The Zapier Blog

JUNE 27, 2025

Their team of receptionists and AI agents serves businesses like law firms and home service providers by answering questions, booking appointments, and qualifying leads, all in real time. Smith.ai’s high-touch, high-volume model meant they needed scalable, responsive systems to support both agent coaching and customer experience.

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StartupNation

JULY 22, 2025

based production, inclusive sizing, and babywearing education that empowers every kind of parent. I went from negotiating multi-million-dollar deals for corporations to building something of my own—something that helps real families feel seen, supported, and strong. I offer products that support self-care rituals.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 30, 2025

You can start creating forms with the drag-and-drop builder and dozens of pre-made templates covering marketing, education, finance, government, and plenty of other categories. The plugin also supports star ratings and Net Promoter Score® (NPS) questions and includes heatmaps that show you where visitors click, scroll, and leave a page.

development

This is going to be BIG.

MAY 28, 2013

The other day, I took part in a forum about technology education in Brooklyn. That''s why I think the main goal of any educational endeavor whose goal is to produce engineer should be focused on what they inspire kids to do *outside* the classroom--we should be teaching them to tinker. What would the equivalent at a school look like?

education

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 4, 2012

I am often reminded of the story of the building of Chicago and the rise of modern skyscrapers of glass & steel with non-load-bearing walls as talked about in The Fountainhead but also chronicled in history books and in the many architectural tours I’ve taken in Chicago. 14:00 How can we bring that culture to other places?

culture

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

The first two years of the program focused on education & mentorship. This education will continue. We sort of think of ourselves as an “accelerator” who provides strong education & mentorship. Can the community support them? Cramster – Acquired by Chegg the leading online book rental company.

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AsiaTechDaily

AUGUST 17, 2023

Register Korean education technology , known as ‘K-Edu Tech,’ is gaining attention on the global stage. Incorporating coding training, book reading, and AR education technology, this innovative content is making a mark among learners in Asia, the Middle East, and beyond.

education

Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 10, 2024

I quickly realized after joining a Forum that EO wasn’t just there to help you get rich but to support the complete entrepreneur, from wealth creation to emotional support, community, and education. Finding Strategic Support Running a business is no easy feat.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 31, 2020

2018 YLAI fellow Kenishia Mais is the founder of ThrivingDollars , a financial education platform empowering young adults with the tools and resources they need to make smarter decisions, create their ideal financial lives, and gain the freedom to pursue more of what they love. How has YLAI helped you achieve your mission?

entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 5, 2021

Corporations and educational institutions had to find ways to bring people together for meetings and instruction. Families and friends had to find on-line means of supporting each other during this crisis. Madoff’s book, Creative Careers: Making a Living with Your Ideas , is available at Amazon.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 31, 2015

And by all means please forward this post to any friend you suspect could use some friendly support. I think online education is going to crush it for people with ADD. The greatest book I’ve read on the topic. Every person who suspects they may have ADD should read this book. part I & part II with embed below).

creativity

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 31, 2010

You then need sub-themes or “supporting evidence&# to reinforce your key theme. She wrote the book that inspired the way that people at McKinsey and Accenture do presentations. She wrote the book that inspired the way that people at McKinsey and Accenture do presentations. But seriously her book is spot on.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 18, 2020

Remote Work and Education Support. And while purchasing physical books may not be practical during the pandemic, consumers will find the instantaneous accessibility of eBooks and Audiobooks enticing when they are facing another weekend stuck in the house. Audiobooks and eBooks. Gaming and E-sports.

health

Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 8, 2023

However, despite the marked increase in women’s engagement in entrepreneurial activity, there are still far more male than female entrepreneurs in most countries, and there is also a need for greater support and funding for women looking to start and scale their businesses. After all, you can only be what you can see.

entrepreneurship

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 5, 2010

That is the reason I am so supportive of the Startup Visa movement that has been so successfully championed by Brad Feld, Dave McClure, Eric Ries, Shervin Pishevar and many others. So BuildOnline kept the employees on their books and they did subcontracting work for our company, Koral. I know all of this from first hand experience.

education

Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 1, 2016

Just ask Stacey Brewer and Ryan Harrison , EO Johannesburg members who are redefining the educational ecosystem in South Africa. Historically, South Africa ranks among the worst-performing education systems in the world. SB/ “The state of education in South Africa is stark at the moment.

entrepreneurship

Dream It

APRIL 23, 2019

Boston Children’s Hospital has piloted or promoted dozens of voice applications and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center has supported the development of platforms like Sopris Health and Aiva Health. Other healthcare organizations such as Mayo Clinic, Merck, the American Red Cross, and Amgen are creating their own voice tech products.

hospitality

Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 10, 2024

Create a single document outlining your brand in vivid detail, then design training to educate all new hires, and implement performance metrics based on brand values. It’s what comes after because that is the essence of your brand, according to Gerry O’Brion in his new book, They Buy Your Because. How can you do this?

collaboration

Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 6, 2020

In addition to developing Urban Betty , a successful salon with two locations, Neff also created an app for stylists , produced a book about homes in Austin, Texas, and even reached the Inc. You also have an impressive array of side projects—from books and apps to philanthropic and environmental initiatives. 5000 list twice! .

