American Entrepreneurship

MAY 7, 2025

billion, Liftoff enables mobile developers to build, discover, and monetize apps using powerful AI-driven solutions tailored to maximize user acquisition and revenue. Liftoff directly addresses these needs with a comprehensive suite of AI-enabled marketing and monetization tools. Valued at $4.3

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 5, 2025

Over the past two weeks, I vibe coded project management, eCommerce, and game apps, spacing my development cycles due to the daily prompt limitations. They fall into a set of categories that make them too developer-grade, focusing on tasks they have to perform every day for work.

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StartupNation

MAY 21, 2025

This switch decreased our operational latency by 30% and enabled us to support our expansion into international markets effectively. Many CRM projects fail because people don’t take the time to get clear on their workflow or get the team on board. Matthew Franzyshen , Business Development Manager, Ascendant Technologies, Inc.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 25, 2025

These learning capabilities are crucial for AI automation, enabling systems to adapt and get smarter. For instance, generative AI can draft initial marketing copy or email campaigns, design unique visuals based on text prompts, compose original music tracks, or even generate segments of code to speed up software development.

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 11, 2025

Tracking: Project tracking enables ongoing oversight so you can measure progress against your plans, monitor team or individual performance, and identify bottlenecks before they derail your timelines. Scrum Best for: Product development, cross-functional teams Scrum fits neatly into the Agile project management framework box.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 12, 2025

They enable CRUD—the ability to create, read, update, and delete data—in vibe coding tools , according to specified rules and policies. It syncs data between all connected devices, eliminating the complexities of keeping data consistent across the board. Do more with your data. Automate your database. inventory) and user data (e.g.,

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StartupNation

JULY 22, 2025

It’s about not just being more efficient, but fundamentally changing how one operates and leads, enabling the team to get significantly more done and overcome the previous limitations imposed by older ways of thinking or doing things. This frees up capacity and allows the business to pursue greater ambitions. Steven Lowell , Sr.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 11, 2025

But if you'd like to do a bit more than just manipulate data, you can change up the layout with views like lists, Gantt charts, forms, and Kanban boards. And for teams neck-deep in product development, Airtable has rolled out ProductCentral. This is their all-in-one command center for product teams.

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TechCrunch

JULY 6, 2022

Just about every electronic contraption you care to think of contains at least one printed circuit board (PCB), which serves to house and connect the various components that allow the device to function as a whole. Thus, the global PCB market is big business, expected to grow from a $60 billion industry in 2020 to $75 billion by 2027.

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TechCrunch

JULY 26, 2021

He saw a need for financial application development, but was hindered by a banking system “still stuck in the 20th century.” Its banking APIs enable developers to create their own digital wallets, replacing the need to integrate with legacy financial institutions. Investors, founders report hot market for API startups.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

It will enable the naturally creative but geographically and socially disenfranchised to make money doing what they love – participating. One idea I’ve been searching for is a platform that enables the creation of serialized programs with audience participation. And the show develops like this. The audience decides.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 10, 2021

“We don’t just add tasks to a Trello board for them to complete, we discuss the goals, why and how best to achieve them with cost/benefit analysis in mind.” More specifically, Solwey provides consulting in all stages of software design and development strategy and execution. How have you been finding clients?

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

But in 2021, Homebound expanded to Austin, Texas, its first non-disaster market, with the goal of taking learnings from those rebuilds and applying the same “streamlined, tech-enabled building process” to make custom homebuilding an option for local homeowners. This is a tough category to build a business in,” Pechet said. But with a 5.5

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Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The 15 Best Strategies for Developing New Business in a Crowded Market In the quest to uncover effective strategies for developing new businesses in a crowded market, we turned to fifteen Founders and CEOs for their tried-and-true tactics. Any new local business could try this.

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Dream It

AUGUST 6, 2020

Today, the company announced a $10M Series A financing round led by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and digital health fund Heal Capital , with participation from existing investors Karma Ventures, Inovo Venture Partners, and Dreamit Ventures.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MARCH 18, 2020

At the March 2020 Board of Director’s meeting, six companies were approved to receive an investment: CPNet, located in Harrisburg , is an industrial IoT and AI company founded to bring Industry 4.0 Using this platform, educators easily learn new concepts that ultimately build on the district’s goals and enable student success. [link].

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TechCrunch

APRIL 26, 2023

Smile Identity , a KYC compliance and ID verification partner for many African fintechs and businesses, has acquired Inclusive Innovations, the parent company of Appruve , a Ghanaian developer of identity verification software. Other prominent use cases include AML checks, customer onboarding and fraud prevention.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Arrikto , a startup that wants to speed up the machine learning development lifecycle by allowing engineers and data scientists to treat data like code, is coming out of stealth today and announcing a $10 million Series A round. The round was led by Unusual Ventures, with Unusual’s John Vrionis joining the board.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MARCH 25, 2024

At the recent March board meeting, Ben Franklin CNP approved investments in the following companies: Lightscline , located in State College: Lightscline pioneers lightweight AI technology aimed at revolutionizing sensor data analytics.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JULY 10, 2024

The other teams who participated include: Digital Evaluation Board , founded by Oren Gall (Centre County): OZG Systems’ Digital Evaluation Board (DEB) revolutionizes digital circuit design education with a portable, self-contained learning tool, enhancing flexibility and practical learning.

