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Chegg Donates $50K to Stevens Institute of Technology, Fueling Student Innovation

American Entrepreneurship

The iSTEM program was designed to provide a platform for students who struggle in conventional learning environments yet exhibit exceptional creative and problem-solving abilities. At the same time, Launchpad@Stevens supports student innovation by providing mentorship, funding, and networking opportunities. Chegg, a leading student-first online learning platform, has contributed to advancing student innovation by donating $50,000 to Stevens Institute of Technologys iSTEM and Launchpad@Stevens pr

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Interview: James Burnes, Ministry of Awesome

NZ Entrepreneur

Watch/listen to the Interview: In this interview Richard Liew talks with James Burnes , Chief Executive at Ministry of Awesome , a Christchurch New Zealand based startup hub helping high growth startups throughout New Zealand to start, grow and scale up. James covers the genesis of Ministry of Awesome following the Christchurch earthquakes in 2011, and provides updates on Ministry of Awesome approaches to startup founder support and programming.

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BE 2.0: Lead by Example – Turning Feedback into Growth

Paul G. Silva

This post is part of my ongoing series exploring lessons from Jim Collins’s book, BE 2.0 (Beyond Entrepreneurship 2.0). When Leaders Grow, Teams Follow In BE 2.0 , Jim Collins emphasizes a powerful truth: organizations can only grow as much as their leaders do. When leaders commit to self-improvement, they create a culture where growth becomes the standard.

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Local, Circular, Resilient: How Cambium is Shaping the Future of Material Supply Chains

Revolution

At Rise of the Rest, we back companies building solutions that are both transformational and tangible. Cambium s model is exactly thatredefining how supply chains function, starting withlumber. When we first invested in Cambium, we were drawn to the clarity of the teams vision: create a transparent and traceable logistics operating system that takes local, fallen trees (that would otherwise end up in landfills) and turns them into high-quality, lower carbon building materials.

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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When Software Eats the World, Vulnerable Populations – Like Kids – Can Get Exposed to Venture Risk Without Knowing It

Hunter Walk

I’m a believer in the ‘ software eats the world ‘ thesis, although I often change it to ‘software enables the world,’ which is not nearly as evocative but also not as consumptive. One byproduct of this movement, especially during the blitzscaling era , were new startups in areas such as finance, healthcare, housing, education, using venture capital to acquire customers at accelerated rates.

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[H2Pro in PR Newswire] Latvenergo and H2Pro sign MOU to advance green hydrogen commercialization in Latvia

OurCrowd

CAESAREA, IsraelandRIGA, Latvia,March 11, 2025/PRNewswire/ — Latvenergo,Latvia’snational electricity company, and H2Pro, an Israeli innovator in green hydrogen production, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore the feasibility of deploying H2Pro’s breakthroughdecoupledelectrolysis technology inLatvia. The signing took place at an event inTel Avivhosted by Minister of the Economics of the Republic ofLatvia, Mr.

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Crimson Founders Brings MIT & Harvard-Affiliated Startups to UAE’s Thriving Innovation Landscape

American Entrepreneurship

Six startups showcased at Investopia 2025 represented a diverse range of industries, demonstrating the breadth of innovation within Crimson Founders 2025. Crimson Founders, a global platform dedicated to connecting MIT and Harvard-affiliated startups with investors, strategic partners, and expansion opportunities, has successfully concluded The Crimson Collective Week 1.0 in the United Arab Emirates.

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Coworking Spaces & Digital Nomads in Da Nang

Deskmag

Da Nang is a hotspot for digital nomads. As a result, coworking spaces here operate differently than elsewhere! Why does Da Nang attract so many digital nomads? And which coworking space could suit you best?

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The Mirage in the Software Clouds

Tomasz Tunguz

Public SaaS companies’ growth rates have halved since 2023, as David Spitz pointed , from 36% to 17%. Why? There are few, fast growing, younger SaaS companies to sustain the growth rates. The top quartile companies are growing at slower rates today than the bottom quartile companies in 2016. The median has never been lower in the last ten years.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

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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China Launches State-Backed Fund to Boost AI, Quantum Tech, and Innovation

AsiaTechDaily

China has announced plans to launch a state-backed fund to advance artificial intelligence, technology innovation, and emerging industries.

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[Stellar Cyber in BusinessWire] Stellar Cyber founder Aimei Wei named to 2025 Inc. Female Founders List

OurCrowd

SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Aimei Wei, Founder and CTO atStellar Cyber, the innovator of Open XDR, has been named to Inc.Magazines 500 Female Founders list. Featured in todays issue of Inc., the list includes impressive female entrepreneurs who are changing the face of business in many different fields. Read more here.

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The Founder’s Playbook: Winning Mindsets & Startup Strategies

American Entrepreneurship

This article describes the entrepreneurial mindset behind successful startups, how you can develop that mindset, and the strategies to build your startup based on that mindset. Embarking on the entrepreneurial journey requires more than just a groundbreaking idea; it demands a range of skills, plus a resilient mindset and strategic acumen. Highly successful entrepreneurs share their thinking about undertaking great entrepreneurial challenges and achieving breakthrough success.

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Interview with: Cristian Guardia

The Seraf Compass

We had the pleasure of interviewing Cristian Guardia, Managing Partner at AddVentures. Check out the video below to learn more about his journey as a first time VC manager in Latin America!

