American Entrepreneurship

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

New CEO named to lead transformative technology in the beauty industry. AI continues to open up new frontiers as innovators apply the fast-emerging technology in ways that gain investor support. By combining AI and robotics, California-based LUUM provides eyelash extensions in just minutes, supplanting existing two-hour-long procedures. The technology-driven beauty company also announced the appointment of Jo Lawson as its new Chief Executive Officer and the transition of co-founder Nathan Hardi

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NZ Entrepreneur

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Launching a startup in New Zealand is exciting, but navigating the accounting side of things can be tricky. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! In this blog, we’ll break down everything you need to know, from choosing the best business structure to getting professional help. 1. Choose the best business structure for you Choosing the right business structure for your startup is a crucial first step.

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Venture Well

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The founders of medtech startup T33 Dental explain how they prioritized developing a sustainable company from the earliest stages, and how other entrepreneurs can do. The post How These Founders Are Building Sustainability Into Their Medtech Startup appeared first on VentureWell.

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American Entrepreneurship

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Award Recognizes Women Business Leaders Making a Significant Impact on the State’s Economy Boston-based nonprofit The Women’s Edge and its twelve-year partner, The Boston Globe , announced this past week its annual Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts list, its part to advance women in leadership positions. For the 24 th year, the organization published the list, developed through a nomination process for both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations.

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Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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Jason Malki

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

I had the pleasure of interviewing Gururaj Pandurangi, a three-time entrepreneur and now the CEO of ThriveStack.ai , a product designed to help B2B SaaS companies grow rapidly and efficiently. They are at the forefront of industry transformation with their integrated tooling approach. Gururaj shared valuable insights from his experiences on having his previous startup getting acquired by a large public company, rapid growth with large-xLarge customers, and challenges in capturing SMBs and medium

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Tomasz Tunguz

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

77% of enterprise AI usage are using models that are small models, less than 13b parameters. Databricks, in their annual State of Data + AI report , published this survey which among other interesting findings indicated that large models, those with 100 billion perimeters or more now represent about 15% of implementations. In August, we asked enterprise buyers What Has Your GPU Done for You Today?

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American Entrepreneurship

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Consumers now have a trusted brand of a first-class online casino and sports betting experience not found anywhere else. Co-founders of sportsbook FanDuel, Nigel Eccles and Rob Jones, announced this week the public launch of their cryptocurrency casino and sportsbook B etHog and its closing of a $6 million seed funding round. The platform emerged from a private alpha to offer casino games that include exclusive BetHog Originals and fan favorites from popular studios such as Pragmatic and Evoluti

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Founder Bounty

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

When considering alternatives to Tryterra for fitness and wellness tracking, it’s essential to look at platforms that offer similar features, usability, and integration capabilities. One of the most popular alternatives is  MyFitnessPal , which is renowned for its extensive food database and calorie tracking features. MyFitnessPal allows users to log their meals and physical activities seamlessly, making it easier to achieve fitness goals.

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NZ Entrepreneur

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Who: BlueRock What: Business Funding Advisory NZ HQ: Christchurch, Canterbury Who do you work with and what key challenges do you help them solve? BlueRock NZ helps entrepreneurial kiwi businesses fund their growth and innovation projects. Entrepreneurs can cut the cost of innovation – and boost business cashflow – with government funding for research and development, but navigating the rulebooks can be challenging.

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Gearing up for 2025 annual planning? Our latest eBook from the Operators Guild is your ultimate guide. Discover real-world solutions and best practices shared by top CFOs, drawn directly from discussions within OG’s vibrant online community. Learn from senior executives at high-growth tech startups as they outline financial planning strategies, align CEO and board goals, and coordinate budgets across departments.

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Berkonomics

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Let’s explore a number of methods to value your business. Many buyers use a combination of methods, throwing out those that do not fit the appropriate form of business. Corporate Valuations Using Various Methods There are at least ten recognized ways to value a business. Some are inappropriate for young businesses or those engaged in certain enterprises, such as software development – where fixed assets are not usually important enough to use for purposes of valuation.

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Derek Sivers

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Tomorrow you have plans to go to an event with a friend. You made the plans a month ago. You ask your friend, “Do you still want to go?” Your friend says, “What? You don’t want to? Then forget it. I’ll ask someone else!” You say, “Wait! I never said I don’t want to! Just asking.” Some people hear questions as disinclinations. You say, “Why are we going?

