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Creator Ventures Raises $45M Fund II to Back the Next Generation of Consumer Internet Startups

American Entrepreneurship

Creator Ventures, founded in 2022 by cousins Sasha Kaletsky and Caspar Lee , is uniquely positioned to invest in the next wave of AI-enabled consumer applications, marketplaces, creative tools, and SaaS platforms reshaping the digital landscape. Its Fund I (20222025) already shows 0.3x DPI and 3x MOIC, exceptional for its vintage.

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i2E & Plains Ventures Surpasses $100M Milestone in Total Investments

Innovation 2 Enterprise

Since first investing in Oklahoma startups in 1999, i2E, and now its independent Venture Capital Fund management partner, Plains Ventures, have managed numerous early-stage debt and equity investment funds, making 452 investments in more than 250 companies. Alkami , Oklahoma’s first unicorn, was valued at $3.1

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Creators as Small Businesses Recognized by Visa at Web Summit

American Entrepreneurship

They leverage technology to promote their content creation, particularly the internet and social media, to reach audiences, build communities, and often monetize their work. Community Engagement : Successful creators often cultivate a community of followers, which can help them grow their influence and increase their earning potential.

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i2E Showcases Startup Innovation at Bridge2 Cohort 3 Demo Day

Innovation 2 Enterprise

Held at Gradient, Tulsa’s Innovation Hub, the event spotlighted founders who have spent the past 16 weeks refining their ventures through tailored curriculum, expert mentorship, and strategic preparation for the next stage of investment and growth. Bridge2 is Oklahoma’s premier pre-accelerator for scalable, tech-enabled, early-stage startups.

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Swayam Doshi, Founder, Suspire

Startup Blogpost

Swayam Doshi, Founder, Suspire Swayam, welcome to Startup Blog Post! After years of working in strategy and marketing, I realized that I wanted to channel my skills into a venture that aligned with my values. I’m excited to share insights from my journey and encourage others to embrace sustainability in their own ventures.

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Oklahoma Collegiate Entrepreneurs Take Home Over $167K at Entrepreneur’s Cup

Innovation 2 Enterprise

From biotech breakthroughs and wearable tech to community-focused ventures, student teams addressed real-world challenges with startup-ready solutions. Now in its 21st year, the Entrepreneurs Cup remains a launchpad for Oklahomas next generation of business leaders.

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Zendesk vs. Jira Service Management: Which is best? [2025]

The Zapier Blog

Zendesk allows you to add FAQs, community discussions, feature requests, and announcements. Zendesk also has a section in its knowledge base interface where agents can easily moderate any community discussions and filter spam—a feature I couldn't find on Jira.

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