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Product Purgatory: When they love it but still don't buy

A Smart Bear: Longform

When even "free" is too expensive.

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Google Ventures Leads $20M Series A for StackOne, Transforming SaaS and AI Agent Connectivity

American Entrepreneurship

StackOnes funding will be used to accelerate the integration of AI agents within enterprise systems of SaaS companies. StackOne, the London-based AI-powered integration platform, has secured $20 million in Series A funding led by Google Ventures (GV) that also included Workday Ventures, XTX Ventures, Episode 1, Playfair, and angel investors from leading technology companies such as OpenAI, DeepMind, Microsoft, and Mulesoft.

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Revolutionizing Compliance: UGR-NextGen’s Approach to Turning Challenges into Opportunities

Jason Malki

Hourad Afsar I had the pleasure of interviewing Hourad Afsar (known as Howard to many clients), Founder and CEO of UGRNextGen Compliance, a company redefining how Fintechs and financial institutions meet todays complex regulatory demands through agile, tech-forward solutions. With over 20 years of experience across regulatory compliance, risk management, and financial innovation, Hourad has become a leading voice in turning compliance from a burdensome cost center into a powerful enabler of trus

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Introducing the LevTech Cohort

Forward Cities

Forward Cities is thrilled to introduce the seven entrepreneurs selected for the inaugural LevTech Accelerator cohort, which recently launched on April 15, 2025.

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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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Malaysia’s Krenovator Raises Seed Round to Accelerate AI-Driven Talent Matching

AsiaTechDaily

Malaysia-based Krenovator Technology, which uses artificial intelligence to connect tech professionals with enterprise needs, has raised seed funding from Ignite Asia, a venture capital and private equity firm operating in […]

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What is Travis Scott's net worth in 2025

Founder Bounty

in 2025 his net worth stands at around $80M, with his real name being Jacques berman Webster, is hit singe sicko mode become his first number one song. Travis Scott  was been in  relationships  with  Kylie Jenner  (2017 - 2023), Justine Skye (2016 - 2017), Rihanna (2015 - 2016), Currently he is involved in multiple different things from business ventures, brand collabs and of course hip hop music.

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Introducing the LevTech Cohort

Forward Cities

Forward Cities is thrilled to introduce the seven entrepreneurs selected for the inaugural LevTech Accelerator cohort, which recently launched on April 15, 2025.

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Scaling Global Startups: Ankita Vashistha on Arise Ventures and the Future of VC

AsiaTechDaily

Ankita Vashistha, founder and managing partner of Arise Ventures, has expanded her investment portfolio with the launch of a new venture capital platform.

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[mPrest in PR Newswire] Unlocking innovation: Endeavour Energy and mPrest expand partnership to enhance management of community batteries Israel – English 

OurCrowd

The post [mPrest in PR Newswire] Unlocking innovation: Endeavour Energy and mPrest expand partnership to enhance management of community batteriesIsrael – English appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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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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Cody Ruberto Shares His Remarkable Journey & How That Inspired Him to Build Ridesharing for Small Towns Against All Odds

Mark MacLeod

In this episode, we hear from Cody Ruberto, founder and CEO of Uride, who shares his remarkable journey of building a ridesharing service for small towns and cities across the world. Motivated by personal tragedy and the transportation crisis in […] The post Cody Ruberto Shares His Remarkable Journey & How That Inspired Him to Build Ridesharing for Small Towns Against All Odds appeared first on Mark MacLeod.

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STOP and celebrate each victory!

Berkonomics

Here comes another story. Of course. This one may be like one or more you have experienced in your company. It is a story about focus upon the customer, first. And about reinforcing the culture of the company in support of that important focus by senior management, and by all employees who see that leadership in action Some examples of celebration you can use Growing companies give rise to many events that great managers will take advantage of to create and shape the culture of the company itsel

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South Korea Launches 10th Edition of K-Startup Grand Challenge, Offering ₩950M in Support to Global Startups

AsiaTechDaily

South Koreas Ministry of SMEs and Startups (MSS) has opened applications for the 10th edition of the K-Startup Grand Challenge (KSGC), its flagship initiative to bring the worlds most promising […]

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An Explosive New Distribution Channel

Tomasz Tunguz

As traffic to traditional websites plummets due to AI answering user queries directly, there is a new explosive form of distribution. “AI agents are now creating Neon databases at 4x the rate of human developers , driving new requirements for instant provisioning, automatic scaling, & isolated environments.” If I ask an AI agent to create a web application, I want it to select all the components : the front end framework, the database, & the hosting service.

