Here are five things in tech that happened this week and how they affect your business. Did you miss them? 1 – Zoom taps AI to empower customers in safe hybrid work environment. Zoom – the communications platform used by nearly 13 million people each month – is working to further elevate its collaboration services with AI technology. Announcements include…
Chairman of Balentine and author of First Generation Wealth: Three Guiding Principles for Long-Lasting Wealth and an Enduring Family Legacy. Many of us have a war story, and if you have worked in finance for any length of time, yours likely involves the Great Recession. As we approach the 15th…
As the Managing Partner of MGV, Marc Schröder is focused on working with world-class tech entrepreneurs and establishing the MGV legacy. As global economies traverse the unpredictable tide of financial turbulence, the quest for secure, profitable investment avenues becomes paramount for limited partners (LPs). Historically, large, well-established venture capital funds…
CEO of Schwenk AG & Crisis Control Solutions LLC, a leading expert in risk and crisis management for the automotive industry. In the intricate tapestry of the modern business landscape, every thread is intertwined with an element of risk. From startups navigating the treacherous waters of market entry to conglomerates…
The recent collapse of a few banks in California sent a ripple of concern through the small business sector. There are about 6 million employer firms in the U.S. Nearly half of all workers (43%) are employed by firms that have fewer than 100 employees (BLS Table F). Only about…
It can be said that no professional is ever truly done learning—even ones with years of experience. This is especially true for marketing professionals, as the interests and behaviors of consumers are constantly changing, meaning the way companies must market to them must change as well. In order to keep…
‘The fusion of scientific breakthroughs like CRISPR, tech like AI, and good old-fashioned entrepreneurial spirit opens doors to a wide array of groundbreaking opportunities in the biotech field. Biotech is usually very technically complicated and requires multi-disciplinary know-how, which makes such projects comparatively more expensive to start and run compared…
A vast entrepreneurial ecosystem is dedicated to the proposition that venture growth needs venture capital (VC). This may be the most wasteful idea in venture development – wasting both financial capital and human potential. Risk of VC Failure Contrary to the assumption of a VC shortage, there may actually be…
Craig Walker is the Founder & CEO of Dialpad. He has 20+ yrs experience as an entrepreneur, venture capitalist, tech executive and attorney. The adoption of artificial intelligence is running into barriers within businesses—but not for the reasons you might think. Despite all the headlines about AI-driven job losses and…
Charlie Tuzzi is the owner of Cameo by Copeland Cleaners and Winzer Cleaners. In the realm of dry cleaners, my company works for an unusual clientele: the New York City theater district. The production teams of popular shows—there are usually around 40 big-name shows running at a time, if you…
Pavel Stepanov is the founder of Virtudesk. He talks about business development and outsourcing. In today's ever-evolving and competitive business landscape, every decision can go a long way in determining your spot as a contender in your respective industry. Aside from establishing a well-structured plan and standard operating procedure (SOP),…
In a declining economy, startups face an uphill battle when it comes to securing funding.…
With all of the recent news about artificial intelligence (AI), it got me thinking about…
A while back, I took a couple of my grandchildren on a tour of the…
Startups face numerous challenges on their journey to success, and failing to overcome any one…
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