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Street Cred: How One Spa Entrepreneur Is Navigating The COVID-19 Crisis

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It starts with an undergrad degree from Boston College and a law degree from Boston University. But a slew of Boston area residents are thankful that she hasn’t. She has capitalized on her experience by changing directions. Then I came back to Boston and I said, ‘You know, I really would like to do a small business.

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Tracksmith: Taking DTC Running From Heartbreak Hill To The Global Market

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Boston is home to the world’s “statement race” — the Boston Marathon. There was a time when you trained there if you considered yourself a serious runner, although Kenya has taken that spot. you’d be hard-pressed to find a Chowdahead who doesn’t think Boston is the running capital of the world.

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Freeletics Apps-In To Customizable Fitness

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Which is why Munich-based Freeletics is trying to disrupt the fitness market with a customizable training app that requires no equipment. Founded in 2013, the firm has recently raised its first ever capital round of $45 million after almost five years of bootstrapping. According to some estimates, Americans on the whole waste $1.8

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23 VC-Backed Brick & Mortar Startups Changing The Face Of Main Street

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Select VC Investors: Khosla Ventures, Social Capital. Select VC Investors: Cue Ball Capital, Valley Oak Investments. MiniLuxe is a nail and beauty lifestyle lounge with locations in Dallas, Rhode Island, Los Angeles, and Boston. Select VC Investors: Otium Capital. Select VC Investors: Venture Capital.

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How can bank boards respond to increased regulatory scrutiny?

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McGrane and Hilsenrath also noted that following the push for higher capital cushions, “regulators are now focusing on corporate governance and the role of directors to ensure banks have the right culture and controls to prevent excessive risk taking.” One important consideration is the use of a formal risk appetite statement or document.

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Brain-Machine Interfaces, Implantables, And Neuroprosthetics: 10 NeuroTech Startups Targeting Your Brain

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The complete therapy combines electrical spinal cord stimulation with gravity-assisted physical training in order to promote remodeling of the neural circuits required for mobility. Select Investors: INKEF Capital, Life Sciences Partners, Wellington Partners, Gimv. Select Investors: Boston Angel Club, Hantan Capital, Wandai Capital.

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Ahead Of Razer IPO, eSports Startups With Momentum

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Gamer Sensei helps gamers become top players through “professional eSports coaching” – using algorithms to pair competitive gamers with expert coaches for personalized training. Series A on July 5 from follow-on investors March Capital Partners and OCA Ventures, Genvid has raised a total $4M in funding. Following the close of a $2.5M

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