Tue.Jan 31, 2023

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The Cleanse

A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

I’ve never done a cleanse. But many of my friends and family members have done them. There are various flavors of cleanses but the basic idea is you cut back your consumption of food and drink and replace it with mostly liquid nutrition for anywhere from a day to a month. I believe the most common lengths are in and around one week. As I understand it, the theory behind the cleanse is it helps your body eliminate all sorts of toxins that build up over time from a poor diet and other unheal

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UBI Global Announces Research Partners for the World Benchmark Study 2021-2022

UBI Global

The DMZ at Toronto Metropolitan University (Canada) and the SETsquared Partnership (the UK) have contributed expertise to the World Rankings Report STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN – Tuesday, January 31 – The World Rankings Report 2021-2022 of business incubators and accelerators was officially released by UBI Global during the World Incubation Summit 2023 Part 1 – as the […] The post UBI Global Announces Research Partners for the World Benchmark Study 2021-2022 appeared first on UBI Global |

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Precision Neuroscience is making brain implants safer, smarter and reversible

TechCrunch

Brain researchers have relied on devices called microelectrode arrays for decades, but the technology behind these tools is increasingly outdated. Precision Neuroscience is building a modern alternative that’s not only an order of magnitude better, but far less invasive to put in. With a newly raised $41 million in the bank, they’re all set to embark on the complex path to market.

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Indonesian cybersecurity startup Peris.ai scores funding to enhance platform

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Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register Indonesia-based cybersecurity-as-a-service startup Peris.ai announced that it raised fresh funds in a round led by East Ventures and participated by Magic Fund. Financial details were not disclosed. The startup, co-founded by David Samuel and Deden Gobel, said it will use the fresh funding to further build and enhance its cybersecurity platform, train machine learning and AI capabiliti

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From Curiosity to Competitive Edge: How Mid-Market CEOs Are Using AI to Scale Smarter

Speaker: Lee Andrews, Founder at LJA New Media & Tony Karrer, Founder and CTO at Aggregage

This session will walk you through how one CEO used generative AI, workflow automation, and sales personalization to transform an entire security company—then built the Zero to Strategy framework that other mid-market leaders are now using to unlock 3.5x ROI. As a business executive, you’ll learn how to assess AI opportunities in your business, drive adoption across teams, and overcome internal resource constraints—without hiring a single data scientist.

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Finley closes $17M to turn 100-page debt capital agreements into software-managed code

TechCrunch

As venture capital investments slowed down in 2022 , some startups turned to private credit, including debt capital, as a way to supplement their operations in the meantime. However, the policies and procedures paperwork that goes with these deals aren’t always easy to understand. Finley CEO Jeremy Tsui told TechCrunch that private credit is a $1.2 trillion industry and accounts for 90% of all corporate debt in the middle-market.

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Entocycle grabs $5 million for its insect breeding technology

TechCrunch

Even if insects don’t sound appealing to you, black soldier flies could play an essential role in the food chain in the coming years. In particular, these flies’ larvae can become an important source of proteins for livestock and fish. That’s why Entocycle is raising another $5 million in a Series A funding round led by Climentum Capital , a European climate-focused VC firm.

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Healthcare AI startup Qritive nets $7.5m to expand into new markets

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Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register Qritive , a healthcare AI startup headquartered in Singapore with presence in the US, Singapore, and India, announced raising $7.5 million in a funding round led by MassMutual Ventures, supported by SEEDS Capital, the investment arm of Enterprise Singapore, and Exfinity Venture Partners.

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Cleary raises $4.5M to reinvent the intranet

TechCrunch

When you hear the word “intranet,” chances are your mind is conjuring up images of badly designed internal communications platforms from the early aughts: a place for your internal communications team to post announcements you’re not going to read. To some degree, that hasn’t changed, but employee expectations have — and so has the work environment, especially as the pandemic has made work-from-home and hybrid work the default at many companies.

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Sea to create 2,000 jobs in Malaysia in expansion push

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Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register Sea Ltd , the Singapore-based e-commerce giant and parent company of Shopee , has announced its plans to expand its investments in Malaysia. This new venture is expected to create over 2,000 job opportunities there. Shopee is currently the largest pan-regional e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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How to Name Your Startup in 8 Simple Steps

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A complete guide to the DIY name generation process Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook »

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Insurtech Igloo names LiLiang Zhu as chief technology officer

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Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register Following a successful series B+ funding round, regional insurtech firm Igloo announced the appointment of Liliang Zhu as Chief Technology Officer. Zhu will be responsible for strengthening the firm’s tech capabilities and product innovation as it expands insurance offerings across key markets.

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Sentra raises $30M to provide a security layer for data in the cloud

TechCrunch

The move to the cloud, accelerated by the pandemic, continues unabated. By 2025, Gartner estimates that more than 95% of new digital workloads will be deployed on cloud-native platforms, up from 30% in 2021. The motivation is convenience partly — cloud platforms can be accessed from anywhere, ideal for the remote or hybrid workforce. But it’s not all sunshine and rainbows.

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WRISE Group launches ‘WRISE WM HK’ to address complexities of wealth management

AsiaTechDaily

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register Wanting to ease the complexities of total wealth management, WRISE Group has announced the official launch of “WRISE Wealth Management Hong Kong” (WRISE WM HK), a technologically advanced wealth management firm for Hong Kong ’s ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) and their family offices.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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When to build a freemium plan and how to get it right

TechCrunch

Konstantin Valiotti Contributor Share on Twitter Konstantin Valiotti is product director of growth at PandaDoc. The journey new users go through when using your product directly affects how the product is evaluated and how it is perceived. The business model you choose strongly influences the entire funnel, enabling or preventing you from engaging certain types of users.