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American Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Bilden’s background includes his current position as Chairman Emeritus of the Naval War College Foundation and previously Director on the Board of Directors of Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc., “This successful fundraise enables us to back additional founders and provide even greater assistance to our current portfolio.”

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Revolution

JANUARY 5, 2022

Fazeela’s experience as an investor and trusted advisor to tech-enabled businesses makes her an invaluable addition to the team, strengthening our approach of providing hands-on company portfolio support. Tell us about your experience as a UN Women Metro New York Chapter board member. all with a more personalized approach.

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StartupNation

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Treat your team members like the creative human beings they are, listen to their point of view and support them in developing their imaginations. Increasing one’s imagination creates possibilities and can enable a person to pursue and accomplish many great goals. Creativity also increases curiosity that drives the desire to learn.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 27, 2023

Apple has quietly acquired a Mountain View-based startup, WaveOne , that was developing AI algorithms for compressing video. In a LinkedIn post published a month ago, WaveOne’s former head of sales and business development, Bob Stankosh, announced the sale. Apple wouldn’t confirm the sale when asked for comment.

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TechCrunch

MAY 25, 2022

As the demand for AI-powered apps grows, startups developing dedicated chips to accelerate AI workloads on-premises are reaping the benefits. Another company competing in the increasingly saturated segment is Sima.ai , which is developing a system-on-chip platform for AI applications — particularly computer vision applications.

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AsiaTechDaily

MARCH 20, 2023

This kins of a patient catalytic capital is key in enabling social enterprises to thrive, since businesses that are pursuing dual bottom-lines require experimentation to develop innovative solutions, and often require a longer time-horizon to fulfil their potential.

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NZ Entrepreneur

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The Four Pillars of Governance Best Practice (strategy, culture, accountability and compliance) still underpin governance in a startup context but they are applied differently than on an established corporate board. Strategy is everything for a startup company board. A startup board is brave and supportive. Accountability.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Apollo.io , which is developing sales intelligence and engagement software for business-to-business companies, brought in $32 million in Series B funding to continue with its go-to-market acceleration approach. As part of the investment, Sri Pangulur, partner at Tribe Capital, joined Apollo.io’s board.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 18, 2021

The Kansas City, Missouri startup has closed a round of $24 million, a Series A that it will be using to continue developing its technology and to extend into a wider range of enterprise verticals. Halamka and Shail Jain, Global Managing Director, Data & AI from Accenture, are both joining as board observers with this round.

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American Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Strategic investment fund BankTech Ventures invests in companies that are developing innovative technologies that enhance the ability of community banks to serve their customers. In addition to drawing together key leaders from community banking, bank technology and fintech to launch the Fund, over 100 bank limited partners are now on board.

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American Entrepreneurship

JUNE 1, 2023

Members gain timely and convenient access to the platform’s insights about their health that enables them to take proactive steps with the goal of extending their longevity. The global company is developing data tools that will allow it to further improve the efficacy of its personalized programs, while lowering cost.

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AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 12, 2022

The climatetech venture builder also has the support of EDB New Ventures, the venture-building arm of the Singapore Economic Development Board. The venture builder is enabling business models in land use and deforestation, agriculture, mobility, industry, buildings, and energy. Choo Heng Tong said.

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HPA

MARCH 21, 2024

“This funding marks a significant milestone, enabling Fuel Me to accelerate the development of advanced technology while continuing to deliver unparalleled service to our customers. Eddie Leshin is a Board Member & Senior Business Advisor at Sheer Logistics and a partner at Woodlawn Partners. Full press release here.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 3, 2021

So why — when presented with the task of developing new “normal” hybrid workplaces — are we allowing the same systemic problems that boxed generations of Black and brown people out of the workforce to exist? Professional and workforce development programs.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 19, 2021

Consumer shift to buying online during the global pandemic — and keeping that habit — continues to boost revenue for makers of developer tools that help e-commerce sites provide better shopping experiences. In contrast, Nacelle enables customers to keep their tech stack and put components together as they see fit.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 5, 2022

We’ve seen the market evolving over the last 10 years, and what started as an idea to bring a whiteboard into a browser has enabled us to understand the kind of value we can bring to organizations of all sizes,” he added. Andrey Khusid, co-founder and CEO of Miro. Image Credits: Andrey Khusid. He is also looking at M&A opportunities.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JUNE 25, 2024

At the recent June board meeting, Ben Franklin CNP approved investments in the following companies: Atlas Biotech (Atlas Biologies, LLC) – Penn State Affiliated : Atlas Biotech is a research tool company specializing in the development and deployment of in vitro assays for the evaluation of targeted anticancer therapies.

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