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Shaping the Future of B2B Demand Generation with Programmatic Automation
- B2B marketers are turning to programmatic lead generation for its efficiency and ROI.
- Programmatic automation offers transparency, velocity, and profitability in CPL acquisition.
- It provides a future-proof solution in a changing digital landscape and allows for scalable reach.
- Automation transforms B2B marketing by driving productivity and delivering results in key areas.
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New Atlas video; Climbing to new heights in warehouse automation with BionicHive
- The Robot Report Podcast episode 170 features an interview with Gili Ovadia, VP of Business Development at BionicHive, discussing their warehouse automation solution, the Squid mobile robot that drives along the floor of the warehouse, and climbs into the warehouse racking to put or get boxes/totes from storage locations on higher shelves.
- Locus Robotics Corp. announces that its autonomous mobile robots have assisted in 4 billion picks across its customer deployments worldwide.
- China launches a data-sharing initiative for domestic humanoid companies to accelerate innovation from the National Local Joint Humanoid Robot Innovation Center and various Chinese humanoid companies.
- Bear Robotics Inc. expands to logistics with the Carti 100 robot for material handling tasks in warehouses and distribution centers to handle the complex demands of factories and warehouses, supporting up to 220 lbs (99.79 kg).
- The 2025 RBR50 Robotics Innovation Awards are now open for submissions, celebrating robotics innovation in calendar year 2024, and is open to any company worldwide that produces robotics or automation solutions.
- Boston Dynamics releases new video showing Atlas electric humanoid moving automotive parts from one storage bin to another bin, and the unique aspects of this video and how Atlas appears to move differently from the other competitive humanoid robots in recent demonstration videos.
- The Robot Report Podcast episode 170 hosted by Steve Crowe and Mike Oitzman features discussions about the latest robotics industry news and updates, emerging technologies, and interviews with industry experts.
- RGO Robotics sponsors The Robot Report's podcast featuring their Perception Engine, revolutionizing the AMR business through advanced Vision AI perception technology, enabling AMRs to adapt to changing environments and navigate complex spaces with unprecedented accuracy.
- BionicHive's Squid mobile robot is a unique warehouse automation solution that can climb into the warehouse racking to put or get boxes/totes from storage locations on higher shelves, and their VP of Business Development, Gili Ovadia, discusses the system works and where BionicHive is deploying these automated storage solutions.
- Bear Robotics unveils the Carti 100 for material handling tasks in warehouses and distribution centers, supporting up to 220 lbs (99.79 kg), and includes adjustable shelves, smart conveyor belts, and advanced lighting to meet operational needs.
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Barclays UK Completes Previously Announced Acquisition of Tesco Bank
- Barclays UK has completed its acquisition of Tesco Bank's retail banking business.
- Barclays UK and Tesco Stores Limited have entered into a 10-year strategic partnership to offer financial services to Tesco customers.
- The acquisition includes credit cards, personal loans, deposits, and operating infrastructure.
- Tesco Bank will continue to operate under its brand while being owned and managed by Barclays UK.
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Medium
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Book Summary: the hard thing about hard things
- Overview: Imagine feeling like a solitary driver navigating through a desert.
- Key Takeaway 1: Don't quit. Successful founders share the trait of perseverance.
- Key Takeaway 2: Nobody cares about your appearance or mistakes. Focus on getting things done.
- Key Takeaway 3: Focus on the road, not the wall. Optimism increases the chances of success.
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Medium
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Layer-2 scaling Solutions
- Layer-2 scaling solutions are designed to boost transaction throughput and lower costs on top of a Layer 1 blockchain.
- These solutions handle transactions off chain and settle them on the main blockchain periodically, reducing congestion and transaction costs.
- Types of Layer 2 solutions range from payment channels to complex smart contract interactions, meeting various demands.
- These solutions are crucial for addressing scalability, transaction speed, and expensive fees, making blockchain technology more accessible and fostering broader adoption.
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Geek Wire
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Want a house in a neighborhood that matches your politics? Flyhome releases tool sharing voting info
- Seattle real estate startup Flyhomes has released a feature called NeighborVote that lets house hunters add politics to their search for a perfect new abode.
- The tool utilizes past voting data and political party information to identify whether a listing is in a Democratic or Republican area.
