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How To Use AI-Assisted Brainstorming To Boost Innovation in Remote Work

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Have you seen the new study in Nature that “conclusively proves” remote work harms innovation and creativity? That study echoes anecdotes by leaders such as Sallie Krawcheck, CEO of Ellevest, who claimed remote work made her employees more productive but less innovative, and Sam Altman, two-time CEO of Open AI, who said that remote work undermined creativity for startups.

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Investing in Tennr

Andreessen Horowitz

An enduring promise of new technologies is to find ways to increase human productivity. Software and robotics, for example, have always presented immense potential to automate repetitive mundane tasks that humans perform, freeing them up to do more valuable work. In the last few decades, we’ve made meaningful progress toward this goal, and the first generation of robotic process automation created some massive companies, such as UiPath.

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Empowering Innovators: Trailblazing Women Entrepreneurs Share Their Journey

Innovation 2 Enterprise

In celebration of Women’s History Month, i2E is proud to shine a spotlight on two remarkable women founders who have not only engaged with i2E’s programs and resources but have also left an indelible mark in their respective industries. Jenae Goodin, founder of BAB, was a participant in Cohort 42 of i2E’s E3 program , a customer discovery bootcamp for startups.

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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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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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San Diego Angel Conference VI Announces Six Finalists to Compete for Share of Largest Event-Based Angel Fund in U.S.

American Entrepreneurship

Angel investment fund selects six companies to pitch live on USD campus on May 9. Tickets for live pitch event now available. SAN DIEGO – March 25, 2024 – San Diego Angel Conference (SDAC), at University of San Diego (USD) , which activates angel investors and connects them with promising early-stage companies to create robust deal flow for accredited investors, has selected six company finalists to compete for a chance to win seed funding at SDAC VI Angel Conference at USD on May 9.

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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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Born Ready and Catalyze Research Unite for Futureverse Fund

AsiaTechDaily

Born Ready, a venture capital fund focused on Web3 initiatives has partnered with Catalyze Research to introduce the Catalyze Futureverse Ecosystem Fund. With this partnership, the duo plans to collaborate on innovation in the Web3 space, leveraging the expertise of both entities.

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Alumni Ventures launches Women’s Fund 1

American Entrepreneurship

Women-founded startups show measurable positive results compared to those of men Alumni Ventures (AV), the most active venture firm in the U.S. and number three in the world, according to Pitchbook ’22 and ’23, announced the founding of its inaugural AV Women’s Fund 1. Having raised $1.3 billion from 10,000 individual investors since its founding in 2014, the firm has funded to date over 350 companies founded or led by women of its 1300+ current portfolio companies.

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Spring Cleaning for Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Developers

Source Link

Spring cleaning isn’t just for closets and cobwebs.

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Enhance Customer Value: Unleash Your Data’s Potential

The complexity of financial data, the need for real-time insight, and the demand for user-friendly visualizations can seem daunting when it comes to analytics - but there is an easier way. With Logi Symphony, we aim to turn these challenges into opportunities. Our platform empowers you to seamlessly integrate advanced data analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting into your applications, transforming raw data into actionable insights.

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Behind the Buy: Payors and Providers on AI Adoption

Andreessen Horowitz

As any healthcare founder knows, it can be difficult to get into a room with the executives making purchase decisions for payors and providers—so we’re bringing the executives to you. This episode features interviews with payor and provider leaders about what they’re seeing and how they’re thinking about AI. Guided by Julie Yoo, general partner, and Jay Rughani, investment partner at a16z Bio + Health, you’ll hear from the executives about how they’re utilizing AI, the KPIs they use

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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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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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ACA Proudly Welcomes Dr. Charu Ramanathan as Keynote at the ACA Summit of Angel Investing

Angel Capital Association

The ACA and angel investing community are thrilled to welcome Dr. Charu Ramanathan as a keynote speaker to the Summit of Angel Investing in Columbus, OH. Dr. Ramanathan is the Founding Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer of Black Star Fund , an early-stage venture capital fund. Dr. Ramanathan is a serial entrepreneur driven by a passion for leveraging technology to advance health equity and access.

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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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Evolution of the unconference: Introducing Roundtables

GCUC

Evolution of the unconference: Introducing Roundtables Over 11 years ago, GCUC was born from a serendipitous meetup at SXSW, embracing the ethos of an “unconference” where attendees shaped the agenda.

