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WJR Business Beat with Jeff Sloan: Entrepreneurship is Alive and Kicking in The USA (Episode 286)

StartupNation

On today’s Business Beat, Jeff discusses new findings that show that entrepreneurship continues to thrive in today’s business world. Tune in to the Business Beat, below, to learn more about how entrepreneurship continues to grow today: Tune in to News/Talk 760 AM WJR weekday mornings at 7:11 a.m. for the WJR Business Beat. Listeners outside of the Detroit area can listen live HERE.

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Locals share why Vilnius, Lithuania is becoming an international startup hub

TechCrunch

There are plenty of reasons why Vilnius, Lithuania’s capital city, has an increasingly visible startup sector. The country’s startup-friendly regulatory environment, a beautiful medieval town center, over 20 business hubs and accelerators and strong rankings in intellectual property production are most obvious at a high level. But what are the locals excited about on the ground?

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The Changing Venture Landscape

Both Sides of the Table

The world around us is being disrupted by the acceleration of technology into more industries and more consumer applications. Society is reorienting to a new post-pandemic norm?—?even before the pandemic itself has been fully tamed. And the loosening of federal monetary policies, particularly in the US, has pushed more dollars into the venture ecosystems at every stage of financing.

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How First Principles Thinking Took Naval Ravikant From Zero To Millionaire Silicon Valley Icon

Entrepreneur's Handbook

The entrepreneur behind AngelList who also funded Twitter started with nothing. Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».

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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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Professional Employer Organizations: 4 Reasons You Need One

StartupNation

With endless tasks popping up on any average day, entrepreneurial company leaders simply don’t have time to do everything. That’s why a professional employer organization, or PEO, may help you grow and stay complaint as you grow. A PEO is an outsourcing firm that provides comprehensive human resource and compliance services to small- and medium-sized employers.

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Paycom and the art of corporate innovation

Innovation 2 Enterprise

By Scott Meacham. Paycom has mastered the art of corporate innovation. Corporate innovation is easy to talk about and difficult to achieve — especially as innovative young companies succeed and grow. If ever there was a U.S. company that has mastered the art of corporate innovation, it is Paycom. This Oklahoma company started as one of the first 100 percent internet-based payroll companies when many people and businesses weren’t even sure what the internet was.

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Plan for Uncertainty. Have a Backup Plan. Hannah’s Journey

Smart Hustle Magazine

Welcome to “Hannah’s Journey”, an ongoing discussion with Hanna Perry, owner of the Giggling Pig Art and Party Studio. Hannah and Ramon unpack her week-to-week journey of growth – customers, marketing, leadership, hiring, franchise, leadership and so much more. See the past episodes at smarthustle.com/hannah. She’s turned her love for teaching and art into a successful career by hosting art-based classes, events, workshops, parties, camps, and more.

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Why Online Courses Are The New Gym Memberships (And How You Should Take Advantage of This)

Entrepreneur's Handbook

A masterclass in masterclasses Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».

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Nuula raises $120M to build out a financial services ‘super app’ aimed at SMBs

TechCrunch

A Canadian startup called Nuula that is aiming to build a super app to provide a range of financial services to small and medium businesses has closed $120 million of funding, money that it will use to fuel the launch of its app and first product, a line of credit for its users. The money is coming in the form of $20 million in equity from Edison Partners, and a $100 million credit facility from funds managed by the Credit Group of Ares Management Corporation.

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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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optimizing plant health: a q&a with Francis Pellegrino of Advanced Growing Resources

Venture Well

Francis Pellegrino of Advanced Growing Resources developed a handheld scanner that helps farmers optimize plant health and prevent crop loss. The post optimizing plant health: a q&a with Francis Pellegrino of Advanced Growing Resources appeared first on VentureWell.

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Seraf Compass Milestones

The Seraf Compass

As we celebrate the seventh anniversary of The Seraf Compass, created to demystify and professionalize early stage investing, we wanted to acknowledge a number of related milestones achieved in 2021.

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Generalist vs Specialist

A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

At USV, we have a fairly narrow thesis that sets out what we want to invest in, but all of us work across all of our thesis areas. We see ourselves as generalists not specialists. In an environment when everything is moving so fast, that can be challenging, as I wrote about on Tuesday. But there are also great benefits to working this way. As a team, we benefit from working together on everything versus having silos within our partnership and firm.

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HoneyBee raises millions to make financial wellness a workplace benefit

TechCrunch

HoneyBee , a startup that aims to help companies provide access to financial support for their employees, announced today it has raised $5.7 million in equity in a round led by FFVC. Resolute Ventures, Afore Capital, Rebalance Capital, K50 and Financial Venture Studio also participated in the financing, along with two-time NBA all-star Baron Davis. HoneyBee has also secured a $100 million debt facility from CIM, an institutional impact investment manager that provides debt capital for innovation

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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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Side Hustles Are the Fastest Way to Financial Freedom

Entrepreneur's Handbook

“Don’t waste your days working on one thing but always thinking about another.” Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».

