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Ride the Entrepreneurial Wave: How Surfing Informs Business Strategy

Entrepreneurs' Organization

As a teenager, I trained obsessively. After a full day of school I would go straight to practice, train for four hours, go home and fall asleep with my head on my laptop. But I loved it. That intense level of training led to me winning two gold medals in the national championships of Kwon Jae-Hwa Traditional Taekwondo in Germany. Thinking back on it, the way I trained — the discipline and the plateaus — taught me a lot about the way business works.

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Google Cloud and EnterpriseSG Announce Accelerator to Fuel AI Startup Development in Singapore

AsiaTechDaily

Google Cloud and Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) have announced a collaboration to assist 100 Singapore-based generative artificial intelligence (AI) startups in developing and commercializing their products within the next three years. From seed to Series B stages, these startups will have access to Google Cloud’s AI technology, including pre-trained generative AI models.

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i2E Celebrates Success of Inaugural Bridge2 Demo Day

Innovation 2 Enterprise

On Wednesday, January 24, the inaugural cohort of startups from i2E’s Bridge2 Pre-Accelerator program presented their groundbreaking innovations during the Bridge2 Demo Day at Sailor & The Dock in Oklahoma City. During Demo Day, attendees heard pitch presentations from five founders who participated in the initial Bridge2 cohort. Each founder showcased the innovative business ideas they developed and refined throughout the Bridge2 program.

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Why 2023 Was AI Video’s Breakout Year, and What to Expect in 2024

Andreessen Horowitz

This post has been adapted from a thread from a16z Partner Justine Moore on X. Follow Justine on X for more analysis and observations. 2023 was a breakout year for AI video. At the start of the year, no public text-to-video models existed. Just 12 months later, dozens of video generation products are in active use, with millions of users worldwide creating short clips from text or image prompts.

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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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Ego vs Vanity: The Founder’s Dilemma That Shapes Your Destiny

Entrepreneurs' Organization

A healthy ego can be an entrepreneur’s best friend. But when vanity intrudes, all the puzzle pieces start to come apart. The terms “ego” and “vanity” tend to be misunderstood. The ego represents your sense of self. The ego is concerned about what you think of you. (That’s not a typo.) Vanity brings the outside world into the mix. When you ask, “What do other people think of me?

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Startup Strategies: The Strategic and Financial Significance of Intellectual Property

Gust

Startups are often at the forefront of innovation, developing new technologies, products, and services that disrupt traditional industries and bring fresh ideas and approaches that drive technological advancements. In that regard, startups often rely heavily on their ideas, and the unauthorized replication of those ideas may result in a loss of control over the unique aspects of a startup’s offerings.

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Read Write Own: A New Era

Andreessen Horowitz

Chris Dixon is the founder and managing partner of a16z crypto and author of the new book Read Write Own: Building the Next Era of the Internet. Robert Hackett is an editor at a16z crypto who worked closely with him on the book as an editing and thought partner. They discuss the writing process, the book’s themes, and what could follow the internet’s read-write-own era.

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NJEDA to Extend Submission Deadline for the New Jersey Green Fund RFEI

American Entrepreneurship

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) is extending the deadline of its Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI) for the planned New Jersey Green Fund (NJGF) indefinitely, until a formal application is launched. Through the RFEI, the NJEDA seeks proposals for NJGF support that provide a high-level overview of potential sites, projects, or assets and financing needs.

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Antler Pours $5.1M into 37 Southeast Asian Startups

AsiaTechDaily

Antler, a global early-stage VC firm headquartered in Singapore, has announced its largest pre-seed investment round to date, committing $5.1 million to 37 startups across Southeast Asia. The portfolio encompasses a wide range of sectors, including AI, B2B SaaS, fintech, and healthcare, addressing various regional challenges. Antler’s recent commitment to backing Singaporean startups, including BorderDollar, […] The post Antler Pours $5.1M into 37 Southeast Asian Startups first appeared on AsiaT

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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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Experience as a Status Symbol

Tomasz Tunguz

Last year, I argued every company would need an AI strategy because AI would infuse most products. But, I missed an important concept in the post. Talent. In the last year, AI experience has become a status symbol on a resume & a path to materially higher salaries. I’ve spoken to many executives seeking their next role. “I’m looking for a role in an AI company” is a refrain in every conversation.

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Does My Start-up Really Need a Valuation?

The Seraf Compass

At KN+S we get asked at least once a week by a start-up CEO whether they need a formal valuation or not when they are issuing stock or options. Many angel investors, V.C.s and Boards often suggest to young CEO's not to waste the money and that the risk of any exposure is low. While this maybe true, companies need to understand that potential exposure down the road and the additional work it may cause.

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Compact Membrane Systems chooses New Castle, Delaware, for $3.1M expansion to help meet market demands

American Entrepreneurship

Expanding with 15,080 square feet of lab, other space will allow company to add 38 new full-time jobs, tripling current staff by 2026 Compact Membrane Systems Inc. (CMS), a 30-year-old Delaware company whose advanced membrane systems address the challenge of decarbonizing heavy industry, has chosen New Castle, Delaware, for a $3.1 million facility and workforce expansion that will help address massive market demand.

