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VCs Don't Owe You a Response or a Follow Up

This is going to be BIG.

Recently, Lightspeeds Mercedes Bent offered founders some reasons why a VC might ghost a founder. It was a perfectly reasonable explanation that basically boiled down to VCs are busy and theres no upside to hurting your feelings or getting into a debate. The post was met with a bunch of founders responses, mostly from men, that equated a lack of response with disrespect.

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Gridware’s $26.4M Series A Funding Revolutionizes Power Grid Monitoring with Gridscope Technology

American Entrepreneurship

The processing of real-time data gathered by sensors placed on the grid presents utilities with a range of benefits including improved response times to mitigate potential hazards. A significant step forward has occurred in modernizing Americas power grid with the recently announced $26.5 million Series A funding of Gridware led by Sequoia Capital. Gridware now has the necessary support to expand its innovative continuous power grid monitoring solution that was successfully piloted last year.

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From Plan to Progress: Navigating Innovation with the Adoption Roadmap

Paul G. Silva

Innovative ideas often falter, not because they lack merit but because their adoption stalls. While tools like the Business Model Canvas or Lean Canvas help define business models, they fall short of addressing the challenges of adoption. Enter the Adoption Roadmap , a tool designed to bridge this gap. It provides leaders with a practical, step-by-step guide to drive adoption at every stage of their innovations lifecyclefrom pilot to expansion.

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How to Build a Strong Founding Team for Your Startup: Key Roles and Responsibilities

American Entrepreneurship

Two entrepreneurs share their experiences building a strong team followed by an outline of key areas to know. Building a startup is an exhilarating journey, but the road to success is rarely a solo endeavor. While great ideas can be the catalyst for success, the team behind the idea truly drives a startup forward. A well-balanced founding team is critical for laying the business foundation and also navigating the challenges that arise in the early stages.

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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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You have to create the best content in 2025 to get eyeballs for your business.

Founder Bounty

Content creation is essential and almost everyone from hedge fund managers to content creators like mr beast the absolute war online never stops with billions of pieces of content being created on a daily basis. Your content has to stand out. At founderbounty we understand the importance of creating content that turns eyeballs. Our content is informative as well as education from VC-backed founders who have experience in building companies from scratch and helps you navigate the online world thi

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Lesson #367: Product Innovation Can Go Wrong--Don't Mess With a Good Thing

Red Rocket

Why do consumer products companies feel compelled to change products that consumers have been happily using for decades just the way they are? Didnt they learn the lessons from New Coke being introduced in 1985, to only be met with the backlash from all the die-hard fans of Original Coke that had been around since 1892. Yes, I see the desire to constantly be innovating.

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Cornerstone Robotics Secures $70 Million to Accelerate Global Expansion of Surgical Robotics

AsiaTechDaily

Cornerstone Robotics, a global startup in surgical robotics, has successfully secured over $70 million in Series C funding.

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Culina Health Fills Gap in Payer-Sponsored Nutrition Services, Secures Series A Round

American Entrepreneurship

Two registered dieticians co-founded the health tech startup that has provided over 80,000 telehealth nutrition sessions over four years. As obesity rates soar in the U.S., health tech startup Culina Health is stepping in to bridge a crucial gap in healthcare. With over 80,000 telehealth nutrition sessions completed in just four years, the company founded by registered dietitians Vanessa Rissetto and Tamar Samuels is on a mission to make clinical nutrition care accessible and effective for every

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The Hidden Dangers of Desk Placement: Why Facing a Wall Is Bad for Your Eyes and Mind

GCUC

The Hidden Dangers of Desk Placement: Why Facing a Wall Is Bad for Your Eyes and Mind Author: Liz Elam, Founder of GCUC I recently saw a local paper covering a new coworking space opening. The picture they posted was sad.

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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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The last money has the first say.

Berkonomics

Be careful about investor rights This important variation on money talks is an important consideration for entrepreneurs when seeking an investment from professionals such as VCs. Something like a marriage (and often lasting just as long statistically), your investment partner can be a great cheerleader, coach and resource. But the moment things turn sour, including missed plans, some investors on company boards go into a predictable mode of dictating terms for emergency loans or additional inve

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Tech's $370B Paradox: Why Cash-Rich Giants Might Not Lead 2025's M&A Race

Tomasz Tunguz

Despite holding a staggering $370b war chest in 2025, tech giants aren’t racing to acquire companies they’re too busy building their AI empires, one data center at a time. Microsoft hasn’t acquired a company since January 2023. Two of Google’s reported acquisition overtures, Wiz & Hubspot , were scuttled. This focus elsewhere creates an opportunity for mid-market players to lead the M&A wave of 2025.

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Imagoworks Secures $15.6M in Series C to Drive Global AI Dental Innovation

AsiaTechDaily

Imagoworks, a South Korean startup specializing in AI-based digital dental solutions, has secured 23 billion won (approximately $15.6 million) in Series C funding.

