Presentation by Steve Carkner, Head of Innovation at Revision Military as part of the Business of IoT Workshop at IoT613 on Thursday, September 29, 2016.
Startup Financing 101: How to get from A to B with 0 or 100?Lubomila Jordanova
The presentation allows you to quickly understand the different financing options that exist out there and consider what is most appropriate for your company.
If you are a Greentech entrepreneur, the place to go of course is www.plana.earth!
This is my presentation in Entrepreneurship Class at Sampoerna University. This presentation is about types of Source of Capital for Small Business.
Slide: PowerPoint 2013
Design by: Hedi Fauzi
Image: Freepik, Google Image, Made by myself
If you need the original file for your reference, feel free to ask me via email: hedi.fauzi@hotmail.com with subject [SlideShare] (Your Subject)
Angel investing is a great way to participate in the growing trend of entrepreneurship. Responsible investing is very important for the health of your portfolio and for your relationships with founders. Don't invest without understanding a few simple things. Equity investments are long term relationships. Investors must do their part to be good investment partners.
Startup Financing 101: How to get from A to B with 0 or 100?Lubomila Jordanova
The presentation allows you to quickly understand the different financing options that exist out there and consider what is most appropriate for your company.
If you are a Greentech entrepreneur, the place to go of course is www.plana.earth!
This is my presentation in Entrepreneurship Class at Sampoerna University. This presentation is about types of Source of Capital for Small Business.
Slide: PowerPoint 2013
Design by: Hedi Fauzi
Image: Freepik, Google Image, Made by myself
If you need the original file for your reference, feel free to ask me via email: hedi.fauzi@hotmail.com with subject [SlideShare] (Your Subject)
Angel investing is a great way to participate in the growing trend of entrepreneurship. Responsible investing is very important for the health of your portfolio and for your relationships with founders. Don't invest without understanding a few simple things. Equity investments are long term relationships. Investors must do their part to be good investment partners.
Obtaining funding for early stage startups can be challenging. The array of funding options available to entrepreneurs can be confusing and fraught with pitfalls.
The speaker will discuss the most common funding options available to early stage startups, what financing instruments are appropriate at various stages of a company life cycle, and the latest trends relevant to early stage financing.
From the Women Helping Women in Entrepreneurship on July 24, 2013 at MassChallenge
The Boston entrepreneurial community is home to some of the strongest and most successful women in entrepreneurship. Join the women of Golden Seeds and several local serial entrepreneurs for a discussion on sources of capital for your business. The discussion will be followed by small breakout sessions that focus on the challenges your company may be facing.
www.thecapitalnetwork.org
Analysis on an decade of data relating to start-up which would guide the budding start-ups towards the way of success and also provide them the right place for maximum funding.
Notes from an angel investing seminar conducted with a panel of experienced angel investors in June, 2000.
I've added some notes from experience over the past 13 years but for the most part, the information is as applicable today, as back then. This information should be helpful to not only angel investors but also entrepreneurs seeking their investment.
Funding options early stage companies april30 v2-lsn.pptx
Are you thinking about what you need to fund your company? Where do you start?
Funding is not one size fits all. Every company has to approach their pathway to funding with a unique approach. Join our fundraising experts for an in depth discussion of what options you have for funding and how to decide which paths are right for you and your company.
Topics covered will include investment criteria, time to closing, investment range, success rates, control features, compliance requirements and the overall costs of capital from each such source.
www.thecapitalnetwork.org
Ncfa Craig Asano Jan 8 equity and funding presentationCraig Asano
Beyond bootstrapping raising capital is critical to launch or grow most ventures. Here's a lean overview of common funding options. Here's to your future success!
Funding Options at Harvard iLab
Are you thinking about what you need to fund your company? Where do you start? Funding is not one size fits all. Every company has to approach their pathway to funding with a unique approach. Join our fundraising experts for an in depth discussion of what options you have for funding and how to decide which paths are right for you and your company. Topics covered will include investment criteria, time to closing, investment range, success rates, control features, compliance requirements and the overall costs of capital from each such source.
www.thecapitalnetwork.org
Financial Projections are key in all aspects of the fundraising process: Pitching, Valuation, Due Diligence, and in the long term planning of your company. Join our experts in an overview discussion of financial projections and learn the key metrics that will get investors to notice you, as well as those that will get you rejected. With the expert advice of serial Startup CFOs and VC Analysts we’ll walk you though the process of what you need to know. If you have no or little idea where to begin with your financial projections, this program is for you.
Raising Capital: Negotiating with Potential Investors (Series: The Start-Up/S...Financial Poise
Every business needs capital (cash) to fund its activities. But not all capital is created equal. At the most macro level, a business can raise cash by selling equity or by borrowing (and these alternatives are not by any means mutually exclusive).
This webinar explains the different types of capital available to fund a startup; how to identify potential funding sources; how to evaluate competing funding proposals; and how (and when) to negotiate financing terms. In addition, this webinar will address the kinds of investors for entrepreneurs to consider for their start-ups.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/raising-capital-negotiating-with-potential-investors-2021/
Angle paisa | Business Start Up FundingAngle Paisa
ANGLE PAISA started operations in July 2010 in collaboration with some of its counterparts in US and local investors by working on projects in the real estate sector and websites. It later felt the need of expanding into the Start Up Funding market and reaching out to a larger pool of investors and public at large for inviting ideas and contributing funds.
Kleos Africa Webinar - Securing Equity FinancingGlory Enyinnaya
Capital is to a business as blood is to a human being. It’s not the fundamental reason for its existence but it’s essential for survival.
To grow in 2020, you need to chart a roadmap for growth and, more often than not, investors will help you get to the next level.
However, statistics show that only 1 in 1000 businesses succeeds in securing investment capital. If you’ve been struggling for capital, and don’t know where to start, this webinar is for you.
