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** Welcome to 1776 Insights.
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March 27, 2015

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Happy Friday, and welcome back to your weekly 1776 insights. Keep reading for the latest trends and startups innovating in industries that matter. You'll also find events and classes, where we hope to see you!

As California faces one of its greatest challenges with water supply yet, startups have the opportunity (http://www.1776.vc/insights/weekly-trend-water-innovations-needed-to-save-california-from-severe-drought/?utm_source=1776+Newsletter&utm_campaign=1003852136-03272015_1776_Media_Digest_3_26_2015&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_98483e303e-1003852136-68860609) to help the state with this urgent crisis. Read on for more on this, as well as some great insights on the battery market, predictive health analytics and more.

Finally, don't forget to register for the Challenge Festival (http://www.1776.vc/events/challenge-festival-2015/?utm_source=1776+Newsletter&utm_campaign=1003852136-03272015_1776_Media_Digest_3_26_2015&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_98483e303e-1003852136-68860609) -- it's guaranteed to be an amazing week full of ideas with global impact and special access to the people behind them. From panels, to pitch competitions, to evening galas, the Festival is the best way to experience the insights you read about here in-person!

Morgan Gress
Editor, 1776
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** 5 Types of Startups You Meet at a New-Product Showcase (http://www.1776.vc/insights/5-types-of-startups-you-meet-at-a-new-product-showcase/?utm_source=1776+Newsletter&utm_campaign=1003852136-03272015_1776_Media_Digest_3_26_2015&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_98483e303e-1003852136-68860609)
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by Bobbie Carlton, Founder, Mass Innovation Nights
There are five main categories that developing startups tend to fall under. See if you can identify with the five trends Mass Innovation Nights Founder Bobbie Carlton observed over his past six years of helping startups launch their new products.

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* Education

** Learning Analytics a Hot Topic at SXSWedu (http://www.1776.vc/insights/weekly-trend-learning-analytics-a-hot-topic-at-sxswedu/?utm_source=1776+Newsletter&utm_campaign=1003852136-03272015_1776_Media_Digest_3_26_2015&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_98483e303e-1003852136-68860609)
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by Katie Thompson
This year's SXSWedu conference highlighted a big trend in education–learning analytics. Startups and tech companies are learning to navigate the benefits and challenges that come up when big data enters the classroom.
Best Reads This Week: Education (http://www.1776.vc/insights/best-reads-this-week-march-23-27/?utm_source=1776+Newsletter&utm_campaign=1003852136-03272015_1776_Media_Digest_3_26_2015&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_98483e303e-1003852136-68860609#education)
* Energy

** Lithium-Ion Innovations Set to Disrupt Battery Technology (http://www.1776.vc/insights/weekly-trend-new-batteries-set-to-disrupt-mobile-technology/?utm_source=1776+Newsletter&utm_campaign=1003852136-03272015_1776_Media_Digest_3_26_2015&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_98483e303e-1003852136-68860609)
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by Peter Lougee
Mobile devices and electric vehicles are only as good as their battery life. That's why startups are finding a lot of potential for innovation in battery technology.
Best Reads This Week: Energy (http://www.1776.vc/insights/best-reads-this-week-march-23-27/?utm_source=1776+Newsletter&utm_campaign=1003852136-03272015_1776_Media_Digest_3_26_2015&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_98483e303e-1003852136-68860609#energy)
* Health

** Health, Fitness, Wellness: How Predictive Analytics Can Inform Healthy Lifestyles (http://www.1776.vc/insights/health-fitness-wellness-how-predictive-analytics-can-inform-healthy-lifestyles/?utm_source=1776+Newsletter&utm_campaign=1003852136-03272015_1776_Media_Digest_3_26_2015&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_98483e303e-1003852136-68860609)
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by Ameeta Soni, Chief Marketing Officer, Chief Outsiders
Data and analytics has enabled consumers to be informed and aware of their personal health, but how effective is this information in promoting action and a change towards healthy living?
Best Reads This Week: Health (http://www.1776.vc/insights/best-reads-this-week-march-23-27/?utm_source=1776+Newsletter&utm_campaign=1003852136-03272015_1776_Media_Digest_3_26_2015&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_98483e303e-1003852136-68860609#health)
* Cities & Transportation

** Water Innovations Needed to Save California from Severe Drought (http://www.1776.vc/insights/weekly-trend-water-innovations-needed-to-save-california-from-severe-drought/?utm_source=1776+Newsletter&utm_campaign=1003852136-03272015_1776_Media_Digest_3_26_2015&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_98483e303e-1003852136-68860609)
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by Chelsea Tyson
Year after year, California is faced with record-breaking drought. Instead of more water consumption regulations, startups and new technology could play a crucial role in helping the state cope with this urgent crisis.
Best Reads This Week: Cities (http://www.1776.vc/insights/best-reads-this-week-march-23-27/?utm_source=1776+Newsletter&utm_campaign=1003852136-03272015_1776_Media_Digest_3_26_2015&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_98483e303e-1003852136-68860609#cities)
* Challenge Festival

** Farming, Parking and Safety Top Trends Among Smart Cities Problems Tackled (http://www.1776.vc/insights/farming-parking-and-public-safety-top-list-of-smart-cities-problems-tackled-during-challenge-cup/?utm_source=1776+Newsletter&utm_campaign=1003852136-03272015_1776_Media_Digest_3_26_2015&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_98483e303e-1003852136-68860609)
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by Dena Levitz, 1776 Reporting Fellow
Some founders are eyeing city governments as customers for their product. Others are beginning with solutions that try to make life better in a few specific cities—at least initially—and then build from there.

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** Village Capital EdTech: USA 2015 Venture Forum (http://www.1776.vc/events/village-capital-edtech-usa-2015-venture-forum/?utm_source=1776+Newsletter&utm_campaign=1003852136-03272015_1776_Media_Digest_3_26_2015&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_98483e303e-1003852136-68860609)
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Meet the next generation of entrepreneurs working at the intersection of private-sector innovation and public policy face-to-face, as well as investors, mentors, potential customers, and members of the education entrepreneurial community.
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** Startup Grind with Duke Chung (http://www.1776.vc/events/startup-grind-with-duke-chung/?utm_source=1776+Newsletter&utm_campaign=1003852136-03272015_1776_Media_Digest_3_26_2015&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_98483e303e-1003852136-68860609)
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Parature Cofounder Duke Chung will be joining Startup Grind at 1776 for an event you won't want to miss!
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** Challenge Festival 2015 (http://www.1776.vc/events/challenge-festival-2015/?utm_source=1776+Newsletter&utm_campaign=1003852136-03272015_1776_Media_Digest_3_26_2015&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_98483e303e-1003852136-68860609)
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The second annual Challenge Festival is right around the corner. Register to attend the week-long event showcasing startups from all around the world.

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** General Assembly
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Learn the fundamentals of UX and how knowing this skill can help you succeed in any career or industry.
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** Product Management Info Session (https://generalassemb.ly/education/product-management/washington-dc/learn-more/2311?utm_source=1776&utm_campaign=Ongoing+Partnership+[washington-dc]+1776&utm_source=1776+Newsletter&utm_campaign=1003852136-03272015_1776_Media_Digest_3_26_2015&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_98483e303e-1003852136-68860609)
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Thinking about taking the Project Management course, but not sure what to expect? Join the General Assembly team and Project Management alumni to hear about what this course has to offer.

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