Plastic really sucks and what we can do about it
Blog contributed by Matt Beezley. At the risk of stating the obvious: Plastic sucks. Like, really, truly sucks. I wrote those two sentences above before typing into Google, “Why plastic sucks.” The first article that popped up? “Ten reasons why plastic sucks,” dated 2009. Things haven’t gotten any better in the more than 10 years […]
Vindication for the cow: Implementing sustainable technology into the food supply chain
We’re quick to blame climate change on cows when we should look at our habits and how we can fix them. Walking through the grocery store, it’s clear we’re eating differently than we were just a few years ago. Zucchini noodles, impossible meat and cauliflower pizza crusts are all prominently featured on supermarket shelves. The […]
Here’s what account holders had to say about their local branches in 2019
Community financial institutions are a critical part of our local and national economies. According to the FDIC and ABA Banking Journal, community banks hold 42 percent of small business loans while only accounting for 13 percent of banking assets. Community banks are relationship lenders. They live in the communities they serve and are able to […]
What do Baby Yoda and fintech have in common? More than you think they have.
What do Baby Yoda, Jennifer Aniston and microinvesting have in common? I’m so glad you asked. They’re all a direct result of unbundling. Hear me out. Unless you’ve been living on a backwater planet like Sorgan for the last year, you’ve probably heard that just about every major network and media conglomerate is launching its […]
Red Fan partners with supply chain analytics platform LeanDNA
We’re on a bit of a roll over here and are excited to announce our latest partnership, this time with LeanDNA, an analytics and decision platform built specifically for supply chains. An Austin-based company, LeanDNA helps executives and supply chain professionals at aerospace, automotive and other manufacturing companies optimize inventory, reduce shortages, meet delivery timelines […]
Moonquakes, IPOs and the end of a cultural phenomenon?
Our Facebook algorithms here at Red Fan seem to be broken. For the last four days, we’ve seen nothing but Game of Thrones memes, petitions, podcasts, articles, an entire ecosystem of content focused on a single piece of entertainment. Now that it’s over—and with streaming services like Netflix dumping entire seasons onto viewers at once—people […]
Here’s everything you need to include in your funding release
Every press release has a few core components that have to be in place to catch a journalist’s eye and attract interest from your stakeholders. Not every press release, however, is built the same way with the same phrases and the same methodology or even the same format. To help you navigate and approach what […]
No exit? No funding.
Every week, I talk with angel investors and venture capitalists in Austin and beyond, and often I ask what common mistakes they see startups make during a pitch. Most are quick to reply that as potential investors, they are most wary if a company does not offer an exit strategy. Specifically, a plan for growing […]
Your IPO Roadmap to Success
“1/1”] Many companies positioning for an IPO don’t have a seasoned professional in their marketing or PR departments who has been through the process before. In such cases, the lack of “been there, done that” necessitates an external partner from which your internal department can learn while keeping all channels between your legal department, CEO, […]