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American Entrepreneurship

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Seed funding came from venture firms committed to deep tech. Co-founders Halen Mattison and Luke Neise announced the closing of an $8 million seed round for their startup G eneral Galactic , a pioneer in fossil-free fuel generation technology. The two former SpaceX and Varda Space Industries engineers are taking on climate change with their arsenal of aerospace industry engineering principles.

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AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Indonesia-focused venture capital firm Intudo has secured $125 million across two new investment funds to expand its global footprint.

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The Groove Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

It can be hard to get support staff educated on your product in an accessible way. At the same time, it’s absolutely crucial. Your team needs to be armed with intimate product knowledge to guide customers through the various use cases for your product. Otherwise, you risk high churn rate and low adoption rate. To […] The post SaaS Customer Support Training: How To Get It Right the First Time appeared first on Groove Blog.

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OurCrowd

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Biolojic Design, a biotechnology company that uses computational biology and artificial intelligence (AI) to transform antibodies into programmable, intelligent medicines, today announced that it is joining the Johnson & Johnson Innovation – JLABS (JLABS) site in Washington, D.C.

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Gust

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Understanding your startup's metrics is like having a GPS for your business journey. It helps you navigate challenges, make informed decisions, and steer your company towards success. The post 10 Reasons Why You Need a Great Financial Model (Today!) appeared first on Gust.

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American Entrepreneurship

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Celebration of the creator spirit and the announcement of an expanded collaboration with Pharrell Williams were made. At the highly attended Web Summit in Lisbon, Portugal this past week, creators were recognized for their significant role in the growth of the digital economy. A major announcement came for Visa, celebrating the impact of creators and expanding the company’s collaboration with musician and filmmaker Pharrell Williams.

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Lack of digitalization decreases business competitiveness. To thrive, embracing modern solutions becomes essential. The approach to digitalization often aligns with a company's business model. This shift not only boosts productivity but also automates processes and improves security. The tech market offers a wealth of technologies tailored for management, planning, and forecasting, replacing outdated pen-and-paper methods.

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AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Tuya Inc., a China-based cloud platform provider, revealed on Monday that it has finalized an agreement with 65 Equity Partners.

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The Groove Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Your business is caught up in the whirlwind that is AI. You’ve noticed competitors implementing it, and you don’t want to be left behind. Maybe your customer service team wants to understand how AI can make their lives easier. Or perhaps your business views AI as a great way to eliminate the costs of hiring additional team […] The post What Is AI-Driven Customer Support (And Should You Invest In It)?

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OurCrowd

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Tevel Aerobotics Technologies was part of the Israeli startup squad that participated in Calcalist’s Tech & Invest Miami 2024 conference. Calcalist’s “Dream Team” included early-stage startup companies in the fields of AI & Data, Fintech & Retail, Cyber, Mobility, Biology Research, and Healthtech.

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Tomasz Tunguz

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

I didn’t notice it at first but there in the back corner of my laptop, I’ve been assembling a little library. The library doesn’t contain books, but scraps of text that explain what an AI should do. Visit Anthropic’s home page & you’ll find their collection : Each of us will assemble these little libraries with tracts like : write a blog post in my voice about this topic collect action items to send to the team from team notes & format them in this particula

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AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Hemisphere Ventures, a U.S.-based venture capital and consulting firm, has opened its first Southeast Asia office in Singapore.

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NZ Entrepreneur

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Watch now: (17 mins) In this edition of Knowledge Base, Richard Liew talks with marketing executive Joshua Lyons from MyMarketer about some of the challenges for small business owners when it comes to navigating the world of marketing and marketing strategy. Get a free marketing audit and roadmap from MyMarketer at [link] and use the password Freeroadmap10 Topics Covered: What are some of the key marketing challenges for business owners?

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OurCrowd

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The post [Highcon in Hybrid Software] Highcon and Hybrid Software Collaborate to Enhance Digital Die Cutting Workflow Efficiency appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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Tomasz Tunguz

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

What it cost to have an assistant with you like in the movie Her? The cost of using AI has dropped precipitously , an order of magnitude every year. If the average American picks up their phone 144 times per day & engages with an assistant, each time for four interactions every day of a month, an assistant like Her would cost about 78 cents in inference cost. 1 I’m not taking into account any of the additional costs associated with delivering such a product.

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