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88% of Entrepreneurs Struggle with Mental Health: 8 Ways to Cope

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Each 10 October, the World Health Organization recognizes World Mental Health Day. In 2024, the day focuses on the close connection between mental health and work. According to a study of 227 entrepreneurs in 46 countries by Founder Reports , 87.7% of entrepreneurs report struggling with one or more mental health issues. That’s an alarming statistic.

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Oh, go ahead and ask for $5M for your startup.  

Berkonomics

I cannot tell you how many times I have seen executive summaries of business plans in which the entrepreneur seeks $5,000,000 to build the business. Four reasons you should reconsider. First, few startups can use that much money today with all the virtual services available and increasingly inexpensive methods of development, prototyping and marketing.

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The Future of Collaborative Shopping: An Interview with Adekunle Babasola, Founder & CEO of…

Jason Malki

The Future of Collaborative Shopping: An Interview with Adekunle Babasola, Founder & CEO of Prizeskout Corporation I had the pleasure of interviewing Adekunle Babasola, a project leader and product innovator with over 8 years of experience driving success in diverse environments. He has successfully led projects to completion, championed user-centric products, and is currently disrupting the online deals space with his startup, Prizeskout.

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Forging Forward: Scenes and Sentiments from Rise of the Rest’s 2024 Founder Retreat

Revolution

We gathered 50 founders from across the country for 36 hours of connection and candor in Alexandria, VA, and no surprise: We left inspired. At Rise of the Rest, our boots on the ground approach is one of our biggest points of pride. We believe place matters, and that there’s no substitute for meeting founders where they are, in the ecosystems they’re building within.

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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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Maven Clinic’s Series F Round Supports its Leadership in Women’s and Family Health

American Entrepreneurship

The company’s decade-long growth will continue with its recent funding round supporting its innovative approach to healthcare. In 2014 Maven Clinic Founder Kate Ryder had a vision for improving women’s healthcare. A decade later she announces that the world’s largest virtual clinic for women’s and family health raised a $125 million Series F funding round—supporting its next stage of growth and expansion of services.

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A Challenge to SaaS Orthodoxy

Tomasz Tunguz

Klarna, the Swedish fintech giant, is making waves by churning from industry-standard software like Salesforce and Workday in favor of building its own internal systems with AI. After their success with AI customer support automation which manages 2/3 of their customer inquiries , Klarna is now doubling down on this strategy. Klarna is betting AI-enabled software is the future of internal tools.

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Not all domains the same, says Buy Kiwi founder

NZ Entrepreneur

As the founder of Buy Kiwi , an eCommerce platform built for New Zealand-owned businesses, Jamie Farmer has helped plenty of Kiwi businesses sell their products and services to a local, national and global market. He’s also seen many experience issues when setting up their website domains, where it’s not always straightforward securing the right one for their business.

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Challenges Women Business Owners Face revealed in Block Advisors’ 2024 Report

American Entrepreneurship

Access to funding remains a challenge for women entrepreneurs. Insights from over 6,300 Fund Her Future grant applicants were the basis of the 2024 State of Women’s Small Business Report , recently published by B lock Advisors by H&R Block. The Report covered topics ranging from businesswomen’s views on the economy to the greatest common challenges faced by a woman-owned business.

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Jon Brewton on Leading Data²: Harnessing AI for Real-World Impact in High-Stakes Industries

Jason Malki

I had the pleasure of interviewing Jon Brewton, the founder and CEO of Data² , a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) specializing in AI-powered solutions for data integration and reasoning. With over 20 years of experience spanning data science, AI development, and business strategy, Jon has carved out a niche in transforming how industries like Defense and Energy leverage data to make strategic decisions.

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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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How M&A Fosters Innovation

Tomasz Tunguz

Recently, Thomas Laffont of Coatue highlighted a non-obvious impact of the M&A slowdown after this preamble : “Ironically and I think somewhat perversely one of the byproducts of constraining big companies from buying small companies is it hurts small companies. This point is clear & straightforward. Less demand for an asset decreases price. 2023 & 2024 are two of the three lowest in the last 12 years in both activity & value across the ten largest strategic software buyers

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Ideaspace Ventures Backs Five Startups in 2024, Expands Support for Local Innovation

AsiaTechDaily

Ideaspace Ventures, the startup accelerator division of the MVP Group of Companies, has announced the inclusion of five new startups in its 12th cohort of the flagship accelerator program, titled […]

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6 Best Gmail Alternatives for Customer Emails

The Groove Blog

If you’re looking at Gmail alternatives, chances are you’re already outgrown your mailbox. You need features designed specifically for customer service – enabling proactive support and automating repetitive tasks. With standard email – Gmail or otherwise – you can’t collaborate on emails effectively with the rest of your team. Digging through a mound of unorganized messages […] The post 6 Best Gmail Alternatives for Customer Emails appeared first on Groove Blog.

