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Collide Raises $5M in Funding to Expand the First GenAI Platform Built for the Energy Sector

American Entrepreneurship

Collides strategic advantage is its specific focus on the energy industry, offering a knowledge base that generalized GenAI platforms like OpenAI or Microsoft Copilot fall short in covering such as oil and gas workflows and other industry specific areas. In a bold move to transform the energy sector with cutting-edge AI, Collide, the category-defining GenAI platform for oil and gas professionals, has secured $5 million in seed funding.

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Template General Partner Entity Agreement for Your New Private Equity or VC Fund

David Teten VC

As part of our series on legal and structural issues for new fund managers, we’ve created a template General Partner Entity agreement, which can serve as a checklist for aspiring fund managers. We hope that you will find it helpful! Download here our Template General Partner Entity Agreement for Your New Private Equity or VC Fund. Thanks to my coauthor Dolph M.

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BE 2.0: Focus on Responsibility, Not Tasks – The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything

Paul G. Silva

This post is part of my ongoing series exploring lessons from Jim Collins’s book, BE 2.0 (Beyond Entrepreneurship 2.0). Beyond the To-Do List In BE 2.0, Collins draws a critical distinction that transforms how we approach work: Tasks are things you do; responsibilities are outcomes you own. This ties in nicely with a concept I often teach my students about Features vs Benefits.

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CoreWeave’s IPO Marks a Milestone for New Jersey’s AI Ecosystem

American Entrepreneurship

The companys collaboration with the New Jersey Economic Development Agency is a boost to the states program to attract AI companies for its innovation economy. CoreWeave, a cloud computing company headquartered in Livingston, New Jersey, made headlines on March 28, 2025, with its much-anticipated initial public offering (IPO) on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol CRWV.

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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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Tyler Bosmeny built Clever into a $500M company–now he’s helping YC founders do the same as General Partner

Y Combinator

When Tyler applied to YC in 2012, his startup idea was an unusual one. An API for schools? But outliers always sound unusual at the outset. At Demo Day, he shocked the room when he announced that he’d already signed on 1,000 schools. Over the next 10 years, he and his cofounders grew Clever into an educational powerhouse, used every day by over half of K-12 students in the USA– my kids included.

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Launching Orange Collective: Exclusively Investing in Y Combinator Companies

David Teten VC

Im happy to share that Ive started working (part-time) with Orange Collective. Orange Collective exclusively invests in Y Combinator companies before Demo Day. The team has founded 5 companies which participated in 5 graduating batches spanning from 2009 to 2017. The Orange Collective team have collectively angel invested in 200+ Y Combinator companies, including unicorn outcomes like Ironclad, Vanta, Replit, Moonvalley, and Snapdocs.

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Building a Strong Network as a Medtech Company: An Interview With Jason Kang

Venture Well

Jason Kang, co-founder of Aspire alumnus Kinnos, shares advice for other early-stage founders. The post Building a Strong Network as a Medtech Company: An Interview With Jason Kang appeared first on VentureWell.

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Mercury’s $300M Series C Doubles Valuation to $3.5 Billion Fueled by Powerful “One Banking Account” Model

American Entrepreneurship

The company touts over 200,000 businesses with, a large portion being startups that use its services as a financial backbone, replacing cumbersome platform switching or thejuggling third-party apps. San Francisco-based FinTech company Mercury has announced a $300 million Series C investment round, bringing its valuation to $3.5 billionmore than double its 2021 Series B figure of $1.6 billion.

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Tadpoles, Frogs and What You Need for a Series A

This is going to be BIG.

A lot of founders ask, What are the metrics for a Series A? Ive said this for years. Ill say it again if you come see our panel on this in NYC Tuesday night where we talk with two founders who raised their Series A. You dont earn a fundraising round as a reward for the past. What youre doing is selling a ticket to the futureand the thing youre trying to convince an investor is that youre a) presenting a vision of the future they want to be a part of and b) you can actually execute on it.

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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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Six Founders, One Big Moment: Finalists Announced for the 2025 Big Idea Contest Finale sponsored by Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern PA

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

After receiving over 50 applications from across the region, Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern Pennsylvania (Ben Franklin CNP) is thrilled to announce the six outstanding finalists selected for the 2025 Age Tech Big Idea Contest Finale. These finalists rose to the top after a rigorous review and scoring process by our expert judging panel.

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CRM Setup for Success – Part 1

NZ Entrepreneur

Theres gold hiding in plain sign in your sales data and CRM (Customer Relationship Management system). Yet sales data is often neglected or forgotten. Or at best, lacking the care necessary to maximise every sales opportunity. Lack of care for your sales data means: No sales data, or Sales data in multiple separate systems, or Sales data in a CRM which your team does not use SALES DATA GAPS CAUSE REVENUE LEAKS Gaps in your sales data and CRM are often invisible.

