The Zapier Blog

JUNE 25, 2025

Benefits of AI automation Key components and technologies that AI automation uses How to implement AI automation AI automation use cases Examples of AI automation processes What's the difference between AI automation and RPA? Here's a rundown of some of the essential tools and technologies that power AI automation.

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StartupNation

JULY 22, 2025

Skye Amundsen , Owner, hope&plum This Month’s Free Skills Training: From Determining Prices to Government Contracting Turning Layoff into Startup Opportunity I lost my company in 72 hours, and it made me a better entrepreneur. I Googled “how to start a blog” and began writing. We were in four cities.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 20, 2020

Around the world, parents struggle to find a quiet space to work, professionals battle with technology, and employers assess the safest way forward. . They are an opportunity for acknowledgement and recognition. Look at experiential learning opportunities—with people sharing their own challenges and experiences.

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 17, 2025

Each was once a technological marvel, but now they're an assemblage of expensive, plastic failures, incapable of performing the one task I need: turning on the dang TV. This isn't just a one-time thing, either—as AI technologies evolve rapidly, ongoing learning is essential. Ok, that's a lie.

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 17, 2025

But here's the rub: setting up an integrated checkout gateway is a little tricky in both cases, and requires some basic programming knowledge (or the patience and technological aptitude to follow a how-to video really, really closely).

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 17, 2025

It keeps you from dropping the ball (pun extremely intended) and lets you focus on closing deals instead of fumbling missed follow-ups and lost opportunities. With these reports, you can spot training opportunities and process improvements. So, let's talk about what a CRM is, why you need one , and what you get out of using it.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 25, 2025

Another nice touch: HeyReach campaign templates include smart options like targeting competitor followers and helping you spot missed opportunities or gaps in your outreach strategy. I use it to resurface content leads I'm connected to but haven't followed up with. The one hiccup I ran into was connecting my LinkedIn account.

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 7, 2025

Use interfaces, data tables, and logic to build secure, automated, AI-powered systems for your business-critical workflows across your organization's technology stack. Sales automation is all about speed, efficiency, and making sure no opportunity is missed. Learn more. Table of contents What is CRM automation?

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Leapfunder

JUNE 5, 2025

View events Visit our Academy Startup Survival Guide Our Startup Survival Guide blog series helps you find investors & t. Read 43 articles Learn handling investment and funding and utilizing the platform of leapfunder to its full potential. The strength of our network is in everyone’s collective expertise. All rights reserved.

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 10, 2025

This presents a major opportunity for businesses in tourist locations. For example, you can automatically create video scripts from blog posts with ChatGPT. Use interfaces, data tables, and logic to build secure, automated, AI-powered systems for your business-critical workflows across your organization's technology stack.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 25, 2025

Enterprise automation is the practice of using technology to connect processes and software across large, complex organizations. AI-assisted enterprise automation Spend any time online and you might think AI is just about generating awkward headshots or robotic blog intros. But allow me to bring a few receipts.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 10, 2025

And over time, consistently high organic reach means more opportunities for engagement, brand awareness, and even conversions—all without paying a cent. For example, Linus Tech Tips has a Discord server where members can talk about technology and get help with their devices. Is organic reach dead? But you have to be strategic about it.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 12, 2025

Use interfaces, data tables, and logic to build secure, automated, AI-powered systems for your business-critical workflows across your organization's technology stack. Plus, it increases the risk of missed opportunities. Learn more. Table of contents What is email marketing automation?

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 18, 2025

A more secure infrastructure that lets your employees do their jobs without worrying about the technology that powers them. Look for automation opportunities Identify the low-hanging fruit. IT automation services take routine IT tasks and do them automatically for you. The result? Accelerate onboarding? Improve system reliability?

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This is going to be BIG.

JANUARY 6, 2013

and I can't argue strenously enough for investing the time into a blog this year if you've started a company. Blogging about what you do provides a long term, consistant assault on their will power. When an entrepreneur doesn't blog--it makes me wonder if they understand what investing in the long term really means.

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 10, 2025

To take it a step further, include messaging that addresses potential challenges and opens up the opportunity to receive feedback and gauge your customers' response to the launch. For example, your budget should account for advertising costs, materials, technology investments, and communication channels.

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 21, 2025

Automatically analyze trends and project future revenue using AI and distribute reports so teams stay informed and can act quickly on opportunities or issues. Use interfaces, data tables, and logic to build secure, automated, AI-powered systems for your business-critical workflows across your organization's technology stack.

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 20, 2025

APIs open up endless opportunities to create innovative applications and services. While an API is a general technology used to connect applications or data sources, MCP (Model Context Protocol) is specifically used to connect AI models with external data sources and other tools. For answers to lingering questions, read on.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 12, 2025

But due to its technical nature, Sierra Interactive has a steeper learning curve, potentially making it less suitable for those uncomfortable with technology. Your CRM should let you link several contacts to a single opportunity and keep track of everyone's role.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 11, 2025

As the technology advances, new models have come out, and we've naturally been left with an extensive list—including some legacy models. This means doing things like automatically identifying opportunities in your CRM, summarizing business information, and prioritizing your workflow—using all the apps already in your tech stack.

