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Productivity
fromSilicon Canals
6 hours ago

We're not just busy. We're bragging about being busy. - Silicon Canals

Busyness is often mistaken for productivity and status, masking the reality of burnout and the true value of time.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
13 hours ago

Dan Aversano Is Back At DatafuelX And Aiming For Continued Growth | AdExchanger

DatafuelX aims to optimize TV and digital media value amid the convergence of streaming and traditional TV ad tech.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.amny.com
58 minutes ago

Op-Ed | How to succeed in an AI world: Tips to navigate the new top priority for legislators nationwide | amNewYork

Lawmakers are rapidly introducing AI regulations, focusing on communication roles to effectively explain AI's impact and ensure trust and accountability.
Exercise
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

Whoops, We Dyed Influencers Blue! But Now Our Business Is Bringing In $42 Million in Revenue

Clarke and Spalter built FORM, a lifestyle platform and activewear brand, achieving over 60,000 subscribers and $42 million in revenue since its 2020 launch.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

How to make the Startup Battlefield Top 20 - and what every company gets regardless | TechCrunch

The Startup Battlefield Top 20 showcases the most compelling startups ready for the Disrupt Stage, with a chance to win $100,000 and the Disrupt Cup.
Marketing
fromDigiday
1 day ago

Possible expands not only its area but also its marketer presence, aka 'gold dust'

Possible conference expects 20% more attendees and expands footprint to include Eden Roc Miami Beach for enhanced outdoor presence.
#entrepreneurship
Education
fromBusiness Matters
3 days ago

Interview with Sujay Thakur: Building Vision from the Ground Up

Sujay Thakur is a multifaceted entrepreneur focused on real estate, education innovation, and sustainable growth.
Bootstrapping
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Entrepreneurship Is Creative Work, but We Don't Call It That

Entrepreneurship is a form of creativity that involves cognitive processes like divergent thinking and adaptability.
Startup companies
fromFortune
1 month ago

This AI founder who quit her 9-to-5 law job has a warning for anyone dreaming of doing the same: 'I'm working harder now than I ever did' | Fortune

Founders work longer hours than salaried positions, but find greater meaning and fulfillment despite sacrificing work-life balance and taking pay cuts.
Education
fromBusiness Matters
3 days ago

Interview with Sujay Thakur: Building Vision from the Ground Up

Sujay Thakur is a multifaceted entrepreneur focused on real estate, education innovation, and sustainable growth.
Bootstrapping
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Entrepreneurship Is Creative Work, but We Don't Call It That

Entrepreneurship is a form of creativity that involves cognitive processes like divergent thinking and adaptability.
Startup companies
fromFortune
1 month ago

This AI founder who quit her 9-to-5 law job has a warning for anyone dreaming of doing the same: 'I'm working harder now than I ever did' | Fortune

Founders work longer hours than salaried positions, but find greater meaning and fulfillment despite sacrificing work-life balance and taking pay cuts.
fromGothamist
3 days ago

Mamdani names new 'mom-and-pop czar' meant to ease path for small businesses owners

For years, small businesses have been pushed aside while corporate giants enjoyed unfettered access to City Hall. No longer. With Delia Awusi's appointment, the smallest businesses will be represented at the highest levels of city government.
New York City
NYC startup
fromAlleywatch
4 days ago

#NYCtech Week in Review: 3/29/26 - 4/4/26

NYC Tech News highlights recent startup funding and developments, including Crosby, Blossom Health, Create Wellness, and Avo.
Venture
fromTNW | Anthropic
3 days ago

Anthropic in talks to invest $200m in private equity venture to push Claude into enterprise

Anthropic is negotiating a joint venture to integrate its Claude models into private equity portfolio companies, investing $200m and potentially raising $1bn.
fromInc
4 days ago

This AI Startup Gives Customers Spoons Instead of Swag. It's a Marketing Lesson Any Founder Can Steal

Denton's first rule: "Make it different, but relevant." The more unusual your swag is, the more likely people will remember it, want it, and share it online.
Graphic design
#openai
Silicon Valley
fromThe New Yorker
4 days ago

Sam Altman May Control Our Future-Can He Be Trusted?

