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Tokyo-based Startup FLUX Raises $32M in Series B Funding for its No-Code AI Platform

AsiaTechDaily

Flux Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register Tokyo-based startup FLUX has secured $32 million in a Series B funding round led by DNX Ventures, a venture capital firm. The funding also included participation from existing investors Archetype Ventures and new investors such as Japan Co-Investment, Aozora Corporate Investments, Salesforce Ventures, Sony Innovation Fund, SMBC Nikko Securities, and NTT Docomo Ventures.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners Invests in Ten Companies!

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

Ten startup companies located in Central and Northern PA recently received an investment from Ben Franklin that will allow them to further develop and commercialize new products, and software applications, or stabilize operations in a long-standing manufacturing business. The Ben Franklin program has been investing in tech startups for nearly 40 years, allocating capital to help catalyze economic growth, empower local entrepreneurs, and elevate rural Pennsylvania’s position as a hub for in

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Nearly $4M in Grants to Support Offshore Wind Workforce Training Approved by NJEDA Board

American Entrepreneurship

TRENTON, N.J. (June 21, 2023) – In May , the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board approved five grant applications totaling more than $3.7 million under the Authority’s Offshore Wind Workforce and Skills Development Grant Challenge (Grant Challenge). With this funding, recipients will launch innovative training programs focused on strengthening and diversifying the state’s offshore wind workforce, with a particular emphasis on serving Overburdened Communities.

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Ben Franklin’s 2023 Program Overview

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

SEE FULL SCREEN An overview of Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central & Northern PA’s work in 2023. The Innovation economy in Pennsylvania is not confined to its urban centers like Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. Every day, entrepreneurs in more rural areas of Pennsylvania channel their creativity into building remarkable products, employing their neighbors, and creating sustainable businesses.

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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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6 Steps To Become a More People-Centered Company

Entrepreneurs' Organization

By Kent Gregoire , a US East Bridge chapter member (and that chapter’s current president) and co-founder of Stakeholder Business and Symphony Advantage , who is on a mission to help entrepreneurs transform their companies for maximum impact. Kent has more than 35 years of experience providing advisory services to executive-level management and is one of the first certified conscious capitalism consultants in the world.

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Pangyo Techno Valley at the Heart of the $400 Billion Self-driving Industry

AsiaTechDaily

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register As Hyundai Motor Group’s global software center and self-driving platform 42dot announced plans to relocate its office building to the 2nd Pangyo Techno Valley, Pangyo Techno Valley’s self-driving car industry-related infrastructure has started gaining attention.

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The 5 Scariest Business Decisions That Changed My Life (To the Tune of 7+ Figures)

Entrepreneur's Handbook

Like the time I emptied out my entire stock account and then life savings to buy a 7+figure asset (that’s since doubled in price).

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[VidMob in GlobeNewswire] VidMob wins Public Sector Drum Award for Marketing EMEA 2023

OurCrowd

NEW YORK, June 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — VidMob, the leading creative effectiveness platform, today announced the company was named a winner of a Public Sector Award for the 2023 Drum Awards for Marketing EMEA for their work with HIV Ireland.

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The Great AI Hiring Freeze

Jason Calacanis

Before I get to my essay today, let me share a preamble on a podcasting author's wonderful, horrible life (page down to skip and read "The Great AI Hiring Freeze"). I decided to start writing again this summer, as I haven't flexed the muscle in years and enjoy the replies I get back. Thanks for reading The Jason Calacanis Newsletter! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.

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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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The Seraf Method to Valuing Startups: Current Deal and Environment

The Seraf Compass

Now we transition from the more macro concepts of the first two worksheets, Exit Practicalities and Financing Requirements, to a more micro set of issues. Worksheet Three helps you assess the relative attractiveness of a particular deal in the real world market context of your market at the relevant moment in time. How many times have you heard someone explain away a deal that couldn’t raise money, or a deal that raised at a seemingly crazy high valuation as “a function of the market” or “what t

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The Getting Started with AI Stack for JavaScript

Andreessen Horowitz

It’s hard to understand new software infrastructure technologies without using them. At least, that’s what the a16z infrastructure team has found— and because so many of us started our careers as programmers, we’re often learning by doing. This has particularly … The post The Getting Started with AI Stack for JavaScript appeared first on Andreessen Horowitz.

