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Is This the Year? How Traditional Office Is Adopting Flex

GCUC

Is This the Year? How Traditional Office Is Adopting Flex Is This the Year? How Traditional Office Is Adopting Flex At GCUC, were watching the walls between traditional office and flexible workspace come down.

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From AI-friendly to AI-first: How Zapier is transforming hiring and onboarding

The Zapier Blog

At Zapier, we believe the future of work is AI-powered—and that future is already here. Recently, we shared our AI adoption playbook , which showed that 89% of the Zapier team is already using AI in their daily work. But to make AI transformation truly sustainable, we have to start at the beginning: how we hire and onboard people into Zapier to build this future with us.

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David Secures $75 Million Series A to Redefine Functional Nutrition with High-Protein, Zero-Sugar Products

American Entrepreneurship

The company’s rapid scale to over 3,000 retail locations in just one year places it on the path to become the platform of choice for science-backed nutrition. David, the rapidly growing health and nutrition startup, raised $75 million in Series A funding, led by Greenoaks with participation from Valor Equity Partners. The round follows David’s meteoric rise since its launch in late 2024 and positions the brand for continued growth as a leader in the functional food category.

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20 Years As a CEO: What I Wish I Knew Then

StartupNation

Leaning back in my chair and pensively staring into the digital whiteness of the Google Doc (about to type this article), I’m thinking how many times I actually pronounced (in my head or out loud), “ If only someone had told me this before ,” as a founding CEO. The answer “countless” would be a sheer exaggeration, yet there was quite a number. Two decades ago, when my friend and I struggled to acquire a ticket to the Dave Matthews Band concert, the idea smacked me in the brain.

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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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Fueling Founders, Scaling Impact: Inside Keshia Theobald-van Gent’s Investment Philosophy

Jason Malki

Keshia Theobald-van Gent I had the pleasure of interviewing Keshia Theobald-van Gent , an accomplished executive with deep experience in innovation, strategy, and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to lead high-performing teams, drive operational excellence, and improve startup outcomes across sectors and regions. As VP of Investment at BDev Ventures , Keshia leads sourcing and portfolio operations, managing both strategic and operational aspects of the fund.

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Taste Tomorrow Ventures’ New $30M Fund Makes First Investment in Just Ice Tea

American Entrepreneurship

The venture firms newly launched Fund will fuel food, beverage, and snack innovation. Taste Tomorrow Ventures (TTV), a new early-stage venture capital firm dedicated to investing in the next generation of consumer food, beverage, and snack brands, announced the closing of its $30 million TTV Fund I. Backed by prominent strategic investors including Ball Corporation and Advantage Solutions, the fund marks a significant step forward in shaping the future of healthy, innovative consumer packaged go

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20 Years As a CEO: What I Wish I Knew Then

StartupNation

Leaning back in my chair and pensively staring into the digital whiteness of the Google Doc (about to type this article), I’m thinking how many times I actually pronounced (in my head or out loud), “ If only someone had told me this before ,” as a founding CEO. The answer “countless” would be a sheer exaggeration, yet there was quite a number. Two decades ago, when my friend and I struggled to acquire a ticket to the Dave Matthews Band concert, the idea smacked me in the brain.

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Empowering Nonprofits with AI: Ron Rivers on Innovation and Impact

Jason Malki

Ron Rivers I had the pleasure of interviewing Ron Rivers. Ron is a co-founding member of Nonprofit Navigator , an experienced nonprofit Executive Director, former web2 entrepreneur with a successful exit, and best-selling author exploring the intersection of spiritual renaissance and systemic reformation. As a frequent speaker at industry conferences, Ron currently champions the equitable use of artificial intelligence for impactful socialchange.

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How to use Gmail with a custom domain

The Zapier Blog

You run a business. And while you might feel very attached to the email account you opened when you were a pre-teen— dragonmaster93[at]gmail.com does have a nice ring to it—it's time to swap that out for one that ends with your business domain name. But here's the thing: most custom domain hosting platforms have outdated email interfaces and features.

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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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ClickHouse Secures $350M Series C to Power Real-Time Analytics in the AI and Agentic Era

American Entrepreneurship

The funding comes at a time when the company has had a 300% increase in revenue, is now reaching 2,000 enterprise customers worldwide and a shift is underway from batch reporting to teal-time data platforms serving both humans and AI. ClickHouse, Inc., a global leader in real-time analytics, data warehousing, observability, and AI/ML infrastructure, announced the close of its $350 million Series C funding round.

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15 Innovative Pitch Deck Designs That Drove Investor Engagement

StartupNation

Discover the secrets to transforming pitch decks into compelling investor magnets, courtesy of seasoned industry professionals. This article breaks down the essentials of innovative design techniques that have a proven track record for engaging investors. Learn from the best as expert insights illuminate the path to creating presentations that resonate and drive engagement.

