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Business Journal: Ascend Venture Capital has a 'micro' investment strategy, but big ambitions for expansion

Business Journal: Ascend Venture Capital has a 'micro' investment strategy, but big ambitions for expansion

Originally published on St. Louis Business Journal

With new money in tow, Conner feels bullish about the firm’s ability to expand its portfolio. As more companies integrate data and analytics in their operations, Conner is confident additional attractive investment opportunities are ahead for Ascend.

TikTok’s Privacy Concerns Are Well-founded

TikTok’s Privacy Concerns Are Well-founded

Originally published on ValueWalk

Surveillance during Black Lives Matter protests, privacy violations by apps meant to trace COVID-19 cases, and covert monitoring of newly remote workers. Many privacy concerns are rearing their heads all at the same time. Why you should care about your TikTok data.

TEDx Harvard: Where Data is Driving You

TEDx Harvard: Where Data is Driving You

WATCH ASCEND’S TEDx TALK: Where Data is Driving You

It turns out, you’re right - data is driving the world around you. And it’s not going to stop. In this illuminating talk, Dan Conner explores this data-centric evolution and the nurturing needed to thrive in its future.