👋 I'm Ken Metral, founder of Cosmico. I'm a serial entrepreneur and passionate technologist. I have 20+ years of experience with degrees in IT, MIS, and an MBA from Florida International University.
Business Advice
Starting and running a business is one of the most rewarding yet challenging endeavors a person can undertake. Beyond skills, strategy, and resources, one quality stands above the rest: resilience. These 6 reasons enable entrepreneurs to navigate highs and lows, adapt to unforeseen challenges, and sustain their businesses through adversity.
E-commerce
Shein and Temu, two rapidly growing e-commerce platforms, are significantly influencing consumer behavior this holiday season by encouraging impulse purchases through various strategies. Aggressive Online Marketing Both companies have substantially increased their online marketing efforts, bidding heavily on search keywords, including those of competitors, to capture consumer attention. This approach
Cloud Computing
At AWS re:Invent in Las Vegas, Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced major updates to its data centers, focusing on efficiency, sustainability, and AI performance. The key highlight is the adoption of liquid cooling for its AI-focused Trainium2 chips and NVIDIA GB200 NVL72 systems, addressing the intense heat of next-gen
Marketing
YouTube is the second-largest search engine in the world, making it a prime platform to showcase your content and grow your audience. Ranking higher on YouTube can significantly increase your visibility and help you reach your goals, whether it’s building a brand or generating revenue. Here are 5 proven
Cloud Computing
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced the general availability of its Data Transfer Terminal, a physical facility designed to enable faster and more secure data uploads to the AWS Cloud. The service is now available in Los Angeles and New York, with plans to expand globally. What Is AWS Data
Business Insights
OpenAI, the innovative startup behind the widely popular ChatGPT, is setting its sights on a monumental milestone: reaching 1 billion users by the end of next year. This ambitious target reflects OpenAI's vision of becoming one of the most widely used platforms globally, rivaling tech giants like TikTok
Small Business
U.S. small businesses remain heavily reliant on Chinese imports, despite existing tariffs and the looming threat of additional levies from the Trump administration. Efforts to diversify supply chains face significant challenges, including high domestic labor costs, a shortage of skilled workers, and potential tariffs on alternative manufacturing hubs like
Quantum Computing
Scientists at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, have made a groundbreaking discovery in quantum computing. They developed a method to produce entangled photon pairs using ultra-thin materials, shrinking the size of critical quantum components by up to 1,000 times. This innovation could lead to simpler, more compact quantum systems
Investing
Fidelity Investments recently increased the valuation of its stake in X (formerly Twitter) by 32%, signaling renewed confidence in the platform under Elon Musk’s leadership. Despite a rocky transition marked by declining ad revenue and competition from platforms like Meta’s Threads, this move suggests optimism about X’s
Business
Marketing often takes center stage as a tool for driving sales, building brand awareness, and attracting customers. However, even the most innovative and aggressive marketing campaigns cannot compensate for a poorly designed or low-quality product. While marketing may create a buzz or attract initial buyers, long-term success hinges on the
Robotics
BMW has integrated advanced humanoid robots, developed by California-based Figure AI, into its production lines, achieving a 400% increase in operational speed and a sevenfold improvement in task success rates. Enhanced Capabilities The upgraded robots can autonomously place up to 1,000 auto parts daily with remarkable precision, effectively handling
Energy
GE Vernova, through its subsidiary GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GEH), is advancing the deployment of its BWRX-300 small modular reactors (SMRs) across developed nations. These reactors offer a cost-effective and scalable solution for clean energy generation. BWRX-300 Small Modular Reactor The BWRX-300 is a 300 MWe water-cooled, natural circulation SMR