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If You Don’t Like Sales, Don’t Start a Company

Hunter Walk

As a cofounder you are *always* selling. To customers, to investors, to press, to team members, to potential hires, to partners. Even if you’re the most technical CTO out there, you have to get comfortable with this reality. Being ‘ PLG ‘ doesn’t solve for this. Hiring a recruiter doesn’t solve for this. Having a cofounder who loves selling doesn’t (fully) solve for this.

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Culina Health Fills Gap in Payer-Sponsored Nutrition Services, Secures Series A Round

American Entrepreneurship

Two registered dieticians co-founded the health tech startup that has provided over 80,000 telehealth nutrition sessions over four years. As obesity rates soar in the U.S., health tech startup Culina Health is stepping in to bridge a crucial gap in healthcare. With over 80,000 telehealth nutrition sessions completed in just four years, the company founded by registered dietitians Vanessa Rissetto and Tamar Samuels is on a mission to make clinical nutrition care accessible and effective for every

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Lesson #367: Product Innovation Can Go Wrong--Don't Mess With a Good Thing

Red Rocket

Why do consumer products companies feel compelled to change products that consumers have been happily using for decades just the way they are? Didnt they learn the lessons from New Coke being introduced in 1985, to only be met with the backlash from all the die-hard fans of Original Coke that had been around since 1892. Yes, I see the desire to constantly be innovating.

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Saudi Venture Capital Invests in $150 Million Global Ventures III Fund to Boost MENA Startups

AsiaTechDaily

Saudi Venture Capital (SVC) has invested in the Global Ventures III Fund, an early-stage venture capital initiative managed by the Dubai-based firm Global Ventures.

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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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The Right Way to Use AI in Sales: How ChatAE Helps Sellers Become Elite

Jason Malki

I had the pleasure of interviewing Dustin Beaudoin, the Founder of ChatAE, an AI copilot for sales teams that assists with pre- and post-call tasks such as call preparation, follow-ups, and next steps planning. Prior to founding ChatAE, Dustin built a career in SaaS sales, selling to sales, product, and engineering leaders at companies like Yesware, Heap, and Airplane.

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Know your four “P’s” to build business in a new year!    

Berkonomics

How do you manage a great business, as opposed to being a survivor? Well, here are the four areas you should focus upon every day. Now, some of us remember things better when given a catchy phrase or rhyme. So, heres one to help you with squeezing the most out of your own available resources. In this new reality in our business world, there is certainly little room for mistakes and no room for bloat within our companies.

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Imagoworks Secures $15.6M in Series C to Drive Global AI Dental Innovation

AsiaTechDaily

Imagoworks, a South Korean startup specializing in AI-based digital dental solutions, has secured 23 billion won (approximately $15.6 million) in Series C funding.

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A butterfly flaps its wings and you make a sale

A Smart Bear: Longform

It is true that small changes can have enormous effects? Or is this just what optimization consultants want us to believe?

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Culina Health Fills Gap in Payer-Sponsored Nutrition Services, Secures Series A Round

American Entrepreneurship

Two registered dieticians co-founded the health tech startup that has provided over 80,000 telehealth nutrition sessions over four years. As obesity rates soar in the U.S., health tech startup Culina Health is stepping in to bridge a crucial gap in healthcare. With over 80,000 telehealth nutrition sessions completed in just four years, the company founded by registered dietitians Vanessa Rissetto and Tamar Samuels is on a mission to make clinical nutrition care accessible and effective for every

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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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What are the best AI girlfriend companions apps in 2025? We have you covered

Founder Bounty

Finding the best AI girlfriend companions that are super at helping in any situation may prove to be difficult, however, they do exit and some are very good. They are available 247 and 7 days out of 7. EDITORS CHOICE: Candy AI 1. Candy AI A great choice for anyone looking for a realistic AI girlfriend to talk too. 2. HeraHeaven A fantastic option and also well priced.

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Nvidia Acquires Run:ai: A $700M Move to Expand AI Ecosystem

AsiaTechDaily

Nvidia has successfully acquired Israeli AI startup Run:ai, a company specializing in software that optimizes AI infrastructure.

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[Axiom Space in The New York Times] Spring: The Axiom-4 mission may carry Indian, Polish and Hungarian astronauts to the International Space Station

OurCrowd

The post [Axiom Space in The New York Times] Spring: The Axiom-4 mission may carry Indian, Polish and Hungarian astronauts to the International Space Station appeared first on OurCrowd Blog.

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From Baja1000 to Breakthrough: Entrepreneur Colin Godby’s Journey to Revolutionize Electric Dirt Bikes

American Entrepreneurship

When an entrepreneur takes the road less traveled, it is literally true for Colin Godby, co-founder of Dust Motorcycles, an innovative startup launching a high-performance electric dirt bike. Colins entrepreneur journey began as a young power sport enthusiast which led him to be an off-road co-driver in international competitive events including the Baja1000 and the TransSyberian Rally.