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How Coworking Spaces Can Improve the Member Experience

Deskmag

Creating exceptional member experiences is vital for the success of coworking spaces. Here are some practical strategies for fostering community and creating a welcoming, productive atmosphere.

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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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[Alpha Tau in Startup News] Alpha Tau treats first patient with recurrent lung cancer

OurCrowd

lAlpha Tau Medical Ltd. (“Alpha Tau”, or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: DRTS, DRTSW), the developer of the innovative alpha-radiation cancer therapy Alpha DaRT®, announced today that its first patient with recurrent lung cancer has been treated, in a clinical trial at Hadassah Medical Center in Jerusalem, Israel. Read more here.

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Digital Takaful Innovator Ouch! Raises US$1.16 Million and Expands Regulatory Sandbox Operations

AsiaTechDaily

Ouch!, Malaysia’s digital takaful operator has successfully raised RM5 million (approximately US$1.16 million) in a recent funding round led by PPB Ventures Sdn Bhd. Notably, Ouch!

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How To Build a Powerful Customer Service Workflow

The Groove Blog

Is your business booming, but your customer support team isn’t doing as well? They’re struggling to keep track of it all – responses are delayed, and customers are getting frustrated. The good news is that there’s a solution: implementing effective customer service workflows. This enables your team to take control of interactions and provide seamless […] The post How To Build a Powerful Customer Service Workflow appeared first on Groove Blog.

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Why startup biz dev deals almost never get done

A Smart Bear: Longform

Startups fail at biz dev because their proposals don't make sense to bigger companies. Here's how to adjust your approach.

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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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[Liquid Instruments in Liquid Instruments] VTU transforms engineering education in Karnataka with reconfigurable instrumentation from Liquid Instruments

OurCrowd

The post [Liquid Instruments in Liquid Instruments] VTU transforms engineering education in Karnataka with reconfigurable instrumentation from Liquid Instruments appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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Meta Launches AI Accelerator Program in Singapore to Empower APAC startups

AsiaTechDaily

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has unveiled plans to launch an AI accelerator program in Singapore to support 100 enterprises in exploring generative AI and integrating Llama, Meta’s open-source […]

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Are Bookstores a Waste of Space, Can Scientists Change the Weather, Future of AI Agents, and Curing Loneliness Is Tough [link blog]

Hunter Walk

Sunday reads for you from a too hot SF Why Is the Loneliness Epidemic So Hard to Cure [Matthew Shaer/New York Times] – The Loneliness Epidemic as a cultural trend stared pre-COVID but the pandemic mirrored the effects of a weightlifter shooting HGH – immediate and noticeable difference in mass. Put me in the camp that believes many societal issues including drug abuse, mental illness, and political radicalism are being fueled by isolation.

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What to Know About Selling Your Business

Red Rocket

I am in the middle of a sale process for one of our portfolio companies, and I wanted to share some useful tips to ensure your sale process goes as smoothly as possible. This article will focus on the actual "process" of selling so you can better understand what levers you can use to get the quickest sale at the highest price. Read the rest of this post in Entrepreneur , which I guest authored this week.

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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!

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How To Streamline Customer Service: 7 Tips For Small Businesses

The Groove Blog

We’re willing to bet your customer support agents have a lot on their plates. Juggling tickets, switching between apps, searching for information in disparate places… They’re working hard, but are they working effectively? If your team spends more time on tedious tasks than actually helping customers, you’re wasting valuable resources.

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Now-ish: The World According to Jason Fried

Mark MacLeod

Join us with Jason Fried, co-founder and CEO of 37signals, for an enriching conversation on startup leadership and maintaining a successful business partnership. Explore the Episode Transcript and discover Jason Fried’s Philosophy Mark MacLeod:In this episode, I have the great […] The post Now-ish: The World According to Jason Fried appeared first on Mark MacLeod.

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AI Startup Clout Kitchen Raises $4.45M to Expand Game Companion Apps

AsiaTechDaily

Clout Kitchen, a consumer AI startup in Los Angeles and Manila, raised $4.45 million in a seed funding round.

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[D-ID in D-ID] D-ID achieves SOC 2 Certification: Why this matters for data security and processing availability

OurCrowd

The post [D-ID in D-ID] D-ID achieves SOC 2 Certification: Why this matters for data security and processing availability appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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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.