sustainability

Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 29, 2018

I’ve read hundreds of books over my entrepreneurial career, a large number of them biographies and autobiographies on famous entrepreneurs like Richard Branson, Ray Croc, Howard Schultz and many others. Reading all these books had a powerful cumulative effect that helped reprogram me into an unreasonable thinker. Promoting Disruption.

economic growth

TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Secrets to Gaining Admission to the World’s Topic Universities,” and is CEO of Crimson Education , a university admissions consulting company. of co-founders completed some form of postgraduate education. In my book , I offer a key explanation for this phenomenon: signaling. He himself received an undergraduate degree and a J.D.

education

Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 20, 2023

The concept was to create an educational event that would provide experience and development for what it took to be a better leader of a global organization. In the first year (2008), we had a meager budget, limited staff support, and only seven months to pull everything together. They, too, were happy to support the cause.

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Ian Hathaway

MARCH 31, 2020

The clearest mechanism for this support was wartime expenditures on research and development by the U.S. No one tells this story better than Harvard Business School professor Tom Nicholas in his recent book VC: An American History. This post summarizes the parts of his book that deal with U.S. government policy.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 3, 2020

Our focus includes education, health, livelihood, women development, youth development, literature and culture, and we aim to reach every sector of the society in order to make our efforts more transformational and impactful. Other Karma initiatives include: • Sahara is a program that expresses our core value—support.

peer-to-peer

David Teten VC

AUGUST 30, 2021

Our proposal: governments systematically support funding for their diaspora founders, not just the local founders. have created or supported funds to invest in local VC managers. most countries excluding US, China, Israel, and India) should stop restricting themselves to supporting locally domiciled VC funds. Brain gain.

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David Teten VC

JULY 27, 2021

How can you get free money and other support for your business idea? . I have been researching this both to support Versatile VC ’s portfolio companies and also as part of research for my new book, To University and Beyond: Launch Your Career in High Gear. Right here. 1) Your school. school of engineering).

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 22, 2016

Just ask Stacey Brewer and Ryan Harrison , EO Johannesburg members who are redefining the educational ecosystem in South Africa. Historically, South Africa ranks among the worst-performing education systems in the world. SB/ “The state of education in South Africa is stark at the moment.

peer-to-peer

StartupNation

JANUARY 16, 2022

For instance, Sleep Advisor , an independently published, reader-supported magazine, curates tips on products and sleep. Complete online travel management and booking services. . As edtech features continue to impact the education and business worlds alike, new edtech startups will continue to pop up in the market.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Michèle Hecken : I had sold my business and was writing a book, which made me curious about public speaking. Stephanie Camarillo : I wanted to amplify my voice, get world-class training, and get feedback and support from my peers. We have all stayed in contact, frequently collaborate, ask questions, and support one another.

peer-to-peer

Revolution

JANUARY 19, 2021

In our recently published 2021 Ecosystem Playbook , we tell the stories of several of these cities across the country and how they are supporting startups in the wake of the pandemic. Silicon X Syndrome So if cities are like startups, what “startup-ish” characteristics might they exhibit? And that’s a good thing. That difference?—?the

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 17, 2021

We propose that governments should systematically support funding for their diaspora founders, not just founders locally. China, Israel and India) should stop restricting themselves to supporting locally domiciled VC funds. have created or supported funds to invest in local VC managers. most countries excluding the U.S.,

founder

AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

I was mainly educated in accounting and finance. I was also involved in litigation support engagements, concerning auditors being alleged of professional negligence for not detecting fraud happening in private companies and public listed entities. What are the top-three books, or movies that changed your life and why?

ventures

TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

It’s a marketplace where borrowers can set the terms of their loan repayment and lenders can earn extra income while supporting folks who need the help. “A majority of [power lenders] are college educated and the majority of them tend to be white men.

finance

Angel Capital Association

MAY 18, 2020

By: Sarah Dickey, ACA Membership Director Groundbreaking economist, author, investor, and entrepreneur is honored with the Angel Capital Association’s Hans Severiens Award While performing the research that culminated in her book, The Next Wave: Financing and Investing Strategies for Growth-Oriented Women Entrepreneurs , Alicia Robb, Ph.D.,

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FundersClub

JANUARY 21, 2022

Headout , a marketplace for booking same-day tours, events and activities, announced a $12M Series B led by Glade Brook Capital. Platzi , a professional education and re-skilling platform targeting LatAm, announced a $62M Series B led by Prosus. We invested at Seed, Series A, and Series B. We invested at Seed and Series A.

SaaS

Smart Hustle Magazine

APRIL 24, 2021

In the book, I brought in 50 business leaders to advise you on how to grow your business from your basic idea through to your eventual exit and summarized it into a step-by-step framework. But you’ve also discovered that finding customers and then getting them to buy and use the product is harder than you thought. Step 6: Exit the business.

startup

TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Though the COVID-19 pandemic almost immediately devasted the business of travel booking startup Headout , the company has been able to return to growth as domestic travel rebounded in recent months. However, the company will disclose that, so far, 10 million people from more than 190 countries have now booked an experience on its platform.

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