Mina Kim
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Mina Kim is an editorial byline for New Economy Review, with a focus on Tech Innovations, Venture & Growth, Startup Playbook. Biographical credentials and external profiles are published only after verification.
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How VCs Vet Deep Tech Startups: The Technical and IP Due Diligence Framework That Decides Early-Stage Deals
Venture capitalists vet deep tech startups by scrutinizing the core technology's feasibility and scalability, alongside undisputed intellectual property ownership. This technical and IP due diligence framework is crucial for early-stage deals where traditional traction metrics are absent.
Oct 22, 2026 · 4 min read
Equal or Contribution-Based? Choosing a Founder Equity Split That Survives Growth and Dilution
Choosing between an equal or contribution-based founder equity split has significant long-term consequences for startups. While equal splits offer initial simplicity, contribution-based models better reflect individual value and can mitigate future conflict and investor concerns.
Oct 22, 2026 · 6 min read
Corporate Venture Capital in Latin America: A Strategic Tool With a Dual Set of Challenges
Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) involves corporations investing in startups primarily for strategic gains, not just financial returns. In Latin America, CVC success hinges on navigating internal corporate hurdles and external market complexities.
Oct 21, 2026 · 4 min read
Where Quantum Computing Could Actually Change Finance: Optimization, Pricing, and the Encryption Clock
Quantum computing promises to accelerate specific financial tasks like optimization and derivative pricing, while simultaneously posing a threat to current encryption standards. Although still largely theoretical, financial institutions and regulators are actively preparing for its eventual impact.
Oct 19, 2026 · 4 min read
Quantum Computing Will Break the Cryptography Behind Finance — and Migration Is a Four-Phase Project That Should Start Now
Quantum computing poses an imminent threat to financial cryptography, necessitating an immediate, multi-phase migration to post-quantum cryptography (PQC) to protect long-lived data and ensure financial stability.
Oct 18, 2026 · 5 min read
Four Edge AI Architectures and the Trade-offs That Decide Which One Fits Your Plant
Industrial operators must choose the right edge AI architecture by evaluating network stability, latency budgets, and compute resources. This article details four key patterns—Drone, Factory, Federated Learning, and Store-and-Forward—and their trade-offs to guide selection for plant applications.
Oct 16, 2026 · 5 min read
Agentic AI Architecture: The Four-Component Loop and the Single-Agent vs. Multi-Agent Decision
Agentic AI architecture is defined by a four-component loop (Perception, Reasoning, Memory, Action) and can be implemented as either a simpler single-agent system for focused tasks or a scalable multi-agent system for complex enterprise challenges. The choice between these architectures depends on task complexity, scalability needs, and tolerance for operational overhead.
Oct 15, 2026 · 5 min read
Grants, Crowdfunding, or Revenue-Based Financing: Which Alternative Funding Path Fits Your Startup?
Explore grants, crowdfunding, and revenue-based financing as non-dilutive funding alternatives for startups. Understand their unique trade-offs in speed, control, and eligibility to choose the best path for your business vision.
Oct 14, 2026 · 5 min read
The U.S. Playbook for National Security Tech: A Two-Part Strategy for AI, Quantum, and Biotech
The United States employs a dual strategy to maintain its technological edge in national security, focusing on AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology. This approach combines defensive measures to mitigate risks with proactive policies to stimulate domestic innovation.
Oct 8, 2026 · 4 min read
A Leader’s Framework for Post-Quantum Cryptography Migration
The increasing threat of quantum computing necessitates a proactive migration to post-quantum cryptography (PQC). Organizations can follow a structured, multi-phase framework, starting with foundational planning and a comprehensive inventory of cryptographic systems, to manage this transition effectively.
Oct 8, 2026 · 5 min read
Forbion Raises Record €2.3 Billion, Defying European Biotech Funding Slump
Life sciences VC firm Forbion has raised a record €2.3 billion, defying a significant downturn in European venture fundraising. This substantial capital injection signals strong investor confidence in specialist biotech managers with proven performance.
Oct 7, 2026 · 3 min read
The Founder's IP Checklist: How to Avoid a 70% Valuation Cut
A strong intellectual property strategy is crucial for startup valuation, as investors view IP as a key indicator of competitive advantage and defensibility. Founders must proactively manage IP through clear documentation and risk assessments to avoid significant valuation cuts or deal abandonment.
Oct 5, 2026 · 5 min read
From Grant to Growth: A Deep Tech Founder's Guide to Strategic Funding
Deep tech startups require a strategic, blended funding approach, leveraging non-dilutive grants for early R&D, venture capital for scaling, and strategic partnerships for market entry. Successfully navigating this complex journey demands operational shifts and a clear decision framework aligned with company milestones.
Oct 4, 2026 · 6 min read
AI Dominates Innovation Investment as Deep Science Startups Reach $7.6 Trillion Valuation, WIPO Reports
The WIPO Global Innovation Index 2026 reports that artificial intelligence (AI) now commands the majority of venture capital funding, while deep science startups have collectively achieved a $7.6 trillion global valuation. AI is identified as a key catalyst for innovation across frontier science fields, driving significant investment and commercial ventures.
Sep 29, 2026 · 4 min read
What Is the Lean Startup Methodology and How Does It Work?
GE has trained 7,000 managers globally in Lean Startup principles, applying the method to improve outcomes on products as diverse as diesel engines and refrigerators, according to ScienceDirect .
Sep 12, 2026 · 4 min read
India Shares Rocket Tech to Boost Private Space Firm Growth
Two consecutive missions by India's workhorse Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) have failed in the past year, yet the nation's space regulator is now offering to transfer its entire technology to
Jun 23, 2026 · 3 min read
What Are Generative AI Large Language Models?
Nearly a quarter of all corporate press releases now originate from large language models, marking a silent, profound shift in global corporate communication.
Jun 20, 2026 · 3 min read
How to Validate a Business Idea With the Lean Startup Method: A Step-by-Step MVP Framework
The Lean Startup methodology validates business ideas by treating them as hypotheses and testing the riskiest one first with a Minimum Viable Product (MVP). This iterative approach focuses on rapid experimentation and validated learning to determine if a sustainable business can be built.
Jun 19, 2026 · 5 min read
Orlando Bravo sees private equity IPOs rebound as SaaSpocalypse ends
Orlando Bravo, whose firm Thoma Bravo manages $180 billion, has declared the 'SaaSpocalypse' officially finished, according to Bloomberg .
Jun 10, 2026 · 2 min read
Elon Musk Joins ASML CEO for Tech Talk on Terafab
Elon Musk is set to present SpaceX's Terafab chip project, estimated to cost $25 billion and aiming for 100 to 200 billion custom AI chips annually, directly to ASML employees in a closed-door virtual
Jun 7, 2026 · 2 min read