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Mo Gawdat on AI Ethics: How to Ensure Artificial Intelligence Benefits Humanity

Entrepreneurs' Organization

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to rapidly transform our world, it presents both unprecedented opportunities and challenges. We realize AI will change life as we know it, but will the results trend more toward dystopian or utopian? And what skills and ethical considerations will we need to navigate this global change? At EO’s 2024 Global Leadership Conference (GLC) in Singapore, guest speaker Mo Gawdat , former Chief Business Officer of Google X and current Chief AI Officer of Flight S

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Small Business Technology Provides an Important Competitive Advantage

American Entrepreneurship

A list of technologies that all startups and small businesses should have One can learn a lot about running a business operation when forced to face a crisis such as COVID-19. Small businesses were put to the test and most looked to technology for an answer. The digitalization of America was already underway before the pandemic and it went into full throttle with the pandemic.

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Ben Franklin’s 2024 Program Overview

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

SEE FULL SCREEN LEADING INNOVATION AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCE IN PA As we reflect on the remarkable journey of the past year, I am filled with pride and gratitude for the ongoing impact that our program has had in driving economic development and fostering innovation throughout Pennsylvania. Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern PA (CNP) has remained steadfast in its pivotal role, bolstering local tech-based enterprises, small manufacturers, and entrepreneurs by continuing to pro

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ACA Announces Partnership with Thompson Hine

Angel Capital Association

Angel Capital Association Announces Collaboration with National Law Firm Thompson Hine Overland Park, KS – June , 2024 – The Angel Capital Association (ACA), the world’s leading professional association for angel investors and startup entrepreneurs, is excited to announce a strategic collaboration with Thompson Hine LLP , a national law firm recognized for innovation that boasts one of the fastest-growing New Ventures practices in the country.

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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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Find your rock in Ensenada!

Berkonomics

Have you found your special place to think strategically without interruption? I found mine on a rock in Ensenada, Mexico years ago… But I am ahead of myself… Every entrepreneur has that moment of truth – the one that marks the decision to take the path to entrepreneurship or the path to job security with a larger employer. And down the road a bit, most of us face another when deciding whether or not to go for growth, requiring new investment and increased risks.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners Drives Innovation with Strategic Investments in Eight Promising Startups

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern PA (Ben Franklin CNP) continues its mission of catalyzing innovation and fostering growth in the technology sector with its recent investments in eight dynamic companies. These strategic investments totaling one million dollars are poised to propel these startups toward significant milestones, empowering them to revolutionize their respective industries.

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From Innovation to Investment: Dr. Poh Hui Chia’s Guide for Biotech Startups

AsiaTechDaily

On June 28, 2024, AsiaTechDaily hosted an exclusive session of the Innovation Exchange Program featuring Dr.

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Why Have Early Stage Valuations Remained Surprisingly High?

Angel Capital Association

Few would dispute that we are in the midst of a cyclical downturn in the early-stage funding cycle. Exit and IPO activity have dropped precipitously, and funding has declined across the board. This is normal as shown in TCA Venture Group’s funding history since 1997: Note: NuFund Venture Group was formerly TCA-San Diego prior to 2022 Source: TCA Venture Group Annual Report What is NOT normal is that valuations for early-stage funding rounds have remained stubbornly high, even though valuations i

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NMSDC Partners with Leading Business Organizations to Offer ScaleUP Capacity Building Cohort

American Entrepreneurship

Rutgers University CUEED, Covenant Business Concepts, and Ideation to Valuation are supporting the NMSDC MBE Center for Accelerated Growth, Innovation, and Resiliency program pillar of contract readiness to help minority business owners scale their businesses. NEW YORK, June 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) is partnering with Rutgers University’s Center for Urban Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (CUEED) , Covenant Busines

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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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Ben Franklin Technology Partners Drives Innovation with Strategic Investments in Eight Promising Startups

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern PA (Ben Franklin CNP) continues its mission of catalyzing innovation and fostering growth in the technology sector with its recent investments in eight dynamic companies. These strategic investments totaling one million dollars are poised to propel these startups toward significant milestones, empowering them to revolutionize their respective industries.

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7 Benefits Of A Business Coach Over DIY Self-Coaching

Entrepreneurs' Organization

In today’s fast-paced and competitive business environment, many entrepreneurs and business owners face the dilemma of whether to go it alone or do it yourself (DIY) or seek professional guidance through business coaching. While the DIY or self-coach approach might seem cost-effective and empowering, it often comes with hidden challenges and limitations that can hinder growth and success.

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The Four Barriers to AI Adoption

Tomasz Tunguz

AI adoption is slower than expected in many spaces. Some of the reasons are straightforward, but others are more subtle. Most leaders wants to inject AI into their business to develop a competitive advantage. There are four challenges. The first challenge is untderstanding the technology’s ability. Because the capabilities evolve so quickly, it’s hard to keep up.