In this webinar, Kleos Africa’s Lead Consultant and Beta Gamma Sigma’s Board member, Glory Enyinnaya, will take you through the steps of raising capital from equity investors.
Glory brings to bear her considerable technical expertise as an Accenture-trained management consultant and First Class accountant. She will also draw upon her experience as a technology entrepreneur and the Regional representative of Faster Capital, a venture capital fund in the United Arab Emirates that invests in entrepreneurial projects around the world.
2020 has just begun – will it be the year your business gets funded?
Obtaining funding for early stage startups can be challenging. The array of funding options available to entrepreneurs can be confusing and fraught with pitfalls.
The speaker will discuss the most common funding options available to early stage startups, what financing instruments are appropriate at various stages of a company life cycle, and the latest trends relevant to early stage financing.
From the Women Helping Women in Entrepreneurship on July 24, 2013 at MassChallenge
The Boston entrepreneurial community is home to some of the strongest and most successful women in entrepreneurship. Join the women of Golden Seeds and several local serial entrepreneurs for a discussion on sources of capital for your business. The discussion will be followed by small breakout sessions that focus on the challenges your company may be facing.
www.thecapitalnetwork.org
Analysis on an decade of data relating to start-up which would guide the budding start-ups towards the way of success and also provide them the right place for maximum funding.
Notes from an angel investing seminar conducted with a panel of experienced angel investors in June, 2000.
I've added some notes from experience over the past 13 years but for the most part, the information is as applicable today, as back then. This information should be helpful to not only angel investors but also entrepreneurs seeking their investment.
Funding options early stage companies april30 v2-lsn.pptx
Are you thinking about what you need to fund your company? Where do you start?
Funding is not one size fits all. Every company has to approach their pathway to funding with a unique approach. Join our fundraising experts for an in depth discussion of what options you have for funding and how to decide which paths are right for you and your company.
Topics covered will include investment criteria, time to closing, investment range, success rates, control features, compliance requirements and the overall costs of capital from each such source.
www.thecapitalnetwork.org
Ncfa Craig Asano Jan 8 equity and funding presentationCraig Asano
Beyond bootstrapping raising capital is critical to launch or grow most ventures. Here's a lean overview of common funding options. Here's to your future success!
Funding Options at Harvard iLab
Are you thinking about what you need to fund your company? Where do you start? Funding is not one size fits all. Every company has to approach their pathway to funding with a unique approach. Join our fundraising experts for an in depth discussion of what options you have for funding and how to decide which paths are right for you and your company. Topics covered will include investment criteria, time to closing, investment range, success rates, control features, compliance requirements and the overall costs of capital from each such source.
www.thecapitalnetwork.org
Financial Projections are key in all aspects of the fundraising process: Pitching, Valuation, Due Diligence, and in the long term planning of your company. Join our experts in an overview discussion of financial projections and learn the key metrics that will get investors to notice you, as well as those that will get you rejected. With the expert advice of serial Startup CFOs and VC Analysts we’ll walk you though the process of what you need to know. If you have no or little idea where to begin with your financial projections, this program is for you.
Raising Capital: Negotiating with Potential Investors (Series: The Start-Up/S...Financial Poise
Every business needs capital (cash) to fund its activities. But not all capital is created equal. At the most macro level, a business can raise cash by selling equity or by borrowing (and these alternatives are not by any means mutually exclusive).
This webinar explains the different types of capital available to fund a startup; how to identify potential funding sources; how to evaluate competing funding proposals; and how (and when) to negotiate financing terms. In addition, this webinar will address the kinds of investors for entrepreneurs to consider for their start-ups.
To view the accompanying webinar, go to: https://www.financialpoise.com/financial-poise-webinars/raising-capital-negotiating-with-potential-investors-2021/
Angle paisa | Business Start Up FundingAngle Paisa
ANGLE PAISA started operations in July 2010 in collaboration with some of its counterparts in US and local investors by working on projects in the real estate sector and websites. It later felt the need of expanding into the Start Up Funding market and reaching out to a larger pool of investors and public at large for inviting ideas and contributing funds.
Kleos Africa Webinar - Securing Equity FinancingGlory Enyinnaya
Capital is to a business as blood is to a human being. It’s not the fundamental reason for its existence but it’s essential for survival.
To grow in 2020, you need to chart a roadmap for growth and, more often than not, investors will help you get to the next level.
However, statistics show that only 1 in 1000 businesses succeeds in securing investment capital. If you’ve been struggling for capital, and don’t know where to start, this webinar is for you.
In this webinar, Kleos Africa’s Lead Consultant and Beta Gamma Sigma’s Board member, Glory Enyinnaya, will take you through the steps of raising capital from equity investors.
Glory brings to bear her considerable technical expertise as an Accenture-trained management consultant and First Class accountant. She will also draw upon her experience as a technology entrepreneur and the Regional representative of Faster Capital, a venture capital fund in the United Arab Emirates that invests in entrepreneurial projects around the world.
2020 has just begun – will it be the year your business gets funded?
a presentation I made at Jacksonville State University's "The Alabama Conference for Inventors"... some content blatantly lifted from other great presentations
An Introduction to the World of Venture CapitalScott Tominaga
When startups need funding, venture capital is one option they might consider. Getting funding from a VC firm can offer certain advantages to new businesses that may not be able to get approved for traditional loans. Thanks to the rise of crowdfunding, it’s now becoming decidedly more mainstream.
