Wed.Apr 19, 2023

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7 Steps to Become Climate Neutral in an Online World

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Are you an entrepreneur or CEO who has a goal of helping your company reflect the sustainability you want to see for the environment? A fundamental way to do this is to lead your company to qualify for climate-neutral certification. Becoming a climate neutral company requires a shift in thinking from leadership to employees. Not sure what it means to be climate neutral, let alone what climate-neutral certification is?

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ScaleUp Malaysia picks 7 startups for latest cohort

AsiaTechDaily

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register Seven innovative companies have been selected for Cohort IV of ScaleUp Malaysia’s accelerator program, with upfront investments provided for the first time. The selection process was highly competitive, with over 200 applications received from countries across the region and beyond.

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Ditto raises $45M to help companies keep their data in sync

TechCrunch

Many apps today assume that data lives in only one location, typically a single cloud database. But the reality is more complex. Thanks to the proliferation of mobile devices and cloud infrastructure — the latter of which accelerated during the pandemic — apps now need to store and process data in more places, from the edge to the public cloud.

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Should You Add Virtual Reality to Your Omnichannel Marketing Strategy?

Campaign Monitor

Consumers’ use of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technology is a novel trend that seems to be scaling upward lately — such a trend, what some may view as a fleeting fad, may be the next big, innovative opportunity for marketers across the globe to engage customers, both new and current. In the last few years, AR and VR technologies have been continually, and at an increasingly rapid pace, transforming the way consumers choose to spend their hard-earned dollars.

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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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Singapore-based Accredify gets $7M to make sure your documents are real

TechCrunch

Interested in tech, Quah Zheng Wei left his career as a chartered accountant to teach himself how to code. But it was his experience as an accountant that led to his interest in the blockchain and how it can be used to verify documents. “What intrigued me was the capability of the technology to allow for real-time authentication,” Quah told TechCrunch.

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A comprehensive list of 2023 tech layoffs

TechCrunch

Last year’s techwide reckoning continues. In 2023, layoffs have yet again cost tens of thousands of tech workers their jobs; this time, the workforce reductions have been driven by the biggest names in tech like Google , Amazon , Microsoft , Yahoo and Zoom. Startups, too, have announced cuts across all sectors, from crypto to enterprise SaaS. The reasoning behind these workforce reductions follows a common script , citing the macroeconomic environment and a need to find discipline on a tumultuo

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Beyond the Obvious: Why Knowing Your Startup’s True Competitors Is Vital

Entrepreneur's Handbook

Sometimes our competitors are not who we think they are Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook »

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Daily Crunch: Meta is dismissing around 4,000 more employees this week 

TechCrunch

To get a roundup of TechCrunch’s biggest and most important stories delivered to your inbox every day at 3 p.m. PDT, subscribe here. Helloooooooooo, midweek Crunchers! Today, we are pretty excited about life in general. Also, is your company still in stealth? Apply to Startup Battlefield 200 anyway — and announce your public debut at TechCrunch Disrupt!

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AI startup Cortical Labs secures $10m to commercialise bio intel OS

AsiaTechDaily

Bookmark ( 0 ) Please login to bookmark Username or Email Address Password Remember Me No account yet? Register Australia and Singapore -based Cortical Labs , a pioneering company in the field of synthetic biology and the use of human neurons for developing artificial intelligence, has successfully closed a $10 million funding round. The funding was led by Horizons Ventures, with participation from Blackbird Ventures , LifeX Ventures, Radar Ventures, and In-Q-Tel.

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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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Tanso banks a seed for its CO2 footprint software for industrial manufacturers

TechCrunch

Munch-based climate tech startup Tanso , which sells software to help industrial manufacturers carry out sustainability reporting and carbon accounting, has banked €6.5 million in early stage growth funding. The investment breaks down into a €4 million seed raise, led by Cologne-based investor Capnamic, with existing investors including as UVC Partners also participating; and €2.5M it took in last month via an EU innovation grant under the bloc’s EIC Accelerator program.

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Field Notes: Investing in Global Tech with Chris Schroeder

Andreessen Horowitz

This is Field Notes , a new video podcast series by a16z that explores the business models and behaviors that are changing consumer technology. Subscribe to the a16z channel on YouTube so you don’t miss an episode. In this episode, … The post Field Notes: Investing in Global Tech with Chris Schroeder appeared first on Andreessen Horowitz.

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Cortical Labs raises $10M for its Pong-playing stem cells which eventually could power AI

TechCrunch

While Generative AI is buzzy right now, what OpenAI, Microsoft and Google are doing may be only part of the story. There is also the process of using biology: the idea of using stem cells to create biocomputers that could potentially be smarter and more energy efficient than what we are used to today. Australian startup Cortical Labs popped up on the radar after Amazon CTO Werner Vogels flew down to Australia to visit their lab recently, and he even wrote about it, calling it “ intriguing ”.

