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EmpowHER Your Mindset: How Women Entrepreneurs Can Overcome Negative Thoughts To Stay Motivated

Entrepreneurs' Organization

In March, EO recognizes and celebrates women entrepreneurs with its second annual EmpowHER virtual conference , which focuses on the specific challenges women in business experience. Women entrepreneurs will learn from experts how to navigate the three pillars of every woman entrepreneurs’ life: business, family and self. Miranda Naiman, a 7-year EO Tanzania member and an unstoppable force for good, is the founder of Empower , a disruptive consulting firm that passionately provides talent, advis

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Fund Investor Profile Series: Matthew Johnson, Managing Partner, Johnson Venture Partners

The Seraf Compass

This profile is the ninth in a series of interviews highlighting the work of interesting fund investors. Matt Johnson is the founder and Managing Partner of Johnson Venture Partners, a micro venture capital fund investing in seed and early-stage startups. Matt has invested in over 40 venture-backed companies throughout 15 years of early-stage investing experience.

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Fine-dining meals delivered to your home are just an Entrée order away

TechCrunch

Meal delivery services can save time, and typically money, but imagine getting a Michelin-star meal delivered to your home. Enter meal delivery startup Entrée. Jon Bell and Jason Weingarten launched in Chicago last July with a Michelin-trained culinary team — led by Alex Carnovale of The French Laundry — preparing restaurant-quality meals that are packaged in recyclable and plastic-neutral packaging so that food doesn’t arrive soggy or cold.

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Fundraising Too Early Is the Worst Decision You’ll Make as a Startup Founder

Entrepreneur's Handbook

Fundraising is an essential part of the journey when building a startup.

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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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Adept, a startup training AI to use existing software and APIs, raises $350M

TechCrunch

In another sign that the current VC appetite for AI is insatiable, Adept , a startup building AI that “enables humans and computers to work together creatively to solve problems,” yesterday announced that it raised $350 million in a Series B funding round co-led by General Catalyst and Spark Capital with participation from Addition, Greylock, Atlassian Ventures, Microsoft, Nvidia, Workday Ventures, Caterina Fake, Frontiers Capital, PSP Growth, SV Angel and A.Capital.

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ADIA invests $500 million in Lenskart

TechCrunch

Lenskart has signed a definitive agreement to raise $500 million from the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, they said Wednesday, at the height of the market slump as the Indian eyewear retailer bulks up its offerings and scales to international markets. The investment, an extension to last year’s round, helps the startup retain its $4.5 billion valuation.

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[Stellar Cyber in Business Wire] Stellar Cyber introduces InterSTELLAR partner program focused on partner enablement to fast-track Open XDR solutions for incremental customer growth and acquisition

OurCrowd

SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Stellar Cyber, the innovator of Open XDR and recently named one of 10 Hot XDR Security Companies You Should Watch In 2023 by CRN magazine, as well as a Top Cybersecurity Vendor Assisting MSSPs by MSSP Alert, today announced its InterSTELLAR Partner Program to accelerate revenue for resellers of the Stellar Cyber Open XDR platform.

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Zero-based budgeting: A proven framework for extending runway

TechCrunch

Healy Jones Contributor Share on Twitter Healy Jones runs financial planning and analysis for Kruze Consulting. Growth at all costs is out — and cutting burn and extending runway is in. And now that many startups are running through the venture funding they raised in the go-go-go times of pre-2021, many founders are facing the difficult task of reducing expenses to extend their runway.

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[Hub Security in PR Newswire] A-Labs reaffirms $20 million PIPE investment in HUB at $10 per share

OurCrowd

TEL AVIV, Israel , March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — HUB Cyber Security Ltd (Nasdaq: HUBC), a developer of Confidential Computing cybersecurity solutions and services (“HUB” or the “Company”), announced today that the Israeli investment bank, A-Labs Advisory & Finance Ltd. (“ALabs”), has reaffirmed its irrevocable commitment to invest $20 million in HUB as an equity PIPE investment at $10 per share, previously made in connection with the Company’s

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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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Zed raises $10M for a code editor built for collaboration

TechCrunch

Code editors are complex and demanding pieces of software, but from a business standpoint, they’re notoriously difficult to monetize. At the same time, they haven’t kept pace with recent trends like work-from-home collaboration. At least, that’s how Nathan Sobo sees it. “Coding is inherently social, yet the tools available for talking about code limit the pace and scope of conversations, and this friction is hampering the productivity of our industry,” he told TechC

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[Workspot in Business Wire] SORAVIA, a leading real estate group in Austria and Germany, accelerates acquisition strategy leveraging Google Cloud, Workspot, Intel and Nagarro

OurCrowd

CAMPBELL, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Workspot, the Cloud PC company, today announced that SORAVIA, one of the leading real estate project developers in Austria and Germany, has chosen Workspot Cloud PCs to advance their mergers and acquisitions processes. With 4,210 employees, the company is using Cloud PCs to modernize their end-user computing, simplify IT operations and advance innovation in real estate development.

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Klaviyo conducts companywide layoffs

TechCrunch

Klaviyo , an e-commerce marketing automation platform, has laid off 140 of its staff across all teams, including engineering and design, TechCrunch has learned from a number of sources. Klaviyo’s director of public relations, Lacey Berrien, confirmed the workforce reduction over email, adding that their “focus is supporting the departing Klaviyos who made meaningful contributions to the company.