Doubts about OpenAI's leadership arise from secret memos questioning the integrity of CEO Sam Altman and his management practices.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
6 days ago

Sam Altman Opens Up About Telling CEO of Disney That It Had All Been Smoke and Mirrors

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman confirmed Disney's understanding of the decision to shut down the Sora AI video generator app, despite the disappointment it caused.
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

Sam Altman Issued a 'Code Red' After Anthropic Started Dominating the Business Market. Now OpenAI Is Doubling Its Workforce.

OpenAI is refocusing its strategy and doubling its workforce to compete with Anthropic for business customers.
Silicon Valley
fromThe New Yorker
4 days ago

Sam Altman May Control Our Future-Can He Be Trusted?

Doubts about OpenAI's leadership arise from secret memos questioning the integrity of CEO Sam Altman and his management practices.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
6 days ago

Sam Altman Opens Up About Telling CEO of Disney That It Had All Been Smoke and Mirrors

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman confirmed Disney's understanding of the decision to shut down the Sora AI video generator app, despite the disappointment it caused.
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

Sam Altman Issued a 'Code Red' After Anthropic Started Dominating the Business Market. Now OpenAI Is Doubling Its Workforce.

OpenAI is refocusing its strategy and doubling its workforce to compete with Anthropic for business customers.
Marketing tech
fromCFO Brew
17 hours ago

Docusign CFO lays out the company's plans for a resurgence

Docusign is focusing on AI-driven Intelligent Agreement Management to drive future growth after experiencing a slowdown post-pandemic.
#ai
Business
fromFortune
1 week ago

Leaders push for a 'Manhattan Project' and public-private solutions around AI and labor | Fortune

AI could create a talent and job crisis, necessitating collaboration between public and private sectors to manage the transition effectively.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago
Artificial intelligence

Simon Willison says the 'dark factory' is the next big thing in AI

AI's rapid advancement raises concerns about workforce displacement and the potential for complete automation in coding.
Business
fromFortune
1 week ago

Leaders push for a 'Manhattan Project' and public-private solutions around AI and labor | Fortune

AI could create a talent and job crisis, necessitating collaboration between public and private sectors to manage the transition effectively.
Marketing
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
1 day ago

Whitney Leavitt Joins Cool Sips as Chief Creative Officer

Whitney Leavitt becomes Chief Creative and Brand Officer at Cool Sips, aiming to transform the brand with innovative flavors and experiences.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Marc Benioff unveils new version of Slackbot with AI capabilities, talks San Francisco's progress

Salesforce showcases AI-enhanced Slackbot, emphasizing productivity and the continued need for human interaction in sales.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

The Furlong And Patel TECHSHOW Keynote Bookends: Saying The Same Thing, Differently - Above the Law

The future of law will see AI remaking the profession, but human lawyers will remain essential for their ability to advise and guide clients.
#leadership
Growth hacking
fromInc
4 days ago

Most Founders Get Leadership Wrong. Here's What Actually Works

Strong leadership is essential for business growth and requires setting boundaries and persistence.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
2 days ago

Who is OpenAI's global head of ads, David Dugan?

David Dugan's dual expertise in strategy and sales positions him as a key leader for OpenAI's global advertising business.
Growth hacking
fromInc
4 days ago

Most Founders Get Leadership Wrong. Here's What Actually Works

Strong leadership is essential for business growth and requires setting boundaries and persistence.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
2 days ago

Who is OpenAI's global head of ads, David Dugan?

David Dugan's dual expertise in strategy and sales positions him as a key leader for OpenAI's global advertising business.
#venture-capital
Fundraising
fromAlleywatch
1 week ago

#NYCtech Week in Review: 3/22/26 - 3/28/26

NYC startups raised significant funding this week, including Thesis Care's $45M and Spade's $40M in Series A and B rounds respectively.
Venture
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Inside the Gen Z Shark Tank where influencers are becoming venture investors | Fortune

A new generation of venture investors prioritizes narrative and creator reach alongside traditional financial metrics when evaluating startup investments.
Fundraising
fromAlleywatch
1 week ago

