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AI-First Company Cosmos Innovation Announces $19.7M in Series A Funding

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Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register Cosmos Innovation , a Singapore-based AI-first firm specializing in developing next-gen perovskite silicon tandem (PST) solar cell technology, has successfully secured $19.7 million in total funding. This achievement was the result of a Series A funding round.

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BankTech Ventures’ Fintech Investing focuses on Community Banks

American Entrepreneurship

Funding supports innovative technology companies that are taking community banks into the future. Community Banks, defined by the Federal Reserve as having less than $10 billion in assets, totaled 4,001 in the U.S, as of December 31, 2022, according to the FDIC. Strategic investment fund BankTech Ventures invests in companies that are developing innovative technologies that enhance the ability of community banks to serve their customers.

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The Venture Investment Guide: Insights from Enlight Venture’s Yongmin Kim’s Illustrious Career

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Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register Venture investment is a high-stakes game that demands vision, persistence, and adaptability. Although venture capital is often viewed as a maze, there are those who have paved the way, making the journey smoother for others. One such luminary is Yongmin Kim, whose journey through the ups and downs of the investment industry is nothing short of inspiring.

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Embodied AI spins a pen and helps clean the living room in new research

TechCrunch

Sure, AI can write sonnets and do a passable Homer Simpson Nirvana cover. But if anyone is going to welcome our new techno-overlords, they’ll need to be capable of something more practical — which is why Meta and Nvidia have their systems practicing everything from pen tricks to collaborative housework. The two tech giants coincidentally […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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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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Indoor Parking Navigation System ‘Vestella Lab’ to participate in ‘GITEX 2023’ in Dubai

AsiaTechDaily

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register The company Vestella Lab , led by Jung Sang-Soo, developed an indoor parking navigation system and participated in ‘GITEX 2023’, the largest IT exhibition in the Middle East, from October 15th to 18th (local time). Through this participation, Vestella Lab aims to solidify its position in the Middle Eastern market by showcasing innovative parking solutions for overseas smart

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Small Business Resources Essential for Starting a Business

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Search out resources that are timely to starting and growing a small business. For any entrepreneur to be successful in starting a business, they must have the right help and resources to support of their hard work. Just finding the right assistance and resources can be very time consuming, but once found those resources may be critical for a small business to succeed.

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TAM/SAM/SOM is only for founders who think small

TechCrunch

Welcome to Startups Weekly. Sign up here to get it in your inbox every Friday. For VCs, market size is crucial, because it becomes a proxy for how big a company could possibly get, which in turn is a measure of how big the return on investment could be. That only works in well-defined industries: […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Startups: Look Into The Day After Tomorrow

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The Blue Ocean strategy fallacy and other pitfalls Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook »

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China’s tech titans race to invest $340M in OpenAI challenger

TechCrunch

It’s become increasingly evident that two parallel AI universes are forming between the U.S. and China. While the U.S. has spawned notable players like OpenAI and Anthropic, China has its own emerging candidates. One of these foundation model developers, Zhipu AI, announced today that it has raised 2.5 billion yuan ($340 million) in total financing […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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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 Zen Millionaire from Guam (Leo from ZenHabits)

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Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Today, we’re talking with my long-time friend and author, Leo Babauta. With his blog, ZenHabits , and his impactful coaching programs, Leo has empowered thousands to adopt mindfulness, streamline their lives, and nurture healthier habits. Leo has authored nearly 20 books, including titles like “Zen Habits,” “The Power of Less,” and “Zen To Done.” His contributions to the world of personal development and mindfulness have

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TC+ Roundup: Did Atlassian pay a fair price for Loom?

TechCrunch

Good morning, and welcome to Friday! Atlassian’s purchase of Loom last week raised eyebrows, and not just because it missed unicorn status by a hair. But overall, it makes sense that Atlassian bought it. “Teaming and collaboration is moving to async video, and that was the one big piece missing for Atlassian,” Constellation Research’s Ray […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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[NanoLock in VM Blog] NanoLock Security 2024 predictions: Cyberattack growth against critical infrastructure & factories

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The post [NanoLock in VM Blog] NanoLock Security 2024 predictions: Cyberattack growth against critical infrastructure & factories appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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Pitch Deck Teardown: SplitBrick’s $200K angel deck

TechCrunch

There are some major, fundamental problems with this deck that makes the company pretty much impossible to invest in. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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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.