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The Rise of Fractional Executives

Reforge

Table of Contents What are Fractional Executives? The “Expertise as a Service” Spectrum How Fractional Executives Differ The Emerging Full-Time Fractional Executive Avoiding the Common Pitfalls of a Fractional Executive Why Companies Should Consider Hiring a Fractional Executive Fractional Executives are having a moment – and for good reason. On the heels of the pandemic, we’ve seen a number of flexible work arrangements emerge: remote companies, part-time tech, and more freelance consulting tha

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Thrive Capital believed to be leading new multi-billion dollar investment in Stripe

TechCrunch

Thrive Capital has reportedly committed $1 billion in fresh capital to payments giant Stripe as part of a new investment in the works that would value the fintech company at between $55 billion and $60 billion. TechCrunch reported last week that Stripe was seeking to raise $2 billion but the number could actually be closer to $2.5 billion to $3 billion, according to reports from the New York Times and The Information.

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Weekly 28: How to build a business that AI won’t kill overnight

Entrepreneur's Handbook

Welcome to another edition of our newsletter! You’ll receive practical startup advice straight to your inbox every week. In this week’s edition, we discuss How to build businesses that withstand the AI revolution Why your pitch is making your startup seem too magical P.S. If you’re deep in the entrepreneurial trenches and have a story to tell, we’d love to read it (and publish it).

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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TrueBiz aims to help financial services providers onboard business customers faster, avoid fraud

TechCrunch

Due diligence was a big topic in 2022 for a variety of reasons. But due diligence doesn’t just apply to investors pouring money into startups, or companies acquiring other companies. Businesses, especially those operating in financial services, also have to conduct an appropriate amount of due diligence, for example, to avoid fraud. As recently as December, a congressional report accused several fintechs, according to NPR , “of reaping ‘billions in fees from taxpayers while becoming easy t

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Carousell Group integrates Laku6 team to drive mobile recommerce in SE Asia

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Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register Carousell Group , the multi-category platform for secondhand in Greater Southeast Asia, has doubled down on driving electronics recommerce across the region since acquiring control of Laku6 , the leading AI-first end-to-end electronics recommerce platform in Indonesia.

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Identity management platform Saviynt secures $205M in debt, appoints new CEO

TechCrunch

Showing that there’s real investor enthusiasm for identity management platforms, Saviynt , which enables companies to secure apps, data and infrastructure in a single platform, today announced that it raised $205 million in debt from AB Private Credit Investors’ Tech Capital Solutions group. Founder Sachin Nayyar, who returned to Saviynt as CEO this week alongside newly-appointed president Paul Zolfaghari, said that the loan will be put toward expanding Saviynt’s platform, acquiring custom

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What I’ve Learned From Going All-in on Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneur's Handbook

Reflections on the ups, the downs, and the in-betweens Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook »

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How Top Tech CFOs Solve Annual Planning’s Biggest Challenges

Gearing up for 2025 annual planning? Our latest eBook from the Operators Guild is your ultimate guide. Discover real-world solutions and best practices shared by top CFOs, drawn directly from discussions within OG’s vibrant online community. Learn from senior executives at high-growth tech startups as they outline financial planning strategies, align CEO and board goals, and coordinate budgets across departments.

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[DailyPay in Healthcare Dive] Northern Regional Hospital looks to improve employee retention and satisfaction through DailyPay partnership

OurCrowd

NEW YORK — Northern Regional Hospital, a healthcare system of choice for the region, has partnered with DailyPay—the leading provider of on-demand pay—to provide an essential employee benefit to healthcare employees. Through the partnership, Northern Regional Hospital employees will have the power of choice and control over their earned pay to pay bills, save, spend, or invest on their own schedule.

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Avoiding the pitfalls of OnlyFans with Rosie Nguyen from Fanhouse

TechCrunch

Welcome back to Found, where we get the stories behind the startups. This week, Darrell and Becca catch up with Rosie Nguyen , the co-founder and CCO of Fanhouse , a startup that helps content creators monetize their work. Rosie talked about her initial reluctance to become an entrepreneur but how issues at other content platforms pushed her to launch Fanhouse.

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[Freightos in PR Newswire] JetBlue Cargo, operated by AeroNex Cargo, to offer real-time cargo pricing, eBooking and payment for US forwarders via WebCargo

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MIAMI and BARCELONA, Spain, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Domestic cargo plays a key role in US trade, reaching over 20 billion cargo revenue ton miles in 2021[1]. As air cargo expands across a range of sectors, freight forwarder demand for transparent, efficient pricing and booking is driving innovation at top airlines. Read more here. The post [Freightos in PR Newswire] JetBlue Cargo, operated by AeroNex Cargo, to offer real-time cargo pricing, eBooking and payment for US forwarders via

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How to cut your SaaS spending by 30% in 2023

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Eldar Tuvey Contributor Share on Twitter As the founder and CEO of SaaS purchasing platform Vertice , Eldar Tuvey is responsible for driving the company’s strategic direction and growth. The current state of affairs paints a concerning picture for SaaS buyers. Our data shows that the SaaS inflation rate is around four times higher than the general market inflation rate.

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.