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Indonesian InsurTech Qoala Secures $47M in Series C Funding Led by PayPal Ventures

AsiaTechDaily

Indonesian InsurTech firm Qoala has completed its Series C funding round, securing $47 million in investment. PayPal Ventures, PayPal’s corporate venture arm, backed Qoala with the investment. PayPal Ventures and MassMutual Ventures co-led the funding, with participation from MUFG Innovation Partners, Ohana Holdings, and existing investors such as Flourish Ventures, Eurazeo, and AppWorks.

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Cloverleaf Secures $7.3 Million Series A Extension Led by Advantage Capital

American Entrepreneurship

Automated Workplace Coaching Platform Triples Revenue, Expands Services to Further Help Organizations Maximize Employee Talent Cincinnati, OH – March 27, 2024 – Cloverleaf , the leading automated coaching technology designed to bring out the best in workers and teams, announced today that it has secured a $7.3 million Series A extension funding round.

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Angel Capital Association’s Annual Summit is a Goldmine for Black Investors, Founders, and High Growth Startups Raising Capital

Angel Capital Association

The Angel Capital Association (ACA) Summit represents a beacon for black investors, founders, and high-growth startups. This event, heralded as the industry’s flagship, convenes a diverse community of new and experienced angel investors, business leaders, and entrepreneurial minds to explore critical topics and trends in angel investing. The summit offers an unparalleled opportunity for learning, networking, and investment discovery, specifically tailored to empower the black entrepreneurial eco

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Digitalization: 5 Tech Updates That Will Help You Survive The Recession & Thrive

Lack of digitalization decreases business competitiveness. To thrive, embracing modern solutions becomes essential. The approach to digitalization often aligns with a company's business model. This shift not only boosts productivity but also automates processes and improves security. The tech market offers a wealth of technologies tailored for management, planning, and forecasting, replacing outdated pen-and-paper methods.

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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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SM Entertainment Founder Invests in South Korean AI Startup MindLogic

AsiaTechDaily

MindLogic, an AI startup based in South Korea, has secured 7 billion won in Series B funding, with investment from Lee Soo-man, the former chief producer of SM Entertainment. This makes Lee Soo-man’s investment in MindLogic 10 billion won.

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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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BioCatch releases comprehensive analysis of banking-fraud and financial-crime trends in Europe

OurCrowd

In a report released today, BioCatch – the global leader in digital-fraud detection and financial-crime prevention powered by behavioral biometric intelligence – published findings showing bad actors targeting the region continue to innovate, bombarding European financial institutions with a medley of bank-impersonation, purchase, romance, investment, and other scams.

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PE Mastery: CAPTARGET's Playbook for Quality Lead Flow

CAPTARGET presents a masterclass in M&A deal sourcing. Learn to cast a wide net, embracing seller self-identification. Consistency is the linchpin: keep the origination process steady for a reliable flow of opportunities. Diversify your tactics, employing various tools and vendors. Tech matters! Understand DNS settings, domain authority, and brand presence for optimal outreach.

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Impact Hub Bradford: journey in inclusive innovation

Impact Hub

Impact Hub Bradford: Journey in inclusive innovation Impact Hub Bradford is addressing the needs of marginalised communities through their many initiatives focused on diversity and inclusion innovation. Participants leave their programmes equipped with the tools and networks necessary for sustainable growth and success, demonstrating Impact Hub Bradford’s dedication to making a lasting impact in their community.

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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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SourceLink Affiliate Quarterly Conversation – March 2024

Source Link

SourceLink Affiliate Quarterly Conversation Recap General Announcements Rob Williams, SourceLink Director, started our March 7 SourceLink Affiliate Quarterly Conversation, with several announcements.

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[VidMob in GlobeNewswire] Matt Young joins Vidmob as CRO, boosting sales strategy and growth

OurCrowd

NEW YORK, Oct. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — VidMob, the leading AI creative performance platform today announced the recent appointment of Mainardo de Nardis. In this leadership role, de Nardis will support the executive team in setting the company’s growth strategy.

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Deliver Mission Critical Insights in Real Time with Data & Analytics

In the fast-moving manufacturing sector, delivering mission-critical data insights to empower your end users or customers can be a challenge. Traditional BI tools can be cumbersome and difficult to integrate - but it doesn't have to be this way. Logi Symphony offers a powerful and user-friendly solution, allowing you to seamlessly embed self-service analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting directly into your applications.