Local VC launches a wiki and blog to help startups!

Local VC, Ed French of Rising Stars (Enterprise Ventures) has launched a wiki, Techgain.net Tech Start-ups Wiki. According to Ed:

This wiki is intended to serve as a repository for information and advice for Technology Startups, particularly those based in the UK. Please feel free to edit the contents and improve it for those who come after you. You can find more information and thoughts on my blog techgain.net

Now I did not know Ed had started a blog. Its refreshing to see a local VC finally taking a positive step to reach out. Unfortunately, two attempts to leave a congratulatory comment failed.

Ed also spoke at the recent NW StartUp 2.0 event. He entertained the audience with following slides (actually the 4th slide!):

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eSourcingWiki from Iasta

In addition to running the e-sourcing forum, Iasta has launched eSourcingWiki. According to the home page:

eSourcingWiki is an open content community of strategic sourcing and procurement best practices. This wiki is intended to be a dynamic document that constantly adjusts and transforms to current trends and thought leadership in supply management. Iasta welcomes global contributors to assist in the ongoing documentation and knowledge building that is essential to creating useful information for supply management professionals.

Contributors include:

  • Michael Lamoureux
  • Eric Strovink
  • Jason Busch
  • Tobias Schoenherr
  • Lisa Reisman
  • Kevin Brooks
  • Dave Stephens

Wiki Series includes:

  1. Strategic e-Sourcing Best Practices
  2. On-Demand / SaaS Application Platforms
  3. Spend Analysis and Opportunity Assessment
  4. e-RFx & Supplier Management
  5. Next Generation e-Auctions
  6. Sourcing Decision Optimization
  7. Contract Management and Compliance
  8. Sourcing Process Automation

Definitely worth reading. Is it time we start a similar for e-invoicing?

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