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Putting Data in a Corner: LLMs and Financial Services Data

Andreessen Horowitz

Nobody puts Baby in a corner — especially if Baby happens to be fragmented financial services data. Historically, the key to building a successful financial services data company has been to extricate and analyze valuable but difficult-to-access resources like public filings, diligence materials, research reports, conference call notes, and news. Now, with the advent of large language models, such previously shackled information might soon be easily and widely available to everyone, ushering in

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Your board should protect you!

Berkonomics

All other board functions are secondary. Even venture capitalists who sit on boards where they have significant investments often forget this point. They write in their investment documents that they will occupy a seat on the board for as long as they are invested in the company, thinking of this as a protection for their investment and tool for them to influence growth.

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Boulevard Launches New Capital Program Designed Specifically for Self-Care Businesses 

American Entrepreneurship

Boulevard Capital delivers fast funding to help salons, spas, barbershops, and medspas accelerate business growth LOS ANGELES – March 20, 2024 – Boulevard ( www.joinblvd.com ), provider of the client experience platform purpose-built for appointment-based, self-care businesses, today announced the launch of Boulevard Capital. This new financial offering gives Boulevard-powered salons , barbershops , spas , and medspas access to essential growth funding without the challenges of traditional lendi

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Building AI Models is faster and cheaper than you probably think

Y Combinator

If you read articles about companies like OpenAI and Anthropic training foundation models, the press tends to focus on the huge amount of money and computation involved. It would be natural to assume that if you don’t have a billion dollars or the resources of a large company, you can’t build AI models of your own. At YC, we’re seeing the opposite, and we wanted to highlight 25 examples of YC companies training their own foundation models or fine-tuning them.

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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.

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Ant Group’s CTO Envisions a Marathon Towards AGI at the Fortune Innovation Forum

AsiaTechDaily

“The journey towards AGI is a marathon, not a 100-meter dash. You need to be incremental, you need to keep doing the hard work and keep investing,” said Ant Group’s Chief Technology Officer, Zhengyu He, at the Fortune Innovation Forum in Hong Kong on March 27, 2024.

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Accel Unveils Eight Indian Startups in Thematic Accelerator Atoms 3.0

AsiaTechDaily

Accel, an Indian venture capital entity, has disclosed the selection of eight fledgling startups in India for its latest accelerator initiative, known as ‘Atoms’. Under this program, startups stand to receive funding up to $500,000 alongside access to benefits exceeding $5 million from Accel’s network affiliates.

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Impact Hub Ljubljana: Emerging tech-driven entrepreneurs in Slovenia

Impact Hub

Impact Hub Ljubljana: Emerging tech-driven entrepreneurs in Slovenia Four outstanding winners of the Social Impact Award (SIA) Slovenia are cultivating social entrepreneurship and driving positive change through innovative tech solutions aimed at tackling diverse environmental and social challenges. Co-organized by Impact Hub Ljubljana, these initiatives are paving the way for a brighter future in Slovenia.

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Decoding Investment in Tech Sectors in Southeast Asia with Weisheng Neo: Qualgro’s Journey and Insights

AsiaTechDaily

Qualgro (Quality & Growth), a leading venture capital firm in Singapore, focuses on tech startups excelling in Data/AI, Software, and B2B sectors at Series A and B stages.

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[VidMob in ADWeek] Matt Young Joins Vidmob as Chief Revenue Officer to Shape Sales Strategy

OurCrowd

Vidmob, The Creative Data Company, today announced a key addition to its leadership team to strengthen its go-to-market strategy and drive continued growth.

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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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AI in the Hands of Software Buyers

Tomasz Tunguz

AI will transform software sales. Most of the discourse so far has focused on how AI upends the sellers’ worldview. But the buyers’ process will also evolve. When researching software, operational buyers & procurement teams alike will use AI to research different offerings. Typing “Compare Salesforce & Hubspot for a 10 person sales team. which is better?

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KL20 Summit 2024: Elevating Kuala Lumpur to the Global Startup Elite

AsiaTechDaily

Malaysia Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli has announced the upcoming launch of the Kuala Lumpur 20 (KL20) blueprint, scheduled for April 22 and 23 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. The event will primarily focus on startups, aiming to bring together various stakeholders in the startup ecosystem, including investors, developers, and company owners.

