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2021 Year in Review: A Message from our CEO
Before we close out 2021, we want to thank you for being a part of the Nex Cubed community. Because of your continued support, we were able to launch new initiatives, fund innovative tech solutions, and drive existing programs that created community in the face of adversity.
It Was All About the Teamwork at Nex Cubed’s Spring 2021 Portfolio Showcase
It takes more than one person to launch a successful startup. At Nex Cubed’s Spring 2021 Portfolio Showcase, it was all about the teamwork.
Looking After Your Social Presence in a Digital-Only Era
In a COVID-dominated world, a Founder’s social presence becomes even more important. Here is what we look for when investing in a startup.
Trends From Industry Leaders: A Survey of FinTech, EdTech, Digital Health, and PropTech
Industry leaders from FinTech, EdTech, Digital Health & PropTech sectors share insights, predictions, & trends for 2021.
(PODCAST) Making a Difference w/ Marlon Evans: Expanding Opportunity for Underserved Communities
Marlon Evans shares the vision behind our HBCU Founder's Program & how to get involved on the Sway Ventures Master Minds Podcast.
Why Early-Stage Companies Outside the US Should Consider an Accelerator Before Entering the US Market
Nex Cubed CEO Marlon Evans & Sr. Director of Marketing Maggey Felix share why non-US startups should consider an accelerator before entering the US Market.
(VIDEO) How Digital Health Startups Are Accelerating Innovation in Response to COVID-19
Nex Cubed’s Brigitte Piniewski & Nick Phillips discuss how digital health startups are accelerating innovation in response to COVID-19.
Knowing This Will Be Fundamental to the Success of Commercial Real Estate
Nex Cubed’s Duncan Logan shares lesson learned from coworking providers that will be fundamental to the future success of Commercial Real Estate (CRE).
Meet the Nex Cubed Digital Health 2020 Cohort
Nex Cubed’s Nick Phillips and Daniel Haders discuss demand for Digital Health Innovation and introduce the diverse and elite 2020 Digital Health Cohort.
AI Platform Finds Fighting Disinformation Can Reunite Societies & Even Save Lives.
Nex Cubed's Sr. Director of Marketing Maggey Felix highlights portfolio company Blackbird.AI's COVID-19 Disinformation Report - Volume 3 (VIDEO).
For Traction, Go to the M.A.R.T.
Nex Cubed's Managing Director of FinTech Mike Ma provides founders with plan on how to organize their time and hustle strategically to gain traction.
COVID-19: The Catalyst for a New and Enduring Age of Telehealth
Nex Cubed’s Nick Phillips & Jerry Kolosky discuss the radical transformation from in-person healthcare delivery to telehealth, the catalyst: COVID-19.
The Two Biggest Barriers to Bringing New Drugs to Market
Nex Cubed’s Nick Phillips & Daniel Haders reveal the two biggest barriers to bringing new drugs to market: Drug Discovery and Trial processes.
Banking in 2048: A Story From the Future
Nex Cubed Strategic Advisor Tom Short writes scenario as part of an exercise considering the effects COVID-19 is having on digital currency bills.
8 Things to Consider Before Joining a Virtual Accelerator
Nex Cubed's Kelsey Morgan Pasqualichio shares 8 things to consider before joining a virtual accelerator program.
Start With Empathy: How We Ran a Successful Virtual Bootcamp for Startups.
Nex Cubed's Mike Ma and Kirin Quackenbush on using empathy to design a virtual bootcamp: reflections from Nex Cubed FinTech’s Mid-Program Checkpoint.
Why Now is the Time to Invest Heavily in a Tech Innovation and Entrepreneur Ecosystem (TIEE)
Nex Cubed's Duncan Logan suggests COVID-19 will generate, through necessity, more entrepreneurs than ever before, now is the time to invest in TIEE.
Decumulation: FinTech’s Unsolved Challenge
Nex Cubed's Tom Short and Mike Ma suggest opportunities for FinTech solutions to solve the decumulation challenge facing retirees.
Digital Health Cannot Wait: Nex Cubed Healthcare Joins Together.Health
Nex Cubed Healthcare is honored to announce that we have been invited and have accepted an invitation to join Together.Health