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Instagram Co-founders Return to the Fold with Artifact, Offering AI-Curated News
Instagram is one of the largest social media platforms in the world, and its co-founders, Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger, are looking to repeat their success. The two left Instagram in 2018 because of tensions with Facebook, but now they are back with a next-gen social app idea called Artifact, which offers users personalized news […]

Medsi Boosts Growth of Mexico’s First “Health Assurance” Super App with $10 Million Round
The Covid pandemic hit Mexico harder than the rest of North America, laying bare the nation’s woefully inadequate healthcare system. Yet it was during the pandemic that three seasoned Mexican professionals launched Medsi, a startup on a mission to solve Mexico’s healthcare access problem. A medical emergency is a financial catastrophe for the average Mexican […]

Biotech Startup Colossal De-Extinction Project Plans to Bring Back the Dodo Bird
The extinction of species has occurred throughout the planet’s history, but because of human activity, the process has started to occur at a faster rate. Enter biotech startup Colossal, which aims to do the impossible and bring species back to life with de-extinction methods, including the flightless dodo bird. “Colossal” Ambitions When it first appeared, […]

6 Startup Predictions for 2023
There is a lot of fear about what is to come in 2023, especially with the massive number of layoffs seen in 2022 and the beginning of this year. However, startups are a potential source of growth and hope in uncertain times, especially when it comes to supply chains and innovation. Learn more by checking […]

EdgeIn Launches No-Cost, Low-Cost Alternative to augment Crunchbase, Pitchbook for Web3
If you’re looking for reliable, Web3 community data, look no further. EdgeIn, the only democratized platform for company, project, team, investment, and token data, today announces its first paid product offering. For $14.99/month, get real-time updates on the companies, people, deals, and events you’re most interested in, giving you an unprecedented edge in Web3. The […]

The Unicorn Herd Expected to Thin In 2023
When the term unicorn was coined, it represented a rare class of privately-owned companies with a value exceeding $1 billion. However, an astounding number of companies managed to cross the threshold in recent years. Primarily, it was due to plenty of funding and perhaps more upward momentum than was realistic, especially in the tech industry. […]

How Are Startups Approaching Employee Promotions in 2023?
From rewarding success to staying consistent, here are 12 answers to the question, “How are you approaching startup employee promotions in 2023?” Incentivize Success and Employee Loyalty Identify the Traits You Would Want in a New Hire Create a Dashboard to Analyze KPIs Provide a Clear Path to Promotions Use Micro-Promotions Be Vocal About Upward […]

Expert Business Tips to Enter a Country with a Wildly Different Culture
Launching a business in a new country can be a daunting task, especially when there are significant cultural differences to navigate.

Wonders.ai Is Revolutionizing AR and VR with Complex AI Companions
Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere these days, with ChatGPT serving as a fantastic example of the technology’s capabilities. However, AI is also revolutionizing augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR), which is where Wonders.ai and CEO Michael Lin are focusing their efforts to create AI companions from characters. AI companions with a character of their own. Unlike […]

Liquid Access Turns Loyalty Programs Into Dynamic Shareable Experiences
As a brand, it is imperative to attract new customers. But to maintain growth and build a solid foundation, customer loyalty is vital. Customers need to come back, and a customer loyalty program is one of the most effective ways to ensure that happens. But even loyalty programs grow old and stale, which is why […]