Pitching Masterclass - 2023 Edition: The definitive guide to raising money fo...Vidar Andersen
The slides from my https://pitchingmasterclass.com 2023 Edition: The definitive guide to raising money for startups. It covers:
1. Who am I
2. Funding Basics
3. How to find investors
4. How to contact investors
5. The Funding Game
6. Startup Financing Sources
7. What investors are looking for
8. The Three Types of Pitches
8A. High-Concept Pitch
8B. Elevator Pitch
8C. Pitch Deck
9. Addendum: Know Your Metrics - The Basics
10. Addendum: Pitching Tricks
11. BONUS: Airbnb’s first Pitch Deck (went on to raise over $6B to date)
The Fastest Way To Get A Business Started With Other People's Money!Uzzal Hossain
The OPM (Other People’s Money) strategy aid in getting business started with fast startup capital.
As well you need to grow your business; do not let it get stagnant. Do not think that your startup capital by using other people’s money is sufficient. Take progressive steps to enhance your business performance, which brings better profits. Do not depend solely on investors; they, too, expect to see your business grow. .
Strategic Talent Management - B7426
Dates Active:
1/1/2014 - 1/1/2099
Title:
Strategy-Driven Talent Management
Author:
Robert F. Silzer; Ben E. Dowell (Editor); Rob Silzer (Editor)
Edition:
1
Copyright Date:
2010-01-01
Publisher:
John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
ISBN:
9780787988470
List Price:
$80.00
Delivery Method:
This item is available via the Argosy University Digital Bookshelf and will be delivered to you electronically within the course, unless you choose to opt out. If you do not opt out, there is no need to purchase a textbook.
Dates Active:
5/1/2016 - 1/1/2099
Title:
Managing Human Resources
Author:
Wayne F. Cascio
Edition:
10
Copyright Date:
2016-01-01
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill Higher Education
ISBN:
9780078112959
List Price:
$197.00
Delivery Method:
This item is available via the Argosy University Digital Bookshelf and will be delivered to you electronically within the course, unless you choose to opt out. If you do not opt out, there is no need to purchase a textbook.
Week 4 Assignment
Read the case "Tactus Tackles Fund-Raising" at the end of Chapter 8.
Answer the following questions and/or statements in detail:
1. Craig Ciesla and Micah Yairi eventually turned to friends and family for funding. Should they have done that first? What are the risks with raising money from such individuals? Explain in detail using sources and research. Use credible sources to support and explain.
2. What are the risks and benefits of waiting until they had been granted patents to ask for customer feedback? Explain in detail using sources and research. Use credible sources to support and explain.
3. The partners gave up equity in their company – part of the ownership -- to get help they needed. Was this a good idea? Why or why not? Explain in detail using sources and research. Use credible sources to support and explain.
4. Why do you think Ciesla and Yairi stuck it out, even with such bad luck? What would it take for you to be so persistent? Explain in detail using sources and research. Use credible sources to support and explain.
Make sure you format your papers in proper APA 6th. Be sure to properly cite your sources inside your text using APA 6th citations rules as well as proper APA referencing guidelines in your “References” (bibliography) section at the end of your papers.
Your written weekly assignment paper should be at least 1,000 words in length.
Chapter
8
Looking for Money 170
Debt vs. Equity 171
Sources of Money for Entrepreneurial Ventures 173
Venture capitalists 173
private or “angel” investors 174
Banks 175
Government agencies 175
Small business investment companies 176
Commercial finance companies 176
Friends and family 177
Crowdfunding: a novel way to raise money 177
Other sources of funds 178
The Process of Securing Investors 179
researching investors 179
What makes a business a good investment prospect? 183
the right market 184
What information and documents will investors want? 184
Negotia.
Making big money with venture capitalismSwapnilMekale
Making Big Money With Venture Capitalism. Inside this eBook, you will discover the topics about venture capitalist basics, questions to ask when considering venture capital investment, the venture capital boom and the internet bubble, how to make good money the venture capital way, venture capital and its association with job creations and risks of venture capital investment schemes.
What is a business description? A business description provides an overview of what your company does and what makes it unique. It introduces your brand, offering prospective investors and other interested parties an overview of the company's objectives and scope.
Investing is to grow one's money over time. The expectation of a positive return in the form of income or price appreciation with statistical significance is the core premise of investing. The spectrum of assets in which one can invest and earn a return is a very wide one.
Venture Capital vs. Angel Investors Which is Right for YouEJ Joier
Are you an entrepreneur looking for funding to get your business off the ground?
Are you wondering whether Venture Capital or Angel Investors are the right fit for your startup?
Look no further!
In this presentation, I'll explore the pros and cons of both types of investors and help guide you towards making a decision that's perfect for your business.
So sit back, grab a coffee, and let's dive into the world of startup financing!
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Business Considerations for Tech Entrepreneurs - Slides presented by Joshua Smith and Matthew Blostein of Welch LLP on Sept. 29, 2016 as part of IoT613's Business of IoT workshop.
What is the Natural Business Model for the Internet of Things - Blair Currie ...IoT613
WHAT IS THE NATURAL BUSINESS MODEL FOR THE INTERNET OF THINGS?
In this talk Blair will discuss how IoT will shape the business models of the future.
ABOUT BLAIR
Blair Currie is a digitally advanced marketing and business development executive who heads up IMS Business Development in Canada. IMS is a connected car company and specialist in the Internet of things (IoT). It has developed this expertise through automotive telematics, infotainment and data analytics. The Company consults business and governments on how to apply the IoT and it provides turnkey deployments and advanced analytics to derive the most value from the IoT.
Over the past 25 years Blair has been a global marketer and sales lead, who has worked from bases in Canada, the United States, Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand, Vietnam and the UAE (Dubai). He has developed digital skills both client side, agency side and ran his own brand consultancy, consulting on global campaigns and programs for IT companies such as Fujitsu and Renesas Technology, as well as packaged goods companies including Coca-Cola, Mars, Nestle, P&G and Pepsi.
Blair is particular adept deploying all forms of digital technology in workplace, home and increasingly in the “Third place” people’s cars.
