Explore startup insights, from funding to marketing, to empower entrepreneurs on their journey.
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
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
Leadership
Leadership is an endless stream of decisions. From trivial daily choices to transformative strategic moves, the pressure to choose wisely can overwhelm even the most seasoned entrepreneurs. This is where the 10-10-10 Rule, introduced by NYU Business Professor Suzy Welch, comes into play. It’s a simple yet profound decision-making
Entrepreneurship
With constant change and technological disruption, one skill stands out as supreme: the ability to learn. As we move into 2025, cultivating a mindset of continuous learning is no longer just an asset—it’s a necessity. Here’s why learning is the most vital skill you can develop and
Small Business
The start of 2025 ushers in significant changes for small businesses, driven by political shifts, regulatory updates, and economic trends. The incoming Trump administration, new state-level labor laws, updated federal financial regulations, and ongoing inflation concerns are reshaping the business arena. Here’s what small business owners need to keep
Branding
Overflowing with advertisements and marketing campaigns, the brands that stand out today are not those that shout the loudest, but those that connect the deepest. Building a brand that resonates with your audience requires moving beyond products and services to focus on emotional connections, shared values, and authentic storytelling. The
Funding
As we close out the year, many business owners are gearing up for growth in 2025. Whether it’s increasing sales, launching new products, or expanding teams, these plans often require growth capital. Yet, many businesses face common obstacles that prevent them from securing the funding they need. Here are
Media
In a world increasingly fragmented by multiple social media platforms and endless RSS feeds, a new app called Tapestry promises to simplify how users consume content online. Created by Iconfactory — the team behind the beloved third-party Twitter client Twitterific — Tapestry aims to bring news, blogs, and social media into a
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Perplexity AI has reportedly closed a $500 million funding round, pushing its valuation to an impressive $9 billion. This marks a remarkable threefold increase in just 6 months, showcasing the rapid momentum within the artificial intelligence sector. The latest funding round was led by Institutional Venture Partners (IVP). Earlier reports
Decentralization
Fourteen years after debuting as a “social magazine,” Flipboard is back with a new app: Surf. Designed for a decentralized social web, Surf enables users to create and share custom content feeds drawn from platforms like Mastodon, Bluesky, Threads, RSS feeds, podcasts, and YouTube videos. A New Kind of Social