#NYCtech Week in Review: 3/22/26 - 3/28/26

NYC startups raised significant funding this week, including Thesis Care's $45M and Spade's $40M in Series A and B rounds respectively.
Venture
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Inside the Gen Z Shark Tank where influencers are becoming venture investors | Fortune

A new generation of venture investors prioritizes narrative and creator reach alongside traditional financial metrics when evaluating startup investments.
fromFast Company
1 week ago

3 insights into the future of business from Steven Bartlett

"I'm not [hiring] anyone in between," he says, noting that he recently spoke with a promising candidate who said she'd not used Claude Code-nor had she built anything with agents. She didn't get the job.
Careers
Social media marketing
fromInc
1 week ago

Why Most Founder Brands Fail-and How to Build One That Actually Drives Sales

Building a founder brand requires creating content for potential customers, not for personal validation or peer engagement.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

Meta's CTO has some advice for college students wanting to work in tech: 'Constantly be building.'

You just have to immerse yourself in it. You should just constantly be building. That's what's going to give you the best chance of having the relevant skill set that is needed to make a difference in technology.
Education
Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Canva doubles down on AI and marketing automation with Simtheory, Ortto acquisitions | TechCrunch

Canva acquired Simtheory and Ortto to enhance its AI and marketing capabilities, evolving from a design tool to a comprehensive workflow system.
Marketing
fromForbes
3 days ago

Adam W Is Taking Creator Strategy Off Screen And Into The Real World

Adam Waheed transitions to Chief Digital Officer at Stic, merging digital comedy with innovative advertising strategies.
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Meta launches new initiative to support entrepreneurship, drive AI adoption | TechCrunch

In the AI era, it should be easier than ever for people to build new businesses. We want to build the services that enable this. This is important for ensuring that people broadly share in the prosperity created by superintelligence.
European startups
Digital life
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Just like Gen Z, a young Mark Zuckerberg 'had no concept of small talk' and would 'just stare at you,' the VC behind Airbnb and Reddit says | Fortune

The 'Gen Z stare' reflects a lack of social skills, exemplified by Mark Zuckerberg's early communication challenges.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

The Shift Every Founder Must Make to Achieve Exponential Growth

Founders must transition from instinct-driven habits to structured systems for scaling their businesses effectively.
Social media marketing
fromTech Times
2 weeks ago

How LinkedIn Influencers Share Career Advice, Build Thought Leadership & Grow Networking Fast

LinkedIn influencers transform professional networking into a career engine through consistent engagement and valuable content sharing.
#nyc-startups
Venture
fromAlleywatch
2 weeks ago

#NYCtech Week in Review: 3/15/26 - 3/21/26

NYC startups raised significant funding, including Tracebit's $20M Series A and PEX Card's $9.7M investment.
Social media marketing
fromInc
2 weeks ago

Your Network Is Worth More Than Your Startup. Take It From My 650,000 LinkedIn Followers

Building genuine relationships over time is key to growing a network, not just optimizing algorithms or strategies.
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Meet Mark Zuckerberg's college roommate. He's an Olympian-turned-VC exec who now invests in your favorite celebrity businesses | Fortune

"You could tell where his skill set was as a coder and as a thinker, and he was just supremely advanced. He was taking senior-level courses as a freshman and showing up to a three-hour final exam, two hours late, and getting the highest grade in class."
Startup companies
NYC startup
fromInc
4 weeks ago

Why Gary Vee Has Zero Interest in Getting His New Gummy Brand Into Stores

Gary Vaynerchuk's Very Luckee Gummies venture represents a theory about the future of commerce centered on uncompromising product quality and clean ingredients rather than traditional business metrics.
Digital life
fromDear Media
4 weeks ago

5 Truths About Building a Business Online That Nobody Says Out Loud - Dear Media

Strategic selectivity in opportunities and saying no to misaligned offers accelerates career growth more effectively than accepting everything out of scarcity mindset.
Marketing
fromInc
3 weeks ago

He Built a $250 Million Brand. Then He Left to Start Over

Todd Meleney launched While on Earth, a performance wellness brand, after building Nobull into a $250 million company, focusing on distinct branding.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Tools for founders to navigate and move past conflict | TechCrunch