Finally, Blair is a MBA graduate of the Rotman School of Management and holds an undergraduate science degree from the University of Toronto.
Innovation and the Internet of Things - Emeka Nwafor (Wind River Systems)IoT613
INNOVATION AND THE INTERNET OF THINGS
IoT is shaping up to be one of the most disruptive and transformative industrial technology events in history. Analysts predict that by 2020, the data coming from tens of billions of devices will drive trillions of dollars in to the economy from new business models that make cities smarter, factories more efficient, and improve society’s overall quality of life. In this session we will take a look at how operational analytics, security concerns, and the user experience are impacting innovation around the Internet of Things.
ABOUT EMEKA
Emeka is the Senior Director for Global Alliances at Wind River, an independent subsidiary of Intel Corp. Emeka is responsible for managing Wind River’s global ecosystem of software partners, aligning them with Wind River’s go-to-market strategy for the Internet of Things and the Wind Helix product portfolio. Emeka has over 20 years of experience developing complex embedded systems and developing tools to support the development of complex embedded systems. A graduate of McGill University, Emeka enjoys cycling, running, playing tennis, jazz, travel, good food, and cheering on his daughters during their soccer matches.
Meaningful Interactions in a Tech Laden World - Anthony Scavarelli (Luminarti...IoT613
MEANINGFUL INTERACTIONS IN A TECHNOLOGY LADEN WORLD
In this talk we will first explore what meaningful interactions might mean, and some examples of how this ideal has been reached when working with new technologies.
ABOUT ANTHONY
Anthony is an interactive/experience artist with an undergraduate degree in Interactive Multimedia and Design and a MASc of Human-Computer Interaction at Carleton University, with a focus on reality-based interfaces. His passions lie in exploring and experimenting with new technology mediums to create meaningful and experiential participant interactions.
Essentials of Automations: Optimizing FME Workflows with ParametersSafe Software
Are you looking to streamline your workflows and boost your projects’ efficiency? Do you find yourself searching for ways to add flexibility and control over your FME workflows? If so, you’re in the right place.
Join us for an insightful dive into the world of FME parameters, a critical element in optimizing workflow efficiency. This webinar marks the beginning of our three-part “Essentials of Automation” series. This first webinar is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to utilize parameters effectively: enhancing the flexibility, maintainability, and user control of your FME projects.
Here’s what you’ll gain:
- Essentials of FME Parameters: Understand the pivotal role of parameters, including Reader/Writer, Transformer, User, and FME Flow categories. Discover how they are the key to unlocking automation and optimization within your workflows.
- Practical Applications in FME Form: Delve into key user parameter types including choice, connections, and file URLs. Allow users to control how a workflow runs, making your workflows more reusable. Learn to import values and deliver the best user experience for your workflows while enhancing accuracy.
- Optimization Strategies in FME Flow: Explore the creation and strategic deployment of parameters in FME Flow, including the use of deployment and geometry parameters, to maximize workflow efficiency.
- Pro Tips for Success: Gain insights on parameterizing connections and leveraging new features like Conditional Visibility for clarity and simplicity.
We’ll wrap up with a glimpse into future webinars, followed by a Q&A session to address your specific questions surrounding this topic.
Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your FME expertise and drive your projects to new heights of efficiency.
GraphRAG is All You need? LLM & Knowledge GraphGuy Korland
Guy Korland, CEO and Co-founder of FalkorDB, will review two articles on the integration of language models with knowledge graphs.
1. Unifying Large Language Models and Knowledge Graphs: A Roadmap.
https://arxiv.org/abs/2306.08302
2. Microsoft Research's GraphRAG paper and a review paper on various uses of knowledge graphs:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/blog/graphrag-unlocking-llm-discovery-on-narrative-private-data/
DevOps and Testing slides at DASA ConnectKari Kakkonen
My and Rik Marselis slides at 30.5.2024 DASA Connect conference. We discuss about what is testing, then what is agile testing and finally what is Testing in DevOps. Finally we had lovely workshop with the participants trying to find out different ways to think about quality and testing in different parts of the DevOps infinity loop.
State of ICS and IoT Cyber Threat Landscape Report 2024 previewPrayukth K V
The IoT and OT threat landscape report has been prepared by the Threat Research Team at Sectrio using data from Sectrio, cyber threat intelligence farming facilities spread across over 85 cities around the world. In addition, Sectrio also runs AI-based advanced threat and payload engagement facilities that serve as sinks to attract and engage sophisticated threat actors, and newer malware including new variants and latent threats that are at an earlier stage of development.
The latest edition of the OT/ICS and IoT security Threat Landscape Report 2024 also covers:
State of global ICS asset and network exposure
Sectoral targets and attacks as well as the cost of ransom
Global APT activity, AI usage, actor and tactic profiles, and implications
Rise in volumes of AI-powered cyberattacks
Major cyber events in 2024
Malware and malicious payload trends
Cyberattack types and targets
Vulnerability exploit attempts on CVEs
Attacks on counties – USA
Expansion of bot farms – how, where, and why
In-depth analysis of the cyber threat landscape across North America, South America, Europe, APAC, and the Middle East
Why are attacks on smart factories rising?
