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VC funding has become more scarce over the years, posing a challenge for many startups. But, a lack of funding can be a secret weapon for businesses.
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Billionaire inventor Sara Blakely announced her latest fashion innovation.
Why Letting Go of the Coveted ‘CEO’ Role is the Best Move for Leaders
The true measure of a founder’s success isn’t their title — it’s the enduring impact of the company they’ve created.
Popmenu Started With a Simple Offering for Restaurants — Now It’s Using AI to Help Them Flourish
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She Started a Multimillion-Dollar Brand for Young People Out of Her College Dorm Room — Here’s What Gen Z Actually Wants, According to Her
Amanda Zuckerman, co-founder and chief brand officer of Dormify, was just 18 when she saw a major gap in the market.
The Download: boosting prosperity with AI, and fighting for a better future
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. How to fine-tune AI for prosperity Predictions abound on how the growing list of generative AI models will transform the way we work and organize our lives, providing instant advice on everything from…