Entrepreneurs' Organization
OCTOBER 8, 2024
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.
Berkonomics
OCTOBER 10, 2024
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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Revolution
OCTOBER 9, 2024
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.
American Entrepreneurship
OCTOBER 9, 2024
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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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?
Tomasz Tunguz
OCTOBER 9, 2024
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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NZ Entrepreneur
OCTOBER 9, 2024
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.
American Entrepreneurship
OCTOBER 9, 2024
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.
Tomasz Tunguz
OCTOBER 7, 2024
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
Jason Malki
OCTOBER 7, 2024
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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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.
AsiaTechDaily
OCTOBER 9, 2024
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 […]
The Groove Blog
OCTOBER 9, 2024
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.
Deskmag
OCTOBER 8, 2024
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.
Impact Hub
OCTOBER 11, 2024
World Food Day: Why food systems matter for our future The future of food depends on ensuring security, embracing sustainable practices, reducing waste, and supporting local communities. Rethinking how food is produced, distributed, and consumed can build a more resilient and equitable system that benefits both people and the planet. Impact Hub Network Global Team Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp The global food system is facing significant challenges.
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AsiaTechDaily
OCTOBER 7, 2024
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!
The Groove Blog
OCTOBER 10, 2024
The buzz around AI is undeniable, and its effects are far-reaching. Recently, we’ve seen marked changes in the customer service world, as more companies start using AI-based tools regularly. In fact, you may have heard people talking about how AI might replace customer service agents. So far that hasn’t been the case. Instead, these tools […] The post Will AI Replace Customer Service?
OurCrowd
OCTOBER 10, 2024
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.
A Smart Bear: Longform
OCTOBER 6, 2024
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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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.
AsiaTechDaily
OCTOBER 7, 2024
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 […]
Red Rocket
OCTOBER 9, 2024
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.
OurCrowd
OCTOBER 8, 2024
The post [Liquid Instruments in Liquid Instruments] VTU transforms engineering education in Karnataka with reconfigurable instrumentation from Liquid Instruments appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.
Hunter Walk
OCTOBER 6, 2024
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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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.
The Groove Blog
OCTOBER 9, 2024
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.
Mark MacLeod
OCTOBER 8, 2024
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.
AsiaTechDaily
OCTOBER 6, 2024
Clout Kitchen, a consumer AI startup in Los Angeles and Manila, raised $4.45 million in a seed funding round.
OurCrowd
OCTOBER 10, 2024
The post [Locusview in Newswire] Locusview Announces Expanded Support for Utilities With Trimble’s High-Accuracy GNSS Solutions appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.
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