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H.O.M.E: Entertainment – when all the world’s a stage

Intercom, Inc.

This week, our final episode checks in with how folks are keeping entertained when they can’t leave the house. But what about the people producing that entertainment? Entertaining audiences and giving them a break from worrisome news is certainly a worthwhile mission. That’s the definition of a noble endeavor.

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Mark-to-Market Rounds - What Will Your Startup's Strategy Be?

Tom Tunguz

Ten years ago, startups pulled capital from the capital markets. I call these mark-to-market rounds. I call these mark-to-market rounds. Mark-to-market rounds press private markets closer to public markets in three ways. Second, mark-to-market rounds offer secondary. link to 100x ARR).

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Why Are the Public Markets Strong When Unemployment is Terrible? Answer: The Cloud

SaaStr

And the public markets have become … The Cloud. total market cap. Cloud entertainment. That’s a bet the market seems to be comfortable in continuing to make. The post Why Are the Public Markets Strong When Unemployment is Terrible? Q: Why are investors doing well while unemployment is terrible? Cloud devices.

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Marketing Your Video Game Outside of Game Marketplaces & App Stores

FastSpring

Todd Harris knows how to leverage effective video game marketing strategies to get games in front of players. As the former COO and Co-Founder of Hi-Rez Studios, he spent 15 years making games and marketing them to gamers — with the studio’s games reaching 150 million players. (At

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Doubling Down: Satya Patel, Partner at Homebrew

SaaStr

“Doubling Down” is a new series where we hear from top B2B SaaS investors on their most recent activities and takes on the current market. We made the investment because Pika makes it possible for anyone to become a professional quality video creator and use that powerful format to communicate, educate and entertain. #2.

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How to Effectively Use Memes in Your Content Marketing

Neil Patel

That’s precisely why your brand should be including memes in your content marketing plan. If you can create and share on-target memes that engage your audience, you could create that same sense of community, develop brand loyalty , and even tap into new markets. Why You Should Use Memes in Your Content Marketing.

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Influence Meets Innovation: How Founders and Cultural Leaders Can Work Together

Andreessen Horowitz

On the flip side, athletes, entertainers, and C-level executives also ask what they should expect when investing in technology startups and working with founders looking to build the next big thing. The benefits of founder x cultural leader partnerships work both ways. But more importantly, it can help your audience believe you.