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This is going to be BIG.

DECEMBER 26, 2011

Election years tend to be good for technology diffusion. 2004 gave us widespread blogging and Meetups, and 2008 showed how the web could be a community organizing and fundraising tool. (PS.there are various companies in this article I have or have had business involvements with. Reader beware.). Open Government. The Year of the Pivot.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 22, 2018

Alice Mann’s latest book, Future First: How Successful Leaders Turn Innovation Challenges into New Value Frontiers is an important read for any business leader or entrepreneur who wishes to embrace global challenges as innovation opportunities. Why do you believe they are opportunities for leaders and companies?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

It’s a state-of-the-art studio with the latest audio, lighting and video technology as well as a 14m-wide digital LED screen and broadcast cameras to enrich virtual events,” explains Arosh. While still extremely challenging, it is also quite exciting to help clients adapt and explore new opportunities.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 18, 2020

Businesses that provide this enabling technology and equipment can capitalize on this with special pricing and promotions. Meditation apps like Headspac e and Calm will provide opportunities for users to unwind after a long day of solitary work or managing a household full of kids off school. Opportunity in the Stay-Home Economy.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

As the captain of your ship, you’ll navigate a vast sea of opportunities. Smaller businesses may be attracted to blogs, social media posts, and email marketing. With over 40 years of experience working in the technology realm, Steve loves the thrill of starting and growing a company — he started and sold six companies of his own.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 30, 2011

It is often the fortuitous mixture of new technologies, customer awareness and then acceptance of the technology and then the slow adoption into our daily lives that leads to markets exploding. Facebook, Google) to a large market opportunity then you had better have enough resources to compete. And let’s be clear.

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Revolution

MARCH 28, 2023

Why it will revolutionize the way we shop, browse, and learn Source: openai.com/blog/chatgpt-plugins The electrifying launch and global adoption of ChatGPT has been amazing to witness. For companies looking to take advantage of this opportunity, it’s first worth appreciating: What is a plugin? Studying for a calculus exam?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 5, 2024

At EO’s 2024 Global Leadership Conference (GLC) in Singapore, more than 1,800 EO members from 65 countries convened for the opportunity to learn and collaborate. Connecting with EO members at GLC is always inspiring, as it provides an opportunity to engage with like-minded and bold entrepreneurs.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 18, 2021

I strongly identify with EO’s core value of Thirst for Learning and take advantage of every educational opportunity that comes my way. I’ve made a lot of investments in my 20 years of business, but none as impactful as the decision to lean in and commit myself to explore the opportunities and benefits provided by EO.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 17, 2024

These programs often offer financial assistance, valuable mentorship, and networking opportunities. First, leverage digital fabrication technologies, such as 3D printing, to create affordable prototypes for testing and validation. and more articles from the EO blog. Remember, constraints can inspire innovation.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 21, 2020

Opportunities to Innovate: Addressing Challenging B2B Customer Experiences through Digital Products. While demographics, personas and psychographics may provide helpful information about customer preference, those things alone won’t point to the best opportunities for innovation. Identify the Jobs to Be Done. Choose Your Focus.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 4, 2023

Rapid advancements in technology—including artificial intelligence, IoT technology and blockchain—make it crucial for entrepreneurs to stay informed about technological advancements. Opportunity for startups. and more articles from the EO blog. Benjamin Katz, EO Los Angeles, CEO, Happy Head. Here’s what I see: 1.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 23, 2024

Being an entrepreneur doesn’t make you a great leader, Creating opportunities for others is commendable, but true leadership goes beyond business ownership. After several years of expanding that legacy brand, I launched a property technology company to help renters and property owners find and exchange opportunities in Kenya.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 8, 2023

By fostering early exposure and education about entrepreneurship and other career paths, Franc.World is paving the way for an inclusive landscape where everyone has equal opportunities to succeed. — Jenifer Clift, EO Melbourne, Director of Otto Stronger Female Networks Mentoring opportunities are less often afforded to women.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 18, 2011

I always try hard to make this blog a place where you can learn lessons rather than an advertisement for portfolio companies. In his blog posts & our in-person debates I find myself thinking 98% of the time – I agree with him or he’s got a more insightful perspective on this topic than I do. But the masses didn’t want to blog.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 20, 2024

Embrace technology While not completely surprising, I am reminded that technology and entrepreneurship are heavily intertwined. Embracing the studentrepreneur’s tech-open mindset can help unlock new opportunities for growth and efficiency. and more articles from the EO blog.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 5, 2010

This blog post originally appeared in serialized form here on TechCrunch. Suddenly we were all creating blogs on Blogger.com, Typepad & WordPress. We started uploading images of ourselves to our blogs. But the masses didn’t want to blog. But less considered is the fact that the success of the Web 2.0

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