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Connect/Enterprise: Building Products With Generative AI

Andreessen Horowitz

If one thing is certain about generative AI, it’s that no one knows exactly how it will play out from a product or user experience perspective. Which interfaces will win out? Which tasks will be augmented by large language models (LLMs), and which ones will be completely upended by them? How will creative AI models change our expectations of what we can do with computers?

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For the CHIPS Act to pay off, the US needs a historic investment in memory production

TechCrunch

Semiconductor memory is foundational to our nation’s technical leadership and yet is more at risk than ever. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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How to Grow Your Startup to $1,000,000 ARR

Entrepreneur's Handbook

Timing, tactics, and a little bit of luck. Starting my first company, LearnDash, wasn’t about chasing the million-dollar dream. It was about building something valuable that could transform how people experience online learning. More selfishly, it was about creating a “lifestyle business”. At that point in my life, I was living in a hotel room four to five days a week as an e-learning consultant.

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6 VCs explain how startups can capture and defend marketshare in the AI era

TechCrunch

We asked a number of venture capitalists who are active in the AI investing space to walk us through what they are seeing in the market today. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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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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Connect/Enterprise: Making Hard Decisions and Working Through Tough Times

Andreessen Horowitz

Taking a company from idea to household name is always difficult. But the past few years presented challenges that caught even the most-seasoned CEOs off guard. After all, there’s not much in the way of a playbook for things like a pandemic, major swings in the global economy, and significant shifts in the employer-employee dynamic. These—along with more practical topics, such as GTM strategy and product-market fit—were among the issues discussed at our recent Connect/Enterprise event, which bro

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What does a “discount” mean in a convertible note?

Gust

A note is a loan. That is, a lender gives a company $100, and the company writes a note to the lender stating "we will pay you back $100 one year from today, along with 10% [or some other number] per year interest". The convertible part means that in addition to the straight repayment mentioned above, the lender and the company agree that instead of the company paying back the loan in cash, if the company raises money by selling stock to another investor before the loan is due, then the original

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How to Weed Out Difficult Clients Before They Can Say “Refund”

Entrepreneur's Handbook

Angry customers are all your fault Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook »

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Cybersecurity Seed Fund Launches, SYN Ventures Touts its Size and the Firm’s Deep Experience

American Entrepreneurship

Venture Capital Firm Launches third Cybersecurity Fund in the Past Three Years Warnings about cyber threats are so prevalent that people understand the importance of cybersecurity in their businesses and daily lives. SYN Ventures recognizes the ongoing and growing demand for new and effective cybersecurity solutions with the launch of the largest dedicated Cybersecurity Seed Fund in the U.S. to date.

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14 Ways to Avoid Startup Marketing Mistakes

Startup Blogpost

14 Ways to Avoid Startup Marketing Mistakes To help startups avoid common marketing mistakes, we asked fourteen industry leaders and founders to share their insights. From starting with an in-depth strategy to approaching marketing spending correctly, these experts provide invaluable advice on how to navigate the complex world of startup marketing. Start With an In-Depth Strategy Build Out Your Audience Targeting Establish a Solid Funnel First Leverage Your Google Business Profile Connect With Y

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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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TikTok scores sizable Disney deal including a content hub and publisher partnership

TechCrunch

TikTok has landed Disney as its latest big-name publishing partner for its premium ad product, Pulse Premiere, announced earlier this year. The company will join other large publishers, including NBCU, Condé Nast, DotDash Meredith, BuzzFeed and more, which offer brand-safe videos for marketers to place their ads around. The new deal will also see TikTok […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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High-End Guitar Sales Continue to Thrive Post-Pandemic. Inside Gretsch Guitars' Strategy to Connect With Customers' Musical Identity.

Entrepreneur - Entrepreneurs Category

Jason Barnes, VP of Gretsch Guitars, explains how the company is sustaining sales growth through emotional connections and its Fender Play app.

