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Leadership
As organizations look to 2025 and beyond, leadership is entering a transformative phase. The evolving business arena demands leaders who can navigate constant disruption, adapt to new challenges, and create inclusive, resilient teams. The leaders of tomorrow will require a new set of skills, transcending traditional management techniques to guide
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
ElevenLabs, the fast-growing startup specializing in synthetic voice technology, has announced a $250 million Series C funding round, bringing its valuation to between $3 billion and $3.3 billion. The round is led by ICONIQ Growth, with Andreessen Horowitz rumored to participate again after leading the company’s $80 million
Entrepreneurship
Are you looking for a simple, effective way to boost your success and improve your life this year? Dr. Alice Boyes, author of Stress-Free Productivity, suggests a straightforward exercise that takes less than a minute each day. All you need to do is write one sentence reflecting on how you&
Funding
Seattle-based venture capital firm Madrona Capital is marking its 30th anniversary with a significant milestone: raising $770 million in fresh capital, its largest fundraise to date. This achievement surpasses the $690 million raised across two funds in 2022, highlighting the firm’s enduring appeal to investors, even in a challenging
Energy
The demand for clean and reliable energy is surging, driven in large part by the energy-intensive AI revolution. TerraPower, a nuclear energy startup founded by Bill Gates, is stepping up to meet this challenge through a groundbreaking partnership with Sabey Data Centers (SDC), one of the largest data center developers
Productivity
For entrepreneurs, the idea of work-life balance often feels like an impossible goal. The myth of a perfect 50/50 split between career and family creates unnecessary guilt and frustration. Instead of chasing balance, the focus should be on being fully present in both areas. Here's how to
Business Advice
Few figures in the business world are as enigmatic as Masayoshi Son, the billionaire founder and CEO of SoftBank. Cast as a dreamer and risk-taker in Japan and Western media, Son has built an empire while navigating financial crises, setbacks, and triumphs. From his humble beginnings to becoming one of
Marketing
The future is uncertain, but one thing is clear: artificial intelligence (AI) will not only remain a fixture but also shape industries worldwide. One such industry poised for transformation is Search Engine Optimization (SEO). With the rise of AI-powered SEO tools, the field is changing rapidly, offering unparalleled efficiency and
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Google is doubling down on its commitment to artificial intelligence by investing an additional $1 billion in Anthropic, a leading AI start-up known for its Claude family of models. This investment raises Google’s total stake in the company to over $3 billion, as the tech giant strives to close
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Perplexity, a rising name in generative AI, has launched its new API service, Sonar, designed to integrate its AI search tools into enterprise and developer applications. The announcement marks a significant step in making Perplexity's advanced AI capabilities more accessible and customizable. Introducing Sonar: Perplexity’s API. Sonar
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
French AI lab Mistral AI is gearing up for an initial public offering (IPO), according to co-founder and CEO Arthur Mensch. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Mensch confirmed the company's ambitions while emphasizing that Mistral is “not for sale.” IPO Plans and Global Growth Mensch
Leadership
The adage, “It’s better to be respected than liked,” sounds logical for leadership, but its practical application can be tricky. Leaders face two common challenges when navigating this terrain: the natural human tendency to seek approval and the vagueness of the advice itself. Stanford organizational psychologist Bob Sutton offers