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Revolutionary Pison® Sensor Technology Gains Strategic Investment from Samsung Ventures

American Entrepreneurship

Pison’s breakthrough technology is being applied to a range of industries that support neurocognitive health and performance such as baseball. In a world where mental acuity is increasingly recognized as an important part of overall health, Pisons cutting-edge technology is set to redefine how we monitor and enhance cognitive performance. The companys latest breakthrough in AI-powered neural sensing marks a significant leap forward in wearable technology and healthcare innovation.

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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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9 simple steps to build your first website

NZ Entrepreneur

Why bother with a website in the first place? Simply put, a website gives your business legitimacy and a space that you control. Unlike social media, where youre confined to their rules and layout, your website is a place you can shape to reflect your brand. Plus, it makes you visible to people searching for services like yours. Having a website isnt just nice its essential in todays digital world.

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A Reflection on 2024

Forward Cities

Hear from Fay Horwitt, President & CEO of Forward Cities as she reflects on a year defined by growth, innovation, and resilience.

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Do You Have What It Takes to Be a Thought Leader? 7 Questions to Guide Your Journey

GCUC

Do You Have What It Takes to Be a Thought Leader?

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SOLUM Showcases Sustainable Retail Innovation at NRF 2025

AsiaTechDaily

Korean company SOLUM showcased groundbreaking retail solutions at the NRF 2025 Retail Big Show, held from January 12 to 14, 2025, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.

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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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Revolutionary Pison® Sensor Technology Gains Strategic Investment from Samsung Ventures

American Entrepreneurship

Pison’s breakthrough technology is being applied to a range of industries that support neurocognitive health and performance such as baseball. In a world where mental acuity is increasingly recognized as an important part of overall health, Pisons cutting-edge technology is set to redefine how we monitor and enhance cognitive performance. The companys latest breakthrough in AI-powered neural sensing marks a significant leap forward in wearable technology and healthcare innovation.

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[Databricks in GlobeNewswire] Pensa Systems partners with Databricks to bring scalable retail shelf AI to customers

OurCrowd

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —Pensa Systems, a leading innovator in AI transformation of retail, today announced its partnership with Databricks, the Data and AI company, to offerits Vision AI solution on the Databricks Marketplace. Read more here. The post [Databricks in GlobeNewswire] Pensa Systems partners with Databricks to bring scalable retail shelf AI to customers appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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If You Don’t Like Sales, Don’t Start a Company

Hunter Walk

As a cofounder you are *always* selling. To customers, to investors, to press, to team members, to potential hires, to partners. Even if you’re the most technical CTO out there, you have to get comfortable with this reality. Being ‘ PLG ‘ doesn’t solve for this. Hiring a recruiter doesn’t solve for this. Having a cofounder who loves selling doesn’t (fully) solve for this.

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GCUC Podcast Recap: Yotam Alroy, Founder of Mindspace

GCUC

GCUC Podcast Recap: Yotam Alroy, Founder of Mindspace Redefining Workspaces: Yotam Alroy and the Mindspace Experience What makes a workspace truly extraordinary? For Yotam Alroy, co-founder of Mindspace, its all about crafting.

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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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Woori Venture Partners Invests in Xnergy to Drive Growth in Wireless Charging for Robots and Electric Vehicles

AsiaTechDaily

Woori Venture Partners, a South Korean venture capital firm, has made a strategic investment in Xnergy Autonomous Power Technologies, a Singapore-based company in high-power wireless charging solutions The investment will […]

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Culina Health Fills Gap in Payer-Sponsored Nutrition Services, Secures Series A Round

American Entrepreneurship

Two registered dieticians co-founded the health tech startup that has provided over 80,000 telehealth nutrition sessions over four years. As obesity rates soar in the U.S., health tech startup Culina Health is stepping in to bridge a crucial gap in healthcare. With over 80,000 telehealth nutrition sessions completed in just four years, the company founded by registered dietitians Vanessa Rissetto and Tamar Samuels is on a mission to make clinical nutrition care accessible and effective for every

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[EquipmentShare in BusinessWire] MidOcean Partners leads $197.5 million structured equity investment in sale-leaseback transaction with EquipmentShare

OurCrowd

The post [EquipmentShare in BusinessWire] MidOcean Partners leads $197.5 million structured equity investment in sale-leaseback transaction with EquipmentShare appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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Looking at company revenues is a good indicator of what you should be building

Founder Bounty

It may seem super obvious but people still think they can build complete outliers. Doing that is extremely difficult. Google was not the first search engine and Facebook was not the first social media company. Pieter Levels just passed $100,000 a month in revenue with PhotoAI He launched the AI photoshoot website back in February of 2023, and it’s quickly grown to become the most successful app in his portfolio.

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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.