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21 Ways to Encourage Collaboration Among Startup Team Members

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21 Ways to Encourage Collaboration Among Startup Team Members To help you foster collaboration among your startup team members, we’ve gathered twenty-one insightful tactics from CEOs and founders. From organizing hackathons for innovation to capitalizing on strengths and external partnerships, discover the most successful strategies these leaders have implemented in their startups.

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I did my expenses in VR and I liked it

TechCrunch

Meta’s Quest 3 has now been available for over a week, and the reviews have largely praised the updated consumer mixed reality headset. In my own first impressions, I shared how it managed to convince me to give the category a second look — many years after I’d all but given up on VR as […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved.

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Black founders received 0.13% of capital this Q3

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Funding to Black founders is only getting worse after the promises made in 2020. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Okta says hackers stole customer access tokens from support unit

TechCrunch

Identity and access giant Okta said a hacker broke into its customer support ticket system and stole sensitive files that can be used to break into the networks of Okta’s customers. Okta chief security officer David Bradbury said in a blog post Friday that a hacker used a stolen credential to access the company’s support […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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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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Microsoft would like to remind you that they are all-in on AI

TechCrunch

In case you weren’t sure how Microsoft felt about AI, CEO Satya Nadella is here to tell you: they like it. They like it a lot. In the company’s annual report, he pens a letter to shareholders bigging up AI in every way. And it’s not hard to see why: He clearly believes this is […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Authorities confirm RagnarLocker ransomware taken down during international sting

TechCrunch

An international group of law enforcement agencies have disrupted the notorious RagnarLocker ransomware operation. TechCrunch reported Thursday that an international law enforcement operation involving agencies from the U.S., European Union and Japan had seized the RagnarLocker group’s dark web portal. The portal, which the gang used to extort its victims by publishing their stolen data, […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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International Criminal Court says cyberattack was attempted espionage

TechCrunch

The International Criminal Court (ICC), the world’s only permanent international court with a mandate to investigate and prosecute genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes, has determined that a September cyberattack against its systems was attempted espionage. The court, headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands, confirmed last month that hackers had infiltrated its network.

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Why we must teach AI to empathize with us

TechCrunch

As we integrate AI into various aspects of our lives, from customer service to healthcare and beyond, it becomes imperative that AI systems align with our values and needs. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Signal-Based Selling: How to Leverage 4 Key Buying Signals

As prospects define their problem, search for solutions, and even change jobs, they are generating high-value signals that the best go-to-market teams can leverage to close more deals. This is where signal-based selling comes into play. ZoomInfo CEO Henry Schuck recently broke down specific ways to put four key buying signals into action with the experts from 30 Minutes to President’s Club.

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Toyota hops on Tesla’s EV charging standard, leaving Stellantis and VW as holdouts

TechCrunch

Another day, another convert: Toyota and Lexus electric vehicles will adopt Tesla’s chargers starting in 2025, Toyota said this week. The top automaker by global sales, Toyota is the latest to back the North American Charging Standard (NACS), following Hyundai, Kia, Honda, Nissan, Mercedes, GM and Ford, among others. In just about five months, Tesla […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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Tape It’s software for musicians aims to deliver studio-quality noise reduction via AI

TechCrunch

After Apple discontinued its Music Memos app favored by musicians for developing song ideas, a new startup called Tape It stepped in to fill the void with an app that leveraged AI to automatically detect the instrument and annotate the recording. Now that startup is taking the next step in its journey to improve the […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved.

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The fight for venture equality heads to court

TechCrunch

Equity won't come just via a gesture of goodwill; it now must be ratified in the courts. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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European venture deal-making shows signs of recovery, but for how long?

TechCrunch

European venture capital data is down sharply from prior highs in the third quarter, but there’s enough bullish material inside the data that the European startup scene has quite a lot going for it. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Enhance Customer Value: Unleash Your Data’s Potential

The complexity of financial data, the need for real-time insight, and the demand for user-friendly visualizations can seem daunting when it comes to analytics - but there is an easier way. With Logi Symphony, we aim to turn these challenges into opportunities. Our platform empowers you to seamlessly integrate advanced data analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting into your applications, transforming raw data into actionable insights.