Innovation 2 Enterprise

JUNE 25, 2025

Earlier this month, ten dynamic Oklahoma startups took the stage at Bridge2 Demo Day, marking the conclusion of the third cohort of i2E’s Bridge2 Pre-Accelerator. Bridge2 is Oklahoma’s premier pre-accelerator for scalable, tech-enabled, early-stage startups.

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American Entrepreneurship

JUNE 20, 2025

Extend, the AI-native document processing startup, announced the closing of $17 million in combined seed and Series A funding to accelerate its mission of turning complex, unstructured documents into accurate, production-ready data.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

The company’s computing-focused AI accelerator products will revolutionize AI computing efficiency and expand client computing solutions. EnCharge AIs Path Forward As EnCharge AI prepares to bring its AI accelerator solutions to market in 2025, it is seeing the fruits of years of research and development.

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American Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The company’s recent close of a Series C round was led by Development Partners International’s African Development Partners (ADP) III Fund, joined by first-time investors G oogle’s Africa Investment Fund and Verod Capital – a leading African private equity firm. “Our

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 12, 2025

The collaboration between a publishing giant and hyperscaler Amazon Web Services will accelerate the integration of AI Agents into the life sciences industry. This collaboration, unveiled at the 2025 AWS Life Sciences Symposium, demonstrates the growing importance of AI-powered agents in accelerating innovation and research workflows.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 29, 2025

The company’s recent $60 million Series C round, led by Greenfield Partners, with participation from notable investors like F-Prime Capital, Menlo Ventures, and the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, will accelerate Eleos’ innovative use of artificial intelligence (AI) agents to transform the delivery of behavioral health services.

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Paul G. Silva

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Culture in Action: A Story from Valley Venture Mentors Let me share how this played out at Valley Venture Mentors (VVM), a nonprofit startup accelerator I helped lead. Check out Chapter 8, “Innovation,” section “Culture is Strategy,” page 124 of BE 2.0. Learn More Want to dive deeper into culture as strategy?

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Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 18, 2024

While innovative products and clever marketing strategies are important, one factor that can truly set a startup apart is exceptional experience (CX). By focusing on CX, startups can foster customer loyalty, drive word-of-mouth marketing, and ultimately accelerate their growth.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 12, 2025

Coordinated by Delaware Prosperity Partnership and innovation-supporting partners from throughout the Delaware business community and beyond, Startup302 launched in 2020 and has provided $800,000 in funding to 52 ventures since 2021. Thanks to sponsors, there is no charge to enter. Additional sponsorship opportunities are available.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 8, 2025

The companys latest breakthrough in AI-powered neural sensing marks a significant leap forward in wearable technology and healthcare innovation. The startup also received several Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grants from the U.S.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 21, 2025

However, the rewards of building something from the ground up that is profitableas well as creating jobs, innovating, and solving problemscan be immensely gratifying. Develop a Strong Network Building a network of advisors, mentors, investors, and peers can be one of your most valuable resources as a founder.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

With access to new funds, the company plans to accelerate the manufacture of its electric shuttles and school buses, reinforcing its position as the nations only vertically integrated Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) in this space. But Enderas commitment to innovation goes beyond just the buses themselves. history.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 20, 2025

Washingtons Premier Connector of Tech and Policy Leaders Welcomes the Next Generation of Innovators that includes Delta Force, an annual cohort designed to support 6-10 of DCs most promising startup founders. Exclusive Events and Panels, including private dinners and strategic discussions tailored to advance national innovation priorities.

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American Entrepreneurship

JULY 2, 2025

Levelpath, a leading AI-native procurement platform, has raised over $55 million in Series B funding to accelerate its mission of transforming enterprise procurement through intelligent automation and autonomous AI agents. Co-founder and President Stan Garber emphasized the broader vision: “We’re not just building procurement tools.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JULY 22, 2025

The event will be opened by Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown, and is sponsored by AUT and Callaghan Innovation. Niamh Given : The Innovation Lens – Recognising Ideas Worth Pursuing. Chris O’Neill : Accelerating Startup Progress with AI. Debi Roder : What Is Economic Development?

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

This critical investment will enable Apptronik to ramp up the production of its groundbreaking humanoid robot, Apollo, and accelerate the development of next-generation robots tailored for a wide range of industries. Founded in 2016, Apptronik has rapidly gained recognition as a leader in humanoid robotics.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 26, 2025

The companys enterprise browser is a breakthrough innovation that embeds enterprise-grade security and IT controls directly into the browsing experience. The company now boasts over 500 employees, with more than 200 focused on product development and engineering.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 18, 2025

This investment marks a key milestone in Qolabs efforts to accelerate the development of scalable quantum computing architectures, particularly superconducting qubits, which are crucial for advancing quantum technology from research to commercial viability. Qolab, Inc.,

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 5, 2025

The funding will fuel the companys expansion into retail, drive product innovation, and support the hiring of top-tier talent. The company plans to use the funding to expand retail distribution, accelerate product development, and strengthen its team as it scales to meet growing consumer demand.

