Montreal Edtech startup Vocaprep acquired by CaseCoachMontreal-based Edtech startup Vocaprep has been acquired by UK-based CaseCoach.

“The idea of integrating an athletic brand with race registration solves many of the challenges faced by race directors,” said Alex Vander Hoeven, CEO of Race Roster.

RELATED: Race Roster heads to Silicon Valley through Canadian Technology Accelerator“We are thrilled to welcome the Race Roster team into our ASICS family,” said Dan Smith, president of ASICS Digital.

The acquisition will allow Race Roster to build its presence as an endurance event platform and partner, by bringing premium experiences to events of all sizes.

Image courtesy Race Roster via Faceboook | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1575045004.8195517/Today-in-acquisitions:-Vocaprep,-Race-Roster?ref=audio_experience

On the other hand, Small Business Saturday is a one-day opportunity.

Small Business Saturday 2019 is on November 30This Saturday will mark the 10th consecutive year that American Express will coordinate Small Business Saturday.

That’s what artists are creating all the time, that’s what small business owners are creating.”American Express CMO Elizabeth Rutledge added that for every dollar spent in a local small business, 67 cents stay in that community.

So I understand the importance of supporting small businesses and how that affects families and communities.”What Do You Think of Small Business Saturday?

To find out more about American Express Small Business Saturday, visit ShopSmall.com or the Small Business Saturday Facebook page. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1575043311.4863925/Tenth-Small-Business-Saturday’s-Anniversary-is-This-Weekend?ref=audio_experience

For any business start-up, the most crucial step is to organize funds for taking the business forward.

But, this list here comes to your rescue, by putting down mistakes to avoid during pitching,some vital points to keep in mind.

Some mistakes to avoid during pitching to investors for your business.

Some mistakes to avoid during pitching to investors.

Business PlanBusiness PlanThe pitch and presentation won’t be of any use if the business plan is not thoroughly laid out. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1575041406.998235/How-to-Pitch-Investors-for-your-Business-|-Mistakes-to-Avoid?ref=audio_experience

Some people use the terms “boss” and “leader” interchangeably, but the two are not the same.

Managing like a boss is different from managing like a leader.

A boss manages, commands, intimidates, and watches employees, while a leader teaches, listens, inquires, and inspires them to bring out the best in themselves.

In today’s world, being a leader rather than a boss is more effective.

You might be thinking to yourself, “But I’m a good boss” — which may be true. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1575039607.258689/Boss-vs.-Leader:-The-Never-Ending-Battle-Between-Power-And-Leadership-(Infographic)?ref=audio_experience

In a new revelation in the Pegasus spyware controversy, the Indian government has said that it would conduct an audit of WhatsApp’s security systems to prevent any untoward snooping and spying by unauthorised elements.

On November 28, the Indian government had planned to push its plan to mandate digital companies to store data of Indian users in the country.

However, the Personal Data Protection Bill, which is still under works, includes the mandate of data localisation of Indian users.

Notably, the provision which mandates the localisation of data of Indian users is a part of the Personal Data Protection Bill, which is expected to be introduced in the winter session of the Indian Parliament.

At present, the draft personal data protection law proposes that companies store all ‘critical’ data within India. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1575037805.6602962/Indian-Govt-To-Audit-WhatsApp-Security-Audit-Post-Pegasus-Spying-Scandal?ref=audio_experience

StudentFinance was founded in 2019 in Madrid by the team behind Uniplaces, the largest student housing platform in Europe.

StudentFinance partners with providers of ‘in-demand’ skills, in order to finance their students with Income Share Agreements (“ISAs”).

This ISA model is disrupting current education financing models, offering students an alternative to traditional debt.

The company’s predictive model technology creates an intelligence layer between talent, education programmes and employers.

Orson Stadler from Mustard Seed Maze commented: “Access to education is one of the main drivers of social inequality. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1575036006.6728783/StudentFinance.com,-founded-by-the-team-behind-Uniplaces,-raises-€1.15-million-to-reshape-education-financing-using-AI-technology?ref=audio_experience

“Indian government is keeping a strong focus on science and technology, realising that it is a key driver of long-term economic growth,” he added.

Vardhan also talked about the wave of startups currently going in the country and said that the ecosystem of innovation and technology-led entrepreneurship has become a national movement.

The minister also credited the abilities of Indian innovators for rising up to the challenges and finding solutions to improve the lives of Indians.

Under this programme, India-Korea startup hub, in February 2019, was launched by the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Seoul, South Korea.

This startup hub will serve as an one-stop platform to bring Indian and Korean startup ecosystems closer and to facilitate joint innovation between the two economies. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1575034205.7485054/Entrepreneurship-Has-Become-National-Movement:-Harsh-Vardhan?ref=audio_experience

That’s what machine learning algorithms are all about.

Machine learning algorithms are trained using a training dataset to create a model.

PhonePeRahul Chari, CTO and cofounder, PhonePe shared how extensively PhonePe is using machine learning algorithms in a recent interview.

In a media report recently, the company claimed that its machine learning (ML)-based Path Predictor technology has helped enable Google Pay across its stores.

Disclaimer: This article aims to give a brief overview of machine learning applications in the finance sector and do not cover the technical aspects in detail. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1575032405.3661234/How-Are-Machine-Learning-Algorithms-Used-In-Finance-Sector??ref=audio_experience

Here are some of the best:Edinburgh ZooYour guests will include lions, monkeys, penguins, pandas, koalas and tigers when you host your event at Edinburgh Zoo.

Your event can take place at the 18th century Mansion House or the Budongo Lecture Theatre, in the chimpanzee venue.

This venue is perfect for private and corporate events, conferences and meetings as well as activity days and gala dinners.

Evening events can include a private tour of the Scottish Crown Jewel and Stone of Destiny.

It’s an atmospheric venue for corporate events and parties that will give your guests a taste of historic Edinburgh. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1575030605.7726688/Edinburgh:-Unusual-Spaces-to-Host-Your-Next-Event?ref=audio_experience

I am sure most of you have heard, learned and read about the best practices of web archiving, but are you aware of the blunders of web archiving that must be avoided at every cost?

The rules remain the same for web archiving as well.

This brings us to our first mistake, failing to test backups.

Not retaining old equipment for backup materialEvery now and then, when we upgrade our technology and equipment, most of them do not serve our old backups.

Web and data archiving are of extreme importance to any organization. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1575028806.2538044/Mistakes-You-Should-Stay-Away-From-While-Choosing-Web-Archiving-Service?ref=audio_experience