The Zapier Blog
JULY 10, 2025
Decade-ago me would have laughed if I heard myself say this, but TikTok is a solid bet for almost any marketer. Case in point: as a business owner, I grew my new TikTok account to over 1,200 followers and 150K views in a matter of months. The algorithm and snappy content style means I've found it much easier to get views and build an audience there.
American Entrepreneurship
JULY 10, 2025
The funding is a catalyst for U.S. energy independence aligned with Washington policies to make domestic battery material production a centerpiece of its industrial strategy which has included more than $6 billion in grants and tax incentives since 2022. With an oversubscribed $29 million Series B, Ionic Mineral Technologies (“Ionic MT”) is doing far more than expanding a factory in Provo, Utah; it is fortifying a domestic supply chain the United States urgently needs.
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The Seraf Compass
JULY 9, 2025
When a portfolio company raises a new round, the decision to reinvest isn’t always straightforward. Emotions, relationships, and momentum can cloud even the most experienced investor’s judgment. That’s why we created the Follow-on Investment Scorecard—a structured, easy-to-use template that helps you bring clarity and consistency to your reinvestment decisions.
American Entrepreneurship
JULY 8, 2025
The child care platform has evolved from a physical co-working space with on-site day care into a full-scale marketplace serving over 200 cities. In a major boost for working families, Bumo, the tech-driven on-demand child care marketplace, has announced the close of a $10 million seed funding round. Led by True Ventures and Offline Ventures, with participation from Goodwater Capital and Marketplace Capital, the investment underscores the need for flexible, accessible, and high-quality child car
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This session will walk you through how one CEO used generative AI, workflow automation, and sales personalization to transform an entire security company—then built the Zero to Strategy framework that other mid-market leaders are now using to unlock 3.5x ROI. As a business executive, you’ll learn how to assess AI opportunities in your business, drive adoption across teams, and overcome internal resource constraints—without hiring a single data scientist.
Jason Malki
JULY 8, 2025
Robby Prochnow I had the pleasure of interviewing Robby Prochnow , Founder and CEO of Zen Aegis , a strategic advisory firm that embeds executive leadership and fractional teams into high-growth or stalled companies seeking to accelerate revenue and operational maturity. With a background leading global initiatives for Fortune 100 companies like Avnet, TD SYNNEX, and Insight, Robby is recognized for his ability to architect change, create clarity in complexity, and build sustainable systems for
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StartupNation
JULY 11, 2025
Everyone’s heard the stories. The solo founder who raised $2 million in two weeks. The startup that went public five years later. These stories get passed around like proof that success is just one smart pitch away. However, they’re not the norm. They’re the exception. The truth is that most investors aren’t interested in throwing money at a dream and hoping it works out.
The Zapier Blog
JULY 10, 2025
In college, I wrote for the school newspaper, and my beat was reporting on the Student Government Association (SGA). I often used the minutes from SGA meetings to help me write my article, but I quickly realized that's about all they were being used for—SGA members never read them and usually forgot what they'd discussed in their meetings the next day.
Mark MacLeod
JULY 8, 2025
Matt Turck has seen venture capital evolve through multiple tech cycles, and his perspective on today’s AI boom might surprise you. As General Partner at FirstMark Capital, he’s witnessed the gap between AI hype and enterprise reality firsthand. Turck breaks […] The post FirstMark’s Matt Turck on AI Investment Opportunities, Venture Capital Timing, and Why European Startups Are Undervalued appeared first on Mark MacLeod.
AsiaTechDaily
JULY 10, 2025
Airalo, a global eSIM provider based in Lewes, Delaware, has raised $220 million in a funding round led by new investor CVC.
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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.
StartupNation
JULY 13, 2025
You’ve finally launched your side hustle. Maybe it’s freelance writing, selling handmade products, or building an app on weekends. But now you’re wondering … should you stick with a simple sole proprietorship … or take the next step and form an LLC ? This question often trips up many early entrepreneurs. On one hand, you don’t want to overcomplicate things too early.
The Zapier Blog
JULY 8, 2025
Zoom has cemented its status as the default video conferencing app, no matter if you're working remotely full time or just hop on an occasional video call. That's because Zoom makes it exceptionally easy to connect with coworkers, teams, and even clients, with just a click. But what's a little less easy is making sure you back up and share those video recordings for every call.
