Wed.Jan 26, 2022

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A Beginner’s Guide to Business Success in the Metaverse 

StartupNation

There’s no hiding from it: The metaverse is coming, and it’s on track to disrupt the world of business as we know it. Championed by newly rebranded Meta (formerly Facebook), the metaverse will be a network of 3D, 360-degree immersive and interactive micro-worlds. These digital spaces are where we will buy products, consume media, learn new skills, socialize and play in avatar form.

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Clean energy firm Husk signs UN energy compact as it begins solar mini-grid expansion in Nigeria, rest of Africa

TechCrunch

Husk Power Systems , a clean energy company that has been at the forefront of fueling rural electrification since 2008, is planning to launch 500 solar mini-grids in Nigeria over the next five years. The renewable energy firm revealed the plans today when it announced the signing of a voluntary commitment with the United Nations to grow its energy market in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.

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Build on Metrics by Designing Effective Focus Groups

StartupNation

Click-through rates, purchasing history, engagement rates—such metrics are helpful, but for ultimate success as a brand, you need to get beyond the what of customer behavior and uncover the why. . Focus groups are one of the most effective ways to do that. They allow you to engage your customers in conversation and gain valuable qualitative feedback that adds context and dimension to quantitative measures.

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“We are going to create the best environment for startups in Europe”

TechCrunch

Spain’s government is gearing up to pass the country’s first ever startup law. A draft law agreed by ministers was presented to the parliament last month. The process of debating and agreeing the details of this startup ecosystem support framework is expected to take between six and nine months. So — if all goes to plan — Spain will finally get a startup law before the end of this year.

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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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How Brandon Stanton Built a Media Empire That Moves Millions

Entrepreneur's Handbook

Humans of New York reaches more people than The New York Times Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».

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4 Reasons to Consider Outsourcing Your Sales Support

StartupNation

Sales representatives are responsible for boosting the company’s profits, and it can be a daunting task. Because of this, sales support takes some of this burden off their backs. Having sales support may not directly improve sales, but it has a positive impact on operations. Additionally, representatives can concentrate on improving their performance.

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Founders Fund backs Vest, a startup out to give Latin Americans a bridge to investing in the US stock market

TechCrunch

Latin Americans seeking the ability to invest in companies trading on the Nasdaq and New York Stock Exchange now have a new option in Vest, a startup that has launched a mobile-first brokerage app with zero-commission trading in the Americas. CEO and co-founder Aaron Polhamus said he, Miguel Arroyo and Jaime Rodas were driven to start Mexico City-based Vest in December 2020 because of their belief that while Latin Americans work hard for their savings, “historically their savings have not worked

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How to Quietly Grow your Business

Entrepreneur's Handbook

7 strategies to boost revenues under the radar and without breaking the bank Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».

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Vecna gets $65M to replace forklifts with robots

TechCrunch

In the rush to automate warehouses, forklifts are something of a no-brainer. Lifting heavy payloads already requires heavy machinery, and these systems are somewhat notorious for being involved in incidents, with tens of thousands of forklift accidents recorded in the U.S. alone each year. Massachusetts-based Vecna Robotics is among those firms looking to bring autonomy to pallet moving and other forklift-centric warehouse activities.

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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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Three Ways to Build More Authentic Connections with Customers

Smart Hustle Magazine

In today’s digital shopping landscape, clear and easy communication with your customers has never been more important. With so many more people shopping online, making a lasting impression to create repeat customers is vital. In fact, according to a recent Meta study, 75% of adults across the globe said that they want to be able to communicate with businesses in the same way that they communicate with friends/family through messaging (e.g., via a chat app, text).

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CaptivateIQ raises $100M at a $1.25B valuation to help companies design customized sales commission plans

TechCrunch

Less than 10 months after raising a $46 million Series B, CaptivateIQ announced today that it has raised $100 million in a Series C round at a $1.25 billion valuation. The San Francisco-based startup, which has developed a no-code SaaS platform to help companies design customized sales commission plans, says it “more than tripled” its revenue compared to the year prior, although it declined to provide hard revenue figures. .

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How Hackathon Winners Really Spend Thei

Entrepreneur's Handbook

Are Hackathons A Baby Step Towards The Creation Of A Startup? Facts Directly Coming From A Decent Hackathon Hustler. Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».

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Alta closes $12.4M seed round led by Makers Fund and Andreessen Horowitz

TechCrunch

Alta , a virtual reality metaverse studio, announced today it has raised a 12.4 million seed funding co-led by Makers Fund and Andreessen Horowitz. Other investors include Pioneer Fund, Boost VC, muru-D and Thomas Rice. . The latest funding, which values the startup at $62 million, will be used to further develop proprietary content and IP, expand the team and position the game for new platforms, Tima Anoshechkin , co-founder and CEO of Alta, told TechCrunch. .

