In a world increasingly dominated by screens, few brands have managed to reconnect families with the simple, timeless act of creation. Draw Pillows, founded by entrepreneur Fam Mirza and his wife Keri Mirza, is doing exactly that, transforming children’s artwork into huggable keepsakes that carry profound emotional weight. At its core, Draw Pillows is built […]
Most people think of retirement investing as a narrow lane. You open an account, pick a few mutual funds, and hope the market does the rest. Adam Bergman saw how limiting that was. He built IRA Financial to prove that retirement money can do much more than track an index. IRA Financial helps individuals use […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become the invisible infrastructure that supports how information is made, circulated, and trusted. In the past few months alone, the collapse of local newsrooms, the normalization of AI-assisted journalism, and the rise of synthetic performers in Hollywood have revealed that human creativity and public knowledge are being rebuilt around machines, often […]
In a marketplace overflowing with beverages promising wellness, sustainability, and taste, Caliwater has carved out a unique position, one driven by vision, persistence, and authenticity. At its helm is actor-turned-entrepreneur Oliver Trevena, who, alongside longtime friend Vanessa Hudgens, set out to create more than just another drink. Their mission: to redefine hydration through a cactus-based […]
Episode 24 of the Computer AF podcast, hosted by Anne Ahola Ward and John Boitnott, focused on the turbulence shaping today’s tech industry. From Apple’s rumored search engine to a historic copyright settlement against Anthropic, the discussion traced how industry giants are testing boundaries and how regulators, creators, and even consumers are responding. Apple and […]
In an industry where innovation often centers on four wheels, Damon Inc. has chosen a different path that reimagines what’s possible for riders. At the heart of this mission is Dom Kwong, the company’s co-founder and CEO, whose journey from consumer electronics to mobility technology reflects both pragmatism and vision. From Engineering Roots to Entrepreneurial […]
In the accelerating world of AI, the conversation is shifting from curiosity to competition, and from innovation to questions of ethics, strategy, and control. The release of GPT-5 has been the headline story, but the real narrative is more complex: it’s about how companies like Apple, Anthropic, and Cloudflare are positioning themselves in a maturing […]
Jonathan Lowenhar has spent decades inside the engine rooms of companies at every stage, from running divisions of large public corporations to steering private equity portfolio firms and co-founding startups. In the process, he noticed something fundamental: the companies that run well tend to share the same underlying systems. They have a clear reason for […]
Fashion often draws attention for its creativity and constant trend cycles. Behind the scenes, though, running a fashion label involves a set of operational challenges that can be as demanding as any other industry. Managing production schedules, tracking shipments, and aligning marketing campaigns all take careful planning. Harish Chandramowli, founder of Flaire Software, saw an […]
Artificial intelligence is often associated with large-scale enterprise systems and complex automation, but for David Duguan, founder and CEO of Voxify, AI is just as critical for small businesses. Based in Austin, Texas, Duguan has built Voxify to help companies manage voice communications, one of their most critical customer touchpoints. From Ghana to AI Entrepreneur […]