Cyber risk predictions
Axis of attacks – Europe
Systemic attacks in the Middle East
Download the full report from here:
https://sectrio.com/resources/ot-threat-landscape-reports/sectrio-releases-ot-ics-and-iot-security-threat-landscape-report-2024/
Search and Society: Reimagining Information Access for Radical FuturesBhaskar Mitra
The field of Information retrieval (IR) is currently undergoing a transformative shift, at least partly due to the emerging applications of generative AI to information access. In this talk, we will deliberate on the sociotechnical implications of generative AI for information access. We will argue that there is both a critical necessity and an exciting opportunity for the IR community to re-center our research agendas on societal needs while dismantling the artificial separation between the work on fairness, accountability, transparency, and ethics in IR and the rest of IR research. Instead of adopting a reactionary strategy of trying to mitigate potential social harms from emerging technologies, the community should aim to proactively set the research agenda for the kinds of systems we should build inspired by diverse explicitly stated sociotechnical imaginaries. The sociotechnical imaginaries that underpin the design and development of information access technologies needs to be explicitly articulated, and we need to develop theories of change in context of these diverse perspectives. Our guiding future imaginaries must be informed by other academic fields, such as democratic theory and critical theory, and should be co-developed with social science scholars, legal scholars, civil rights and social justice activists, and artists, among others.
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 4DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 4. In this session, we will cover Test Manager overview along with SAP heatmap.
The UiPath Test Manager overview with SAP heatmap webinar offers a concise yet comprehensive exploration of the role of a Test Manager within SAP environments, coupled with the utilization of heatmaps for effective testing strategies.
Participants will gain insights into the responsibilities, challenges, and best practices associated with test management in SAP projects. Additionally, the webinar delves into the significance of heatmaps as a visual aid for identifying testing priorities, areas of risk, and resource allocation within SAP landscapes. Through this session, attendees can expect to enhance their understanding of test management principles while learning practical approaches to optimize testing processes in SAP environments using heatmap visualization techniques
What will you get from this session?
1. Insights into SAP testing best practices
2. Heatmap utilization for testing
3. Optimization of testing processes
4. Demo
Topics covered:
Execution from the test manager
Orchestrator execution result
Defect reporting
SAP heatmap example with demo
Speaker:
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
JMeter webinar - integration with InfluxDB and GrafanaRTTS
Watch this recorded webinar about real-time monitoring of application performance. See how to integrate Apache JMeter, the open-source leader in performance testing, with InfluxDB, the open-source time-series database, and Grafana, the open-source analytics and visualization application.
In this webinar, we will review the benefits of leveraging InfluxDB and Grafana when executing load tests and demonstrate how these tools are used to visualize performance metrics.
Length: 30 minutes
Session Overview
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During this webinar, we will cover the following topics while demonstrating the integrations of JMeter, InfluxDB and Grafana:
- What out-of-the-box solutions are available for real-time monitoring JMeter tests?
- What are the benefits of integrating InfluxDB and Grafana into the load testing stack?
- Which features are provided by Grafana?
- Demonstration of InfluxDB and Grafana using a practice web application
To view the webinar recording, go to:
https://www.rttsweb.com/jmeter-integration-webinar
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Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 3. In this session, we will cover desktop automation along with UI automation.
Topics covered:
UI automation Introduction,
UI automation Sample
Desktop automation flow
Pradeep Chinnala, Senior Consultant Automation Developer @WonderBotz and UiPath MVP
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
Kubernetes & AI - Beauty and the Beast !?! @KCD Istanbul 2024Tobias Schneck
As AI technology is pushing into IT I was wondering myself, as an “infrastructure container kubernetes guy”, how get this fancy AI technology get managed from an infrastructure operational view? Is it possible to apply our lovely cloud native principals as well? What benefit’s both technologies could bring to each other?
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Smart TV Buyer Insights Survey 2024 by 91mobiles.pdf91mobiles
91mobiles recently conducted a Smart TV Buyer Insights Survey in which we asked over 3,000 respondents about the TV they own, aspects they look at on a new TV, and their TV buying preferences.
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In this presentation, we examine the challenges and limitations of relying too heavily on PHP frameworks in web development. We discuss the history of PHP and its frameworks to understand how this dependence has evolved. The focus will be on providing concrete tips and strategies to reduce reliance on these frameworks, based on real-world examples and practical considerations. The goal is to equip developers with the skills and knowledge to create more flexible and future-proof web applications. We'll explore the importance of maintaining autonomy in a rapidly changing tech landscape and how to make informed decisions in PHP development.
This talk is aimed at encouraging a more independent approach to using PHP frameworks, moving towards a more flexible and future-proof approach to PHP development.
Connector Corner: Automate dynamic content and events by pushing a buttonDianaGray10
Here is something new! In our next Connector Corner webinar, we will demonstrate how you can use a single workflow to:
Create a campaign using Mailchimp with merge tags/fields
Send an interactive Slack channel message (using buttons)
Have the message received by managers and peers along with a test email for review
But there’s more:
In a second workflow supporting the same use case, you’ll see:
Your campaign sent to target colleagues for approval
If the “Approve” button is clicked, a Jira/Zendesk ticket is created for the marketing design team
But—if the “Reject” button is pushed, colleagues will be alerted via Slack message
Join us to learn more about this new, human-in-the-loop capability, brought to you by Integration Service connectors.
And...
Speakers:
Akshay Agnihotri, Product Manager
Charlie Greenberg, Host
Let's dive deeper into the world of ODC! Ricardo Alves (OutSystems) will join us to tell all about the new Data Fabric. After that, Sezen de Bruijn (OutSystems) will get into the details on how to best design a sturdy architecture within ODC.
2. This presentation is targeted towards budding
entrepreneurs that have a product idea – but aren’t
sure where to get the key ingredient to success –
MONEY!
Introduction
3. This presentation is targeted towards budding
entrepreneurs that have a product idea – but aren’t
sure where to get the key ingredient to success –
$ MONEY! $
Introduction
“other people’s money”
4. This presentation is targeted towards budding
entrepreneurs that have a product idea – but aren’t
sure where to get the key ingredient to success –
$$ MONEY! $$
Introduction
“other people’s money”
People who expect to make more money…
5. This presentation is targeted towards budding
entrepreneurs that have a product idea – but aren’t
sure where to get the key ingredient to success –
$$$ MONEY! $$$
Introduction
“other people’s money”
People who expect to make more money…
People who have legal Rights to question
many of the moves you make…
6. What are you really trying to do?
How much funding do you really need?
