Clint Betts

Are you interested in starting a community, but are not sure where to start? I have you covered, as I talked to Leslie Greenwood on the latest podcast to get all the details. In this podcast, we'll be exploring Leslie's journey as a community builder. Leslie has been passionate about communities since before COVID and her experience in Pavilion only furthered her dedication to the cause. I talked to Leslie about how she established mission, vision, and values with startups, enabling them to create authentic and meaningful communities. Leslie discussed how she believes in customer journeys that lead to evangelists referring others in by micro wins throughout the journey. We also discussed Word-of-mouth marketing and how it is particularly relevant in the digital age, as well as understanding the competitive landscape and personas when rolling out a new one. We also had a fascinating discussion about the effectiveness of gamification in communities, and how internal intrinsic motivation leads to better engagement levels than external extrinsic rewards. If you are considering a community-building project or running an existing network, grab yourself a cup of coffee or tea, silence your phone, and listen to this informative episode – You won’t regret it! https://buff.ly/3u37meh

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STATE3 Enterprise helps organises align technology to the service they deliver. No more siloed systems, no more trying to find information or source the SME that knows how things connect. S3E is your master for your current state, showing the impacts of changes and ensuring that you are in control of decisions! It is a very clever SaaS! #STATE3Enterprise #S3E #currentstate #businesstransformation

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We're transforming Aithor into the go-to #multitool and have rolled out 3 new features in A/B testing mode. Here’s what’s new: (1) #Topic Generator – Crafting clear titles for coursework. (2) #Structure & Logic Builder – Creating a table of contents and essay plan. (3) #CoPilot – An AI-driven text creation assistant, suggesting whole paragraphs based on your writing and chosen topic. Big deal. Great plans. We're in the middle of a #repositioning, which is priority-1 right now. We’re moving away from our current positioning to better resonate with our #academic commitment. Sticking with our old vibe was tough; including restrictions from a few platforms. As AI skeptics are watching, any negative publicity makes us a target, since #AI is still viewed with suspicion. We're expanding our toolset to reach a broader audience and be more helpful to the academic community. We’re not focusing just on students & scientists anymore; we're also stepping into marketing and text creation. The core of what we do is to #reduce the time spent on routine tasks and #focus more on generating better ideas. With the new positioning, we're also on the hunt for funds to accelerate our growth, aim higher, and plan our grand exit in 2025. Keep your eyes peeled — I’ll share more about our repositioning soon!

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After over 15 years immersed in the world of startups and venture, I’m continually inspired by the intersections of technology, policy, startups, founders, and ecosystem-building programs. Each day in this space brings something new to learn and tackle, whether through innovative ventures, impactful policies, or groundbreaking programs that shift markets and drive change. I’m eager to delve deeper into how economic development unfolds through the creation of tech hubs. These 31 emerging tech hubs across the U.S. offer a unique opportunity to explore the evolving landscape of innovation, and I’m particularly excited about the potential within deep tech. Each sector holds transformative power for our future, from climate tech and fintech to health tech and cybersecurity; the new technologies we are developing affect it all. My commitment remains rooted in advancing cutting-edge technology with equity at its core. I believe that the journey of building inclusive, forward-thinking ecosystems is essential—not only to empower the next generation of founders but also to drive real, lasting impact. I look forward to sharing insights as we witness and participate in this incredible growth nationwide. If you're as passionate about this journey as I am, let’s connect, exchange ideas, and shape the future of technology-driven economies together!

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Drop In Venture Funding To Black-Founded Startups Greatly Outpaces Market Decline Chris MetinkoGené Teare February 27, 2024 Venture funding to Black-founded U.S. startups last year totaled only $705 million — marking the first time since 2016 that the figure failed to even reach $1 billion, Crunchbase data shows. The decline in capital to Black-founded companies greatly outpaces the overall decline in startup funding. While total venture dollars in the U.S. fell 37% last year, funding to Black-founded startups dropped a staggering 71%, according to Crunchbase data. Last year’s total investment in Black-founded startups in the U.S. marks the lowest amount since such startups raised only $582 million in 2016. The drop in total dollars also meant Black-founded startups received their lowest share in the venture market since at least 2016, per Crunchbase. Black-founded startups received less than 0.5% of the $140.4 billion in venture funding all U.S.-based startups received last year. In 2021, Black-founded startups received 1.4% of all U.S. venture funding. In 2022, it was 1.1%.

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