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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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[Quantum Machines in Reuters] Alice & Bob to build Paris lab for quantum computing

OurCrowd

JERUSALEM, May 8 (Reuters) – French tech startup Alice & Bob said it was building a $50 million quantum computing laboratory in Paris to support the development of its products. Read more here.

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Fiverr Small Business Month Survey Reveals Marketing and AI as Top Priorities in 2025

American Entrepreneurship

Despite recognizing marketing’s importance, 70% of small business owners and entrepreneurs spend less than five hours a week on it. In recognition of Small Business Month , a new global survey from Fiverr International Ltd. sheds light on how small business owners are navigating growth challenges and increasingly turning to freelancers and AI to stay competitive.

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Coworking as the New Hub of Social Wellness, Performance, and Human Sustainability

GCUC

Coworking as the New Hub of Social Wellness, Performance, and Human Sustainability The Future of Work is Now: Coworking as the New Hub of Social Wellness, Performance, and Human Sustainability The workplace is no longer just.

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No Asterisk Needed

Tomasz Tunguz

Election night struck the regulatory asterisk from web3. But it did more than that. It triggered a broader shift of application investing versus infrastructure. The last few years of crypto & Web3 investing have focused predominantly on infrastructure, the databases (called Layer 1s/L1s & Layer 2s/L2s), security, analytics, & decentralized finance or DeFi (typically lending products).

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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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[Corelight in PR Newswire] Corelight supports NATO’s largest cyber defense exercise

OurCrowd

SAN FRANCISCO,May 8, 2025/PRNewswire/ —Corelight, the fastest growing provider of network detection and response (NDR) solutions, today announced its participation in Locked Shields 2025, the world’s largest and most complex international live-fire cyber defense exercise, organized by the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (CCDCOE).

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National Small Business Week Celebrates Small Business Contribution to U.S. Economy

American Entrepreneurship

Approaching almost 50% of the U.S.s private workforce, small businesses are a major contributor to the U.S. economy, overcoming challenges such as the pandemic to bounce back and grow. National Small Business Week 2025 is the perfect time to recognize the extraordinary role small businesses play in driving Americas economy forward. From innovative startups to family-owned local shops, small businesses form the backbone of communities, create millions of jobs, and fuel economic growth and innovat

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How Ryan Serhant built a real empire taking on the worlds biggest brokers

Founder Bounty

It may surprise you over and over again. Ryan serhant who now has a net worth of over $40M built just about everything through content. He was on Million dollar listing New york reality TV show about real estate which really jumped started his career into the real estate world. Unstoppable From quotes, life advice and selling properties Ryan's content includes just about anything and everything(not only show properties).

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A CEO of AI Applications Marks a New Era of AI Competition

Tomasz Tunguz

With models rapidly commoditizing in performance, we are seeing different strategies for keeping users on the same models. 1 MidJourney is asking users to personalize their models OpenAI has developed a memory Google is offering free-fine tuning as a way of winning share & locking in demand OpenAI has hired Fidji Simo as CEO of Applications Ultimately, personalization & applications are likely to be the two vectors by which foundational model companies compete.

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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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[Lifeward in GlobeNewswire] Lifeward completes research program with Israeli human-robot interaction consortium to integrate artificial intelligence and exoskeletons

OurCrowd

The post [Lifeward in GlobeNewswire] Lifeward completes research program with Israeli human-robot interaction consortium to integrate artificial intelligence and exoskeletons appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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Takeda Awards $13.8M in U.S. Grants to Advance STEM Education and Food Access

American Entrepreneurship

The Japanese global biopharmaceutical company with U.S. based headquarters reviews U.S. grant applications twice annually to select nonprofit partners aligned with its philanthropic focus areas. Takeda, a global, values-based biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Japan, has awarded $13.8 million in U.S. community grants to seven nonprofit organizations.

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What are the best ai uncensored image creators in 2025?

Founder Bounty

Finding solid AI image generators which are unrestricted and uncensored may prove to be a challenge but they do exist out there and they are plenty of them around. Below are some of the best one around some of which even allow you to pay in crypto and fiat. EDITORS CHOICE:  SEDUCED SEDUCED : One of the best around, flexible on content and allows you to pay in both crypto and fiat. candyai : A fantastic editor and allows you to have an AI companion too.

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[Connected Energy in Businesswire] Connected Energy and Forsee Power to develop grid-scale energy storage using second life batteries from electric buses

OurCrowd

The post [Connected Energy in Businesswire] Connected Energy and Forsee Power to develop grid-scale energy storage using second life batteries from electric buses appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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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!