Founders must establish healthy conflict resolution frameworks early to build company culture based on respectful interactions rather than stated values alone.
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

I've Built Startups for 40 Years. AI Just Flipped Everything I Know

Experienced founders must adapt their business fundamentals to AI's unique technical complexity, as traditional startup patterns prove insufficient in this emerging field.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

LinkedIn Invited My AI 'Cofounder' to Give a Corporate Talk-Then Banned It

AI agents can autonomously participate in professional environments, including social media, challenging traditional roles in startups.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

The Smartest Founders Aren't Chasing Venture Capital - They're Doing These 5 Things First

Successful founders build minimum viable products before raising capital, shifting from the traditional fundraising-first approach to product-first validation.
NYC startup
fromAlleywatch
1 month ago

#NYCtech Week in Review: 3/1/26 - 3/7/26

NYC tech startups raised significant funding this week, with Grow Therapy securing $150M in Series D funding, Sage raising $65M in Series C, Eight Sleep obtaining $50M, and Cryptio closing $44.5M across mental health, senior care, sleep technology, and digital asset sectors.
Startup companies
fromHardik Pandya
3 weeks ago

Every Company is a Startup Now

AI has eliminated structural protections that kept large companies safe for decades by enabling small teams to build competitive products faster and cheaper than established competitors.
Venture
fromFortune
1 month ago

Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary says if he were 25 today, he'd chase these two booming opportunities in the world of AI | Fortune

Kevin O'Leary identifies AI implementation for small businesses and data center development as the two most lucrative opportunities for entrepreneurs starting in tech today.
Business
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Why Pushback Matters More Than Validation and How the Best Founders Use It

Friction and resistance reveal hidden flaws in plans and assumptions, providing more valuable guidance than validation and team enthusiasm.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
1 month ago

Ad Tech Briefing: Embattled, embittered and determined

Ad tech executives addressed AI disruption concerns during earnings calls, emphasizing that AI increases content supply and discovery value while monetization timelines remain gradual and partner-dependent.
Careers
fromFast Company
1 month ago

4 networking moves to master in the age of AI

Social capital and professional networking are critical for job security as AI automates tasks, with 83% of professionals viewing relationships as the most valuable asset in an AI-dominated future.
Startup companies
fromUschamber
1 month ago

Why LinkedIn Created an AllInOne AI Tool for Small Businesses

LinkedIn's Premium All-In-One tool uses AI to consolidate sales, marketing, and hiring management for small businesses, democratizing enterprise-level capabilities previously unavailable to smaller operations.
#reid-hoffman
fromWIRED
2 months ago
US politics

Reid Hoffman Wants Silicon Valley to 'Stand Up' Against the Trump Administration

fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
US politics

Reid Hoffman urges Silicon Valley leaders to stop bending the knee to President Trump | TechCrunch

fromWIRED
2 months ago
US politics

Reid Hoffman Wants Silicon Valley to 'Stand Up' Against the Trump Administration

fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
US politics

Reid Hoffman urges Silicon Valley leaders to stop bending the knee to President Trump | TechCrunch

E-Commerce
fromFast Company
17 years ago

Another Stone Turned

Create an online storefront to sell handmade goods by Indigenous artisans, increasing micro-business income, pride, and reducing poverty in Indian Country.
fromHubspot
2 months ago

I went from Wall Street to content creation: Here's my journey

At 23, I walked into BlackRock's New York office fresh out of Wesleyan University, ready to conquer Wall Street. By 28, I had traded my corporate badge for a ring light and a mission to empower women through content creation. Along the way, I learned that the biggest impact doesn't always come from the biggest institutions. The journey began in 2018, when I joined BlackRock's Financial Markets Advisory team. In my role, I advised governments and banks on complex financial issues.
Social justice
Online marketing
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

How Smart Founders Are Adapting to the Zero-Click Economy

AI-generated search answers now cause nearly 60% of searches to end with no site clicks, forcing startups to optimize for being cited and audience ownership.
US politics
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Reid Hoffman says business leaders must speak up

Immigration restrictions and geopolitical tensions threaten U.S. tech leadership and economic benefits, while leaders should use their voices to steer society toward better futures.
fromFortune
1 month ago