How much runway do you personally have?
Investors expect you to have significant “skin in the game”
I have had investors say that they expect nothing less than my
own personal bankruptcy if the business fails.
Can someone else do parts of your business better?
What does success look like?
What are you willing to give up?
Ask Yourself:
7. You do not have to be the next big thing (contrary to
almost everything you will see and hear about funding a
startup company).
You DO need to recognize what your business is likely
to become
Recognize what your own goals are
Then seek funding (if it’s even needed) that matches!
Who Funds Businesses?
8. Friends and Family (Love Money)
The easiest to get – at least your first time
Patient money
Great for “walking harvest” business opportunities
Generally small amounts
Love Money can have difficult emotional ties.
Just because you are dealing with family doesn’t mean you
shouldn’t document the deal and outline risk factors involved.
Who Funds Businesses?
9. Micro-Funding
If you fit any special demographic there may be some easy funds
available to you
Youth under 30, summer business, women focused, community
focused, specific job focused… many others
Often loan based, sometimes with zero interest and occasionally
with no payback required at all if business of product fails
Government or Charity based
Generally small amounts (although some government programs
extend to hundreds-of-thousands)
Although not typically used for high-tech, these programs don’t
explicitly limit the use of funds or type of business.
Who Funds Businesses?
10. What is an Incubator?
Business incubators are organizations geared toward
speeding up the growth and success of startup and early
stage companies. They’re often a good path to capital, but
rarely put their own hard capital into play directly.
- “Funding” is often in-kind in the form of free rent,
consulting, internet, etc.
If you have watched this show
then you know what an example
of a small incubator can look like:
Who Funds Businesses?
(Underlying the comedy are some very real take-aways on funding a startup)
11. Crowd Funding
For this audience… If you haven’t heard of crowd
funding, please hang your head in shame and leave now
What you may not realize are some of the pitfalls and
best-uses for crowd funding.
Who Funds Businesses?
12. Crowd Funding - Pitfalls
From my completely unscientific analysis of crowd-
funding that targets product development:
Funding amount is typically drastically low or non-
existent (product sale only)
Nothing set-aside for major expenses like IP protection,
certification, safety approvals, etc. (especially critical
for IOT devices!)
Development timelines are unrealistic and unsupported
Who Funds Businesses?
13. Crowd Funding - Advantages
Great way to gauge market interest and acceptance
for a specific demographic
if you are ready to follow through
Excellent for small funding needs
Excellent for products that only require small volumes
to justify development
Wonderful for existing small businesses (and under-
utilized in this area)
Who Funds Businesses?
14. Angel Investment
Can come alone or as a group
Often focused on areas that are familiar and
comfortable – in Ottawa it is easier to get
“communications” funding than “medical” for
example.
Often focused or more interested in local growth
Can require multiple pitches
Organized groups often require a mentor/sponsor
Sometimes have consultant-hooks in the deal
Who Funds Businesses?
15. LONE Angel Investment
Lone angels can be risky, especially if they have not done
many deals.
- Inflated expectations
- Emotional
- High maintenance
- Each may require their own special deal which leads to a messy
corporate structure and can hurt future investment
Lone angels can be a benefit
- Willing to roll up their own sleeves and help
- Easier to appeal to their moral compass or personal interests
Who Funds Businesses?
16. GROUP Angel Investment
Groups vary but will often have well defined structure.
- Requirements to pitch
- Set investment requirements
- Well established legal framework
- Not everyone has to buy-in
There are some huge angel networks such as Keiretsu which are broken up
into chapters and can draw finances worldwide from over 1000 members
allowing raises in the ten-of-millions: http://www.keiretsuforum.com/
And there are small angel groups such as Ottawa’s Purple Angels, Capital Angel
Network.
The National Angel Capital Organization (which I am an original founder)
provides a wealth of information and list of angel investment groups across
Canada: http://www.nacocanada.com/
Who Funds Businesses?
17. What is a Professional Angel?
A Professional Angel is someone or a group that has done
enough deals or is structured in such a way that they
closely resemble a Venture Capital company
May only lack the official “corporate” designation as a
financier
May actually drive a harder deal than a VC
May be a non-financial corporation (yes, corporations can
act as angel investors especially if there are global, tax or
other hidden drivers to their behaviour… this is good!)
Who Funds Businesses?
18. Venture (Vulture) Capitalists – VCs.
Although mainstream media likes to demonize VCs as greedy, they remain an excellent
source of funding provided their interests align with yours.
Deliver what you say you can deliver
Deliver when you say you can deliver
Expect short pay-back horizons – if you truly believe that you are going to profitable in 12-18
months this is a great fit
Show major returns, 10-20x is not an unreasonable expectation
Expect difficult financing terms – if you accept them and become dilluted or sqeezed out…
then why did you accept the terms?
The operational and legal costs of operating VCs along with an expectation to return capital
to their investors means deals have to be fairly large to make it worth it for all parties
involved
VCs are themselves funded. You may not realize that while you are making a pitch to a
VC, most VCs also have to make pitches to private investors in order to source their
fund’s capital.
YOUR pitch eventually becomes part of THEIR pitch
Who Funds Businesses?
19. Banks
Banks really DO fund businesses!
If you can show purchase orders, personal financial success or good
backers then you may be able to get access to conventional (debt)
funding
Programs exist, especially targeted government funds, where the
government will guarantee the loan on your behalf
International sales can be guaranteed through Canada Commercial Corp
(www.ccc.ca)
Consider the ADVANTAGES
No ownership dillution
Low maintenance
No “voting rights”
No “shareholder rights”
Can easily scale up as orders increase
Who Funds Businesses?
