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Three Uncomfortable (but Vital) Leadership Truths for Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Being an entrepreneur doesn’t make you a great leader, Creating opportunities for others is commendable, but true leadership goes beyond business ownership. There is so much more to leadership that builds community and creates impact. As I grow into my new role as EO’s Global Board Chair , I begin by looking back on my entrepreneurial journey over the past decade and see now, with the benefit of hindsight, how my understanding and approach to leadership have drastically evolved.

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The Battle for AI Gravity

Tomasz Tunguz

During the era of big data, data gravity was the core strategic imperative. Wherever the biggest dataset resided, customers ran their compute workloads that generated all of the profit and revenue growth for the last generation of data companies. Today, the battle is for AI gravity. Why? AI requires orders of magnitude more compute than other workloads, so there’s much more money & profit to be made serving customers running them.

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Novocuff’s Medical Device Reducing Preterm Births Gains $26M Series A

American Entrepreneurship

Preterm birth is the number one cause of infant mortality globally Women face a variety of challenges during their pregnancies that often require medical care. Preterm births each year affect millions of families worldwide leading the startup Novocuff to find a way to extend pregnancy. To achieve this, co-founders CEO Amelia Degenkolb and COO Donald Lee developed a medical device to stabilize and close the cervix to retain amniotic fluid and sustain cervical length.

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You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.

Gust

There's a difference between your 409a valuation, and the valuation negotiated with investors during a capital raise. The post You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means. appeared first on Gust.

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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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First-Year Members Share Why They Would Join EO Again (and Again!)

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to join the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), the world’s largest membership network formed exclusively by entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs everywhere? With nearly 19,000 members in over 80 countries, EO offers local, regional, and global experiences that support entrepreneurs beyond just business. If you’re a new EO member, congratulations!

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Just-launched Pet Fund Ani.VC announces DOG PPL as First Investment

American Entrepreneurship

Pets reside in a significant portion of households and continuing market growth is expected In the United States, the pet population is a significant portion of U.S. households, according to the American Pet Products Association with 66% reporting at least one pet in 2024. Total expenditures of $147.0 billion in 2023 are expected to grow to $195.6 billion by 2030.

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Transforming Everyday Interactions: An Interview with Michael Jung of DeepBrain AI on the Future of…

Jason Malki

Transforming Everyday Interactions: An Interview with Michael Jung of DeepBrain AI on the Future of AI Avatars I had the pleasure of interviewing Michael Jung, CFO and Head of Global Business at DeepBrain AI , who brings vast experience in corporate strategy and AI technology. With a background in economics and accounting from UC San Diego, he has held significant roles at SK Group and LG Group, specializing in M&A and valuation.

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Conscious Investment and Startup Growth with Amar Varma

Mark MacLeod

Dive into my conversation with Amar Varma, co-founder and CEO of Mantle, a startup revolutionizing private asset tracking through innovative AI integration and fresh approaches. Explore the transcripts to get Key Insights from this Episode Mark MacLeod:This week I sat […] The post Conscious Investment and Startup Growth with Amar Varma appeared first on Mark MacLeod.

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Fintech Investments in Southeast Asia Fall 20% in First Half of 2024

AsiaTechDaily

Fintech funding in Southeast Asia declined 20% year-on-year to US$851 million in the first half of 2024, according to a report by Tracxn, a global SaaS-based market intelligence platform.

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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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NJEDA Approves NJ Innovation Evergreen Fund Investment in Women-Led Clothing Distributor

American Entrepreneurship

Bullpen Capital has invested over $3 million into The Many Company TRENTON, N.J. (July 17, 2024) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board today approved an investment from the New Jersey Innovation Evergreen Fund (NJIEF) into an emerging women-led company, The Many Company. Located in Ridgewood, the investment into The Many Company comes from the approval of an application submitted by Bullpen Capital for an initial Qualified Investment of $3 million.

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Agentic Systems' Sales Cycles

Tomasz Tunguz

As software startups begin to sell agentic systems, the procurement process will change. Unlike classical software, where the application either meets the criteria (price, integration into other software, particular features) or doesn’t, agentic systems operate on a performance continuum. Here’s a recent evaluation table for Codestral, Mistral’s open-source code generation AI.

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Interview with Adam Stewart: The AI Startup That’s Taking Over the $3 Billion Telephone Answering…

Jason Malki

Interview with Adam Stewart: The AI Startup That’s Taking Over the $3 Billion Telephone Answering Service Industry I had the pleasure of interviewing Adam Stewart. Adam is the founder and CEO of Dialzara.com , which leverages AI to answer incoming phone calls for businesses all over the world. Previously, Adam was COO at ProspectNow.com before its acquisition and also served as a Human Intelligence Collector in the National Guard.

