How to keep your head without losing your heart, what aspiring founders need to know, supercharging sales, and how NOT to start a startup. Michael and Paul deliver updates from Callsign, Juvo, Awake Security, and more!
Startup Articles & Discussion
- How not to start a startup ==>
- How Entrepreneurs Can Keep Their Heads Without Losing Their Hearts ==>
- How To Use EBITDA For the Valuation of Your Small Business ==>
- What Does an Aspiring Founder Need to Know? ==>
- How to Supercharge Sales: Four Storytelling Plots to Eliminate Buyer Skepticism and Mistrust ==>
Startup & Security Notes of Interest
Juvo raised $40M Series B
- https://www.owler.com/iaApp/12179560/juvo-company-profile
- ‘Juvo is a cloud-based platform that provides mobile users with identity scoring for getting access to personalized financial services.’
Awake Security raised $30M
- https://www.owler.com/iaApp/12418804/awake-security-company-profile
- ‘Awake is a security analytics platform that uses machine learning algorithms and data science to identify, track and prevent cyber security threats.’
- Actually looks like two rounds, combined into a little over $30M
Callsign raised $35M Series A
- ‘Callsign designs and develops a digital authentication software that enables enterprises to avoid risks and protect data from threats.’
- https://www.owler.com/iaApp/9380405/callsign-company-profile
- That’s an insane Series A; but that does appear how it’s papered - probably more to the story
The Startup Journey: Updates
Michael's Journey:
Michael's Writing
- Exploit attacker playbooks to improve security ==>
- Choose preparation over fear to protect critical infrastructure ==>
- It’s time for security leaders to challenge dogma
