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[Audio] The Power of Genuine Networking for Entrepreneurs With OneSixOne Ventures” with Pablo Casilimas and Justis Mendez

JD Supra: Mergers

How integral are networking and community-building to becoming a successful entrepreneur? Pablo Casilimas and Justis Mendez of OneSixOne Ventures join Founder Shares to discuss how they harnessed the power of these strategies to jumpstart their venture capital firm and connect founders and funders. Listen as they share some of the most useful insights, they gained from hosting highly curated programs and events in different cities across the country and hosting a virtual accelerator program that

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The defense tech acquisition spree has begun: Autonomous factory startup Hadrian acquires Datum Source

TechCrunch: M&A

Hadrian announced they bought Datum Source, a software company founded by SpaceX alums that uses AI to help hardware companies find manufacturing partners. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Intellectual Property Due Diligence Considerations

JD Supra: Mergers

Intellectual Property (IP) can often be an organization's most important asset. A thorough review is important to claim the IP asset's full value and the ability to claim the full associated rights, such as the right to sue or claim damages.

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Databricks reportedly paid $2 billion in Tabular acquisition

TechCrunch: M&A

Analytics and AI giant Databricks reportedly paid nearly $2 billion when it acquired Tabular in June, a startup that was only doing $1 million in annual recurring revenue, according to Bloomberg. That’s a pretty outrageous exit multiple, and it was purportedly fueled by a battle between Databricks and Snowflake. Tabular had over $30 million in […] © 2024 TechCrunch.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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MoFo’s State + Local Government Enforcement Newsletter - August 2024

JD Supra: Mergers

Morrison Foerster’s State and Local Government Task Force is pleased to provide our bimonthly newsletter summarizing some of the most important and interesting developments from state attorneys general across the country and local government agencies and legislative bodies, with links to primary resources.

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[Event] Biotech Summit 2024 - October 9th - 10th, Boston, MA

JD Supra: Mergers

Wilson Sonsini’s inaugural Biotech Summit will address topics of critical importance to Biotech and Biopharmaceutical companies, including early and late-stage venture financing, partnering strategies, current and future AI trends in healthcare, and developments in M&A. This unique event will bring together leaders from across the biotech industry, including esteemed researchers, policymakers, prominent investors, and CEOs.

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Mars to Acquire Maker of Pringles, Cheez-It and Eggo in $36 Billion Deal

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

Mars is acquiring Kellanova in one of the largest deals in the industry in years, creating a new global giant with a stable of well-known brands.

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Earnout Held to Violate NY Fee Splitting Prohibition

JD Supra: Mergers

A pivotal decision by a New York Appellate Division court holding that earnouts based on the future revenue of a dental practice violated the NY Fee Splitting Prohibition could substantially impact the structuring of health care professional practice transactions in New York.

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Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway builds new stakes in Ulta Beauty, Heico

CNBC: Investing

Warren Buffett's holding company took small stakes in beauty retailer Ulta Beauty as well as electronics and aerospace firm Heico last quarter.

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Top 3 Banking Secrets to Stay Relevant with Gen Z Consumers

Speaker: Brian Muse-McKenney, Chief Revenue Officer & Matt Simester, Cards and Payments Expert

In today’s world of social media, dating apps, and remote work, businesses risk becoming irrelevant (or getting "ghosted") if they fail to meet the evolving needs of Gen Z consumers. Credit cards with flexible payment options, especially for young adults with little-to-no credit history, are a particularly important and valuable solution for this generation.

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Blakes Competitive Edge™: August 2024 Update

JD Supra: Mergers

Welcome to the August issue of Blakes Competitive Edge, a monthly publication of the Blakes Competition, Antitrust & Foreign Investment group. Blakes Competitive Edge provides an overview of recent developments in Canadian competition and foreign investment law, including updates on enforcement activity by the Canadian Competition Bureau (Bureau), recent initiatives and key trends.

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David Tepper's Appaloosa cut major Nvidia stake during the second quarter, trimmed other megacap tech positions

CNBC: Investing

David Tepper's Appaloosa slashed its position in the leading AI chipmaker Nvidia in the most recent quarter.

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The EC Issues Guidance on Assessing Market Distortions Under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation

JD Supra: Mergers

The Situation: The European Commission ("EC") has released its first guidance on assessing market distortions under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation ("FSR").

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Bringing Our Portfolio Together

Cisco: M&A

We are bringing our Networking, Security, and Collaboration teams together as one organization led by Jeetu Patel as he takes on an expanded role as Cisco’s EVP and Chief Product Officer.

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Enhance Customer Value: Unleash Your Data’s Potential

The complexity of financial data, the need for real-time insight, and the demand for user-friendly visualizations can seem daunting when it comes to analytics - but there is an easier way. With Logi Symphony, we aim to turn these challenges into opportunities. Our platform empowers you to seamlessly integrate advanced data analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting into your applications, transforming raw data into actionable insights.

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Michael Burry of ‘The Big Short’ fame made Chinese internet companies his top bets last quarter

CNBC: Investing

Michael Burry, known for calling the subprime mortgage crisis, completely revamped his portfolio last quarter.

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Mars ‘agrees $30bn deal to buy Pringles maker Kellanova’

The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions

All-cash offer would dwarf 2008 takeover of Wrigley by Mars but could face scrutiny from watchdogs Mars, the chocolate to pet food group, has reportedly struck a $30bn (£23.4bn) deal to buy Kellanova, the maker of Pringles and Pop-Tarts. The all-cash offer, which is expected to be announced later on Wednesday, would be the biggest ever acquisition for the privately owned Mars, dwarfing its $23bn takeover of the chewing gum maker Wrigley in 2008.

