Opinion
My first chapter in VC — my observations, mistakes and learnings
We often strive to speak to founders as early as possible to get a head start on cultivating a long-term relationship. It may or may not end favorably with an investment but just building that connection and trust alone can go a long way. To me, it’s not just about clinching the deal, but about growing the startup ecosystem as a whole.
Here’s why free-to-play can attract millions of new players into the Web3 gaming ecosystem [Podcast]
For the “play-to-earn” title to avoid becoming a misnomer, steps must be taken to reduce high entry costs, or even better, have no capital requirements at all.
ESG investing means funding more female entrepreneurs
Improving women’s access to finance could boost global economic output by up to $28 trillion by 2025, according to the International Finance Corporation (IFC).
Climate financing: A failure of current systems of accountability?
As we seek better and tighter structures to dish out climate finance, there is increasing rhetoric on both the good and bad that blockchain technology brings. It is up to us as global citizens, global communities, and companies to band together and call upon greater accountability for the survival of our planet.
The social imperative for start-ups to grow
It has become imperative for businesses to consciously and intentionally incorporate social purpose and impact into their business model early on.
Understanding how MFA works for you, and how it doesn’t
Ultimately, there are pros and cons to every security measure, and we are in a constant trade-off between good cybersecurity and ease of use.
To track or not to track: The marketer’s dilemma
Without browser tracking tools, marketers will struggle to see which channels, creative material, and messaging contributed to each conversion. If visibility is diminished, how can marketers know where to invest and optimize?
Enhancing security in a trustless ecosystem: Can biometrics be the solution?
Considering how important financial services are in Web2, it’s no surprise that this area will be equally, if not more, critical for Web3. However, to realize a mature Web3 ecosystem, DeFi must first and foremost address major challenges in security.
CBDCs, Carbon Credits, and the carbon constrained world
Drawing experiences from the gold mining and oil digging era, it is always about control of resources. Those in control of the technology to harvest the minerals can endlessly exploit countries with the mineral resources but are unable to harvest. The ones who made the most money during the gold rush were selling the pickaxes and wheelbarrows. Similarly,…
Not on our watch: Addressing security vulnerabilities in the MedTech space
As we know, proper security involves the right people, processes, and technology, and there is no singular product that will alone make a system secure after deployment. While Medigate brings much value to Healthcare IT, Security, and Clinical Engineering, it is the challenge of bringing these groups together that separates those HDO’s that are committed to…