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Building Reliable Engineering Teams: An Interview with Lonnie McRorey, Founder of TeamStation AI

Jason Malki

I had the pleasure of interviewing Lonnie McRorey, a seasoned technology leader with over 25 years of experience in the industry. He founded TeamStation AI, a revolutionary platform designed to build software engineering teams across Latin America for U.S. companies. Under his leadership, TeamStation AI has quickly gained popularity among U.S. CTOs for providing access to top tech talent at the touch of a button.

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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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Ben Franklin’s 2024 Program Overview

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

LEADING INNOVATION AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCE IN PA As we reflect on the remarkable journey of the past year, I am filled with pride and gratitude for the ongoing impact that our program has had in driving economic development and fostering innovation throughout Pennsylvania. Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern PA (CNP) has remained steadfast in its pivotal role, bolstering local tech-based enterprises, small manufacturers, and entrepreneurs by continuing to provide essential b

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Fischer MVL and Wonder Tech Group Team Up to Enhance Global Mental Health Care

AsiaTechDaily

Fischer Medical Ventures Ltd & Voice-AI Company Wonder Tech Group Firm Up Investment and Exclusive ASEAN, India & Middle East Marketing Rights Fischer Medical Ventures Ltd, formerly known as Fischer […]

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Transform Your Coworking Business with GCUC’s Membership

GCUC

Transform Your Coworking Business with GCUC’s Membership At GCUC, our mission is to support coworking and shared workspace owners around the globe. While our annual conferences bring together the best minds.

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Jay Mishra is Taking the Code Out of Data Management at Astera

Jason Malki

I had the pleasure of interviewing Jay Mishra, the COO of Astera , who has dedicated over two decades to excellence in data architecture and data-centric software solutions. Throughout his career, he has partnered with prestigious companies like Wells Fargo, Raymond James, and Farmers Mutual, creating end-to-end solutions that tackle complex data challenges and deliver outstanding results.

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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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[Clinch in PR Newswire] Agility selects Clinch as their ad serving and DCO technology partner

OurCrowd

NEW YORK, June 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Clinch, the leader in dynamic ad serving and personalization and creator of Flight Control, the Omnichannel Campaign Activation Platform, announced today that the company has been selected as the primary ad serving and dynamic creative optimization (DCO) partner of Agility, a world-class precision advertising solution.

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Asia’s Fintech Investments Projected to Hit $548 Billion by 2028: UnaFinancial

AsiaTechDaily

UnaFinancial Analysts have projected an increase in global fintech venture investments, estimating a 77% rise to $1.88 trillion by 2028.

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How Much Revenue Must a Company Generate to IPO?

Tomasz Tunguz

What does it take to go public? Has it changed over the last 15 years? We gathered data on the US venture-backed software companies that went public between 2010 & today. We corrected the trailing 12 months’ revenue at the time of IPO for inflation & plotted the data. Before 2018, only one company IPOed with more than $200m in revenue.

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25 Things a First-Time Founder Should Know

Gust

There are few humans on earth better suited to help you navigate startup issues than Gil Silberman. In addition to being the legal mind behind Gust Launch, Gil has the distinction of being the lawyer who incorporated LinkedIn, co-founding a unicorn (Forge Global), helping countless startups navigate from 0 to 1, and being a leading candidate for most interesting man in the world.

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Your Fractional Finance and Accounting Team

Mighty Financial specializes in supporting the financial aspirations of small businesses and entrepreneurs. With our comprehensive bookkeeping and precise accounting expertise with decades of experience across diverse financial roles, our team offers tailor-made services ranging from essential bookkeeping to strategic fractional CFO support, catered specifically to the unique challenges of technology companies, startups, and SMEs.

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[DailyPay in GlobeNewsWire] DailyPay and Carahsoft Partner to Bring Innovative Earned Wage Access Platform to the Public Sector

OurCrowd

The post [DailyPay in GlobeNewsWire] DailyPay and Carahsoft Partner to Bring Innovative Earned Wage Access Platform to the Public Sector appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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Covalent Boosts Asia Operations with $5 Million Funding Round

AsiaTechDaily

Covalent, a Canadian blockchain data infrastructure startup, has raised $5 million in strategic funding.

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2024 Theory GTM Survey

Tomasz Tunguz

It’s time for the 2024 Annual Theory Go-to-Market Survey. This is a brief 28-question survey. Our goal is to understand how startups have evolved their sales, marketing, customer success, and cash management over the last four years by comparing these results to those through the go-go years of 2020 and beyond. We will publish these results and answer questions about them at upcoming Office Hours.

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"It's a Balance" isn't always the answer

A Smart Bear: Longform

Resolve decision-making conflicts by selecting the right approach: Make a bold choice, synthesize a new solution, or find the balance.

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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!