Explore startup insights, from funding to marketing, to empower entrepreneurs on their journey.
Productivity
U.S. businesses are experiencing a surge in worker productivity, driven by transformative changes in work environments, innovative use of technology, and an entrepreneurial boom. These trends are enabling companies to produce more while offsetting wage increases, creating a stable foundation for economic growth. 1. Hybrid Work and Streamlined Meetings
Media
Bluesky, the decentralized social media alternative to X, is making waves. The platform, which has positioned itself as a safer and more idealistic haven for social networking, is in the final stages of raising a funding round led by Bain Capital Ventures, valuing the company at around $700 million, according
Customer Service
The old saying, “The customer is always right,” has a fatal flaw—it assumes all customers are worth keeping. In reality, some customers are costing you more than they’re worth. Ignoring this hard truth can derail your business. The Warning Signs of Expensive Customers Imagine getting a red-alert email
Funding
Anthropic, a leading competitor to OpenAI in the artificial intelligence space, is reportedly in talks to secure $2 billion in funding, led by Lightspeed Venture Partners. This round would value the company at an impressive $60 billion, positioning Anthropic as the fifth-most valuable startup in the U.S., trailing SpaceX,
Space
Toyota is venturing beyond Earth, announcing plans to explore the development and production of orbital rockets. Chairman Akio Toyoda revealed this bold move during a press conference at CES in Las Vegas, emphasizing that the future of mobility should not be confined to Earth—or dominated by a single company.
Transportation
Trucks Venture Capital, led by co-founder Reilly Brennan and partners Jeffrey Schox, Kathryn Schox, and Puneeth Meruva, has announced its third and largest fund yet—a $70 million investment pool to propel early-stage startups shaping the future of transportation. Since its inception in 2014, Trucks VC has focused on transformative
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