20. Other lesser known sources of funds – dig for them
IRAP/SRED/GRANT
Often big R small D focused
Sometimes repayable, royalty or combination
BCIP (Build in Canada Innovation Program)
A buy and try program that is almost like funding
SADI or similar targeted funds
SADI in particular provides funding for defense and aerospace
related development in the form of long-term loans
Federal, provincial or municipal - Matching Programs
Provide funds on a matching basis with private investment
dollars (1:2 or less is typical)
Who Funds Businesses?
21. A Summary of Who
Walking
Harvest
Single
product or
Hobby
Slow
growth solid
business
High growth
with
acquisition
exit
High growth
with IPO
exit
Love Money * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Micro
Funding * * * * * * * * *
Incubator * * * * * * *
Crowd
Funding * * * Future? Future? Future?
Angels * * * * * * * * *
Pro-Angels * * * * * * *
VCs * * * * * *
Banks * * * * * * * * * *
22. A few key ingredients we will cover are:
Your Pitch
Your Plan
Your Model
Your Value
This is really the minimum set of information you need to be
successfully financed from ANY source. Only the level of detail
will change depending on the source you target.
How do I get Financed?
23. There are LOTS of internet resources on how to create and deliver a
successful pitch:
A pitch can be the 30-second “elevator pitch”
A pitch can be an hour long investor presentation
Having an effective elevator pitch is very important as it provides
the hook you will use over and over again.
The elevator pitch isn’t just for investment, you can also use it to find
new customers, to introduce your business and even to convince
suppliers to partner with you.
Be prepared to vary your pitch to your audience. A financier will have
a different interest than a tech-guru.
First impressions are very important – Any presentation, no matter how
long, can start with the elevator pitch to build excitement right from the
start and leave your audience wanting to learn more.
The Pitch
24. Creating your 30-Second Pitch
Tell A Story – removes the feel of a hard-sell
Don’t use jargon – Unless you are SURE of your audience
What Problem are you going to solve – NOT your solution
Why are you so damn special?
Invite conversation – This is how 30 seconds turns into 20
minutes
The Pitch
25. “A lot of soldiers are coming home early with bad backs, worn out knees and a host of medical
problems because they are so overloaded in the field. The U.S. Military knows they are overloaded and
are always looking for solutions. We have a battery technology that removes about 20 pounds from
what the soldier needs to carry. I started working with this technology almost 20 years ago for
smartphones (we called it a 2-way pager or Blackberry back then). Now I am bringing that technology
to soldier power systems.”
<pause – you don’t need to say more>
If I am talking to a military person, I would modify the pitch to make it more personal: “I really respect
how much soldiers carry into the field, I don’t know how they can lug so much around… did you know
that almost 40 pounds of that weight is batteries? We have a technology…”
There are so many opportunities for the person to now ask questions: “you were with Blackberry?”
“what’s the technology?” “how much do those medical costs add up for the government?”
NOW I am no longer “pitching”, instead I am answering questions and the potential investor feels
engaged and in control. Done well they will be the ones who eventually ask “are you looking for
funding?”
Why yes… as a matter of fact we are…
The Pitch
26. An Exercise
At each table: Create a quick 30-second pitch!
Business: Pick your own idea, or use one of these.
A flashlight product
Media streaming service
Bacteria that can digest spilled oil
10:25 Pick your founder
10:25-10:30 Create your pitch
10:30-10:35 Give your pitch
The Pitch
27. At some point you will also need a full pitch presentation.
This would be a condensed version of your business plan.
Going into building a business plan and full investor pitch presentation is
beyond the scope of today’s session – but happy to give some real-world
pointers:
Who should pitch?
The founder isn’t always the right person!
Picking someone else shows team depth and willingness to delegate
Passion is important
The LONG Pitch
28. Avoid At All Costs (how many of these did we hear?):
10 – We have the cheapest…
The LONG Pitch
29. Avoid At All Costs (how many of these did we hear?):
10 – We have the cheapest…
9 – Everyone will want this…
The LONG Pitch
30. Avoid At All Costs (how many of these did we hear?):
10 – We have the cheapest…
9 – Everyone will want this…
8 – We have no competitors…
The LONG Pitch
31. Avoid At All Costs (how many of these did we hear?):
10 – We have the cheapest…
9 – Everyone will want this…
8 – We have no competitors…
7 – Like an iPod (or like Apple or any other wildly successful product)*…
The LONG Pitch
*– it’s OK to humbly state that “we like the user interface on the iPod and would implement a similar interface on our product”
32. Avoid At All Costs (how many of these did we hear?):
10 – We have the cheapest…
9 – Everyone will want this…
8 – We have no competitors…
7 – Like an iPod (or like Apple or any other wildly successful product)*…
6 – Better than Facebook (or any other wildly successful website)…
The LONG Pitch
*– it’s OK to humbly state that “we like the user interface on the iPod and would implement a similar interface on our product”
33. Avoid At All Costs (how many of these did we hear?):
10 – We have the cheapest…
9 – Everyone will want this…
8 – We have no competitors…
7 – Like an iPod (or like Apple or any other wildly successful product)*…
6 – Better than Facebook (or any other wildly successful website)…
5 – The product will practically sell itself…
The LONG Pitch
*– it’s OK to humbly state that “we like the user interface on the iPod and would implement a similar interface on our product”
34. Avoid At All Costs (how many of these did we hear?):
10 – We have the cheapest…
9 – Everyone will want this…
8 – We have no competitors…
7 – Like an iPod (or like Apple or any other wildly successful product)*…
6 – Better than Facebook (or any other wildly successful website)…
5 – The product will practically sell itself…
4 – Everyone needs this…
The LONG Pitch
*– it’s OK to humbly state that “we like the user interface on the iPod and would implement a similar interface on our product”
35. Avoid At All Costs (how many of these did we hear?):
10 – We have the cheapest…
9 – Everyone will want this…
8 – We have no competitors…
7 – Like an iPod (or like Apple or any other wildly successful product)*…
6 – Better than Facebook (or any other wildly successful website)…
5 – The product will practically sell itself…
4 – Everyone needs this…
3 – We hope… (hope is not a strategy)
The LONG Pitch
*– it’s OK to humbly state that “we like the user interface on the iPod and would implement a similar interface on our product”
36. Avoid At All Costs (how many of these did we hear?):
10 – We have the cheapest…
9 – Everyone will want this…
8 – We have no competitors…
7 – Like an iPod (or like Apple or any other wildly successful product)*…
6 – Better than Facebook (or any other wildly successful website)…
5 – The product will practically sell itself…
4 – Everyone needs this…
3 – We hope… (hope is not a strategy)
2 – We will worry about monetization later…
The LONG Pitch
*– it’s OK to humbly state that “we like the user interface on the iPod and would implement a similar interface on our product”
37. Avoid At All Costs (how many of these did we hear?):
10 – We have the cheapest…
9 – Everyone will want this…
8 – We have no competitors…
7 – Like an iPod (or like Apple or any other wildly successful product)*…
6 – Better than Facebook (or any other wildly successful website)…
5 – The product will practically sell itself…
4 – Everyone needs this…
3 – We hope… (hope is not a strategy)
2 – We will worry about monetization later…
1 – We only need 1% market share…
The LONG Pitch
*– it’s OK to humbly state that “we like the user interface on the iPod and would implement a similar interface on our product”
