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Let's Talk About Anxiety, Fear of Failure, and Why I Didn't Go to The Dentist for 27 Years

This is going to be BIG.

This week, I got my wisdom teeth outall four of them. You might be wondering what took me so long. Im 45 and most people have them out between the ages of 17 and 25. One helpful bit of context is that until very recently, I hadnt been to the dentist since 1998. Heres what happened I never had a cavity growing up. I did a lot of things pretty perfectly growing upstraight As, never got into trouble, never started drinking, etc., and I got a lot of love an affection from my parents because of it.

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Oprah Winfrey Joins T.D. Jakes to Inspire Entrepreneurs at the 2025 Good Soil Forum in Dallas

American Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurs and changemakers from across the country will gather in Dallas June 12-14, 2025, for the return of the Good Soil Forum, presented by Wells Fargo. Known for igniting purpose-driven business growth, this years event will feature none other than media icon, philanthropist, and entrepreneur Oprah Winfrey , who will join T.D. Jakes for an exclusive fireside chat designed to inspire and empower the next wave of business leaders.

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PixelStartups: A Return to the Work I Love

Paul G. Silva

When I updated my profile with PixelStartups, so many of you reached out. The love and support meant a lotthank you. PixelStartups is a recently re-activated division of PixelEdge, and Im now focused thereback in my happy place, working with early-stage founders. WAAAAAHOOOOOOO!!! Were building PixelStartups for a specific kind of entrepreneurpeople who: Are mid-career professionals with deep industry expertise See a real market gap worth solving but can’t code Are ready to invest time and

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What if your business runs out of money?   

Berkonomics

Money in the bank is like oil in the car. Certainly, you have many ways you are pulled every day, both tactical and strategic. But when money is the issue, your time, energy and focus are drained from other important areas of your life or business. Running out of money is not always synonymous with going broke. Many great businesses in their growth periods find themselves stretched for cash.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Avoid Diligence Pitfalls with Gust’s new Corporate Diligence Tool

Gust

Corporate structure issues can quickly kill a fundraising deal for early startups, so we've built Gust's Corporate Diligence Review to provide startups with a report card highlighting their possible red flags before they pitch to investors. The post Avoid Diligence Pitfalls with Gust’s new Corporate Diligence Tool appeared first on Gust.

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Ultimate Event for Entrepreneurs Comes to New Zealand: INSPIRE & SUCCEED

NZ Entrepreneur

The ultimate live event for entrepreneurs, INSPIRE + SUCCEED is coming to New Zealand for the first time in April-May, presented by Success Resources. Taking place in Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington, the premiere event will present pioneers in business, innovation and leadership, including innovative founders Brianne West , Nadia Lim , Sam Stubbs , Iyia Liu , special guest Dan Carter and more.

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Michael Seibel's Legacy Continues at YC: Transition to Partner Emeritus

Y Combinator

If you’ve been around YC, you know Michael Seibel has been a huge part of it for over a decade. He’s done it all - YC Founder (w07, w12), Group Partner, and Managing Director/CEO of the YC accelerator. Along the way, he’s helped thousands of founders, shaped how we work with startups, and played a big role in YC’s growth.

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Unleashing the Future: How Neurable is Redefining Brain-Computer Interfaces

Jason Malki

Ramses Alcaide I had the pleasure of interviewing Ramses Alcaide, CEO and Co-Founder of Neurable , a visionary leader in neurotechnology. With a PhD in Neuroscience and Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan, Ramses has dedicated over a decade to making brain-computer interfaces accessible for everyday use. Under his leadership, Neurable has secured multi-million-dollar defense contracts, forged key partnerships with industry giants, and launched the worlds first true consumer-gr

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DC’s New Innovation Hub, STATION DC, Opens Membership Applications

American Entrepreneurship

Washingtons Premier Connector of Tech and Policy Leaders Welcomes the Next Generation of Innovators that includes Delta Force, an annual cohort designed to support 6-10 of DCs most promising startup founders. In a significant move to cement Washington, DCs reputation as a national hub for technology and innovation, STATION DC has officially opened applications for General Membership and its exclusive Delta Force cohort.

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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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Interview: James Burnes, Ministry of Awesome

NZ Entrepreneur

Watch/listen to the Interview: In this interview Richard Liew talks with James Burnes , Chief Executive at Ministry of Awesome , a Christchurch New Zealand based startup hub helping high growth startups throughout New Zealand to start, grow and scale up. James covers the genesis of Ministry of Awesome following the Christchurch earthquakes in 2011, and provides updates on Ministry of Awesome approaches to startup founder support and programming.