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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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What are the best email marketing software tools for authors in 2025

Founder Bounty

Finding good email marketing solutions for the market is not easy, but they do exist. With a wide variety of platforms most of which include various automation features some of the time are fantastic, well priced and even give you the ability to create your own website. EDITORS CHOICE:  Mailerlite 1.  Mailerlite A fantastic choice for anyone looking to get their work in front of people whether it be to a small audience or to a wider one. 2.

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Accel Closes $650M India Fund to Boost Startups Beyond Metro Cities

AsiaTechDaily

Global venture capital firm Accel has successfully closed its eighth India fund, securing $650 million (approximately INR 5,500 crore), as per regulatory filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission […]

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[IntellAct in Forbes] 5 Ways AI is keeping the booming air travel industry on track

OurCrowd

Udi Segall, CEO of IntellAct, said in an interview that AIs role in the travel industry isnt just about technology, but about connecting people. AIs true power lies in its human impact, he told me.

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Beyond Entrepreneurship 2.0

Paul G. Silva

Leading a rapidly growing software company means constantly learning and adapting. I recently looked at our rapid growth over the past 2 years and I wanted to make sure I was growing alongside our team. That’s when I discovered Beyond Entrepreneurship 2.0 (BE 2.0) by Jim Collins. You might know Collins from Good to Great or Built to Last. BE 2.0 is special though – it takes all those earlier insights and combines them with two decades of additional research and real-world validation.

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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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What is drakes net worth in 2025?

Founder Bounty

Drake is a canadian rapper worth around $250 million and is known to be one of the richest rappers around. Almost every single of his records has turned out to be a hit. Drake has multiple properties in both the US and canada and also has investments outside of the music industry, He has also made everything from content and rapping and started from nothing and is 37 years old His Instagram He also has a private jet called "air drake" which is an estimated cost of $75M to $100M.

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Calo Plans IPO and International Expansion Following $50M Series B

AsiaTechDaily

Middle Eastern food tech startup Calo has secured $25 million in Series B funding to enhance its personalized ready-to-eat meal delivery service and expand beyond the region.

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10 Tips for a Great Career, Will AI Help Us Talk to Animals, an Economic Fairness Metric to Rival GDP and [link blog]

Hunter Walk

Finish returning unwanted holiday gifts, read the blog posts. Oh and follow me on Bluesky. Using AI to talk to animals [Ina Fried/Axios] – Animals probably talk. So it seems reasonable to believe that AI will help us decode the ‘language’ of at least one species in the near future. Defining Economic Fairness [Philip Rosedale/founder, Second Life] – I appreciate that Philip, a technologist at heart, is writing about fairness as related to, but separate from, economic equal

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Stephen D. Pickett Unveils Envoku: Live Group’s AI Platform to Transform Communication Across Industries

AsiaTechDaily

On November 4th, 2024, Live Group officially launched Envoku, a platform designed to transform communication, engagement, and inclusivity across diverse sectors.

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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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What are the best getresponse alternatives in 2025

Founder Bounty

When considering alternatives to GetResponse for email marketing and automation, several platforms stand out due to their unique features, pricing structures, and user experiences. One of the most popular alternatives is Mailerlite , known for its user-friendly interface and extensive integration capabilities. Mailerlite offers a free tier for beginners, making it accessible for small businesses and startups looking to dip their toes into email marketing.

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What is the best email marketing for authors in 2025

Founder Bounty

Finding good email marketing solutions for the market is not easy, but they do exist. With a wide variety of platforms most of which include various automation features some of the time are fantastic, well priced and even give you the ability to create your own website. EDITORS CHOICE:  Mailerlite 1.  Mailerlite A fantastic choice for anyone looking to get their work in front of people whether it be to a small audience or to a wider one. 2.

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What are the best cruises in Croatia in 2025

Founder Bounty

Croatia, with its stunning coastline, historic walled cities, and idyllic islands, has become a cruise hotspot. And for good reason! Sailing along the Dalmatian Coast offers an unparalleled way to experience the country's beauty and charm. As we look ahead to 2025, the options for cruising Croatia are more enticing than ever. But with so many choices, which cruise is right for you?

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What are the best USDC wallets out there in 2025

Founder Bounty

With USDT becoming illegal in europe at the end of 2024 which are the best USDC wallets that allow you to hold the crypto stablecoin in 2025. What are the alternatives? EDITORS CHOICE:  crypto.com crypto.com Still the best wallet around which is safe and secure for any USDC holder. Its easy to use too. They have a card too. 2.  Bybit A good overall choice but may be a little harder to use. 3.

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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!