American Entrepreneurship

MAY 21, 2025

AI is bringing efficiency to small businesses as never seen before. Five top AI tools are presented that have directly increased the productivity of staffs and departments of small businesses. As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly evolves, its no longer just enterprise-level companies reaping the benefits. In 2025, AI has become a game-changer for small businesses looking to streamline operations, boost productivity, improve customer experiences, and gain a competitive edge.

media 52

media entrepreneurship support sustainability 52

NZ Entrepreneur

MAY 18, 2025

As the first co-working space in South Taranaki, Te Wanake The Foundry is proudly celebrating its second anniversary. With a strong base of full-time residents, the facility has become a thriving hub for freelancers, remote workers, startups, and entrepreneurs and is looking to welcome many more through its doors. Since opening in February 2023, the Hwera-based space has offered 30 desks, private offices, meeting and event rooms, high-quality video conferencing equipment, high-speed internet, a

support 98

support coworking spaces entrepreneurs coworking 98

StartupNation

MAY 23, 2025

In 2023, Jackson Greathouse Fall asked ChatGPT-4 to turn $100 into “as much money as possible” ASAP, “without doing anything illegal.” Following AI’s advice, he launched an eco-friendly brand , Green Gadget Guru, in just a week. Yet, despite all the buzz and frenzy around it, the business failed. So, does that mean you don’t have the slightest chance to bootstrap a business with little money and keep it afloat (ideally, thriving)?

media 78

media B2B marketing mentorship collaboration 78

The Seraf Compass

MAY 21, 2025

Deciding whether to invest in a good idea is hard. Even when its potential is clearly explained.Trying to make that evaluation without a solid explanation is an exercise in needless frustration.Ive talked about the role of acompelling executive summaryto get an investor'sinitial attention and secure their agreement to take a pitch meeting.But what should that investor expect out of the ensuing pitch deck?

pitching 223

pitching investment investing 223

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.

frameworks

American Entrepreneurship

MAY 21, 2025

Early-stage VC doubles down on creator economy, AI-driven SaaS, and consumer tech innovation In a major vote of confidence for the future of the consumer internet, Creator Ventures announced the close of its $45 million Fund II, marking a significant milestone in the venture capital firms mission to fuel innovation at the intersection of technology, media, and the creator economy.

ventures 81

ventures startup SaaS venture capital 81

StartupNation

MAY 20, 2025

Building strong teams in tech startups isn’t just about hiring skilled developers — it’s about fostering ownership, motivation and long-term commitment. In my role as CTO of Blask and my experience leading teams through strategic growth and technical innovation, I’ve learned the importance of hiring the right people and managing them effectively. Management built on trust, autonomy and shared responsibility is the key to creating self-sufficient teams that drive companies forward.

culture 59

culture startup mentorship support 59

OurCrowd

MAY 19, 2025

NASAandICONare pushing 3D printing closer to space missions by testing how Moon soil behaves in lunar gravity and advancing a laser-based system to turn that soil into building material for habitats, landing pads, and roads on the Moon and Mars. Read more here.

construction 28

construction collaboration 28

Gust

MAY 20, 2025

At the earliest stages, theres a surprisingly straightforward way to estimate valuation: Take the amount of money you need to raise, and divide it by the percentage of your company you're willing to sell, that's your post-money valuation. The post Your earliest valuation isnt so complicateduse your financial projections. appeared first on Gust.

91

91

Founder Bounty

MAY 18, 2025

Dave portnoy, the founder of bar stols sports was very clear about why is sport betting and media company succeeded. Lolaty. At the beginning he was blogging 10-15 times a day and said it was this that allowed his audience to keep updated on news on all kinds of sports. Even with his ex wife who still has access to his bank accounts, he says she is one o the most loyal people that he knows and has no problem at all giving her access to absolutely everything.

media 95

media entrepreneurs founder 95

Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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.

opportunity

StartupNation

MAY 18, 2025

When I launched Concord 10 years ago, I made a rookie mistake that nearly cost us everything: I signed a vendor agreement without reading the auto-renewal clause. Six months later, we were locked into another year of expensive services we no longer needed, draining precious runway we couldn’t afford to lose. That $12,000 lesson taught me something critical: for startups, contract management isn’t a luxury—it’s survival.

startup 52

startup mentorship accelerator entrepreneurs 52

OurCrowd

MAY 19, 2025

MARLBOROUGH, Mass. and YOKNEAM ILLIT,Israel, May 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lifeward Ltd.

innovation 28

innovation technology 28

A Smart Bear: Longform

MAY 17, 2025

Little, unknown companies with silly names can sell to enterprises who have already spent millions.