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2021 Marketing Trends to Grow Your Business

StartupNation

When it comes to marketing your small business, there are many different avenues you can take. To help simplify your efforts, we’ve put together a list of the top 2021 marketing trends to help grow your small business. Expand your reach. Being a small business owner is no small feat. From maintaining the back-of-the-house books to providing stellar customer service to continually providing excellent products and services, there are a lot of different hats that you need to wear.

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How Will We Value a Crypto Token?

Tomasz Tunguz

Imagine you have a dollar to invest and you can choose between two options: a public cloud service or a layer 1 blockchain. How do you decide which is more attractive? How does a token differ from equity? The answer is that tokens can act remarkably like equity if they are structured in the right way. In addition, tokens offer one benefit beyond equity: utility.

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MaxRewards banks $3M to reveal best payment methods that reap the most rewards

TechCrunch

When Anik Khan graduated from college, his first job was working on credit cards and business expenses at Accenture. There, he found that someone could bring in a couple of thousand dollars just by having the right credit cards and following the rewards and promotions. It was back in 2017 when he and David Gao got the idea for his company MaxRewards , a digital wallet app that manages credit cards and automatically activates benefits like rewards, cashback offers and monthly credits.

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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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How to Choose the Right Financial Instrument to Attract Investors

Entrepreneur's Handbook

The choice between SAFE, Convertible Note & Equity is as important as the terms Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».

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StartupNation Radio: Introducing Business Builders with Jon Dwoskin

StartupNation

Jon Dwoskin. Today’s episode of StartupNation Radio features Jon Dwoskin. He’s a business coach. He’s an author. He’s a speaker. He’s a podcaster. But most importantly, he loves helping people turn their dreams into reality. That’s why we’re partnering with Jon to offer coaching through Business Builders , a new service that teaches entrepreneurs how to start, grow, and manage a successful business.

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Ramon’s Top 10 Tips You Need This Week – Embrace the Performers Mindset

Smart Hustle Magazine

Ramon’s Top 10 Tips You Need To Know THIS WEEK – Exclusively on Breakfast with Champions, 7:30am Thursdays. Join Ramon LIVE on Clubhouse as he shares the TOP 10 Things You need to know this week to help start or grow your business OR enhance your personal development. Follow Ramon on Clubhouse. Join the Breakfast with Champions Club. Your Perfect Marketing Plan (SmartHustle.com) – BONUS.

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Addi raises $75M to advance ‘buy now, pay later’ in LatAm, nearly triples valuation

TechCrunch

Buy now, pay later is officially everywhere, and Latin America is no exception. Today, one startup in the region, Addi , is announcing a $75 million extension to its Series B, bringing the total round size to $140 million. In late May, the startup announced it had raised $35 million in an equity round led by Union Square’s Opportunity Fund, and $30 million in debt funding from Architect Capital.

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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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Antifragility: How to Turn Your Business Into an Immortal Hydra

Entrepreneur's Handbook

The fragile breaks — the resilient resists — the antifragile gets stronger. Continue reading on Entrepreneur's Handbook ».

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In recruiting Gen Z, look beyond a college degree

StartupNation

Gen-Z Americans—those born after 1996 with a superior grasp on all things digital—are more racially and ethnically diverse than any previous generation, according to Pew Research Center. Recruiting practices need to be modernized to dip into this talent pool. McKinsey found that Gen Z represents approximately 40% of global consumers, which is fueling an ongoing strategic focus on this generation’s shopping habits.

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Venture Capital and the Art of the Deal: More of the Same

Angel Capital Association

By: Dror Futter, Legal and Business Adviser to Startups, Venture Capital Firms and Technology Companies. This article originally appeared in Crowdfund Insider. Imagine a Baskin Robbins where you can get any flavor you want, as long as it is vanilla. Based on recent data provided by the National Venture Capital Association in partnership with Aumni, the market for venture capital deal terms seem to be that kind of store.

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Mobius Labs nabs $6M to help more sectors tap into computer vision

TechCrunch

Berlin-based Mobius Labs has closed a €5.2 million (~$6.1M) funding round off the back of increased demand for its computer vision training platform. The Series A investment is led by Ventech VC, along with Atlantic Labs, APEX Ventures, Space Capital, Lunar Ventures plus some additional angel investors. The startup offers an SDK that lets the user create custom computer vision models fed with a little of their own training data — as an alternative to off-the-shelf tools which may not have

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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!