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Why The Syndicate’s Video-Based Learning Is Better Than Traditional Competitors
- The Syndicate is an exclusive organization focused on empowering individuals to achieve mastery over money and life through ancient knowledge and ethical leadership.
- It challenges traditional capitalist systems by prioritizing integrity, trustworthiness, and practical application of teachings like the “7 Levels of Power.”
- Critics of traditional business education argue that MBA programs lack real-world applications, charge high fees, and are taught by academics with limited practical experience.
- The Syndicate offers practical, results-oriented courses at an affordable price, emphasizing ethical leadership, societal impact, and a redefinition of power and influence.
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Startup Funding On The Mend, Shadowfax’s IPO Ahead & More
- Indian startup ecosystem sees modest 8% uptick in funding in H1 2025.
- Bengaluru leads startup funding with Delhi NCR close behind.
- Fintech and ecommerce sectors attract significant investor interest in H1.
- Shadowfax files for INR 2,500 Cr IPO, Curefoods reports flat loss, Pine Labs profits.
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Medium
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To build a startup work for a startup
- Working at a startup can be likened to joining a close-knit network that supports each other and paves the way for success.
- Gaining real startup experience provides valuable insights into the hustle, failures, culture, and victories integral to entrepreneurial ventures.
- Other indirect paths to enter the startup world include working at VC firms, joining accelerators, or participating in entrepreneurship-focused university societies.
- While networking and participating in events are beneficial, it's essential to avoid getting trapped in a perpetual cycle of busyness rather than making tangible progress.
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TechCrunch
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Jon McNeill brings the operator’s playbook to TechCrunch All Stage
- The keynote session by Jon McNeill at TechCrunch All Stage will focus on building and scaling sustainable companies by prioritizing product and go-to-market strategy validation over rapid growth.
- McNeill, with experience in founding, scaling Tesla, and taking Lyft public, emphasizes the importance of sustainable growth over mere momentum in creating enduring companies at DVx Ventures.
- The session promises insights into capital efficiency, operational discipline, and defying conventional VC norms to establish long-lasting businesses, appealing to founders and investors seeking impactful growth models.
- TechCrunch event attendees can save significantly on passes for the July 15 event in Boston, geared towards helping founders and investors navigate hypergrowth with a focus on building companies that last.
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Medium
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Raising Capital — The Entrepreneur’s Journey(p2)
- Essential components of a successful VC pitch include a warm introduction for better connections.
- Understanding VC mindset, demonstrating market understanding, team strength, product uniqueness are key.
- Articulate market needs, go-to-market strategy, and future valuation milestones for success.
- Avoid common pitfalls like long presentations, self-aggrandizing, and lack of clarity.
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TechCrunch
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Figma moves closer to a blockbuster IPO that could raise $1.5B
- Figma publicly shared its financials, hinting at an upcoming IPO which could raise as much as $1.5 billion, potentially matching CoreWeave's $1.5 billion IPO earlier in 2025.
- Figma's financial health looks strong - reporting $749 million in revenue in 2024, with a 48% increase from the previous year. It also reported profitability by Q4 of 2024 and Q1 of 2025.
- The company disclosed some interesting details in its S-1 filing, such as minimal debt, major backers like Index, Greylock, Kleiner Perkins, and Sequoia, and executive actions like a big tender offer allowing cashing out of shares.
- Figma faces competition from AI design apps like Lovable, but also has its own AI offerings. The company highlights the risk of potential competition and the need to stay competitive in the evolving AI landscape in its regulatory filing.
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Medium
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Why We Named Our Company Curiouser.AI
- Curiouser.AI was named after a moment in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, emphasizing the importance of curiosity in challenging situations.
- The company highlights the strategic importance of curiosity in business, encouraging asking fundamental questions like purpose, direction, unique offerings, and true identity.
- The name reflects the significance of starting with the right questions to avoid reaching the wrong conclusions, drawing inspiration from 'Marketing Myopia' and 'The Innovator's Dilemma.'
- The founder emphasizes the value of imagination in the age of Generative AI and offers a free workshop, aiming to elevate organizations through strategic coaching and values-based leadership.
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TechCrunch
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Road to Battlefield: Central Eurasia’s gateway to TechCrunch Startup Battlefield
- Central Eurasia launches 'Road to Battlefield,' offering pathway to TechCrunch Startup Battlefield.
- Nine countries will compete in the regional competition to showcase rising startup ecosystem.
