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Transportation
Trucks Venture Capital, led by co-founder Reilly Brennan and partners Jeffrey Schox, Kathryn Schox, and Puneeth Meruva, has announced its third and largest fund yet—a $70 million investment pool to propel early-stage startups shaping the future of transportation. Since its inception in 2014, Trucks VC has focused on transformative
E-commerce
Artificial intelligence played a pivotal role in boosting online holiday sales during the 2024 season, according to a Salesforce report. U.S. online sales climbed nearly 4% year-over-year, reaching $282 billion between November 1 and December 31, surpassing Salesforce’s initial forecast of 2% growth. Globally, AI-influenced sales surged to
Robotics
Last summer, Leo Ma, founder of RoboForce, stood on the blistering ground of a solar farm in Phoenix. Watching workers endure extreme heat to install solar panels, he couldn’t help but question why humans were still performing such grueling tasks. His answer? They shouldn’t have to. Ma’s
Customer Service
In business, familiarity doesn’t breed contempt—it breeds understanding, trust, and success. Strong connections with customers are the foundation for anticipating their needs, solving their problems, and driving innovation. While it’s easy to stay close to customers in the early stages of a business, scaling introduces complexities that
Business Growth Strategies
As external funding becomes harder to secure, businesses are turning to organic growth strategies—focusing on internal resources to boost revenue. Organic growth means doing more with what you already have, emphasizing efficiency, training, and maximizing value. Here are 4 actionable ways to achieve this: 1. Boost Productivity with Technology
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Microsoft has unveiled an ambitious plan for the future of artificial intelligence (AI) development, revealing an $80 billion investment in AI-enabled data centers by 2025. This announcement underscores the tech giant’s commitment to advancing AI infrastructure and applications while addressing the challenges and opportunities AI presents for the economy.
Business Insights
Getty Images, a prominent name in the stock image industry, is reportedly considering a merger with its competitor, Shutterstock. The news sent shares of both companies surging during Friday afternoon trading. Getty's stock rose by 20.3%, while Shutterstock's shares climbed by 7.7%. Declining Fortunes
Energy
Constellation Energy has landed a groundbreaking $1 billion agreement to supply nuclear-generated electricity to the U.S. government over the next decade. Announced Thursday, this deal marks the largest energy purchase in the history of the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), which oversees federal building operations. Powering Federal Operations
Talent Management
Finding top talent is harder than ever. In a market where most hiring managers struggle to secure the right skills, Inc. 5000 founders have honed innovative strategies to gain a competitive edge. Here are their 7 proven methods to navigate today’s recruitment challenges. 1. Embed Culture Fit Throughout the
Economy
The S&P 500 has experienced an exceptional rally over the past two years, with gains exceeding 20% annually. As 2025 approaches, maintaining this momentum will require the alignment of several critical factors. LPL Research has outlined 4 primary drivers that could determine whether the market continues to thrive
Business Insights
Two titans of luxury retail have joined forces in a landmark deal that promises to reshape the industry. Saks Global has successfully completed a $2.7 billion acquisition of the Neiman Marcus Group, bringing Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, and Bergdorf Goodman under one corporate umbrella while maintaining their distinct
Business Scaling
Scaling a business from $1 million to $10 million isn’t just about working harder—it’s about thinking differently. Many founders hit a wall because the strategies that helped them succeed in the early stages no longer work as they try to scale. To break through, founders need to