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Baupost's Seth Klarman slashed big Alphabet stake last quarter before the sell-off

CNBC: Investing

The hedge fund manager, who oversees roughly $28 billion in assets, chopped his position in the Google parent by 64% to just $195 million at the end of June.

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Cybersecurity firm Wiz to open European headquarters in London

The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions

Exclusive: Company’s first European office is major shot in the arm for UK’s aspirations to be global tech hub Cybersecurity firm Wiz, which last month rejected a $23bn (£18bn) takeover bid from Google’s parent company, Alphabet , is to open a European headquarters in London – a move that is a major shot in the arm for the UK’s aspiration to be a global tech hub.

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Predictions You Can Rely On: How Data Drives Successful Financial Forecasting

Speaker: Robbie Bhathal, Founder & CEO, and Matthew Acalin, Head of Credit Intelligence

In today's volatile financial environment, how confident are you in your company’s financial forecasting? To get the most accurate cash predictions that will lead to long-term financial survival, real-time data is critical. Innovative cash management strategies can lead to better credit opportunities, more sustainable growth, and long-term financial prosperity.

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A better way to bet on the stock market right now, according to Bank of America

CNBC: Investing

Savita Subramanian, the firm's head of U.S. equity and quantitative strategy, says valuations for the S&P 500 Equal Weight Index are compelling.

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Investing in Enterprise AI Startups: Why I’m Skeptical and Staying Away

Mergers and Inquisitions

Ever since ChatGPT burst onto the scene in November 2022, there has been overwhelming hype about all things artificial intelligence (AI). That hype has led to vast funding for AI startups: Over $35 billion in the first half of 2024 alone , which was around 21% of global VC funding for the period. But doubts have also emerged about the business model, signaled by Sequoia’s release of its “$600 billion question” analysis (i.e., where is the extra revenue from hundreds of billions spent on GPUs and

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Buy these stocks with solid earnings power during the volatility, Wolfe Research says

CNBC: Investing

Through the back half of the year, investors should look at these names that may be set to outperform, one researcher says.

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Plants & Goodwin Inc., a Subsidiary of Zefiro Methane Corp., Acquires a Minority Stake in, and Obtains an Exclusive U.S. Patent License from, Winterhawk Well Abandonment Ltd.

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Winterhawk develops innovative technology to optimize oil and gas well casing operations Winterhawk develops innovative technology to optimize oil and gas well casing operations

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Deliver Mission Critical Insights in Real Time with Data & Analytics

In the fast-moving manufacturing sector, delivering mission-critical data insights to empower your end users or customers can be a challenge. Traditional BI tools can be cumbersome and difficult to integrate - but it doesn't have to be this way. Logi Symphony offers a powerful and user-friendly solution, allowing you to seamlessly embed self-service analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting directly into your applications.

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Goldman believes this maker of software for banks offers 30% upside

CNBC: Investing

The Wall Street investment bank says headwinds around cloud-based software provider nCino are clearing just as the higher-for-longer rate backdrop fades.

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NHTSA closes preliminary evaluation of front suspension failure in Tesla vehicles

Global Banking & Finance

(Reuters) -The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Wednesday it has closed a preliminary evaluation into 74,918 Tesla vehicles over front suspension failures.

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Sundheim’s D1 Capital exits Meta and Alphabet, adds a big stake in an industrial stock

CNBC: Investing

D1 Capital dumped shares of Google parent Alphabet and Instagram owner Meta Platforms entirely in the second quarter after their strong runs.

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Google launches enhanced Pixel phones in bid to leverage AI tech

Global Banking & Finance

By Kenrick Cai and Max A. Cherney MOUNTAIN VIEW, California – Alphabet’s Google on Tuesday unveiled a lineup of new Pixel smartphones with deeper integrations of its artificial intelligence technology as it races to incorporate AI into its hardware. The upgrades include a Pixel-only feature that lets users search for information stored in screenshots.

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Using Data & Analytics for Improving Healthcare Innovation and Outcomes

In the rapidly evolving healthcare industry, delivering data insights to end users or customers can be a significant challenge for product managers, product owners, and application team developers. The complexity of healthcare data, the need for real-time analytics, and the demand for user-friendly interfaces can often seem overwhelming. But with Logi Symphony, these challenges become opportunities.

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Macroeconomic Quarterly Update (Summer 2024)

Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

CCA tracks the following 14 economic datapoints, which are some of the common indicators used to monitor the status of the macro economy. A few key takeaways that CCA is monitoring are: Fed officials have kept rates steady despite promising data in recent months. The Fed is equally weighting a stable labor market and more data that suggests inflation is trending towards 2% before they cut rates.

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Using Business Expertise to Improve Outcomes in Diverse Fields

Global Banking & Finance

Business practices play a critical role in driving economic growth across the United States. These principles and strategies are not limited to traditional business environments but are vital across various industries and regions.

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8 Ways to Mitigate Risk When Selling Your Company

PCE

If you’re a business owner, risk likely is often top of mind. But it should come into pinpoint focus when you’re thinking about selling your company—a complex process with its own potential problems that can scuttle the deal if you’re not proactive in managing the risks. Below are eight ways you can mitigate risk during the sale process, ensuring a smooth and profitable transaction.