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Revolution

MAY 12, 2025

Hence, my stint at P&G, which was followed by a year in Kansas working as the Director of New Pizza Development for Pizza Hut, headquartered inKansas. But to do that, we need innovators who are willing to step up to the plate. And: What can I do to accelerate that readiness? I couldnt stop thinking about it.

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Jason Malki

JUNE 6, 2025

Keshia Theobald-van Gent I had the pleasure of interviewing Keshia Theobald-van Gent , an accomplished executive with deep experience in innovation, strategy, and stakeholder engagement. programs at German Accelerator, specializing in global startup expansion and cross-border growth. From there, I ran U.S.

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StartupNation

JUNE 6, 2025

Encourage open conversations and develop a feedback-sharing culture : Don’t be judgmental, saying, “ I’m the adult in this room; I know what is best for you! Better plunge into mCommerce and accelerate your mobile pages as soon as possible. It was in 2016 that ETC accelerated the mobile site speed. CEO Lesson #2.

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Jason Malki

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

These experiences were instrumental in the development of ThriveStack. Our top 3 challenges include: Balancing Innovation with Customer Needs : The market is saturated with numerous siloed products. This requires a delicate balance between short-term customer demands and long-term innovation.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 30, 2025

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. The company also acquired AI platform developer Weights & Biases for $1.7 billion, expanding its capabilities in the AI development lifecycle.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

JULY 7, 2025

i2E Names Darcy Wilborn as President, Continuing Commitment to Oklahoma Innovation i2E, Inc., a nonprofit focused on accelerating startup success and commercialization efforts across Oklahoma, proudly announces the appointment of Darcy Wilborn as its new President. The post i2E Names Darcy Wilborn as President appeared first on i2E.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 27, 2025

With this capital injection, Nexthop AI plans to accelerate the development of its cutting-edge networking solutionstailored specifically for hyperscale AI infrastructure. Hyperscalers need the ecosystem to innovate with them to accelerate their infrastructure deployments, said Anshul Sadana, CEO of Nexthop AI.

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StartupNation

JUNE 6, 2025

Encourage open conversations and develop a feedback-sharing culture : Don’t be judgmental, saying, “ I’m the adult in this room; I know what is best for you! Better plunge into mCommerce and accelerate your mobile pages as soon as possible. It was in 2016 that ETC accelerated the mobile site speed. CEO Lesson #2.

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Jason Malki

JANUARY 29, 2025

Tulikas focus on fostering a culture of innovation not only inspires her team but also ensures customer success, consistently delivering exceptional value and creating substantial improvements for clients. I saw an opportunity to innovate and bring a unique solution that wasnt being fully addressed by existing players.

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American Entrepreneurship

JULY 16, 2025

Carol Craig, the Founder and CEO of Sidus Space, elevated the voice of American aerospace innovation at the 2 025 Global Summit of Women in Berlin. She also emphasized the importance of international collaboration in shaping the future of space and defense innovation. As the sole representative from a U.S. Global Representation of U.S.

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HPA

JUNE 24, 2025

By embedding AI into daily operations, Moonnox allows consultants to focus on high-value client work, accelerates onboarding, and delivers measurable improvements in productivity and project outcomes. We built Moonnox to turn that model on its head. said Robert Ong , CEO and Co-Founder of Moonnox.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 24, 2025

The fresh capital also drew participation from top-tier investors including Marunouchi Innovation Partners, BNP Paribas Solar Impulse Venture Fund, Citi Impact Fund, and Alumni Ventures. “Their commitment to scalable growth, client success, and innovation makes them a leader in one of the most important sectors for the planet.”

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StartupNation

MAY 16, 2025

Less common bank loans, such as those offered by credit unions or Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI), may also fall into this category. Today, there are many more options, a development that has opened the doors to more startups. You need a good pitch and must have (or develop) marketing skills.

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Jason Malki

JULY 16, 2025

Steve Gomberg I had the pleasure of interviewing Steve Gomberg and he is a seasoned executive whose career spans general management, finance, and corporate development across a variety of entrepreneurial ventures. Developed creative, non-dilutive financing that supported rapid growth. Second was the type of analysis.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 5, 2025

If you’re navigating financial management issues, they can help develop better budgeting practices or introduce tools to manage cash flow. They help you avoid c ommon pitfalls and introduce proven strategies that accelerate growth. These introductions can open doors that would otherwise remain closed.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 3, 2025

High Upfront and Ongoing Costs Salaries or contractor fees: Hiring developers, data engineers, or AI specialists is expensive. Longer Implementation Timelines Custom development is time-consuming. Neglecting Human Oversight: AI should augment human decision-making, not replace it entirely.

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Paul G. Silva

JANUARY 21, 2025

” Six years later, we were named us one of America’s top 100 startup accelerators. When we hit our quarterly goals, instead of celebrating and relaxing, we asked, “How can we do more to change our region’s economy?” Our vision worked because it wasn’t just words on paper it pushed us to keep improving.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 12, 2025

Recognizing the Pioneers Reshaping Business, Technology, and Leadership CatalyX Ventures, the globally renowned innovation accelerator, has officially announced the winners of its prestigious 2025 CatalyX Champions Series Awards, celebrating groundbreaking achievements across industries. What Are the CatalyX Champions Series Awards?

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