The Zapier Blog

JUNE 4, 2025

How do you use AI to personalize messaging, generate content, or analyze performance? For example, a performance metrics rollup for our Support team , a way to automatically calendarize work blocks for high priority tasks , or using AI help to summarize lengthy Slack message threads. Product How is AI impacting SaaS?

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StartupNation

JUNE 6, 2025

What if I could help people easily get tickets to live events (sports, concerts, theatrical performances—you name it)? What if I could help people easily get tickets to live events (sports, concerts, theatrical performances—you name it)? Create traditions and rituals (also, don’t shy away from internal jokes).

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StartupNation

JULY 3, 2025

More than half of remote workers have only started working from home since 2020, making WFH culture still a new phenomenon in a number of industries. More than half of remote workers have only started working from home since 2020, making WFH culture still a new phenomenon in a number of industries. In fact, it’s only just started.

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StartupNation

JUNE 6, 2025

What if I could help people easily get tickets to live events (sports, concerts, theatrical performances—you name it)? What if I could help people easily get tickets to live events (sports, concerts, theatrical performances—you name it)? Create traditions and rituals (also, don’t shy away from internal jokes).

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StartupNation

MAY 20, 2025

Management built on trust, autonomy and shared responsibility is the key to creating self-sufficient teams that drive companies forward. The ideal startup employee is someone who thrives on taking ownership and who naturally aligns with the company’s culture and goals. The best way to assess this? Keep your goals dynamic and focused.

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StartupNation

JULY 21, 2025

To paraphrase Samuel Johnson, when you know you might starve if you don’t perform, it concentrates your mind wonderfully. Running a business, like waging a war, goes exactly as planned right until the moment you start. I mean that literally. If it turned out to be successful, in other words, I’d be competing with my boss.

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Jason Malki

JUNE 23, 2025

The idea of helping companies tap into top-tier talent from Latin America who are highly skilled, culturally aligned professionals who can integrate seamlessly with the U.S.-based We offer both local and nearshore recruitment services, helping companies build high-performing teams with precision and speed. based startups.

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 3, 2025

When integrated into your workflows, AI can help maintain consistent tone in communications, flag errors before they go out, or ensure every customer gets a high-quality experience, no matter who's on shift. Try Zapier's AI features Discover how AI gives you automation superpowers. Table of contents: What is AI integration?

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NZ Entrepreneur

JUNE 10, 2025

Here are seven ways to improve CRM adoption within your team – to increase pipeline visibility, plug revenue leaks, and grow sales for your business: One – Develop a healthy sales culture Failure to prioritise a healthy sales culture drives updated sales data underground. You’ve got a new CRM to support sales success. Automations.

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Jason Malki

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

I had the pleasure of interviewing Artem Konovalov, the co-founder of Spellar AI , a groundbreaking technology that’s transforming how people communicate across languages and cultures. Artem Konovalov is a distinguished software engineer and serial entrepreneur with over a decade of experience building successful tech products.

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StartupNation

JULY 12, 2025

How to Leverage the Gig Economy for Startup Success 8 Strategies to Secure High-Caliber Freelancers for Startup Growth Yes, freelancers bring flexibility. Hiring a freelancer can feel like a leap of faith. Will they deliver? Will they fit your team? Or will you waste time chasing someone who ghosts mid-project?

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 27, 2025

Smith.ai’s high-touch, high-volume model meant they needed scalable, responsive systems to support both agent coaching and customer experience. Smith.ai’s high-touch, high-volume model meant they needed scalable, responsive systems to support both agent coaching and customer experience.

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Campaign Monitor

MAY 30, 2025

Subscriber Preferences Fully customizable preference center (fields, frequency, topics, branding) Basic automation tools with fewer options for advanced customization Key Features: Drag-and-Drop Email Builder : Create visually stunning emails in minutes with an intuitive interface that requires zero coding knowledge.

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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. Thank you so much for joining us! But meaningful work requires focus.

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StartupNation

JULY 19, 2025

High staff morale is vital for fostering creativity, collaboration, and innovation, boosting productivity and job satisfaction, and discouraging burnout, absenteeism, and turnover. Daylighting can improve visual performance and increase productivity. These nine critical workplace amenities will help keep your employees happy.

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StartupNation

JULY 11, 2025

It shows consistent performance over time. The truth is that most investors aren’t interested in throwing money at a dream and hoping it works out. They’re careful because they have to be. They know the odds: around 20% of new businesses don’t make it past year one, and by year five, about half are gone. What are your main expenses?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 20, 2020

The global coronavirus pandemic has forced a widespread shift to remote work. The impact on our families and careers has been significant. Around the world, parents struggle to find a quiet space to work, professionals battle with technology, and employers assess the safest way forward. . For all these reason and many more, we’re stressed!

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Jason Malki

JUNE 4, 2025

With a passion for redefining how tennis is taught, Yann has spent his career transforming the lives of young players through high-performance training, character development, and global exposure. This wasnt just about putting together a tournamentit was about creating a pathway. Everything.

