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Many in the tech industry saw the threat of the novel coronavirus early and reacted correctly.

This was maybe the easiest to see coming, though, given how visible the structural racism is in cities up and down the main corridors of Silicon Valley.

Property tax reform, pro-housing activism and sustainable funding for homelessness services are direct ways for the tech industry to address the long history of discrimination where the modern tech industry began, Catherine Bracy of TechEquity writes for TechCrunch.

But I’m going to add a side bet that cities will come back into fashion with the sorts of startup founders that VCs would like to back. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1592075802.5153039/Startups-Weekly:-A-Silicon-Valley-for-everyone-–-TechCrunch?ref=audio_experience

Professional bodyguards can work within the government or the private sector as personal security personnel.

The certificate program covers threat assessment, legal and ethical issues as well as physical security protocols.

Become CertifiedMany of the higher-level certificates for professional security officers and bodyguards are grounded on education and experience.

For instance, those aspiring to work in this industry can get a PSP (Physical Security Professional) designation, which they can obtain through the American Society of Industrial Security International.

Advancing In The CareerIt is possible to advance your career as a professional bodyguard in a variety of ways. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1592075122.6664698/Career-Tips-For-Working-As-A-Professional-Bodyguard?ref=audio_experience

With a social media QR code printed on business cards and album covers, he was able to display all his profiles in one place.

“I needed to place a QR code on my car so that passersby could grab a digital business card.

Dynamic QR codes can be changed and updated as often as needed, saving both time and money.

Buyers of industrial cleaning supplies are interested in function over form, so the QR codes are more practical by design,” explains Will.

With strategic planning and attention to design, placement, and functionality, QR code marketing can be a cost-effective way to boost growth for small and medium-sized enterprises in any industry. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1592074216.3011284/Cracking-the-Code-for-Business-Growth:-How-QR-Codes-Boost-Marketing-at-Any-Stage?ref=audio_experience

TeleVet, an Austin, Texas-based creator of a mobile telemedicine application virtually connecting veterinary clinics to pet owners, closed a $5M Series A round of funding.

The round was led by Mercury Fund, with participation from Dundee Venture Capital, Atento Capital, GAN and Urban Capital Network.

Founded in 2015 by CEO Steven Carter, TeleVet provides a veterinary telemedicine platform built to enhance the relationship between veterinary practices, pet guardians and pets.

The app allows two-way communication between clients and veterinary staff, enabling telemedicine, appointment scheduling, digital prescriptions and much more.

With a nationwide community of 6,500 veterinarians, the platform integrates with IM, video and phone. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1592073330.55807/TeleVet-Raises-$5M-in-Series-A-Funding?ref=audio_experience

Vizcab, founded in 2020, allows construction and real estate players to reduce their carbon footprint, with the help of data calculating, reporting and visualization tools.

Particularly committed to an energy transition, the Banque des Territoires has logically established itself as a natural partner for this fundraising.

“Vizcab is a key investment for Banque des Territoires which illustrates the relevance of using innovative digital solutions to accelerate low carbon construction.

Our commitment alongside them is fully in line with the work of the Banque des Territoires in the service of more sustainable territories”, said Géraldine Welter, deputy director of the Digital Transition department at Banque des Territoires.

Vizcab is a strategic investment that illustrates the relevance of modeling and data science for low carbon construction. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1592072424.1101384/Lyon-based-Vizcab-raises-€1.6-million-to-reduce-the-carbon-footprint-of-construction?ref=audio_experience

If you are wondering, what exactly ‘corporate espionage’ means, then let’s get familiar with term first.

This marked a record for corporate espionage case during that decade.

IBM Vs HitachiIt’s a bit old case of corporate espionage, but the importance of the case in the computer world is enormous.

Some people have a viewpoint that with the copyright act and other security tools, corporate espionage has reduced.

The main motive behind sharing these corporate espionage tales is to alert all aspiring entrepreneurs so that you know the depth of upcoming danger. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1592071302.3549542/Astonishing-Corporate-Espionage-Case-Studies?ref=audio_experience

"They're the two things that a Black person would be advocating for if they were there, but they're not hard things," Sykes said.

"They're things that change the DNA, they're things that change the way you think about diversity, but they're not heavy lifts."

"That makes a firm pay attention to the lack of diversity," Sykes said.

Such steps won't fix the systemic racism in the venture industry, Sykes said.

Read more about diversity in Silicon Valley:Every venture firm can take these quick steps toward greater diversity, says one of Silicon Valley's few black VCs. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1592070400.6159616/Venture-firms-can-do-2-simple-things-today-to-promote-greater-diversity,-says-a-cofounder-of-the-industry-leading-organization-for-Black-investors?ref=audio_experience

Onsurity founders Yogesh Agarwal and Kulin Shah had got anticipatory bail from a Bengaluru court on May 26.

Yogesh Agarwal: From Acko To OnsurityAgarwal told us that he left Acko as an employee in December 2017, but soon after started paid engagements as a consultant.

In May 2019, Agarwal registered Onsurity Services with his family members Bhagwati Prasad Agarwal and Uma Agarwal listed as the directors.

Further, when Shah decided to join Onsurity and Yogesh Agarwal, he had sent a WhatsApp message to Acko founder and CEO Varun Dua on March 19.

Addressing the investor pitch deck reviewed by Inc42, which appeared very similar to Acko, Shah and Agarwal said they haven’t seen Acko’s pitch deck. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1592069521.9561446/Onsurity-Fights-Back,-Challenges-Acko-Over-Allegations?ref=audio_experience

The number of confirmed COVID-19 related deaths across India inches close to 9,000, as the number of overall cases cross 300,000, according to Worldometer.

Many states are now taking drastic steps to curb the rise in the number of cases.

The global COVID-19 case count crossed 7.7 million, with nearly 430,000 deaths reported so far, according to Worldometer.

Brazil's biggest cemetery is now exhuming graves to make room for fatalities as the number of COVID-19 deaths in the Latin American country cross 40,000.

Here's a roundup of YourStory's coverage today of how India and the world are dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1592068512.6050184/Coronavirus-updates-for-June-13?ref=audio_experience

And Colombian pop singer Manuel Medrano will be the first artist to host his concert on the unicorn’s app on June 19.