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7 app features to help global teams work better together

The Zapier Blog

As a freelancer, I work with a lot of global teams, which has given me a glimpse into the many tech features that allow them to work together. Some of the features focus on the language gap, while others facilitate asynchronous work. Together, they make global teams function as seamlessly—or even more so—than a bunch of people in a room together. 5 things you should automate today Start automating The tools and features I've included in this article are all ones I've used in the past,

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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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Opendoor alums raise $15M for Kindred, a home-swapping network

TechCrunch

The concept of taking existing properties and repurposing them is not a new one. After all, Airbnb is a high-profile example of people turning vacation homes, for example, into revenue generators when they’re not using them. The end result is that travelers have far more options today than they used to when choosing where to stay. One San Francisco-based startup has emerged that wants to not only give travelers more options, but make traveling more affordable, and it’s just raised $15 million to

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Brand journalism: What is it and what can it do for your brand?

The Zapier Blog

The common guiding principle for content marketing is providing the right content to the right people at the right time. I agree, but I also like to look at it from a different perspective. My three principles for content are: Never waste the reader's time. (You're welcome.) Always be relevant. If you can't be relevant, at least be interesting.

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Despite regulatory concerns, the US is far from losing its venture crown

TechCrunch

Coinbase is open to leaving the United States in the wake of a regulatory dispute with the government. A tone shift of that magnitude could have an impact on where the future of tech is being built and the opportunity of the global venture market ahead. The Coinbase news does not exist in a vacuum. Various agencies of the U.S. government are taking a more aggressive posture on cryptocurrencies and digital assets and securities more generally — evidenced by a flurry of recent actions — while conc

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Building a Future for Financial Education: A Conversation with Wisdm Founder Mick Kalle Mickelborg

Jason Malki

I had the pleasure of interviewing Mick Kalle Mickelborg, the founder of Wisdm and a computer scientist and technology entrepreneur at heart. He grew up in Copenhagen, Denmark. At the age of 21, he started his first startup with his family, GOALS, aiming to help primarily young individuals set goals and achieve them. He raised 1 mln. DKK (equivalent to $150K USD) to build the startup, which sparked his journey of helping other people become more clear on their dreams and future.

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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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Hear ClassDojo and SignalFire unpack edtech’s opportunity ahead on TechCrunch Live

TechCrunch

Sam Chaudhary takes his time. The founder of ClassDojo, an edtech consumer app that focuses on student classrooms, spent eight years building the company before introducing a formal revenue model. All while raising over tens of millions in venture capital from elite Silicon Valley investors and eyeing a big mission: become the brand families can turn to when they think about a child’s education.

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Dan Glickberg: From Scaling a Grocery Chain to Investing in Retail Tech Startups

Jason Malki

I had the pleasure of interviewing Dan Glickberg. Through his company C2G Ventures, Dan Glickberg acts as an investor and advisor to startups. He specializes in retail technology and does not limit himself to any particular stage of development. Previously Dan was a Vice President and Board Member at Fairway Market, his family’s grocery chain based in New York City.

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Accounting automation startup Trullion lands $15M investment

TechCrunch

Isaac Heller and Amir Boldo spent over ten years in finance across private equity-backed and pre-IPO companies. At these firms, they dealt with CFOs who wanted to save money by consolidating manual processes and reducing the cost of audits — in part by modernizing their sprawling software tooling. It’s their experiences with CFOs that led Heller and Boldo to co-found Trullion , an accounting software platform that connects corporate controllers, CFOs and external auditors on a single

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The Secret to Getting Ahead: Finish What You Start

Entrepreneur's Handbook

If a project is important to you, don’t walk away until you’re finished 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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Blank Street cracked the code on making coffee shops attractive to VC

TechCrunch

In the Summer of 2020, a mint green coffee cart appeared in Williamsburg’s McCarren park near the Greenpoint entrance — directly across the street from a Starbucks. It was cute, and, at least to me, appeared to be a new independent coffee place. A few months later, when I saw that the cart’s parent company, Blank Street, had raised venture funding, I didn’t get it.

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Rally Raises $12M in Series A Round to Fuel the Future of Ecommerce with its Next Generation Checkout Platform

American Entrepreneurship

Funding led by March Capital to accelerate growth and disrupt legacy offerings with a more flexible, customizable, and profitable checkout PORTLAND, OR, April 18, 2023, 8 a.m. PST – Rally , the leading composable checkout platform for ecommerce merchants, today announced its $12M Series A investment, led by March Capital with additional participation from Felix Capital, Commerce Ventures, Afore Capital, Alumni Ventures, and Kraken Ventures.

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Ask Sophie: Can I launch a startup if I’m in the US on a student visa?

TechCrunch

Sophie Alcorn Contributor Share on Twitter Sophie Alcorn is the founder of Alcorn Immigration Law in Silicon Valley and 2019 Global Law Experts Awards’ “Law Firm of the Year in California for Entrepreneur Immigration Services.” She connects people with the businesses and opportunities that expand their lives. More posts by this contributor Ask Sophie: How many employment green cards are available each year?

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Seraf Toolbox: Evaluating Board Performance - A Guide for Early Stage Companies

The Seraf Compass

As a director on an early stage company board, how do you evaluate the performance of the board? And, how do you evaluate your individual contribution to the board? Those are very important questions that very few early stage company boards take the time and effort to ask.

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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.