American Entrepreneurship
JULY 9, 2025
The MedTech funding round will fuel Plexāā’s entry into the U.S. market with BLOOM⁴³, the world’s first fully wearable prehabilitation device for breast surgery designed to reduce complications. UK-based MedTech innovator Plexāā has successfully closed a $ 4.5 million funding extension to support the U.S. commercial launch of its flagship medical device, BLOOM⁴³, a breakthrough wearable platform designed to improve outcomes in breast surgery.
A Smart Bear: Longform
JULY 12, 2025
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AsiaTechDaily
JULY 9, 2025
Rebee Health, a Singapore-based startup specializing in digital physiotherapy, has raised an undisclosed amount of funding from Malaysia’s 1337 Ventures via its seed-stage fund, 1337 Capital 1.
GCUC
JULY 8, 2025
GCUC Podcast Recap: Raj Choudhury Why “Work From Anywhere” Is the Future And How Coworking Spaces Fit In Insights from Harvard Business School Professor Raj Choudhury on the GCUC.
The Zapier Blog
JULY 11, 2025
I've worked on projects that had a distinct "No one knows what they're doing" vibe, and others that were so tightly controlled it felt like coming up for air whenever I left my desk. In both cases, I dreamed of a happy medium. A good project management framework run by a strong project manager feels like that happy medium—a sweet spot between structure and freedom, planning and flexibility.
OurCrowd
JULY 9, 2025
July 9 (Reuters) – U.S. semiconductor startup Groq has spoken to investors about raising between $300 million and $500 million at a $6 billion post-investment valuation, The Information reported on Wednesday, citing people with knowledge of the matter. Read more here.
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Founder Bounty
JULY 12, 2025
Now this is one of the most difficult things to do when trying to build a company and it is in fact the most important. Finding a cofounder is extremely tough and most startups fail. Its because of the team, believe it or not. Below, we have tried to give you some tips on helping to choose the right partner for your business. This is one of the, if not THE most important thing when starting your business and there are a few things you should follow while trying to find your cofounder.
AsiaTechDaily
JULY 9, 2025
As the global economy accelerates its digital transformation, digital assets have emerged as a new engine of growth, attracting intense interest from governments and businesses alike.
StartupNation
JULY 12, 2025
In 2025, ransomware attacks are surging, catching many small businesses and startups off guard. Industry reports show a roughly 25% jump in ransomware incidents from 2024. As a start-up, you might think you’re too small to be worth the attention of these sophisticated attackers targeting big-name brands like Adidas and Victoria’s Secret. But these attacks are indiscriminate.
The Zapier Blog
JULY 10, 2025
Copying and pasting text is one of those things that you probably do dozens or even hundreds of times a day without really thinking about it. Sharing a link with your friends? Copy and paste. Reusing a stock email response? Copy and paste. Even logging in to some websites requires you to copy and paste a code from your email account or text message app.
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OurCrowd
JULY 8, 2025
The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) has announced the establishment of the National Academy for A.I. Instruction, a new $23 million initiative to train the nation’s educators in the practical and ethical application of artificial intelligence in the classroom.
Mark MacLeod
JULY 11, 2025
In this candid conversation, Lightspeed Commerce co-founder and CEO Dax Dasilva opens up about the company’s remarkable 20-year journey from a bootstrapped startup in Montreal’s Gay Village to a billion-dollar public company. Dasilva discusses how authentic workplace culture became Lightspeed’s […] The post Lightspeed’s Dax Dasilva on 20 Years of Company Building, Strategic Acquisitions, and How Spirituality Shaped His Leadership Philosophy appeared first on Mark Ma
Founder Bounty
JULY 13, 2025
With the world in an ever instable place finding ways to supplement your income and try to create a buisiness has never been in greater demand. Having the right resources at the right time is essential for any entrepreneur to succeed. This is why the below have tips from people who have sold their businesses or become very successful at what they do Founderbounty A fantastic way to start any business.
Berkonomics
JULY 10, 2025
And doing both well usually wins the day. This is one of those arguable insights, where both sides win. Dell is a great example of emphasis upon fast, creating a customized computer in 48 hours or less, bringing in assemblies and components just-in-time to make the assembly line. However, if Dell quality were poor and returns high, the company surely would not have survived on speed of response alone.
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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.
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