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Scamnetic’s $13M Series A to Scale AI-Powered Scam Detection

American Entrepreneurship

The company’s platform has positioned itself as a first-of-its-kind technology suite that proactively defends consumers and enterprises from evolving digital threats, including fraud, identity scams, and phishing attacks. Scamnetic is the rare company with both the vision and the technology to get ahead of the curveand stay there.

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Japan to Update Startup Visa Policy, Supports Foreign Talent

AsiaTechDaily

According to the report , the Ministry of Economy recently introduced guidelines outlining support measures to strengthen startups in Japan. Eligibility for these visas will be based on criteria such as educational qualifications, work experience, and minimum annual income requirements.

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Sololearn raises $24M for its bite-sized, Duolingo-like mobile-first coding education app

TechCrunch

Coding is not just for engineers and computer programmers anymore: The pace of technology and its growing ubiquity mean that even nontech roles will require workers to have some degree of knowledge to do their jobs in the future. Two ex-Sequoia VCs: The most ‘compelling emerging market’ may be America, outside of Silicon Valley.

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What went wrong at Techstars

Founders Coop

. + This post unpacks offers an insiders’ view of some of the key strategic decisions that led to Techstars’ decline. ————– Techstars is – or was – one of the world’s best startup accelerator programs. Bottom line, Techstars needed cash.

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The idea that university degrees don’t matter is a Silicon Valley fantasy

TechCrunch

Secrets to Gaining Admission to the World’s Topic Universities,” and is CEO of Crimson Education , a university admissions consulting company. Silicon Valley’s undisputed leading startup accelerator is Y Combinator. However, the average Y Combinator founder of consumer technology unicorns was 22.5 fresh out of college).

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What if all startup accelerators promote circularity?

Impact Hub

What if all venture support programs integrated circular design principles? If the majority of new businesses become circular over time, they will contribute to breaking the take-make-waste cycle and accelerate the transition towards a regenerative economy. And this shift needs to happen across the globe. Ellen MacArthur Foundation.

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Arizona Biosciences Break New Ground: A Snapshot of a Thriving Innovation Ecosystem

American Entrepreneurship

A recent study of Arizonas bioscience sector showed high marks for the progress made since the launch of the states strategic roadmap outlined in 2002 in support of its innovation ecosystem. They are part of a broader state innovation ecosystem that spans technology, clean energy, advanced manufacturing, and health tech.