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Vietnam’s BlokID Secures $1.25M for Blockchain Privacy Solutions in Digital Advertising

AsiaTechDaily

Vietnamese startup BlokID, specializing in blockchain-driven privacy protection solutions, recently secured $1.25 million in a seed funding round. The financing, led by Ascend Vietnam Ventures and AppWorks, is expected to boost their product development and expand market reach. BlokID plans to launch its services by the second quarter of 2024, with a focus on empowering […] The post Vietnam’s BlokID Secures $1.25M for Blockchain Privacy Solutions in Digital Advertising first appeared on AsiaTec

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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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Interview with Family Office Association

David Teten VC

Here’s the video from my interview this week with Jennifer Katrulya and Rush Olney of the Family Office Association. I discuss Coolwater Capital , how family offices are investing in venture capital, and current market dynamics. If this was helpful to you, please sign up for my newsletter.

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Complex Regulation is Bad Regulation: We Need Simple Enduser Rights

Continuations

Readers of this blog and/or my book know that I am pro regulation as a way of getting the best out of technological progress. One topic I have covered repeatedly over the years is the need to get past the app store lock-in. The European Digital Markets Act was supposed to accomplish this but Apple gave a middle finger by figuring out a way to comply with the letter of the law while going against its spirit.

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The American Dynamism 50: AI Edition

Andreessen Horowitz

From the last mile to low Earth orbit, solar fields to the battlefield, artificial intelligence is redefining our barometer for progress. Thus, this year’s American Dynamism 50 — a16z’s annual spotlight on 50 groundbreaking tech companies advancing the national interest — all harness AI to fulfill their missions.

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Investor of Month Spotlight: Pocket Sun, SoGal Ventures

AsiaTechDaily

Asia Tech Daily takes pride in acknowledging and celebrating the remarkable achievements of influential investors shaping the future of venture capital. Through our special feature, “Investor of Month Spotlight,” we honor the impactful contributions of leaders in the investment industry. In this edition, we shine the spotlight on Pocket Sun, Co-founder and Managing Partner at […] The post Investor of Month Spotlight: Pocket Sun, SoGal Ventures first appeared on AsiaTechDaily - Asia's Leading Tec

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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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[Clinch in PR Newswire] Clinch announces integration with Google Ad manager’s creative transcoding API

OurCrowd

The post [Clinch in PR Newswire] Clinch announces integration with Google Ad manager’s creative transcoding API appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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The Fastest Growing Software Sectors in 2024

Tomasz Tunguz

The fastest growing software category in the public markets is security. Data follows. Security companies as a group average 29% expected revenue growth in 2024, compared to 23% for Data (or DaaS which stands for data-as-a-service). Fintech & SaaS (horizontal) average ten percentage points fewer expected growth. Anticipation of this growth propels multiples.

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Backstory: How Tom Blomfield founded two billion-dollar companies

Y Combinator

There aren’t a ton of people in the world who can say they founded a billion dollar company. There are far fewer that can say they did it twice. YC Group Partner Tom Blomfield is one of them. Rarer yet is just how real Tom is about all of it. Listening to his stories from the early days of GoCardless and Monzo feels like riding a roller coaster — because that’s what building a company is.

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Hustling and differentiation! Pinkoi’s two main weapons for confronting challenges head on

AsiaTechDaily

Sudden market changes are the true test of resilience for many companies. For new startups constantly competing for capital, these changes can be the difference between life and death. Everyone lives in abundance when the tide rises, but when the tide recedes, the consequences of past decisions become apparent. Did we build a foundation sturdy […] The post Hustling and differentiation!

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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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[Ravin AI in Orbee] Orbee Integrates with Ravin AI to Transform Dealership Trade-In Experience

OurCrowd

IRVINE, CA (February 1, 2024) – Orbee Inc., a leader in customer experience middleware for the automotive industry, announces its integration with Ravin AI, an innovator in AI-driven vehicle inspection tools. This integration utilizes Orbee’s middleware technology with Ravin AI’s advanced inspection capabilities, to offer a more personalized and secure vehicle valuation and trade-in experience.

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Standard Issue AI

Tomasz Tunguz

“For some companies, [AI is] going to be standard issue like a PC.” It’s not just for some. Many companies are moving in this direction. Across Microsoft products, OpenAI infrastructure, Github CoPilot (for coding), & Power Platform (for Office users) the growth is spectacular. Calendar Quarter Azure OpenAI Orgs, k CoPilot Users, m Power Platform Orgs, k 1/1/24 53 1.3 230 10/1/23 18 1 126 7/1/23 11 63 4/1/23 2.5 36 OpenAI & Power Platform organizations have doubled or t

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'Success All Comes Down to Storytelling' How Chef Adrianne Calvo Is Cooking Up Big Business Through Podcasting and Social Media

Entrepreneur - Entrepreneurs Category

The Miami-based restaurateur and content creator discusses her strategy for making meaningful connections with customers.

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Turning the Tide: Pixelmon Secures $8M Investment for Web3 Gaming Revival

AsiaTechDaily

Pixelmon, a decentralized web3 gaming IP company, has secured a seed investment of US$8 million from various investors, including Animoca Brands, Delphi Ventures, Amber Group, and Bing Ventures. Other participants in the funding round include Bitscale Capital, Cypher Capital, Foresight Ventures, Mechanism Capital, Sfermion, Spartan Labs, and VistaLabs.

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PE Mastery: CAPTARGET's Playbook for Quality Lead Flow

CAPTARGET presents a masterclass in M&A deal sourcing. Learn to cast a wide net, embracing seller self-identification. Consistency is the linchpin: keep the origination process steady for a reliable flow of opportunities. Diversify your tactics, employing various tools and vendors. Tech matters! Understand DNS settings, domain authority, and brand presence for optimal outreach.