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Thinking about starting your own business?

NZ Entrepreneur

Starting a business can feel intimidating, but the good news is that you don’t need an MBA or years of experience. This guide from JumpStarter is for New Zealanders eager to embark on their entrepreneurial journey. From validating your idea to navigating legal requirements, here’s a breakdown of essential steps to turning dreams into actions: Assessing your business idea First, ensure your business idea has merit.

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Chasing investors is a waste of your time!

Founder Bounty

We cannot make it more clear. Dont waste your time chasing investors. Ive seen it time and time again. Chasing investors will not help you, nor your company. Unless you are a seasoned entrepreneur who can raise a seed round its a waste of time to be chasing investors. BUILD BUILD FIRST Just build until you have your first customers either paying or not paying.

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PlayAI Announces Seed Round and Releases New Model for Generative AI Conversations

American Entrepreneurship

The company’s latest model uses a conversation’s historical context to facilitate natural, human-like conversational experiences. With the AI-powered voice generation industry projected to grow fourfold in the coming decade ( Market.Us report ) , investors are backing PlayAI. The two-year-old startup having served approximately 40,000 customers announced the closing of a $21 million Seed funding round to support its AI speech models and an AI voice agent platform.

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How little information can you give to investors-lenders?  

Berkonomics

Every investor or lender wants regular information from companies taking their money. And most of us are frustrated by the lack of regular communication – unless the company needs more money. On the other side, entrepreneurs and CEOs usually have a natural fear of giving too much information to investors and bankers after the initial amounts have been received.

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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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Issuing equity helps you protect it

Gust

When founders fail to discuss and document key aspects of early contributor relationships, answers to key questions about the company are left open to interpretation. The post Issuing equity helps you protect it appeared first on Gust.

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The Veteran Fund Announces Oversubscribed Fund and $100K Competition Winner

American Entrepreneurship

In support of military Veteran-founded startups, the Fund focuses on space, AI, and cybersecurity leveraging a veteran’s leadership. Miliary veterans possess attributes, experience, and skills that can be well-applied to entrepreneurship through leadership and knowledge of technology. Recognizing this, The Veteran Fund announced the winner of its $100,000 Veteran Pitch Competition and the recent closing of its inaugural oversubscribed investment Fund I.

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PLN Invites Asian Startups to Lead Regional Energy Transformation

AsiaTechDaily

PT PLN (Persero), Indonesias electricity provider, is seeking partnerships with startups across Asia to promote innovation in sustainable energy through its Connext Powered by PLN initiative.

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[Zippin in Retail Tech Innovation Hub] Cannon Beach, AZ 37 acre mixed use development offers guests Zippin tech powered autonomous store

OurCrowd

The post [Zippin in Retail Tech Innovation Hub] Cannon Beach, AZ 37 acre mixed use development offers guests Zippin tech powered autonomous store appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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A Smart Bear: Longform

Our emotional baggage and experience make us unique, but also serve as blinders.

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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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Top 10 Posts of 2024

Tomasz Tunguz

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Taiwan’s KKday Secures US$70 M to Fuel Expansion and Enhance Travel Offerings

AsiaTechDaily

Taipei-based travel experience platform KKday has secured approximately US$70 million in funding to support its growth and global expansion.

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[Anodot in PR Newswire] Anodot named a winner of 2024 EMEA AWS Partner Awards

OurCrowd

LAS VEGAS,Dec. 4, 2024/PRNewswire/ — Anodot is excited to announce it was named a winner of the 2024 Rising Star Technology Partner Award for EMEA, a regional AWS award recognizing partners that play a key role helping customers drive innovation and build solutions on AWS. Read more here.

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Russ Heddleston on DocSend’s Journey from Seed to Acquisition

Mark MacLeod

In this eye-opening episode, Russ Heddleston takes us behind the scenes of DocSend’s remarkable journey. DocSend started off as a product that VCs weren’t exactly thrilled with at holiday parties, but it went on to become a $165M acquisition by […] The post Russ Heddleston on DocSend’s Journey from Seed to Acquisition appeared first on Mark MacLeod.

