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Why AI Won't Be the Investment Opportunity Everyone Thinks It Is

This is going to be BIG.

The venture asset class seems to have already decided that AI is the next great investment opportunity, but I’m not so sure it’s going to disrupt business and create the across-the-board wealth that has been predicted. Technology has already made the world pretty efficient.

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Introducing Talent x Opportunity Spring ‘24 Cohort

Andreessen Horowitz

Since its launch, the Talent x Opportunity Initiative (TxO) has been more than a funding vehicle; it’s been a launchpad for culturally inspired innovation and a community of support for under-networked founders. Like the startups in our portfolio, TxO is constantly evolving to ensure we’re meeting the needs of our founders.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern PA Celebrates two local Startups, Cignal and Flat5 with Big Check Event

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

Attendees will also have the opportunity to network with fellow entrepreneurs, mentors, investors, and supporters, creating valuable connections within Centre County’s entrepreneurial community. Leveraging its cutting-edge software, notably the Cignal Engine, the company pioneers advancements in AI technology.

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BEN FRANKLIN TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS & THE ERIE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION (ECF) CREATE $300,000 LOCAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITY.

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

ERIE, PA – Ben Franklin Technology Partners is pleased to announce a partnership with the Erie Community Foundation creating the Hartman Innovation Fund for startup technology and existing small manufacturers in Erie County, PA. About Ben Franklin Technology Partners. appeared first on BFTP/CNP.

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Fintech predictions and opportunities for 2023

TechCrunch

Larger companies are more likely to cut back on internal innovation efforts and technology investments that are not core to the business. Focus on how technology can solve hard problems, and don’t worry as much about finding what’s cutting edge in fintech. Higher cost of capital for the debt they lend. What’s hot.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners Invests in 14 Tech Startups!   

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

STATE COLLEGE, PA – Fourteen companies located in central and northern PA recently received an investment from Ben Franklin Technology Partners that will allow them to further develop and commercialize new products, processes, or software applications. Visit [link]. www.accountabilitytech.com. www.blindtigerspiritfree.com. www.cpnet.io.

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How to run a startup accelerator

Founders Coop

This post is an effort to unpack what’s required of a startup accelerator to truly serve the needs of high-performing founders. Every time I talk to someone about the work we do at Founders’ Co-op , I have to first explain that we don’t really care about technology or business ideas per se.