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How Top Tech CFOs Solve Annual Planning’s Biggest Challenges

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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Halving R&D with AI & the Impact to Valuation

Tomasz Tunguz

Engineering teams within AI application startups are much smaller than a classic software company - maybe half the size or less. Let’s run an experiment : let’s assume every public software company benefits immediately to the same extent & cuts R&D spending by half. 1 How would the value of these businesses change? 2 72% of unprofitable SaaS companies would become profitable.

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Khwarizmi Ventures Leads $1.6M Investment in Saudi Fashion Startup Aya

AsiaTechDaily

Saudi Arabia-based e-commerce startup Aya has secured $1.6 million (SAR 6 million) in seed funding, with Khwarizmi Ventures leading the round.

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[BioLumic in RFD TV] Leap in Innovation: One company is using light to manage seeds!

OurCrowd

A U.S.-based biotech company is using light to manage seeds. They call it a leap in innovation, and say it can reduce costs by up to 90 percent. The BioLumic Traituses UV light to regulate genetic expression, and it is done without genetic modification.

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Surgicure Technologies Secures Seed Funding for Device Enhancing Patient Breathing

American Entrepreneurship

This pioneering, female-owned medical device companys mission is to transform airway management through its breakthrough product, the Horseshoe that will improve patient safety, enhance clinical workflows, and save lives. Airway management is critical to emergency and intensive medical care, ensuring patients receive the oxygen they need to survive and recover.

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Your Fractional Finance and Accounting Team

Mighty Financial specializes in supporting the financial aspirations of small businesses and entrepreneurs. With our comprehensive bookkeeping and precise accounting expertise with decades of experience across diverse financial roles, our team offers tailor-made services ranging from essential bookkeeping to strategic fractional CFO support, catered specifically to the unique challenges of technology companies, startups, and SMEs.

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Perfection Requires Time--And Time Kills All Deals! Stop Trying to Be Perfect!

Red Rocket

Winston Churchill is famously known for saying, "Perfection is the enemy of progress." And that quote most relevantly applies in business, perhaps more than any other sector. You may say, why is perfection a problem? Isn't perfection a noble goal when doing your work? The answer is that perfection takes time, and time in the business world can often be a deal killer.

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Positioning Startups in the Age of AI

Tomasz Tunguz

How do you position and scale an AI company in a rapidly evolving market? Join us for an in-person Office Hours session in San Francisco with Alan Hsia, VP of Marketing at Fireworks AI. Alan brings deep expertise in go-to-market strategy and will share insights on: Building a strong brand in AI from the early stages Creating a differentiated GTM strategy to create distance from competition Aligning marketing with sales for maximum growth This session is designed for early-stage AI founders looki

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What are the best b2b email marketing services in 2025

Founder Bounty

Finding quality email marketing software services which will will be secure, trustworthy and well priced for b2b businesses may prove to be difficult but the below are definitely all good options. EDITORS CHOICE:  Mailerlite 1.  Mailerlite Still one of the best ones around. It has a ton of automation features is very easy to use and also has a free plan.

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[Ori in DataCentre] Nvidia’s H200 GPUs make UK debut as Ori chooses Kao Data

OurCrowd

The race to build AI infrastructure across Europe has intensified as demand for GPU computing capacity continues to outstrip supply. While hyperscale cloud providers have dominated headlines with major deployments across continental Europe, the UK market has faced challenges in attracting equivalent investment in specialised AI infrastructure. Read more here.

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Digitalization: 5 Tech Updates That Will Help You Survive The Recession & Thrive

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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Terabase’s $130M Series C Funding Supports Transforming Utility-Scale Solar Construction

American Entrepreneurship

The surge in energy demand, driven largely by AI data centers, is spurring Terabases innovative approach to digitalizing and automating solar power plant deployment supported by recent funding. In a significant step toward accelerating the global transition to renewable energy, Terabase Energy has successfully raised $130 million in a Series C financing round.

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Steve Bujouves Reveals How Customer Support Became FreshBooks’ Strategic Weapon

Mark MacLeod

In this episode, Steve Bujouves shares insights from his 14-year tenure leading FreshBooks’ customer support team, which became the company’s “not-so-secret weapon.” Steve reveals how FreshBooks built a strategic advantage through exceptional support practices, including their three-ring phone policy, empowered […] The post Steve Bujouves Reveals How Customer Support Became FreshBooks’ Strategic Weapon appeared first on Mark MacLeod.

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East Coast College Tour 2025

Y Combinator

YC is going on a college tour! We're visiting Harvard, Yale, MIT, Columbia, Cornell, and Cornell Tech. If you're a current student at any of those schools and interested in startups, we'd love to meet you.

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The best way to get clients for your business in 2025.

Founder Bounty

Finding clients for your business wont be easy for any new small startup, but tons of startups are finding various ways to get themselves in front of customers. Link and work with small influencers As Niel Patel says, linking with small influencers will bring you the most return to your business. Create content Create your own content using the main social media platforms.

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10 Ways to Leverage Buyer Signals and Drive Revenue

In today’s ultra-competitive markets, it’s no longer enough to wait for buyers to show obvious signs of interest. Instead, sales teams must be proactive, identifying and acting on nuanced buyer behaviors — often before prospects are fully ready to make a purchase. In this eBook from ZoomInfo & Sell Better, learn 10 actionable ways to use these buyer signals to transform your sales strategy and close deals faster.