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13 Customer Service Email Tips (and Example)

The Groove Blog

A well-written customer support email can make all the difference between refund and a cross-sell (or long-term customer loyalty.) While you will of course have your own special style, in this post, we will cover tips that you should keep in mind for your Expressing Gratitude and Empathy In customer service, your words can shape […] The post 13 Customer Service Email Tips (and Example) appeared first on Groove Blog.

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[Tailor Brands in MSN] Why aspiring business owners are obsessed with this entrepreneurial “Guidance Engine”

OurCrowd

The post [Tailor Brands in MSN] Why aspiring business owners are obsessed with this entrepreneurial “Guidance Engine” appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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10 Ways to Leverage Buyer Signals and Drive Revenue

In today’s ultra-competitive markets, it’s no longer enough to wait for buyers to show obvious signs of interest. Instead, sales teams must be proactive, identifying and acting on nuanced buyer behaviors — often before prospects are fully ready to make a purchase. In this eBook from ZoomInfo & Sell Better, learn 10 actionable ways to use these buyer signals to transform your sales strategy and close deals faster.

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13 Customer Service Email Tips (and Example)

The Groove Blog

A well-written customer support email can make all the difference between refund and a cross-sell (or long-term customer loyalty.) While you will of course have your own special style, in this post, we will cover tips that you should keep in mind for your Expressing Gratitude and Empathy In customer service, your words can shape […] The post 13 Customer Service Email Tips (and Example) appeared first on Groove Blog.

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SolidRun Unveils Hailo-15H System-on-Module (SOM): A Breakthrough in Edge AI Processing

OurCrowd

With the first market-ready SOM based on the powerful and efficient Hailo-15H AI vision processor, SolidRun is empowering the quick development of AI Vision applications with unprecedented performance and efficiency Read more here.

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Defense Startup Picogrid Raises $12M to Connect Defense Systems

American Entrepreneurship

El Segundo, CA – March 26, 2024 – Picogrid , a defense technology startup, announces a $12 million seed round led by Initialized Capital with participation by Starburst Ventures, Credo Ventures, Giant Step Capital, Domino Ventures, and Alumni Ventures. Picogrid builds a unified platform for autonomous systems, creating an open ecosystem of defense technology suppliers.

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[Beyond Meat in Beyond Meat] Beyond Meat® unveils new and expanded line of Beyond Crumbles, now certified by the American Heart Association’s Heart-check program and the American Diabetes Association’s Better Choices for Life program

OurCrowd

The post [Beyond Meat in Beyond Meat] Beyond Meat® unveils new and expanded line of Beyond Crumbles, now certified by the American Heart Association’s Heart-check program and the American Diabetes Association’s Better Choices for Life program appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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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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[BioncHIVE in Interesting Engineering] Behind the ‘Elon Musk-hailed’ SqUID bots automating warehouses with AI engines

OurCrowd

The post [BioncHIVE in Interesting Engineering] Behind the ‘Elon Musk-hailed’ SqUID bots automating warehouses with AI engines appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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C2A Security’s EVSec risk management and automation platform gains traction in automotive industry as companies seek to efficiently meet regulatory requirements

OurCrowd

The post C2A Security’s EVSec risk management and automation platform gains traction in automotive industry as companies seek to efficiently meet regulatory requirements appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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[BioncHIVE in The Christian Science Monitor] Israeli reconstruction near Gaza lacks a key building block: Trust

OurCrowd

The post [BioncHIVE in The Christian Science Monitor] Israeli reconstruction near Gaza lacks a key building block: Trust appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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[Carrar in The Christian Science Monitor] Israeli reconstruction near Gaza lacks a key building block: Trust

OurCrowd

The post [Carrar in The Christian Science Monitor] Israeli reconstruction near Gaza lacks a key building block: Trust appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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Signal-Based Selling: How to Leverage 4 Key Buying Signals

As prospects define their problem, search for solutions, and even change jobs, they are generating high-value signals that the best go-to-market teams can leverage to close more deals. This is where signal-based selling comes into play. ZoomInfo CEO Henry Schuck recently broke down specific ways to put four key buying signals into action with the experts from 30 Minutes to President’s Club.