38. Getting from YES to $$$ in the bank can be a challenge.
Structuring the deal itself will vary drastically depending on
who is investing and what type of investment is involved.
Smaller deals can be dealt with using simpler terms if you
choose the right method.
Be prepared by considering a few of the biggest next-step
questions
OMG – Someone Said YES!
(and you want “someone else’s money”)
39. Deals can be structured around a single form of compensation,
or a combination of compensation (often called “kickers”)
Straight Debt
Probably the simplest possible deal – An exchange of funds
for a promise of repayment with interest.
Secured, often using the founders own assets (be prepared).
Best for “Walking-Harvest” companies
Kickers:
Escallating interest
Royalties / profit sharing
Warrants for buying shares
Deal Types
40. Convertible Debt
One of my personal favourites, especially for small startups.
Reduces the need for a valuation
An exchange of funds for a promise of equity in the company
at a rate that matches a follow-on investor.
Eg. Invest $50K in a seed-round. When company does “A”
round for $1M, shares issue as if I invested at that round.
Kickers:
Conversion usually at a discount to follow-on
Interest or pay-out after a fixed time if no series “A”
Royalties / profit sharing occasionally (rare)
Warrants for buying additional shares
Deal Types
41. Equity
An exchange of funds for part of the company.
Requires setting a value on the company (breaks many deals)
Usually includes seat on the board and carries significant
shareholder rights obligations
Kickers:
Down-round protection
Warrants for buying additional shares
Early liquidation clause (founders beware!)
Performance clauses (delivery, revenue, etc.)
Dividends (for walking-harvest companies, rare)
Deal Types
42. Less Common Types – at least for startups
Bonds (very similar to debt, usually with a lump payout)
Earn-Out (used more in take-overs)
Deal Types
43. The best I have seen:
Energetic, passionate, excited
Willing to take advice
Courteous
Already well connected
Prepared (competition, market, and who is your audience are top three)
The Bad that I have seen:
Unsure of market
Out of money / out of time
Desperate
Greedy
The Ugly:
Arrogant
Argues with a room full of people
Won’t take advice
Good, Bad and Ugly
44. Harlan Sanders of KFC is often held up as a model for tenacity in the face of investors
for being turned down over 1,000 times while seeking funding for KFC.
They Said No!
45. Harlan Sanders of KFC is often held up as a model for tenacity in the face of investors
for being turned down over 1,000 times while seeking funding for KFC.
I think he was a bit of an idiot… who eventually either got lucky, or just found a
dumb enough investor to join in his business.
They Said No!
46. Harlan Sanders of KFC is often held up as a model for tenacity in the face of investors
for being turned down over 1,000 times while seeking funding for KFC.
I think he was a bit of an idiot… who eventually either got lucky, or just found a
dumb enough investor to join in his business. Sharpen your plan and pitch!!!
Investors are human beings – and you may not believe it, but they actually
LIKE to say yes and HATE saying No.
You will rarely get an outright “No”, it is softened with terms like “come
back”, “we will keep it in mind”, etc.
So Ask them to educate you – ask for a debrief and offer to bring muffins:
Where did I lose you?
What would help me engage with other investors?
What else? What else? What else? (keep asking this until you really
understand what went wrong)
They Said No!
47. Your are lucky!
Finding groups, resources and advice has never been easier!
MARS Entrepreneurship 101
Great resources on a variety of topics related to starting and running a business.
Free registration
Financing Unit:
https://entrepreneurs-toolkit.schoolkeep.com/catalog/5xgabtoz/introduction-to-
investment-readiness
Include specialized startup guidance for different industries from Digital Gaming to
Cleantech.
Almost 600 videos from Product Development Planning to Body Language.
Resources
48. Your are lucky!
Finding groups, resources and advice has never been easier!
MARS Entrepreneurship 101
Great resources on a variety of topics related to starting and running a business.
Free registration
Financing Unit:
https://entrepreneurs-toolkit.schoolkeep.com/catalog/5xgabtoz/introduction-to-
investment-readiness
Includes specialized start-up guidance for different industries from Digital Gaming
to Cleantech.
Almost 600 videos from Product Development Planning to Body Language.
Resources