- Flyhomes aims to provide customers with more informed home-buying decisions by offering political affiliation information of neighbors, similar to other community details like walkability and school ratings.
- While Flyhomes can provide information on political leanings in Seattle, detailed neighborhood voting patterns are not available, and local factors can have a direct impact on real estate trends.
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When to sell your company? Look for these signals
- Startups are 16 times more likely to get acquired than to go public, making it an outcome founders should prepare for.
- Acquisitions statistically are more likely than IPOs, and certainly something that founders have to mentally and physically prepare for.
- Founders must analyze their company using a three-point framework- product, sales and sales cycle, and balance sheet- when deciding whether to sell or not.
- If a company is struggling to gain traction in the market, it might warrant a pivot or might be worth cashing out.
- If two of the three items in Thakker’s analysis framework aren’t positive, it’s worth reconsidering the decision.
- When it’s time to sell, founders should negotiate a deal that’s equitable not just for founders and investors, but their employees as well.
- According to Rao and Sivaramakrishnan, they didn’t start their companies with the intention of selling them but when the right deal with the right company came along, it made sense.
- It can be challenging for founders to decide when it’s time to sell, as they try to strike the balance between holding on and maximizing value.
- The reality is, most investors have a few hits that make 100x and they pay the fund. The rest of it, whether you make a 1x or a 0.5x or a 2x, it kind of doesn’t really matter.
- Founders must ensure they don't set themselves up to sell the company, as it will always be bent that way, and the outcome will never be as good.
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How to launch your startup - How to launch your MVP
- Experiences of launching My Spare Desk, a marketplace MVP for renting out spare desks and turning homes into co-working spaces.
- Platforms chosen for launch: WhatsApp, Facebook, Reddit, and Hacker News.
- Feedback insights from each platform: sparse honest feedback on WhatsApp, limited constructive criticism on Facebook, valuable feedback on Reddit, and increased visibility on Hacker News.
- Speed Build Marketplace, a NextJS starter, recommended for building online marketplaces and launching quickly.
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Medium
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Scaling Without Losing Yourself: How Culture Fuels Sustainable Growth Part 1
- Scaling a startup brings new opportunities and challenges.
- Maintaining company culture is essential for successful scaling.
- A strong culture guides the team and preserves the company's identity.
- Culture promotes effective communication, autonomy, and employee well-being.
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TechCrunch
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The Chainsmokers want to bring a different kind of value add to B2B companies
- The Chainsmokers have launched their VC fund Mantis VC, focusing on B2B startups.
- They aim to bring a different perspective and value to B2B companies.
- Their strategy is to provide support, perspective, and connectivity that traditional funds may not focus on.
- They leverage their network to make introductions and help with hiring for their portfolio companies.
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TechCrunch
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New funding rounds confirm that money attracts money
- Startup Salva Health won the Startup Battlefield competition at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024.
- Swiggy, India's largest food delivery startup, plans to go public at a $11.3 billion valuation.
- Nasdaq CEO expects a resurgence in startup IPOs to begin in 2025.
- A petition for a new legal form for European startups is gaining momentum.
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Hackernoon
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Fortune Cookies For The Fortune 500? Waymo Thinks So — But Should You?
- Waymo, Alphabet's Google-backed autonomous vehicle company, has utilised fortune cookies in a recent marketing campaign, joining other tech and consumer brands in a context-shock marketing craze. While consumer brands can thrive due to the current needs and longing for fulfilment stemming from our basic instincts - according to neuroscience-backed novelty bias - startups and companies such as Waymo have a bigger responsibility and longer-term business model. Choosing a transitory experience rather than a slow-release interaction based on trust may seem a convenient and attractive marketing stunt, but does it prove the company's credibility and validity over time?
- The fact that tech has put so much thought and money into unconventional advertising and sales methods suggests something deeper: the public's perception of tech as an innovation-driven and ethical industry is dwindling and tech companies are scrambling to prove otherwise. It's clear that trust isn't built over night but through continuous and dependable actions. The tech industry should thus shake off the behavioural gimmicks and return to honest practices that honour the commitment we have made towards tech companies. After all, true transparency will be the most daring and remarkable aspect of technology today.
