Entrepreneurship stories - Page 4
LinkedIn expands BrandLink, offers video ads with top creators
Fri, 2nd May 2025
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LinkedIn expands BrandLink, offering advertisers premium video content from top creators to engage over 1 billion members in the US and UK.
Primer launches initiative to help start-ups optimise payments
Fri, 2nd May 2025
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Primer launches 'Primer for Growth' to help start-ups tackle payment hurdles with free access to its advanced payment tools for one year.
Global Tech Advocates celebrates decade of fostering innovation
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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entrepreneurship
Global Tech Advocates celebrates 10 years in Copenhagen, unveiling the Global Launch Pad to boost tech firms amid evolving global challenges.
Shuriii joins Siakam's EdTech Engine, eyes global growth
Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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social enterprise
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edtech
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stem
Toronto startup Shuriii has been chosen for the Siakam EdTech Engine programme, aiming to revolutionise K-12 education with dynamic data-driven insights.
Finalists for 2025 AfricaTech Awards announced
Tue, 15th Apr 2025
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clean technologies
The 2025 AfricaTech Awards have unveiled 45 finalist startups from diverse sectors, celebrating innovation and impact in Africa's tech landscape.
Why tech founders risk falling behind - fast
Thu, 10th Apr 2025
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partner programmes
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education, learning & training
In the fast-paced tech industry, founders risk stagnation by prioritising speed over strategic learning, potentially overlooking vital market shifts.
AI founders earn higher salaries despite industry downturn
Thu, 10th Apr 2025
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data science
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Despite a downturn in startup salaries, AI founders are thriving, earning a median of USD $90,000—20% above the industry average, as AI startups surge.
AI startup founders earn more despite industry decline
Thu, 10th Apr 2025
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A new report reveals that AI startup founders earn a median salary of USD $90,000, 20% more than their peers, despite a wider downturn in pay.
Series launches with USD $3m to revolutionise networking
Sun, 6th Apr 2025
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social networking
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Series, a new social platform aimed at Gen Z, has launched with USD $3 million funding, utilising AI to enhance connections among college students.
Blackpearl Group appoints new COO for US market growth
Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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entrepreneurship
Blackpearl Group has appointed Christie Kerner as Chief Operating Officer to drive its US expansion, leveraging her 30 years in scaling successful businesses.
Smarter Brands AI partners with Omniverse City for automation
Fri, 14th Mar 2025
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Smarter Brands AI has unveiled an AI platform aimed at automating business operations, collaborating with Omniverse City's innovative AI infrastructure.
Markko Labs opens applications for next startup cohort
Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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martech
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commerce systems
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funding
Markko Labs is inviting applications for its second cohort, targeting non-technical marketplace founders to foster innovation in eCommerce.
Tech firms champion women in tech ahead of IWD 2025
Sat, 8th Mar 2025
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As International Women's Day approaches, tech firms like CMTG and Fugro champion gender equality, advocating initiatives to boost female participation in the industry.
IWD 2025: The next billion users - Why Women will shape the future of Fintech
Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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martech
As women increasingly shape financial landscapes, fintech firms have a crucial opportunity to design tailored solutions that meet their unique needs and aspirations.
UK fintech Lenkie raises GBP £49m to boost SME financing
Wed, 5th Mar 2025
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credit risk
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entrepreneurship
UK fintech Lenkie has secured GBP £49 million in Series A funding, aiming to transform payables financing for SMEs amid a £22 billion funding gap.
IWD 2025: Empowering women in tech: driving innovation through diversity
Wed, 5th Mar 2025
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digital transformation
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clean technologies
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leadership
On International Women's Day, the tech industry celebrates women's vital contributions to innovation and digital transformation, championing diversity for future success.
SimCare AI raises USD $2m to enhance training platform
Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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telehealth
SimCare AI has secured USD $2 million in seed funding to enhance its innovative AI-based healthcare simulation platform aimed at revolutionising clinical training.
OneUp Sales raises GBP £1.5m to expand in global markets
Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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storage
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investment
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entrepreneurship
OneUp Sales has successfully raised GBP £1.5 million to bolster its expansion into international markets, primarily targeting the United States.
Disrupt.com announces USD $100m boost for AI startups
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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cybersecurity
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investment
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entrepreneurship
Dubai's Disrupt.com has unveiled plans to invest USD $100 million in AI startups globally, aiming to boost technological growth amid a challenging funding landscape.
From Unicorns to Underdogs: How cognitive diversity could be the catalyst for making change that matters
Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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cx
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martech
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partner programmes
Cognitive diversity has emerged as a pivotal factor in transforming businesses from Underdogs to Unicorns, enabling teams to solve complex problems effectively.