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The Pros and Cons of Rando Rich People Investing in Your Startup

This is going to be BIG.

Say what you will about VCs, but we’re a mostly predictable bunch. You know what our incentives are and we care enough about our reputation within the ecosystem to not do anything too terrible—usually. Still, there are a lot of downsides to taking venture money—the push to grow at all costs, our desire to be all up in your business, literally, and sometimes, we’re kind of obnoxious.

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Revolution Ventures Invests in Kashable, the Fintech Leading the Socially Responsible…

Revolution

Revolution Ventures Invests in Kashable, the Fintech Leading the Socially Responsible, Employer-Sponsored Credit Movement The $25.6M Series B will be used to expand sales and engineering teams and increase the company’s loan portfolio. Meet Kashable  — the fintech equipping working America with a better way to tackle costly debt and cover unexpected expenses during times of financial hardship.

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The Parentinc Seals Acquisition of Majority Stake in Luxury Retailer Motherswork

AsiaTechDaily

Parent-tech firm The Parentinc has acquired a majority stake in the premium mom and baby retailer Motherswork. The acquisition, made for an undisclosed sum, was jointly announced, integrating The Parentinc into the luxury parenting retail space. The Parentinc, recognized as a parent-tech firm, oversees the operation of theAsianparent, a prominent content and community platform designed […] The post The Parentinc Seals Acquisition of Majority Stake in Luxury Retailer Motherswork first appeared o

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AI Venture Studio 25m Evolve launches via 25madison partnership with Apollo

American Entrepreneurship

Focus is on providing enterprises with AI-native applications to respond to changing the digital landscape. With AI and ChatAI driving a new economy, venture platform 25madison announced it is partnering with Apollo, the publicly traded alternative investment manager, to create an enterprise software venture studio called 25m Evolve. Focusing on incubating AI-native applications, 25m Evolve’s mission is to support companies facing today’s dynamic digital landscape—which is demanding they a

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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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Should you be optimistic about your corporate growth?

Berkonomics

Planning for future space needs after COVID. One of the most obvious observations I make with growing company CEO’s is that planning for a new office is done with an optimistic view of the future, incorporating planned space that compromises only slightly the measured needs for the next three or more years as outlined in the financial forecast. Yes, we can mitigate that with starting with a reduced size given the current remote and hybrid work environment.

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From Prompt to Paper in 60 Seconds

Tomasz Tunguz

This is the machine generated example of metawriting that I mentioned in this post. In my grade school days, a memorable lesson from 5th grade still stands out. My teacher, Mrs. L, was particularly passionate about the importance of structuring our thoughts on paper. She insisted that our class outline every essay before diving into the writing process.

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NJEDA Names Inaugural New Jersey Innovation Fellows Cohort

American Entrepreneurship

First-in-nation program will provide $3.6M in income replacement grants and mentorship to first-time entrepreneurs, creating 10 new businesses and helping fuel innovation in strategic sectors The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) today announced the inaugural cohort of the New Jersey Innovation Fellows (NJIF) program. The cohort consists of 10 new businesses, made up of 30 entrepreneurs, that will receive a total of $3.6 million in income replacement grants, as well as mentor

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ACA Announces Skillcloud Consulting Group Partnership

Angel Capital Association

The Angel Capital Association is excited to announce our newest partnership with Skillcloud Consulting Group - a company that creates customizable HR Managed Services to run your growing payroll, benefits, HR support and talent acquisition. Recognizing the dynamic environment early-stage startups operate within, Skillcloud Consulting Group has partnered with the ACA to offer our customizable HR Managed Services specifically designed to address companies' evolving needs as they mature from Pre-Se

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Introducing Raising Health: Fireside Chat with Sean Duffy

Andreessen Horowitz

Big news from a16z: Bio Eats World, our sibling show from a16z Bio+Health, is now Raising Health! We’re excited to share Raising Health’s first episode here where Sean Duffy, cofounder and CEO of Omada Health, joins Vijay Pande, founding general partner of Bio + Health. Sean and Vijay discuss the building and growth of Omada, from the early days to now.

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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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[Arbe Robotics in Arbe Robotics] Arbe celebrates milestone achievements as Sensrad announces major customer orders for revolutionary radar technology

OurCrowd

The post [Arbe Robotics in Arbe Robotics] Arbe celebrates milestone achievements as Sensrad announces major customer orders for revolutionary radar technology appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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Walmart showcases Retail Innovations with its Vision for the Future at Consumer Electronics Show

American Entrepreneurship

Focus will be on adaptive retail for customers, workforce and society Walmart president and CEO, Doug McMillon energized the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) delivering a keynote this week about the company’s new type of commerce, describing it as “customer-centric, interconnected, frictionless and one that consistently exceeds expectations”. He also outlined the company’s plan for ongoing innovation that will create technology for the benefit of customers, members, its associate team and society

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[DailyPay in PR NewsWire] DailyPay closes transactions totaling $175 Million; company’s valuation increases by 75%

OurCrowd

The post [DailyPay in PR NewsWire] DailyPay closes transactions totaling $175 Million; company’s valuation increases by 75% appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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Palm Tree Crew Raises New Funding at $150M Valuation to Expand its Global Entertainment and Investment Platform

American Entrepreneurship

MIAMI—Palm Tree Crew, an entertainment, hospitality, and investment holding company, recently closed a new round of funding at a $150M valuation. Backers in the $6M round included Barry Sternlicht, Brad Garlinghouse, David Adelman, Jim Coulter, Jonathan Kraft, Keith Rabois, and Michael Meldman, among others. Palm Tree Crew, through its investment arm, also recently raised a $32M venture fund that focuses on providing capital to early-stage disruptive brands across the consumer and technology spa

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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.

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Projects Filmed in NJ Set to Appear at Sundance Film Festival

American Entrepreneurship

The New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission (NJMPTVC), which is part of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA), today announced that seven productions filmed in New Jersey will appear at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. The festival’s 40th-anniversary event will feature I Saw the TV Glow, Your Monster, Rob Peace, Ponyboi, Presence, Exhibiting Forgiveness, and A Different Man.