Polar Analytics raises $9M to scale Shopify brands
Polar Analytics gives each brand a so-called “knowledge worker,” that aggregates all of the different data sources so that users can then pose questions about the data.
Tuning into the future of collaboration
When work went remote, the sound of business changed. What began as a scramble to make home offices functional has evolved into a revolution in how people hear and are heard. From education to enterprises, companies across industries have reimagined what clear, reliable communication can mean in a hybrid world. For major audio and communications…
Hammerspace ingests $56M for a new approach to work with vast amounts of unstructured data
Data may be “the new oil,” but only when it can be extracted and put to use. Today, a five year-old startup called Hammerspace that is giving any kind of data that lease of life is announcing $56 million in funding — its first institutional investment — as it expands its business. Prosperity7 Ventures — […]
The Download: America’s AI lawsuits, and Threads restrictions
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 judges, not politicians, could dictate America’s AI rules It’s becoming increasingly clear that courts, not politicians, will be the first to determine the limits on how AI is developed and used in…
Pepper Lunch Team on Seizing Unique Opportunities for Global Growth
Interview with Pepper Lunch executive team Troy Hooper, Yuto Tago, and Sumio Matsumoto about Japanese hospitality and the “DIY Teppanyaki” brand story.
How to Measure Franchise Success With Comparative Testing
This simple task is imperative for decision-making and business growth.
Komi rolls out to the public with new creator tools, including on-page checkout
Komi, a digital storefront for content creators and celebrities, today announced its public launch along with new features, including the ability to sell products across multiple online stores in one place, on-page checkout functionality, marketing tools and more. The company also announced its $12 million Series A round, led by VC investors RTP, Third Prime, […]
Want agency in the AI age? Get ready to fight
This story originally appeared in The Algorithm, our weekly newsletter on AI. To get stories like this in your inbox first, sign up here. There’s an AI revolution brewing. Last week, Hollywood’s union for actors went on strike, joining a writers’ strike already in progress—the first time these unions have been on strike simultaneously in…
STOP Taking Finance Advice From BROKE “INFLUENCERS”
Nowadays, it’s impossible to avoid influencers. You’ll find them on TikTok, YouTube, and even your own inbox. There’s no shortage of advice they’d be happy to give you on everything…
Yelp’s Small Business Expert Says This Is What Makes a Mom & Pop Shop Stand Out
Around the country, Yelp is observing which local, independent businesses rise to the top. The ones that do understand something crucial about where they stand in the business landscape, and how to make the most of it.
These Are America’s Favorite 150 Mom & Pop Shops, According to Yelp and Entrepreneur
We looked at the data. Here are the small, most beloved shops that locals rave about the most.