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The Leading Themes in Generative AI Conversations
ChatGPT, Claude, CoPilot, Mistral, Perplexity, and Gemini each specialize in different topic areas that represent their most commonly accessed…
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The Wright Brothers' First Flight: The Ultimate Startup Story
121 years ago today, the Wright Brothers had a compelling startup story: bicycle mechanics from Ohio who dreamed of flight, they spent years refining…
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Navigating Holiday Perks and Policies: How Startups Manage the Season
At this time of year, startups face the challenge of attracting and retaining talent through bonuses, vacation time, swag, and gifts — all while…
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Continuous Learning for Founders: Because No One Knows It All (Even If We Pretend To)
Let’s face it — for founders, continuous learning is like flossing.
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The Impact of Startup Age and Fundraising Duration
A startup's age and the duration of recent or prior financing rounds — offer critical insights into growth, maturity, and market confidence. Learn more…
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“The Twinges of Adversity”
Adversity shapes the entrepreneurial journey by fostering resilience, sharpening focus, driving problem-solving, increasing risk tolerance, and…
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The Proliferation of Chief Titles in Startups
Startups often introduce a variety of chief titles early on, with more added as they grow.
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The FinTech Landscape in 2024
This post highlights the FinTech sector's 2024 challenges, including a nearly 50% funding decline, while showcasing AI-enabled FinTechs' resilience and…
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The Dilemma for Today’s Newly Minted MBAs: Finance, VC, Entrepreneurship, or Management Consulting?
Key Question: What is your true calling?
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