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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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I’m in the final third of my life

Derek Sivers

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Malaysia’s Government and Private Sector Unite to Boost Malaysia’s VC Scene

AsiaTechDaily

The 2024 Malaysia Venture Forum opened on Tuesday, gathering key public and private figures to explore the future of Malaysia’s venture capital (VC) ecosystem.

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[BioCatch in BioCatch] BioCatch announces integration with Q2’s digital banking platform

OurCrowd

AUSTIN, TEXAS AND NEW YORK (Dec. 4, 2024) BioCatch, the global leader in digital fraud detection and financial crime prevention powered by behavioral biometric intelligence, today announced an integration with Q2sDigital Banking Platformvia the Q2 Partner Accelerator Program. Q2 Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: QTWO) is a leading provider of digital transformation solutions for financial services.

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Together We Give

Forward Cities

On this Giving Tuesday, you can be part of the movement! Your donation ensures that we can continue to break barriers and create opportunities for entrepreneurs to thrive. Make a gift today to expand equity for every entrepreneur!

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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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Come and get me (both you and AI)

Derek Sivers

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Allink Biotherapeutics Secures $42M Series A to Advance Oncology and Immunology Therapies

AsiaTechDaily

Beijing-based Allink Biotherapeutics, a clinical-stage biotechnology firm, has successfully raised $42 million in a Series A funding round.

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[Ossio in Stratup News] OSSIO raises $27.6 million to accelerate its commercial engine as high demand for bio-integrative fixation technology continues

OurCrowd

The post [Ossio in Stratup News] OSSIO raises $27.6 million to accelerate its commercial engine as high demand for bio-integrative fixation technology continues appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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It Takes a Village

Forward Cities

Hear from Forward Cities President & CEO and the Co-Director of the PLACE Builders fellowship program, Fay Horwitt, as she reflects on the journey and impact of the inaugural PLACE Builders cohort.

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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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R&D Council of NJ Honors CSIT’s Judith Sheft with the Inaugural Catalyst Award

American Entrepreneurship

The R&D Councils 2024 Edison Patent Awards included the presentation of the inaugural Catalyst Award to Judith Sheft for her contributions to the evolving New Jersey Innovation Ecosystem over the past 25 years. The R&D Councils 45th Annual Awards Ceremony shines a spotlight on New Jerseys legacy of scientific advancement. On November 21 st approximately 300 guests attended the 2024 Edison Patent Awards Ceremony to honor 67 trailblazers in innovation, as well as individual award winners.

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The Year Algorithms Learn to Act

Tomasz Tunguz

In the bustling tech campuses of 2024, the age of passive AI – systems that merely respond to our queries – is giving way to something far more profound: the era of AI agents. As we look to 2025, we’re about to discover what happens when algorithms learn to act. At the heart of these emerging agents lies a trinity of learning approaches : supervised learning : like reading a book to a child, humans provide clear guidance to AI labeling cat & dog, sheep & cow. unsupervised learning

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[IQM in BusinessWire] South Korean Chungbuk National University to install first quantum computer IQM Spark

OurCrowd

Chungbuk National University (CBNU) today announces the purchase of its first quantum computer from IQM Quantum Computers (IQM), a global leader in designing, building, and selling superconducting quantum computers, aimed at driving quantum research and education programming while preparing students for the quantum workforce. Read more here.

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3 Tips for Successfully Implementing Predictive Customer Service

The Groove Blog

Your customer service department is at their wits’ end. They’re small and not capable of providing the same proactive customer service as larger teams. It feels like they’re losing a battle against their own software – firefighting technical issues, but never able to see past the smoke. You know there’s got to be a better […] The post 3 Tips for Successfully Implementing Predictive Customer Service appeared first on Groove Blog.

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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.