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[data.world in GlobeNewswire] data.world’s growth accelerates at anniversary of latest funding

OurCrowd

New partnership extends data.world’s integration to dbt Cloud to surface metadata about data assets and transformations Read more here. The post [data.world in GlobeNewswire] data.world’s growth accelerates at anniversary of latest funding appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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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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How to pitch me: 7 investors discuss what they’re looking for in March 2023

TechCrunch

Walter Thompson Contributor Share on Twitter Editorial Manager Walter Thompson edits staff and guest articles for TechCrunch+ and manages TechCrunch's guest contributor program. Previously, he worked at a number of startups in various roles and as City Editor of Hoodline. He is the host of The Golden City , a podcast about San Francisco. More posts by this contributor TechCrunch+ roundup: Beyond the Turing test, 3 VCs on SVB, usage-based pricing tactics TC+ roundup: Silicon Valley Bank fails, fi

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Why Being a Tax Preparer is an Ideal Work-From-Home Job

StartupNation

Working as a tax preparer is one of the most popular remote jobs. And for good reason: it… The post Why Being a Tax Preparer is an Ideal Work-From-Home Job appeared first on StartupNation.

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Ghost debuts an anonymous group messaging app with ChatGPT baked in

TechCrunch

Anonymous social apps have a history of devolving into bullying and harassment, ultimately leading to their failure. But a new startup called Ghost believes that putting in extra guardrails around the anonymous experience will allow users to have fun, without the usual downsides. To test this theory, the company has now launched its Ghost messaging app that allows users to share an anonymous message in a group chat with friends in order to flirt, joke or ask questions without revealing their ide

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[Tabnine in GlobeNewswire] Tabnine to present on generative AI for software development at major upcoming industry events

OurCrowd

TEL AVIV, Israel, March 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tabnine, the creators of the industry’s first AI-powered assistant for developers, today announced two upcoming virtual speaking appearances from Tabnine executives. CTO Eran Yahav will speak at Nvidia GTC 2023, taking place March 20-23, and Vice President of Ecosystem Brandon Jung will present at Google Data Cloud & AI Summit 2023, taking place Wednesday, March 29.

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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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AI’s ascendance seems unfazed by SVB mess

TechCrunch

Good morning, Exchange crew! This installment will be brief because I have to finish prepping for today’s TechCrunch Live with Arianna Huffington of Thrive Global and Mamoon Hamid of Kleiner Perkins. Since we scheduled the conversation, a few things have happened, so I need to retool my notes and questions. The Exchange explores startups, markets and money.

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[Teampay in CardRates] Teampay offers a scalable automation platform to optimize company spend and card management

OurCrowd

There are few scenarios where companies feel they have all the money they need. But they don’t give themselves a chance if they don’t control what goes out. Read more here. The post [Teampay in CardRates] Teampay offers a scalable automation platform to optimize company spend and card management appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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Dear Sophie: How can I return to the United States as a founder?

TechCrunch

Here’s another edition of “Dear Sophie,” the advice column that answers immigration-related questions about working at technology companies. “Your questions are vital to the spread of knowledge that allows people all over the world to rise above borders and pursue their dreams,” says Sophie Alcorn , a Silicon Valley immigration attorney. “Whether you’re in people ops, a founder or seeking a job in Silicon Valley, I would love to answer your questions in my next column.

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[ICON in Designboom] ICON announces ‘initiative 99’ competition to design 3D printable affordable housing

OurCrowd

Read more here. The post [ICON in Designboom] ICON announces ‘initiative 99’ competition to design 3D printable affordable housing 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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UK Spring Budget: Government trumpets improved tax relief scheme for ‘R&D-intensive SMEs’

TechCrunch

U.K. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt went a small way toward addressing concerns over proposed research and development (R&D) tax credit cuts for small-and-medium sized enterprises (SMEs). But he stopped short of the u-turn some had hoped for following the Government’s Autumn Statement last November. Today’s announcement came as part of the U.K.’s Spring Budget, where Hunt revealed a number of investments into the technology sector, including plans for a £1 million annual AI prize,

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[Tovala in CNN] We tested the Tovala Smart Oven Air Fryer and it sure beats takeout for individual meals

OurCrowd

The Tovala Smart Oven Air Fryer is a Wi-Fi connected, app-forward countertop oven that, paired with a pricey meal plan subscription, can cook up fresh, individual dishes for one in about 20 minutes or less. Read the review here. The post [Tovala in CNN] We tested the Tovala Smart Oven Air Fryer and it sure beats takeout for individual meals appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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‘Trust is a hard thing to earn’: SVB’s closure could disproportionately affect Black founders

TechCrunch

Dakotah Rice, the founder of investing platform Poolit, was sitting on his couch Thursday watching CNBC as he does every morning. Then, his phone started ringing — and didn’t stop. “I started getting texts and calls from my investors saying, ‘Look, you should move your money out of Silicon Valley Bank, something’s going on there,’” Rice told TechCrunch+.

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[Ordergroove in Business Wire] Furtuna Skin doubles its subscriber base and subscription revenue with Ordergroove

OurCrowd

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ordergroove, the leader in subscription solutions for retailers and direct-to-consumer brands, and Furtuna Skin, the luxury Italian skincare brand committed to regenerative beauty, today released a case study detailing how Furtuna Skin increased its subscriber base by 103%, lowered its subscriber churn by 50% and doubled its subscription revenue after migrating to Ordergroove’s market-leading subscription solution.

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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.