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Meet Five VentureWell-Supported Startups That Are Addressing Global Water Challenges

Venture Well

By Sara Kay Mooney On World Water Day, we recognize the critical role that water plays in global sustainability and highlight some of the bold. The post Meet Five VentureWell-Supported Startups That Are Addressing Global Water Challenges appeared first on VentureWell.

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Venturi Partners Launches $250M Fund to Back Consumer Brands in India & SEA

AsiaTechDaily

Singapore-based investment firm Venturi Partners has launched its second fund, aiming to raise $225 million, with a hard cap of $250 million.

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Y Combinator Announces Summer Fellows Grants for Technical College Students

American Entrepreneurship

Undergraduate students have a chance to earn cash and credits from major cloud providers. Y Combinator (YC) is launching an exciting new initiative to empower technical college students: the Summer Fellows Grants. With rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and software development tools, YC believes there has never been a better time for students to work on independent technical projects.

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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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Navigating Entrepreneurship

Forward Cities

E3 Durham’s Business Navigators offer hands-on, personalized guidance to help entrepreneurs thrive in Durhams local business ecosystem.

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GCUC Boston- Bigger and Better Than Ever

GCUC

GCUC Boston- Bigger and Better Than Ever The coworking worlds most anticipated event is here, GCUC Boston, and you dont want to miss it.

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Asia Startup Expo Q1 2025: AI Startups Pitch for Growth and Investment

AsiaTechDaily

The Asia Startup Expo Q1 2025, hosted by beSUCCESS in association with Asia Tech Daily, and Korea Tech Desk, brought together entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts to discuss the future […]

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Qolab’s Funding from Applied Ventures Advances Quantum Computing Manufacturing

American Entrepreneurship

The two companies collaborated on a technical paper co-authored with experts from the semiconductor and quantum computing industries that lays out a strategy for achieving large-scale quantum computing. Qolab, Inc., a pioneering company in quantum computing hardware, has secured a significant investment from Applied Ventures, LLC, the venture capital arm of Applied Materials, Inc.

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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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Halving R&D with AI & the Impact to Valuation

Tomasz Tunguz

Engineering teams within AI application startups are much smaller than a classic software company - maybe half the size or less. Let’s run an experiment : let’s assume every public software company benefits immediately to the same extent & cuts R&D spending by half. 1 How would the value of these businesses change? 2 72% of unprofitable SaaS companies would become profitable.

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[Cycuity in BusinessWire] Cycuity collaborates with SiFive and BAE Systems to demonstrate advanced microelectronics design supply chain security

OurCrowd

The post [Cycuity in BusinessWire] Cycuity collaborates with SiFive and BAE Systems to demonstrate advanced microelectronics design supply chain security appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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Vietnam’s Filum AI Secures $1M to Advance AI-Powered Customer Experience Solutions

AsiaTechDaily

Vietnamese AI startup Filum AI, which specializes in customer experience management (CXM), has secured $1 million in funding from leading regional investment firms and strategic investors.

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NJEDA Board Approves Two Programs to Advance New Jersey’s Leadership in Artificial Intelligence

American Entrepreneurship

Next NJ Program and AI Innovation Challenge Administration Grant Program will increase AI investment and catalyze groundbreaking research TRENTON, N.J. (March 18, 2025) Last week, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board approved the creation of the Next New Jersey Program – AI and the AI Innovation Challenge Administration Grant Program.

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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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Seraf 2025 Investor Sentiment: The Results Are In!

The Seraf Compass

The Seraf Sentiment Survey results are in! Uncoverbold predictions, emerging trends, and game-changing strategies shaping the year ahead!

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[Tala in PRWeb] Tala secures a US$150 million debt facility with Neuberger Berman to accelerate growth in Mexico

OurCrowd

The post [Tala in PRWeb] Tala secures a US$150 million debt facility with Neuberger Berman to accelerate growth in Mexico appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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Investing in Change: Maaike Doyer on Women, Capital, and Opportunity

AsiaTechDaily

Women entrepreneurs struggle to secure the funding needed to grow their businesses.

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Why Your Common Stock Grants Need Vesting Schedules (Even If You’re Solo)

Gust

Vesting schedules arent just a formalitytheyre a fundamental part of building a strong, aligned founding team. Investors expect them, they help protect your cap table, and they ensure that equity is fairly distributed over time. The post Why Your Common Stock Grants Need Vesting Schedules (Even If Youre Solo) appeared first on Gust.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!