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This is going to be BIG.

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

In February of 2017, Susan Fowler’s description of the pervasive cultural issues at Uber, after the company’s abject failure to address her sexual harassment complaints properly, finally broke through in a way that garnered the tech community’s appropriate attention. Not in the “founder friendly” culture of tech anyway. They got worse.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

This makes following some of the practices I discuss in the book to streamline collaboration critical for both performance and well-being. They spend about 20 percent more time in exploration than average performers. Such people also engage with others in ways that create their sense of purpose and energy.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 29, 2022

We asked Dr. Tsipursky how leaders can address proximity bias in the new normal of hybrid work culture. Here’s what he shared: Of the many changes accelerated by the pandemic, remote and hybrid work schedules are one that has created ongoing waves of adaptation across businesses worldwide.

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Gust

JUNE 8, 2014

Experts on this subject, including Yael Zofi, in her book, “ A Manager’s Guide to Virtual Teams ,” has identified eight key characteristics of high-performing virtual teams that I have observed, and every startup founder should understand and enable: Members exhibit a global mindset – they look outward, not inward.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 26, 2024

In 2003, she started Ruby Receptionists , a one-of-a-kind virtual receptionist company where high-tech meets great people and 5-star performance. The 4 Secrets that Made Ruby a Gem I interviewed Jill to gain insights into the key elements she deployed to create such remarkable success. Jill Nelson is in that rare third camp.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 30, 2011

If you’re creating truly innovative products, you often have no idea whether the proverbial dog will eat the dog food. And it seems to be creeping back into startup culture of late in a worrying way. I’m a very big proponent of the “lean startup movement&# as espoused by Steve Blank & Eric Ries. You have a hunch.

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Founders Coop

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Just two years later, in 2009, we worked out a deal to create the Techstars Seattle program, with our first program running in 2010. tl;dr + Techstars was once one of the world’s leading accelerator programs, but has steadily been eclipsed by Y combinator.

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StartupNation

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Your company values will dictate your company culture, and they will determine how you hire, fire, promote and reward. Purpose helps new businesses to focus, allows them to set long-term business strategies, and creates a competitive edge. How performance will be managed . Company values . Having a clear company purpose.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 17, 2012

And I’ve always remembered a quote from high school, “Non Conformity is the Highest Form of Social Attainment.” And of course a place of idyllic weather, culture and a lifestyle. Brad Feld visited Los Angeles this past week. I always enjoy spending time with Brad as the antidote to the eco chamber.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 16, 2019

This honor affirms the company culture we’ve created and is made possible by our team that works day in and day out to make Acceleration Partners an amazing place to work. In too many growing organizations, growth and financial success come at the cost of culture and employee satisfaction.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Nearly every successful tech startup I’ve observed over the past 20 years has gone through a similar growth pattern: Innovate, systematize then scale operations. Understanding how your company will change as you move through these phases is critical if you hope to scale to a large business one day. As an early-stage VC I love this phase.

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Dream It

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

These changes will create opportunities for founders across the entire stack of computer-aided design tools for architects, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Building Information Modeling (BIM) tools, and finally integration with 3-D environmental models to understand and design the lifetime impact of the buildings.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 30, 2017

Leaders create a culture of cross-functionality and knowledge sharing if they themselves collaborate across teams. Whether you lead an entire organization or only a team of people, it’s smart to be aware of the key trends in management and leadership. Knowledge Sharing and Cross Pollination.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 1, 2016

Historically, South Africa ranks among the worst-performing education systems in the world. Overall, we are performing at the bottom of?the Here’s just one example – SPARK Schools, founded by EO Johannesburg members Stacey Brewer and Ryan Harrison, is changing the lives of students in South Africa.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Besides physical distance, virtual work also creates emotional segregations, wherein employees feel less attached to their company and coworkers. To address the core challenges of remote work and to bolster employee efficiency and engagement, businesses can utilize the following approaches: Building an authentic work culture.

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Startup Blogpost

JANUARY 5, 2024

From fostering a culture of trust to assigning clear task ownership, explore the diverse strategies and tools in these fourteen responses that can help ensure your team stays on track. Preventing this is essential to ensure that you keep the talent that you want on your team and create the most successful organization possible.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 8, 2025

Two entrepreneurs share their experiences building a strong team followed by an outline of key areas to know. Building a startup is an exhilarating journey, but the road to success is rarely a solo endeavor. While great ideas can be the catalyst for success, the team behind the idea truly drives a startup forward.

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StartupNation

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Their culture is flexible and collaborative, making it a top Detroit startup to work at, and they’re constantly innovating and helping small businesses find the banking tools they need. It’s a myth that only the top startups and the best startup jobs are in Silicon Valley or New York City. Cities for jobs. Detroit ranked number 10.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Evan is the CEO and co-founder of Movers+Shakers , a creative agency with a mission to “spread joy by connecting brands to culture.” Create your own brand channel. Creating a brand channel is a great way to establish your presence on TikTok. Creating a brand channel is a great way to establish your presence on TikTok.

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