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Rebuilding American Tennis: How Yann Auzoux is Cultivating the Next U14 Superstar

Jason Malki

Yann Auzoux I had the pleasure of interviewing Yann Auzoux , a former Davis Cup player, top 100 ATP-tour match winner, elite tennis coach, and the founder of Tennis Central Corporation. With a passion for redefining how tennis is taught, Yann has spent his career transforming the lives of young players through high-performance training, character development, and global exposure.

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The 8 best vibe coding tools in 2025

The Zapier Blog

Decades ago, building the Facebooks and Twitters was reserved for a small elite. Those who speak in functions, methods, who know what lint and boilerplate are. People into obscure memes, who love to watch sorting algorithms compete against each other on TikTok. No-code was the first opening of that group to mere mortals like us. But now the gate is wide open: vibe coding tools, as coined by Andrej Karpathy , are here to make you forget the code even exists.

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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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NJEDA Launches New Digital Platform to Connect State’s Innovation Ecosystem

American Entrepreneurship

INC-NJ will help emerging companies find funding opportunities TRENTON, N.J. (May 22, 2025) This week, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) launched a new digital platform designed to connect entrepreneurs and investors. The platform, known as the Innovation Network Capital New Jersey (INC-NJ), will bring together the states innovation ecosystem, allowing emerging companies and funders to engage with one another and share various business and investment opportunities.

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Why the World Needs Peter Drucker Now More Than Ever

StartupNation

A few years ago, I stumbled upon the work of Peter Drucker, and it changed the way I thought about business. As a publicist and brand strategist, I had always viewed management through a lens of campaigns, messaging and market strategies. But Drucker’s teachings weren’t just about business; they were about people, purpose, and humanity. What I didn’t realize at the time was how transformative his ideas would be, not just for large corporations, but for entrepreneurs, sole proprietors, and family

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The 6 best grammar checkers in 2025

The Zapier Blog

With all the hype around AI, it'd be easy to forget that AI tools have existed for a while now. One area where AI has been working its magic for years is in AI grammar checkers. We're not talking about AI writing generators here—these are purely AI grammar checkers, with broader editing tools designed to correct, refine, and improve your content.

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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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[NT-Tao in PR Newswire] Israeli Fusion Forum established to accelerate national fusion energy ecosystem

OurCrowd

TEL AVIV, Israel, June 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In a landmark move to position Israel at the forefront of the global fusion energy revolution, the country recently hosted its first-ever Fusion Forum at the Peres Center for Peace and Innovation.

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How to Grow Your Side Hustle with a Small Email List

StartupNation

Having a small email list might feel like a hurdle, but it’s actually a huge advantage. A smaller audience lets you connect on a deeper level, personalize your messages, and build a loyal community that genuinely values what you offer. It’s not about how many people are on your list, it’s about how engaged they are. Instead of worrying about numbers, focus on keeping your subscribers interested, delivering real value, and making them feel like a key part of your journey.

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How creators use Zapier to build no-code AI trading bots

The Zapier Blog

Algorithmic trading is usually something only hedge funds or finance pros can pull off—if you don't know Python or have access to advanced platforms, you're out of luck. But with Zapier's powerful AI tools—like Zapier Agents and automated ChatGPT workflows—it's now easier than ever to become a trading pro. Meet your new AI teammates Try Zapier Agents AI-powered trading bots can help you buy, sell, and analyze markets—without a single line of code.

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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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Stuck in the Middle of AI Workflows

Tomasz Tunguz

Whenever I hear about a new startup, I pull out my research playbook. First, I understand the pitch, then find backgrounds of the team, & tally the total raised. 1 Over the weekend, I decided to migrate this workflow to use AI tools, & the process taught me something important about how we’re actually integrating AI into our work. Tools are small programs that expand AI capabilities.

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Reimagining Management for the Modern Entrepreneur, Peter Drucker Style

StartupNation

Let’s step into the unknown, shake things up, and approach leadership with Peter Drucker in mind. What if leadership was an art form? What if we managed our businesses with creativity and vision? What if we approach leadership the way an artist approaches a blank canvas: with wild imagination, bold choices, and a willingness to make mistakes. Here are a few creative ways to start sketching the future of leadership today: Draw Outside the Lines : Forget traditional goal setting.

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How to record a video on a Mac

The Zapier Blog

At Zapier , we're huge proponents of collaborating asynchronously. But that doesn't mean relying only on text-based communications, like an email or Slack message. Another effective way to update our teammates is through video. Whether it's an exec announcing a new strategy or a colleague sharing a project update, video is a more personal way to do it—you just have to know how to record a video on your device.

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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!