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3 Key Mindsets I Adopted From Fellow Founders and Startup Mentors

Entrepreneur's Handbook

You know your business best — that’s it.

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AI + a16z

Andreessen Horowitz

The stakes are high. The opportunities are profound. From the creation of new medicines to ways to solve climate change, this is our vision for the AI-enabled future.

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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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[Plenty in TIME Magazine] TIME 100 Most Influential Companies in 2023

OurCrowd

Plenty Farming to new heights Between climate change and population growth, the global food crisis looms larger. Plenty is looking up for solutions—and selling produce at scale. Its patented indoor-farming tech can grow peak-season-quality produce anytime, with up to 350 times the yield of conventional farms and just a fraction of the land and water.

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AI Glossary by a16z

Andreessen Horowitz

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[Medisafe in PR Newswire] YourCoach.Health announces partnership to enhance Medisafe’s comprehensive global digital health offerings with health coaches

OurCrowd

The post [Medisafe in PR Newswire] YourCoach.Health announces partnership to enhance Medisafe’s comprehensive global digital health offerings with health coaches appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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[AEYE Health in PR Newswire] The Bethesda Health Clinic implements AEYE Health’s AI-based screening technology to provide the working but uninsured East Texans with free diabetic retinopathy screenings

OurCrowd

The post [AEYE Health in PR Newswire] The Bethesda Health Clinic implements AEYE Health’s AI-based screening technology to provide the working but uninsured East Texans with free diabetic retinopathy screenings appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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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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[Wefox in Forbes] How fintech start-ups can pivot to profitability despite any recession

OurCrowd

We have exited the growth-at-any-cost era, so the startups that are able to extend their runway and drive profitable growth are most likely to survive.

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[Superpedestrian in WMAR-2 News] 4th round of Dockless Vehicle Permits announced for two companies

OurCrowd

BALTIMORE — Mayor Brandon Scott and the Department of Transportation Interim Director Corren Johnson announced that the city has awarded its newest round of Dockless Vehicle Permits. The permits have been awarded to two companies: Spin and LINK by Superpedestrian. Read more here.

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[Appdome in PR Newswire] Appdome unveils Gen5 Mobile Defense Framework for mobile applications and brands globally

OurCrowd

The post [Appdome in PR Newswire] Appdome unveils Gen5 Mobile Defense Framework for mobile applications and brands globally appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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[Arcadia in PR Newswire] Arcadia acquires Oregon Shines

OurCrowd

WASHINGTON, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Arcadia, the technology company enabling the global energy transition, today announced it has acquired leading community solar provider Oregon Shines. With this transaction, Arcadia becomes the largest manager of community solar projects in the state of Oregon. Read more here.

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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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[BlueGreen Water Technologies in The Associated Press] Official start of summer elevates concerns about toxic Blue-Green algae

OurCrowd

The post [BlueGreen Water Technologies in The Associated Press] Official start of summer elevates concerns about toxic Blue-Green algae appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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[Incredo Sugar in Food Navigator] Balancing taste and nutrition in clean label sweeteners: Could sugar make a comeback?

OurCrowd

The post [Incredo Sugar in Food Navigator] Balancing taste and nutrition in clean label sweeteners: Could sugar make a comeback? appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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[Perception Point in PR Newswire] Perception Point recognized in Gartner® Report: ‘Emerging Tech: Security — The Future of Enterprise Browsers’

OurCrowd

The post [Perception Point in PR Newswire] Perception Point recognized in Gartner® Report: ‘Emerging Tech: Security — The Future of Enterprise Browsers’ appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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