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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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[Subspace in VentureBeat] Virtual communication without sniper rifles: How the 2D metaverse is changing virtual spaces

OurCrowd

An accessible, easy-to-use metaverse doesn’t require VR. We already have the technology to build virtual spaces in which people coexist, collaborate, and create together, said Kumail Jaffer, co-founder and CTO of Gather.Town during the GamesBeat ‘Into the Metaverse’ Summit. Read more here. The post [Subspace in VentureBeat] Virtual communication without sniper rifles: How the 2D metaverse is changing virtual spaces appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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Atrium grabs fresh capital to help sales teams meet their quota

TechCrunch

With sales teams now operating remotely, it is even harder to monitor how well they are performing. Atrium wants to make sure sales managers, sales development managers and customer success leads have the data-driven insights to be able to do that. The sales management technology company closed on $20 million in Series A funding to continue developing its tools that automatically monitor a company’s most important key performance indicators, get insights into performance to evaluate what is work

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Noses in, Fingers out - How Boards Support Management Teams

The Seraf Compass

So, do you think you have what it takes to be a great board member? Take a moment…don’t give a quick answer. Think about it long and hard, because a board member can have a major positive or negative impact on a company’s future success. You shouldn’t jump into a director position without knowing if you have the personality and people skills to succeed in this very important role.

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Byteboard nabs $5M seed to change the way engineers get hired

TechCrunch

Byteboard founders Sargun Kaur and Nikke Hardson-Hurley were working at Google when they recognized a fundamental problem with the way engineers were being hired. They saw a process of obscure algorithms, and those with access to the content could (and usually would) study it for months. They thought engineers should be judged by their ability to code and do the job on a daily basis, so they started a company to create a different kind of engineering job interview.

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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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The Key to Success Is a Team That Is Willing to Grow, Says This Founder

Entrepreneur - Entrepreneurs Category

Oliver Kray details the launch and growth of his company, Mypostcard.com.

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More tech drama, please

TechCrunch

As the startup game has matured around the world, it’s become less fun. Building companies from nothing to something is hardly supposed to be laugh-a-minute, but I think we’ve lost sight of how much fun new tech used to be. An example that comes to mind is Meerkat. Let me explain: Back in 2015, Meerkat brought a simple livestreaming app to the market.

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[Armory in SiliconANGLE] Patreon achieves enterprise-scale DevOps mastery with Armory + Spinnaker

OurCrowd

Adopting DevOps methodology is more than hype. In today’s ever-changing business environments, the ability to react fast and scale up is essential. Read more here. The post [Armory in SiliconANGLE] Patreon achieves enterprise-scale DevOps mastery with Armory + Spinnaker appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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3 views: How should founders prepare for a decline in startup valuations and investor interest?

TechCrunch

When the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak a global health emergency at the end of January 2020, the startup world held its breath. Many entrepreneurs prepared for a slowdown in funding, putting hiring and expansion plans on ice as they searched for ways to continue operating in a world that had been remade by the pandemic. TechCrunch and other tech publications ran stories and interviews with investors who noisily departed Silicon Valley, screening potential investments r

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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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[DreaMed Diabetes in The Times of Israel] Israeli startup offers hope in global diabetes crisis

OurCrowd

Years before the coronavirus spread around the world, DreaMed Diabetes AI, a small Israeli startup, was working on a platform to help people with diabetes – 34 million people in the US alone. Covid-19 has triggered a crisis in healthcare for people suffering from chronic conditions like diabetes, thrusting DreaMed onto center stage. Read more here.

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Firebolt, a data warehouse startup, raises $100M at a $1.4B valuation for faster, cheaper analytics on large data sets

TechCrunch

Israeli startup Firebolt has been taking on Google’s BigQuery, Snowflake and others with a cloud data warehouse solution that it claims can run analytics on large datasets cheaper and faster than its competitors. Now, it is announcing a big round of funding to fuel its big data growth: Firebolt has raised $100 million in a Series C round on a $1.4 billion valuation.

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[Virgin Hyperloop One in Arabian Business] Arabian Business names winners in first-ever industry Oscars

OurCrowd

Two winners from 10 industry categories were recognised for excellence in their sector and their achievements over the last year. Read more here. The post [Virgin Hyperloop One in Arabian Business] Arabian Business names winners in first-ever industry Oscars appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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Resilience raises $45 million for its cancer care startup

TechCrunch

French startup Resilience announced yesterday that it has raised a $45 million (€40 million) Series A round led by Cathay Innovation. The startup wants to improve the treatment journey when you’re diagnosed with cancer so that you live a healthier and longer life. In addition to Cathay Innovation, existing investor Singular is also participating. Other funds are joining the round, such as Exor Seeds, Picus Capital and Seaya Ventures.

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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.