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Uber sexual assault survivors call for in-car cameras, tech upgrades

TechCrunch

Hundreds of women have filed lawsuits against Uber claiming the company hasn’t done enough to prevent instances of sexual assault by drivers. Now a panel of judges has ruled that more than 80 cases can be consolidated into federal court. The stakes are high for both parties with implications extending to future Uber riders and […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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Getting Old with Mark Manson

OkDork

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify Today, we’re talking with my long-time friend and renowned author and blogger Mark Manson. Mark Manson has authored several New York Times best-selling books. Notably, “The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck,” & “Everything Is F*cked”. Become part of the pre-launch team for my new book! Email book@okdork.com to join Mark takes us behind the scenes, discussing the marketing strategies and tactics that have propelled him to become one of

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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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SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy launches NASA Psyche mission to metal asteroid

TechCrunch

Godspeed, Psyche. The large NASA spacecraft is now officially en route to a metal-rich asteroid (also named Psyche) after taking off on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket earlier today. This marks the first time a NASA science mission has used SpaceX’s larger rocket for a launch. The Falcon Heavy lifted off from NASA’s Kennedy Space […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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African startups see their fundraising prospects dry up as capital availability falls yet again in Q3

TechCrunch

The full picture regarding capital availability for African startups is far from encouraging, but there are always green shoots to highlight. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Shadow silent on data breach as hacked data appears genuine

TechCrunch

A data breach at French cloud gaming provider Shadow may be worse than the company initially suggested, according to a sample of the stolen data seen by TechCrunch. In an email sent to affected customers this week, Paris-based Shadow said that a hacker carried out an “advanced social engineering attack” against one of its employees […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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EV data startup Volteras wants to bring Tesla-level control to every vehicle and charger

TechCrunch

Volteras aims to be the connective tissue between electric vehicles and everything they might touch — from chargers and home batteries to energy retailers and mapping apps. While flying under the radar for three years, the London-based startup tells TechCrunch that it has raised about $2.9 million and hooked up with some big partners. They […] © 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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Week 2 of the Sam Bankman-Fried trial wraps up

TechCrunch

Caroline Ellison explained how she cooked the books to make Alameda’s finances look a lot cleaner than they actually were. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Ripcord, the Steve Wozniak-backed file scanning startup, is raising new cash

TechCrunch

Ripcord, a startup developing robots that can automatically digitize paper records, is hoping to raise $20 million to $25 million in a new funding round that would value the company at $110 million pre-money, according to a source familiar with the matter and a pitch deck viewed by TechCrunch. Alphabet’s GV, Lux Capital and MUFG […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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Amid breakup, Synapse, Evolve address allegations about how their relationship ended

TechCrunch

Synapse and Evolve addressed allegations that claimed the companies were at odds with each other after Evolve decided to end the relationship. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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X Communities start to look more like Facebook Groups with new member vetting feature

TechCrunch

X is adopting a feature that’s currently used across many Facebook Groups to vet members before joining: required questions. The company formerly known as Twitter announced today that admins of private Communities on X can now require users to answer a question when they request to join, along with agreeing to the group’s rules. The […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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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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Singularity’s ONI earbuds deliver outstanding audio thanks to MEMS speaker tech

TechCrunch

I have long flirted with the idea that I’m an audiophile, though I don’t typically spend thousands of dollars on either headphones or speakers, and I only sporadically indulge in lossless audio. True audiophiles would likely balk at my home Sonos system and penchant for AirPods (Pro and Max primarily), but I like to think […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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Trezor launches two new devices to help onboard crypto newbies

TechCrunch

Trezor, a hardware crypto wallet company, debuted two new products this week at the Bitcoin Amsterdam conference — and we got to take a first look at them. Trezor Safe 3, a hardware crypto wallet, and Trezor Keep Metal, a “mistake-proof” backup solution for wallet passwords, launched in celebration of the company’s 10-year anniversary. The […] © 2023 TechCrunch.

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Toyota’s EV strategy hinges on a partnership with a petrochemical company

TechCrunch

Toyota’s EV progress remains nascent. And a recent announcement about a manufacturing partner suggests that the company is still feeling its way forward. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Founders, are events useful?

TechCrunch

Welcome to Startups Weekly. Sign up here to get it in your inbox every Friday. A few months ago, Alexis Ohanian, the co-founder of Reddit, tweeted that if he could go back in time and do one thing differently when he was building Reddit, he would have spent significantly less time attending events. Personally I […] © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved.

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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.