- Robinhood, a stock-trading start-up that enjoyed rapid growth during the COVID-19 pandemic, took to plastering ATMs with “commission-free trading” stickers: unlike Waymo's fortune cookies, these stickers indicated a thoughtful placement that made sense for the viewer. Robinhood infiltrated the public's mindset by placing the ad in a context where people are often concerned with their financial health and phased the ad as a helpful and topical business strategy. The advertisement was, therefore, less gimmicky and more of a service, putting it a step closer to a slow-release strategy based on trust.
- Antimental, a data analytics company, sent pizzas to previous clients who had gone radio-silent, tapping into the soft spots of humans who were wired to reciprocate kindness. This strategy successfully brought more clients to the fold. Retargeting using personal touches such as pizza delivery helped the company reinforce a connection with former clients rather than nag them with impersonal emails. Not only was the advertisement less invasive, it added an invitation to a shared moment. This experiment was an exception among the examples cited in this article as it refrained from first and foremost looking like a gimmick.
- Spotify's Wrapped is a yearly feature that highlights users' history of musical tastes utilised in creative and public ways. The marketing campaign is more of a friendly reminder that Spotify is a data utility rather than a tool for entertainment purposes alone. The public display of information is a tool for users to check-in and feel a sense of social inclusion while also feeding Spotify data that it can profit from. The Slow-build narrative, social proof and the templating aspect of pop culture notifications cement the advertisement's continual reoccurrence with a set-up reward structure, which progressively unlocks engagement levels and makes the advertisement become a tradition or ritual.
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Bitcoin on Core: From Store of Value to Yield-Generating Powerhouse
- Bitcoin has been evolving into an asset that not only holds value but also generates it, as technologies like Bitcoin Layer 2s (L2s) provide opportunities to earn from it.
- Core, the most active Bitcoin sidechain, is transforming Bitcoin’s utility by offering yield through Non-Custodial Bitcoin Staking.
- Core allows users to earn yield on their Bitcoin without moving it out of their wallets or giving up control, appealing to a broad spectrum of holders and institutions who seek to generate returns while keeping their Bitcoin secure.
- Core’s Non-Custodial Bitcoin Staking is groundbreaking for Bitcoin, allowing holders to contribute to the security of BTCfi on Core while earning yield, all without engaging in risky financial practices.
- BTCfi is emerging as one of the biggest untapped opportunities in crypto, and Core is amplifying this potential through its upcoming Dual Staking feature, which will enable users to stake both Bitcoin and CORE tokens simultaneously to earn enhanced Bitcoin staking rates.
- Core is leading this movement by making Bitcoin more than just digital gold; it’s transforming it into a financial powerhouse capable of delivering yield and long-term growth.
- Its mix of clear utility, a vibrant ecosystem, and innovative tokenomics make it one of the most compelling opportunities in the current market.
- The rise of BTCfi will redefine how value is generated from Bitcoin, and Core could be the driving force behind Bitcoin’s next trillion-dollar opportunity.
- Core unlocks new opportunities for investors and shifts how they interact with Bitcoin, paving the way for deeper adoption across retail, institutional, and developer communities.
- As Bitcoin evolves, BTCfi represents an opportunity for those looking to ride Bitcoin’s growth to its full potential, and Core stands at the center of this transformation, making it one of the most compelling opportunities in the current market.
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Pymnts
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Access Group to Enhance Hospitality Product Offering With Paytronix Acquisition
- The Access Group has announced its acquisition of Paytronix to enhance its hospitality and convenience store product offering.
- Paytronix provides a guest engagement platform while Access Group offers business management software.
- The acquisition aims to deliver a comprehensive suite of unified technologies that enhance the customer experience.
- Paytronix will retain its name and integrate its platform with select Access products.
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Yourstory
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Walmart India slashes losses by 68% YoY to Rs 154 Cr in FY24
- Walmart India reduces net loss by 68% YoY to Rs 154 crore in FY24.
- Revenue from operations reaches Rs 5,194 crore in FY24, up from Rs 5,002 crore in FY23.
- Total expenses decrease by 2.37% to Rs 5,354 crore in FY24.
- Walmart-owned Flipkart cuts losses by 13.2% to Rs 4,248 crore in FY24.
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