Lindsey Conger, Author at StartUp Mindset

Banking Startup N26 Raises $300 Million at a $2.7 Billion Valuation

Finance

7 years ago

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N26, a German fintech startup, raised a Series D funding round of $300 million led by Insight Venture Partners. With participants include Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC and existing investors such as [..] read more

Apple Issues Profit Warning to Investors

Technology

Lindsey Conger

7 years ago

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Apple CEO Tim Cook released a letter yesterday, revising guidance for the company’s Q1 fiscal results. Apple had previously told investors they could expect revenue of $89 billion to $93 billion in its first quarter. [..] read more

Meal Prep Tips for the Busy Entrepreneur

Entrepreneurial Lifestyle

Lindsey Conger

7 years ago

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A new year means a new you, and for many, this might finally mean spending less on take-out and putting a focus on eating healthier. But when you run your own business, it can seem nearly impossible to take the time during [..] read more

Amazon Has A Record-Breaking Holiday

US & World

Lindsey Conger

7 years ago

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Amazon announced yesterday it had another record-breaking holiday season. The retailer said it added “tens of millions” of new Prime membership subscribers, both paid and on a trial basis. Worldwide [..] read more

Facebook Explains Why Third-party Apps Had Access to Messages

Technology

Lindsey Conger

7 years ago

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Facebook, Inc. once again has to defend their actions, this time regarding its messaging partnerships. Shares dropped more than 7% after a report stated that Facebook allowed intrusive access to user data. “In [..] read more

20 Books That Will Help You Network And Build Relationships

Find Your Way

Lindsey Conger

7 years ago

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Let’s face it: Networking rarely makes it to the top of our priority list. Who hasn’t gone to a cringe-worthy networking event filled with awkward introductions and leaves with an unsatisfied feeling that you [..] read more

Apple Announces New $1 Billion Expansion into Austin

US & World

Lindsey Conger

7 years ago

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Apple announced a significant expansion of its operations, including a new campus in Austin that is expected to cost upwards of $1 billion. The company will also open new offices in Seattle, Los Angeles, and San Diego as it [..] read more

Salesforce Ventures Introduces $100 Million Fund for Japanese Startups

Technology

Lindsey Conger

7 years ago

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Salesforce Ventures is launching a $100 million fund to invest in Japanese startups, the company announced late Tuesday afternoon. The Japan Trailblazer Fund will help empower Japanese startups, fuel cloud innovation, and [..] read more

5 Steps to Finding the Perfect Mentor

Find Your Way

Lindsey Conger

7 years ago

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No matter whether you are well-established in your career or starting off, finding the right mentor can do wonders for your job. It can help you shape your skills, allow you to learn from your mentor’s strengths and [..] read more

Amazon Announces Two Blockchain-related Products

Technology

Lindsey Conger

7 years ago

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Even with the recent downward trend in cryptocurrency, e-commerce giant Amazon is introducing two new blockchain technology services, Amazon Quantum Ledger Database (QLDB) and Amazon Managed Blockchain. On [..] read more