- Initiative aims to boost visibility and access for Central Eurasia's innovative startups globally.
- Competition structure includes national events, regional finals, and TechCrunch Startup Battlefield.
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Inc42
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Kissht Kicks Off IPO Journey, Converts Into Public Entity
- Fintech startup Kissht has started its IPO journey by converting into a public entity.
- The company's shareholders passed a resolution to convert from a private limited to a public limited entity, a necessary step for listing on Indian stock exchanges.
- Kissht plans to raise funds through its IPO, with a fresh issue of shares and offer for sale.
- They are expected to file their DRHP by the end of the month, have appointed new directors, and have roped in ICICI Securities, UBS Securities, and Motilal Oswal as lead bank managers for the IPO.
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TechBullion
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Unconventional Time Management Hacks: Startup Founders Share Their Secrets
- Learn unconventional time management strategies from successful startup founders beyond traditional advice.
- Strategies include energy zoning, reverse calendar blocking, sleep prioritization, and maximizing focus hours.
- Approaches like 'Power Hour,' themed workdays, and shorter meetings result in increased productivity.
- Implementing focused work hours, CRM integration, and calendar budgeting are key time management tips.
- Overall, respecting energy peaks, reducing interruptions, and optimizing workflows lead to enhanced efficiency.
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Inc42
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Boost For Deeptech Sector: Cabinet Approves INR 1 Lakh Cr R&D Fund
- The Union cabinet has approved the Research Development and Innovation (RDI) scheme with a corpus of INR 1 Lakh Cr to boost research and development in various sectors.
- The RDI scheme aims to provide long-term financing at low or nil interest rates to encourage private sector investment in R&D space.
- Key objectives of the scheme include supporting R&D in sunrise domains, technology acquisition, and setting up a deeptech Fund of Funds (FoF).
- The fund will operate under the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) and will focus on fostering a self-reliant and competitive innovation ecosystem in India.
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Medium
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Behind the Term Sheet: Backchannel’s $3M Pre-Seed
- Backchannel secures $3M in pre-seed funding led by Cathay Latam to address surplus inventory challenges faced by brands in Latin America and globally.
- Surplus inventory, valued at over $500B globally annually, presents inefficiencies exacerbated by economic volatility and post-pandemic disruptions.
- Backchannel's B2B marketplace offers a structured solution tailored to Latin America to help brands manage and strategically liquidate surplus inventory with transparency and efficiency.
- The experienced co-founders of Backchannel, with a successful track record in reverse logistics, envision expanding beyond their initial focus on apparel and consumer electronics to become a central B2B commerce platform across various sectors in Latin America.
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Medium
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AI-Powered Workouts for Every Fitness Level
- AI-personalized workouts on FitRealm cater to all fitness levels from beginners to pros.
- The system adjusts difficulty, logs progress for data-driven improvements, and respects user preferences.
- FitGenie chatbot offers exercise tips, form cues, and supports, creating customized workout plans.
- With progressive overload and tailored exercises, AI ensures safe and effective fitness routines.
- FitRealm's all-in-one approach provides scalable, individualized plans for optimal workout experiences.
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Pymnts
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Remark Raises $16 Million for AI Personas That Guide Online Shoppers
- Remark raised $16 million in a Series A funding round for its AI personas that offer personalized guidance to online shoppers.
- The AI personas, trained by human product experts, help brands increase conversion rates and reduce customer service costs.
- The company will use the funding to expand into new verticals, grow its network of experts, and enhance its AI systems for online shopping guidance.
- The PYMNTS Intelligence report highlights the growing trend of using AI in retail personalization, with over 90% of retailers now leveraging AI for tailored customer experiences.
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TechCrunch
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Winning capital for your AI startup? Kleida Martiro is leading the conversation at TechCrunch All Stage
- Kleida Martiro, partner at Glasswing Ventures, will lead a session at TechCrunch All Stage in Boston on July 15 about funding AI-native startups and framing their growth story for investors.
- The session, titled Winning Capital in a Competitive Market: How to Fund Your AI-Native Startup, will address the disconnect between how AI startups demonstrate traction and how investors evaluate them.
- Martiro, with experience in machine learning and serving on AI startup boards, will offer insights on aligning vision and funding needs with the right investors. Attendees can expect tactical advice on launching and scaling AI startups.
- Discounted Founder Passes at $155 and Investor Passes at $250 are available for a limited time. Attendees can benefit from networking and learning to gain a competitive edge in the AI startup ecosystem.
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