment led by Wing Venture...
Clubhouse has confirmed that it has raised new funding in a Series B round led by Andreessen Horowitz through the firm’s partner Andrew Chen. While the app has done a remarkable job attracting creator talent, including high-profile celebrity and political users, directing revenue towards creators...
During the colder months of the Winter season, employee productivity can often slow down. As a result, positive leadership is extremely vital during that time in order to ensure that all deadlines and milestones are still met within scope. YEC members where asked how they...
Barcelona-based Landbot, a “no-code” chatbot builder, closed on an $8 million Series A led by the Spanish-Israeli VC firm Swanlaab, alongside support from Spain’s innovation-focused public agency, CDTI. Previous investors Nauta Capital, Encomenda and Bankinter also participated in the round. Since its seed it’s also...