61

61

Mark MacLeod

MAY 20, 2025

In this episode of The Startup CEO Show, we chat with Joel Gascoigne, the founder and CEO of Buffer. Joel has built Buffer differently than most tech companies you hear about. He talks about why Buffer publishes everyone’s salaries publicly, […] The post Buffer’s Founder Joel Gascoigne on Radical Transparency, Getting Off the VC Track, and Long-Term Thinking appeared first on Mark MacLeod.

VC 52

VC founder startup 52

Advertisement

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?

strategy

StartupNation

MAY 22, 2025

With the rise of virtual work, the number of mothers succeeding in digital businesses has increased tremendously as more women check off their to-do lists even as they deal with their caregiving duties. This phenomenon has transformed work for a lot of parents, especially stay-at-home mothers who have proven to be able to excel in both disciplines. This comprehensive guide explores practical strategies for balancing parenthood with entrepreneurship without leaving domestic chores behind.

sustainability 52

sustainability energy strategy mentorship 52

OurCrowd

MAY 21, 2025

Foretellix, a provider of data-automation for AI-powered autonomy, today announced a significant expansion of its Foretify platform, which the company says will enable Autonomous Vehicle (AV) developers to slash development time in half and save hundreds of millions of dollars. Read morehere.

accelerator 28

accelerator enablement development 28

Jason Calacanis

MAY 23, 2025

Join us live today! As Jason, Lon and Alex cover the latest in tech and startup news: What is AI-2027? $4M for poop-watching smart toilets OpenAI goes international Pitch Madness Finals! Apple faces new tariffs and more!

pitching 52

pitching startup 52

Tomasz Tunguz

MAY 21, 2025

We’re looking for an investor to join our team. We are seeking people who see alpha in ambiguity, who are passionate about crafting theories about the future & making them a reality. The ideal person : enjoys researching themes & debating the future thrives working with founders to navigate the challenges of building companies in hypergrowth brings an accretive network to the firm values intellectual honesty & candor If you’re interested, apply here.

networking 45

networking founder 45

Advertisement

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.

startup

StartupNation

MAY 21, 2025

Choosing the right Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system is a critical decision for any startup. Missteps during the selection process can lead to wasted resources and missed opportunities. To help you avoid these pitfalls, we asked 17 business leaders to share the mistakes they made when selecting a CRM — and how they corrected them. Their insights offer practical guidance to help your startup make smarter, more informed decisions that support long-term growth.

startup 52

startup support disruption media 52

OurCrowd

MAY 21, 2025

The post [Trepont Fund in Security Boulevard] Strategic defense innovation: Israel and South Koreas technological partnership appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

innovation 28

innovation technology 28

Dream It

MAY 19, 2025

Identity and Access Management (IAM) has become the backbone of modern enterprise security and a gateway to all cloud resources. Providers like Okta and Microsoft Entra ID excel at delivering robust, high-availability services that keep enterprise identities seamlessly accessible under normal operating conditions. However, theres a fundamental misunderstanding among many enterprises: High availability is not the same as resiliency. 1.

disruption 195

disruption enablement strategy frameworks 195

Tomasz Tunguz

MAY 17, 2025

What if every software spoke English? We asked this question about two years ago but now they do - with AI we can retrofit existing apps to speak English. I don’t want to have to figure out any particular menu to find a setting or understand how a product manager or designer intended me to use the product. I just want to talk to my computer and tell it what to do.

support 75

support development 75

Advertisement

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.

financing

Revolution

MAY 22, 2025

Rise of the Rest Managing Partner, David Hall; Ariel Investments Executive Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer, Emma Rodriguez-Ayala; 125 Ventures Founder & Managing Partner, Lorine Pendleton; and Washington Spirit CEO, KimStone The 2025 Beyond Silicon Valley Speaker Series takes the spirit of Revolutions Rise of the Rest and runs with itbringing the energy of our gatherings to more people in more places.

investment 130

investment investing real estate media 130

OurCrowd

MAY 22, 2025

The post [Alloy Therapeutics in BusinessWire] Alloy Therapeutics enters Japanese market by establishing operations at Shonan Health Innovation Park appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

health 28

health innovation 28

American Entrepreneurship

MAY 22, 2025

DAS Technology CEO Alexi Venneri was one of 100 women automotive leaders honored for their contribution to various segments of the North American automotive industry. The automotive industry has long been a hub of innovation, transformation, and growth. Today, it also stands as a beacon for gender inclusion and executive leadership, as evidenced by the 2025 Automotive News 100 Leading Women in the North American Automotive Industry awards.

leadership 90

leadership SaaS innovation technology 90

Berkonomics

MAY 22, 2025

Wed all like to retain our best managers and employees forever or at least for as long as possible. But sometimes our corporate wants and needs conflict with what is best for an employee and their career development. We cannot legally stand in the way of an employee resigning to pursue a dream, but we can leave a bad taste with that person and chip away at our corporate culture by not cooperating or even helping the employee move on.

opportunity 62

opportunity creativity culture investing 62

Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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!