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How is AI Reshaping Enterprises? iKala Sega Cheng: “Enterprise Brain” Will Be the Key to a Paradigm Shift

AsiaTechDaily

Artificial intelligence (AI) has experienced rapid development over the past year.

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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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Automating Sales with AI to Boost Qualified Leads and Reduce Costs

American Entrepreneurship

Vitaly Golomb is a seasoned Silicon Valley entrepreneur and investor who most notably co-founded HP’s corporate venture arm. He is the Co-Founder and CEO of Sofielabs, the next-gen CRM that uses AI to automate the sales process. Hear how AI was applied to the costly weak link of sales and how their startup strategically emerged from stealth to take on Hubspot and Salesforce which dominate the CRM market.

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Navigating Co-Leadership and Tech Innovations with Elizabeth Caley

Mark MacLeod

Listen to this insightful discussion with Elizabeth Caley, co-founder and CEO of Poppy and learn how this startup is revolutionizing indoor air quality with cutting-edge technology and bold leadership. Dive into the Transcripts for Key Insights from this Episode Mark […] The post Navigating Co-Leadership and Tech Innovations with Elizabeth Caley appeared first on Mark MacLeod.

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GCUC Podcast Recap: Enrico Sanna

GCUC

GCUC Podcast Recap: Enrico Sanna After starting Fora 8 years ago, Enrico Sanna thrived as Chief Executive Officer, maintaining one of the biggest and most successful flex office spaces.

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Foodpanda and Cybersource Partner to Streamline Payments 

AsiaTechDaily

Foodpanda, a subsidiary of Delivery Hero, has announced a strategic collaboration with Cybersource, a Visa solution, to optimize the customer checkout process through advanced payment capabilities.

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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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Automating Sales with AI to Boost Qualified Leads and Reduce Costs

American Entrepreneurship

Vitaly Golomb is a seasoned Silicon Valley entrepreneur and investor who most notably co-founded HP’s corporate venture arm. He is the Co-Founder and CEO of Sofielabs, the next-gen CRM that uses AI to automate the sales process. Hear how AI was applied to the costly weak link of sales and how their startup strategically emerged from stealth to take on Hubspot and Salesforce which dominate the CRM market.

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[Wind Catching Systems in 4C Offshore] Norwegian Offshore Wind: Wind Catching Systems secures approval for offshore demonstrator

OurCrowd

Wind Catching Systems, a member of Norwegian Offshore Wind, has been awarded an Approval of Principle (AiP) from DNV, marking a significant milestone in their pursuit of offshore wind energy innovation. The approval was granted for their 40 MW design, which will be the first of four planned units in a demonstrator project off the coast of Øygarden, Norway.

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Three Syndication Traps to Avoid

The Seraf Compass

Finding investors and raising enough money to fill a round is something many entrepreneurs and their deal leads have to endure. After exhausting friends and family money, most startups are financed using a process that we investors refer to as “syndication.” For entrepreneurs the syndication process can be long, arduous frustrating and tedious. And for deal leads it is not only a lot of work, there is some reputation at risk as well.

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Singapore’s BluMaiden Lands Major Investment for AI-Driven Drug Discovery Expansion

AsiaTechDaily

BluMaiden Biosciences, a Singapore-based biotech company, has secured an investment to advance its small molecule drug discovery approach.

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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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Knowledge Base: The relevance of selling for business owners with Mary Crampton, Magnify Consulting

NZ Entrepreneur

Watch now: (16 mins) In this edition of Knowledge Base, Richard Liew talks about selling and the relevance of selling for business owners with Mary Crampton, founder and Principal Consultant at Magnify Consulting. They unpack some of the key questions new business owners often have about selling including whether or not it’s something that business owners even like to do.

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[Scopio in Startup News] Scopio Labs secures $42 million in funding led by Fortissimo Capital

OurCrowd

Scopio Labs, developer of Full-Field Digital Cell Morphology imaging and analysis platforms, today announced the successful completion of its Series D funding round, raising $42 million. This round was led by Fortissimo Capital, with participation from existing investors.

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Do Major Holiday Discounts Help or Hurt Your Business

Red Rocket

What is it about Memorial Day, July 4 th , Labor Day and the Christmas season? They bring out all the big discounts, which gets shoppers flooding to the malls to save money, especially on big ticket items like cars and mattresses, as examples. And the sellers of those products bring out their best prices during these holiday seasons, trying to capture has much market share against their competitors as they can.

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JIA Asset Management Joins Vynn Capital’s Progression Fund to Support Mobility and Supply Chain Startups

AsiaTechDaily

JIA Asset Management Sdn Bhd announced its collaboration with Vynn Capital on Tuesday.

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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.