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IonQ Celebrates World Quantum Day, Announces Advancements and Global Expansion

American Entrepreneurship

IonQ will be celebrating World Quantum Day with a number of activities around the globe that includes bringing together scientists, educators, and technologists to raise awareness about quantum sciences. As the world gears up to recognize World Quantum Day on April 14, IonQ, a pioneer in quantum computing and networking, is marking the occasion with a flurry of global activities and significant company milestones.

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Taiwan Unveils NT$10 Billion AI Investment Plan to Drive Digital Growth

AsiaTechDaily

Taiwan’s Ministry of Digital Affairs has introduced an investment initiative of NT$10 billion (US$301 million) to accelerate the growth of the country’s artificial intelligence (AI) sector.

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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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SSEBITDA -- A steady-state profit metric for SaaS companies

A Smart Bear: Longform

How can a business that is "spending to grow" determine whether it's truly profitable underneath all that "revenue acceleration?" Here's a way.

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The Impact of Tariffs on Series As

Tomasz Tunguz

With another tariff induced red-tinged day hammering markets, I wondered: Do private markets follow public ones? The data suggests yesbut with a delay & at a fraction of the magnitude. A 1% increase in Nasdaq’s (QQQ) quarterly return translates to a 0.47% rise in median Series A valuationsbut only after a two-quarter delay. The inverse holds true as well: when public markets contract, private valuations follow suit approximately six months later at roughly half the intensity.

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GCUC Podcast Recap: Niki and Giles Fuchs

GCUC

GCUC Podcast Recap: Niki and Giles Fuchs From Black Tie to Broadband: Hospitality Wisdom from the Fuchs Siblings What happens when you cross one of Londons most respected coworking brands with.

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Beginner’s Guide to Implementing AI in Your Small Business Without a Tech Team

American Entrepreneurship

Small businesses cannot afford to have a tech team on staff, so this article offers valuable insights about the step-by-step cost- effective ways to use No-Code AI tools in various areas of a company. Today, small businesses can use Artificial Intelligence to streamline operations, enhance customer experiences, and drive growthall without needing a dedicated tech team.

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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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IMDA Open Innovation Platform: Empowering Startups with Digital Innovation

AsiaTechDaily

The Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore (IMDA) drives technological innovation through its Open Innovation Platform (OIP), a national initiative designed to connect corporates with startups, technology providers, and research […]

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[Databricks in Business Wire] Kinaxis partners with Databricks to accelerate AI-powered supply chain orchestration

OurCrowd

Kinaxis (TSX:KXS), a global leader in end-to-end supply chain orchestration, and Databricks, the data and AI company, today announced a partnership to set a new standard for intelligent supply chain decision-making. Read more here. The post [Databricks in Business Wire] Kinaxis partners with Databricks to accelerate AI-powered supply chain orchestration appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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Have you made the mistake of hiring too soon?   

Berkonomics

Well, you may not be alone. Many executives and managers have made the mistake of using the financial and sales forecast to plan and execute hiring of new employees – so that they could be trained and up to speed when the demand arrives. The balance between preparedness and cost Although hiring early does add to overhead by bringing employees aboard before they become economic contributors to the bottom line, there is much to be said about consistent or improved service quality by having t

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Making Your Event More Sustainable: Simple Steps for a Greener Future

GCUC

Making Your Event More Sustainable: Simple Steps for a Greener Future A guest post from our partners at Vivreau. Events bring people together in powerful wayssparking connections, sharing discoveries, and inspiring partnerships that drive progress.

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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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Wrtn Becomes First Korean AI Service Startup to Surpass 100B Won in Funding

AsiaTechDaily

Wrtn Technologies Inc., a South Korean artificial intelligence (AI) startup, has secured 108 billion won ($73.5 million) in its Series B funding round.

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[Quantum Machines in PR Newswire] Quantum Machines to collaborate at NVIDIA’s new accelerated quantum research center to propel quantum computing breakthroughs

OurCrowd

The post [Quantum Machines in PR Newswire] Quantum Machines to collaborate at NVIDIA’s new accelerated quantum research center to propel quantum computing breakthroughs appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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Helping People Live to 120 Healthy Years With The Help Of Personal Virtual Nutritionists

Jason Malki

Victor Penev I had the pleasure of interviewing Victor Penev, the founder and CEO of Edamam. Victor is a serial entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in building startups. His claim to fame is that he co-founded and sold Bulgarias largest Internet company. Edamam , his current company, is also aiming high, working towards a future when people live to 120 without chronic conditions or mental illnesses.

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GCUC Podcast Recap: Liz Simon COO of Industrious

GCUC

GCUC Podcast Recap: Liz Simon COO of Industrious Scaling with Intention: A Conversation with Liz Simon of Industrious Liz Simon, Chief Operating Officer at Industrious, joined Liz Elam, on the GCUC Podcast.

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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!