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Island Raises $250M Series E Funding, Reaches $4.8 Billion Valuation

American Entrepreneurship

Dan Amiga, Islands CTO and Co-founder, emphasized the importance of customer collaboration in building the product: Creating and growing a new category requires deep technical partnerships and maximum trust between CIOs, CISOs, and product teams. As AI adoption continues to accelerate, Island is helping establish a new industry standard.

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“I think viewing your board as an audience to be ‘sold’ to instead of a partner in your journey will orient your board to be less trusting and collaborative.” Five Questions with Nilam Ganenthiran, Former President of Instacart

Hunter Walk

But sometimes the CEO takes the initiative to recruit an absolute gem and that was the case with ResQ , a software startup servicing the hospitality owners and service/repair vendors. It was serving on that Board where I first met Nilam Ganenthiran , back while he was an executive at Instacart. People who serve on boards are usually smart.

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Seven Startups Selected for 2025 AgeTech TechCelerator Cohort 

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

This virtual accelerator was designed to fast-track technologies that improve the lives of aging adults—and this year’s cohort brings bold ideas from across the region, all with one goal: helping people age better. The TechCelerator runs from July 16 through September 9, with weekly training, 1:1 coaching, and hands-on support.

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Nexture: The Kiwi AI Startup Revolutionising Gastrointestinal Healthcare

NZ Entrepreneur

Instead of requiring new machines, it unlocks value from what hospitals already have. The cost savings and compatibility mean hospitals can start using the software immediately – no infrastructure overhaul and no budget approval delays. Some companies are busy building castles,” Sun says. Everyone deserves access.”

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Arizona Biosciences Break New Ground: A Snapshot of a Thriving Innovation Ecosystem

American Entrepreneurship

Even more impressive, non-hospital bioscience jobsspanning biotech firms, R&D labs, and manufacturingrose by a staggering 19%, with about 40,000 people now employed in those roles. Their continued guidance ensures that the states efforts remain both collaborative and actionable. Not only are there more jobs, but theyre paying well.

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Eight Startups Selected for 2025 AgeTech TechCelerator Cohort 

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

This virtual accelerator was designed to fast-track technologies that improve the lives of aging adults—and this year’s cohort brings bold ideas from across the region, all with one goal: helping people age better. The TechCelerator runs from July 16 through September 9, with weekly training, 1:1 coaching, and hands-on support.

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Pitch Perfect: When Competition Meets Collaboration

Entrepreneurs' Organization

In February, an exclusive invitation went out to members of EO Accelerator to submit videos for the contest. Hamish chose two finalists to compete for a consultation package: Colin Kennedy, co-founder of Neuron Global in New York, and Tim de Kraker, CEO and founder of Bardigo Smart Hospitality in Amsterdam. Tim de Kraker.