Exclusive: Marc Lore and Melissa Bridgeford's Wizard emerges from stealth | Fortune

Wizard, an AI-native shopping agent cofounded by Marc Lore and CEO Melissa Bridgeford, is coming out of a nearly 5-year private beta with an ambitious promise: to end the era of endless scrolling in ecommerce and replace it with a personalized and streamlined shopping experience. Launched publicly on Feb. 11, the New York-based startup is betting that the next wave of online retail will be driven not by bigger marketplaces,
E-Commerce
#startup-funding
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Read This Before You Publish Another Useless Startup Blog Post

My journey as a bootstrapped founder has been pretty unique, and I love to share my insights and lessons learned with others who may be traveling along a similar path. But there's another dimension, too. I want to be embedded in the communities that I think Jotform should reach. If you know me, and my product feels familiar, you're more likely to think of us the next time you need an online form builder.
Marketing
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Mark Cuban says AI has ushered in an era where any 'kid in a basement' can build something world-changing

AI has democratized access to world knowledge, enabling young people to teach themselves and potentially create world-changing innovations from anywhere.
Careers
fromFortune
2 months ago

Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary warns job seekers he'll throw your resume 'straight in the garbage' if you have bad WiFi | Fortune

Unreliable internet and frequent job-hopping signal lack of professionalism, execution, and seriousness about business, leading to rejection in hybrid-work hiring.
NYC startup
fromAlleywatch
2 months ago

#NYCtech Week in Review: 1/4/26 - 1/10/26

Multiple NYC startups closed funding rounds, including Applecart ($100M), Semafor ($30M), Realize ($25.4M), and Autonomous Technologies Group ($15M pre-seed).
New York City
fromFortune
2 months ago

As Silicon Alley turns 30, New York is building its own tech mecca | Fortune

Silicon Alley has persisted over three decades, driven by entrepreneurs and resilient through bubbles, crises, and industry shifts despite lacking trillion-dollar local behemoths.
New York City
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Why NYC and Silicon Alley will lead the AI boom

New York City is uniquely positioned to lead tech and AI-driven entrepreneurship over the next decades due to diverse industries, talent, and strong venture funding.
Marketing
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

Watch: Gary Vaynerchuk on the price of ideas and how brand is being built on social

Gary Vaynerchuk rose from community management to lead VaynerMedia, critiques inflated marketer pricing, and urges more large independent agencies while emphasizing top-of-funnel channel dynamics.
fromAlleywatch
1 month ago

#NYCtech Week in Review: 2/8/26 - 2/14/26

Runway, a generative AI platform for creating and editing videos, images, and multimedia content using text-to-video and related AI models, has raised $315M in Series E funding led by General Atlantic. Founded by Alejandro Ortiz, Anastasis Germanidis, and Cristobal Barrera in 2018, Runway has now raised a total of $859.5M in reported equity funding. Garner Health, a healthcare benefit platform for finding high-quality in-network doctors, has raised $118M in Series D funding led by Kleiner Perkins.
New York City
Venture
fromSocial Media Explorer
2 months ago

Eric McNeil: The Connector Turning Ambition Into Scalable Empires - Social Media Explorer

Eric McNeil builds engineered private venture ecosystems that connect high-potential individuals with capital, mentorship, and aligned partners to turn vision into scalable enterprises.
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

3 coaches in leadership, business, and comms have found AI indispensable for their growth

Solopreneur career and executive coaches use AI tools to transcribe sessions, boost client engagement, increase efficiency, and scale business capacity.
#solopreneurship
Startup companies
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

How to accelerate your corporate accelerator and make it more attractive to startups

Corporate accelerators must be designed to deliver genuine win-win-win partnerships between brands, agencies, and startups to avoid exploitation and build trust.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

How startups can 'break through the noise' and grab attention, according to a marketer-turned-VC

"You can have as much money as you want to pour into the algorithm and buy ads," Kaplan told Business Insider. "But if you don't have the right founder who's able to build a community and the attention that you need to build a real product that people want, all of that money ... is meaningless."
Startup companies
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