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Business Strategy
If you've been in business for more than 15 minutes, you've likely encountered a seemingly endless list of performance metrics, or Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). While these numbers are meant to provide insights, they can also distort reality. The truth is, every metric—when presented in
Food
Wendy’s is pushing forward with its AI-powered drive-thru ordering system, planning to roll it out to 500-600 restaurants by the end of 2025, CEO Kirk Tanner announced during the company’s Q4 earnings call. AI-Powered Ordering Gains Momentum The fast-food giant has been testing voice AI since 2023, with
Marketing
San Francisco-based startup Tofu has secured a $12 million Series A to advance its AI-driven B2B marketing platform. The round was led by SignalFire, with participation from HubSpot Ventures, Tau Ventures, Correlation Ventures, and other investors. Solving Marketing Fragmentation with AI Founder and CEO EJ Cho started Tofu after experiencing
Semiconductors
EnCharge AI, a California-based startup specializing in energy-efficient AI chips, has raised $100 million in a Series B funding round. The investment, led by Tiger Global, aims to accelerate the development and commercialization of its cutting-edge in-memory computing technology. A Leap in AI Efficiency Founded in 2022, EnCharge AI has
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Reddit is doubling down on AI-powered search to enhance how users find and engage with content. CEO Steve Huffman revealed that the company will roll out an upgraded search experience in 2024, integrating Reddit Answers, a feature that curates responses from across the platform to tackle subjective, complex, and intriguing
Finance
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) announced plans to launch a Texas-based exchange, intensifying competition in the U.S. stock listings market. The move comes as major companies, including Tesla and SpaceX, continue shifting their headquarters to the business-friendly state. NYSE Texas: A Strategic Expansion NYSE, part of the Intercontinental
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Glean, the enterprise software unicorn, has unveiled a powerful suite of tools for businesses to build, deploy, and manage digital agents. As competition from tech giants like Google, Snowflake, and Dropbox intensifies, Glean is doubling down on AI-driven automation to transform enterprise search and workflow efficiency. From Enterprise Search to
Web Design
A website redesign is more than just a facelift—it’s a strategic move that can redefine your brand, improve user experience, and drive measurable business growth. For CMOs, the goal should be clear: a website that not only looks great but also converts visitors into leads, customers, and loyal
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Cerebras Systems and Perplexity AI have joined forces in a groundbreaking partnership aimed at disrupting traditional search engines. Their collaboration introduces Sonar, an AI-powered search model that operates at unprecedented speeds, marking a significant step toward AI-first search experiences. Redefining AI Search with Speed Sonar, Perplexity AI’s latest model,
Web Design
Your website is more than just an online presence—it’s your most valuable business asset. While you might be comfortable with the way your website looks and functions, your competitors are making moves. They’re investing in full-scale redesigns, refining user experience, and optimizing for conversions. If you’re
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Saudi Arabia's ambitious Neom project has taken another major step toward becoming a global tech and innovation hub. The futuristic city has signed a $5 billion deal with DataVolt, a Saudi-based data center operator, to build a massive artificial intelligence data center within its Oxagon industrial zone. This
Media
Netflix has always been a disruptor, revolutionizing the TV and film industry over the past two decades. Now, as it faces increased competition and the evolving nature of content consumption, the streaming giant is setting its sights on video podcasts—a market dominated by YouTube but rich with potential for