In celebration of Women’s History Month (WHM), we're spotlighting Endeavor Mentor, Sylvia Wulf. Sylvia is a proven leader and accomplished executive and director with over 25 years of P&L experience driving both growth and improved performance. Sylvia is currently the President and CEO of AquaBounty Technologies, Inc. leading the commercialization and growth of the world’s first genetically engineered animal approved for food – AquaBounty’s salmon.
Read MoreRob Dongoski, EY's Agribusiness Leader, hosted an intimate, interactive session with a small group of high-growth Endeavor Entrepreneurs to discuss the future of food and farming through trends in supply chain and consumer behavior. We’re sharing a few insights from the q+a session hosted at the event.
Read More2021 is off to the races, and while the macro-economic backdrop continues to be challenging for many, there has never been a better time to back great entrepreneurs who are leveraging technology to create the jobs of the future. As our friends at Lux Capital put it recently: “The directional arrow of technology progress continues to point to the world getting better — in spite of our human chaos.”
Read More2020 was a year like none other, forever changing how we live and work. But with disruption also comes opportunity. Here are three trends you can capitalize on as you lead your business and navigate an evolving marketplace in 2021.
Read MoreThe pandemic in 2020 highlighted the need to make supply chains more resilient. Technology to digitize the supply chain and data to give visibility and insight into decision making throughout the supply chain has become critical. Covid-19 accelerated the move to e-commerce by 3-5 years and the volume of packages is expected to triple over the next decade. Final mile is now the largest growing segment in the transportation logistics industry and the adoption of contactless delivery processes has become the standard. The Amazon effect continues to drive behavior change across the industry. Consumers started expecting free shipping as the norm with Amazon Prime, and now they have evolved to expecting on-demand same-day shipments. Out of stock items and delays in shipping in 2020 have eroded consumer trust. In 2021 you will see a shift to expect transparency in shipping.
Read MoreThere is nothing like a crisis to bring entrepreneurs out of the woodwork. The COVID-19 pandemic shuttered thousands of existing small businesses and startups, with the service sector taking an especially devastating blow. Yet another historic phenomenon has begun to show: energized by new problems and market opportunities, entrepreneurs are forming new businesses at a record pace.
Read MoreThe first trend I anticipate for 2021 in e-commerce and retail is that delivery will be unlike anything you've ever seen. Adopting the innovation happening right this moment in delivery will become a leading competitive advantage for companies and dramatically change purchasing behavior for consumers.
Read MoreWhile we have certainly experienced an adoption of technology throughout the last several decades, this recent pandemic has greatly accelerated its adoption and use; virtual digital conferencing, educational technology enabling remote learning, cloud adoption, and engaging SAAS platforms.
Read More2020 was a year like none other, forever changing how we live and work. But with disruption also comes opportunity. Here are three trends you can capitalize on as you lead your business and navigate an evolving marketplace in 2021.
Read MoreThere have been massive shifts in hiring practices following the Covid-19 crisis this past year, as remote work has become more broadly acceptable across a variety of industries. Adding to that, there has also been a seismic shift in recruitment activities as companies are faced with limited options for the in-person events and career fairs that they have historically relied on.
Read MoreSeveral trends in the investment space have come to light, given the Covid-19 crisis, that we anticipate will continue in 2021. One to note is transformations in industries focused on outdoor recreation, living, and lifestyle. We have seen an increase in activities that promote social distancing and quarantining from home improvement projects to camping, hiking, and cycling. We anticipate this trend will continue as people continue to feel safer, healthy, and comfortable in those kinds of environments in the years to come. We also saw massive pet adoptions during the quarantine, which will positively impact any capital invested in the pet space.
Read MoreSince the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen medtech and telehealth innovations accelerate at a never-before-seen rate. Awareness of available and developing technologies have been brought to the forefront of consumers’ minds and a desire for accurate, rapid, and affordable testing has become not only a goal but an expectation. This is especially relevant in how regulatory bodies engage in the diagnostic process, how channel partners are collaborating across the health and wellness industry, and how institutions are valuing and investing in innovation. Regulators around the world quickly changed processes and requirements at the forefront of the pandemic.
Read MoreI will always be a New Yorker. I know the best place to get falafel at 2 am, I’ve spent hours at the Met and the Guggenheim, and I’ve waited in line at Bungalow 8. I don’t need to check a map to get from 86th street to Canal, and know how to pronounce “Houston”. I’ve lived in 3 (out of the 5) boroughs and was only a few blocks away when the first plane struck the Twin Towers. When I left Manhattan and moved to Northwest Arkansas, my friends thought I’d be back in 10 months tops. And yet, seven years later, I love my adopted home more than ever. There is a sense of hope here, a belief that a better, more equitable future is ahead of us that enables me to spend every day at Endeavor focusing on and working with the companies that set out to accomplish that goal. And it is through that lens that I make my 2021 predictions.
Read MoreIn this session, we examine Heartland collaborations between entrepreneurs and investors. Entrepreneurs will share how they have created effective and impactful investment partnerships and share pitfalls to avoid.
Read MoreLearn about the due diligence process typical to angel investors. Angela Lee, founder of 37 Angels, and Chief Innovation Officer at Columbia University will provide you with practical tips and do’s and don’ts in this session.
Read MoreInvesting in underrepresented entrepreneurs is a good business move. Seasoned investors will discuss how they hit it out of the park by investing in diverse founder(s).
Read MoreJoin us for an AMA with David Cohen, co-founder and managing partner of Techstars. David will be taking your questions about the current events and market, fundraising in tough times, and managing your startup during a downturn or crisis.
Read MoreDavide Dattoli, Co-Founder & CEO of Endeavor company Talent Garden, who already has more than two weeks of experience dealing with COVID-19, shared his insights and best practices on coping with the crisis, during an hour-long webinar. Talent Garden is the leading European innovation platform and coworking network for tech professionals, with 26 campuses in 8 countries. Talent Garden focuses on new ways to transform and connect the flexible work and education environments that are being demanded by digital entrepreneurs and businesses to accelerate the growth of new business in second-tier cities worldwide.
Read MoreIn this webinar, the People Team at Xapo, led by SVP Alejandra Herrera, will use Xapo -- a fully remote company -- will be sharing insights from a case study they conducted showcasing best practices and frameworks for remote hiring and onboarding.
Read MoreThe COVID-19 pandemic is creating challenges and uncertainty everywhere you look. In times like these, it’s important for leaders to stay cool under pressure, make the right business decisions and help their teams navigate change.
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