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Design gets the ‘vibe’ treatment as Estonian startup Flowstep secures €2.2 million to boost product team workflows
- Estonian startup Flowstep, a DesignTech company, has secured a €2.2 million Seed round led by Supernode Global to enhance product team workflows.
- The funding will aid in driving team growth, launching enterprise-grade platform features, U.S. sales, and accelerating AI research and development.
- Flowstep's platform focuses on 'vibe design' to speed up digital product creation while maintaining quality and creativity, using AI to assist product teams in generating design assets.
- With plans to expand globally and introduce enterprise-grade features, Flowstep aims to reshape the UI design space by leveraging AI technology.
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Do Miles Expire? What That Means for Sweeps Coins Management
- Airline miles and Sweeps Coins can expire if accounts remain inactive for 24-36 months without new transactions.
- Balances can be wiped without warning, and it's essential to stay engaged to prevent automatic removal of unclaimed rewards.
- To keep balances active, users can play with small amounts periodically, watch for login bonuses, and respond to prompts from platforms.
- Platforms like Yay Casino emphasize the importance of user activity to maintain balances, even if they were initially obtained for free.
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Dutch hydration startup Aquablu closes €7 million round live on podcast to expand their smart water dispenser
- Amsterdam-based startup Aquablu raises €7 million in Seed funding led by Frans van Houten, former CEO of Philips, to support international expansion and scale automation.
- Aquablu's smart water dispenser, REFILL+, offers chilled, sparkling, or still functional water with natural flavors, electrolytes, and B vitamins, targeting offices, hotels, and public spaces.
- The funding includes a standout moment where €1.1 million was committed live on the Dutch Dragons podcast, reflecting support and excitement for Aquablu's purpose-driven approach.
- Aquablu achieved profitability in 2025, boasts 300% year-over-year growth, and plans to reach €100 million in revenue with fewer than 100 employees by 2028, focusing on brand, sustainability, and innovation.
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Former Defence Secretary’s Venture Fund Backs Robotics Startup Coratia Technologies
- Underwater robotics startup Coratia Technologies raised $2 Mn in a Pre-Series A funding round led by MGF Kavachh.
- The venture capital fund MGF Kavachh is floated by former defence secretary Ajay Kumar.
- Coratia Technologies, founded by Debendra Pradhan and Biswajit Swain, specializes in underwater robotics.
- MGF Kavachh, focusing on early-stage startups in frontier and deep technologies, sees significant potential in Coratia's work for maritime security and critical underwater infrastructure.
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Medium
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From Horseless Carriages to Cars: Why I Stopped Building a Traditional SaaS
- The author realized the need to shift from building traditional software like form builders to focus on AI-first applications for the future of software development.
- The shift towards conversational AI agents handling interactions naturally is seen as the future, moving away from manual processes like clicking through forms and spreadsheets.
- Investing time in learning AI technologies now is compared to learning to build cars while others perfect their horseless carriages.
- The shift towards AI-generated insights and conversational interfaces is highlighted, emphasizing the importance of preparing for a future without traditional interfaces.
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[PODCAST] The Burnout Trap: Protecting Your Nonprofit Team – Janelle Miller Moravek
- Janelle Miller Moravec, the Executive Director of Youth & Family Counseling (YFC), shares strategies for thriving in nonprofit leadership by reimagining sustainability and focusing on building resilient, mission-driven organizations.
- She emphasizes rethinking productivity standards, tailoring support for novice clinicians, implementing team-based supervisory models, and using data to track burnout indicators.
- Janelle advocates for modeling boundaries and perseverance to help nonprofits and their employees truly thrive.
- Listeners can access free nonprofit professional development resources and connections to peers in the field at nonprofithub.org.
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German drone tech company Wingcopter raises funds as it strengthens leadership team
- German drone technology company Wingcopter secures fresh funding from Nordic Secondary Fund and existing shareholders, including the European Investment Bank.
- Funding influenced by progress towards type certification for delivery drones in the US, Brazil, and Japan, as well as expansion into LiDAR technology for infrastructure surveying.
- Wingcopter's patented Wingcopter 198 drone combines vertical takeoff capabilities with fixed-wing efficiency, while expanding leadership team with Dr. Bernhard Klumpp and Tobias Jordan.
- Wingcopter aims to become a technology champion in Europe with the new financing and leadership team additions, targeting sustainable aerial logistics and data collection markets.
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Direct Mail Is Hot Again, and Gen Z Is Driving the Surge
- Gen Z and Millennials are leading a renewed embrace of direct mail, with 85% responding to it and 67% taking action.
- Consumers are overwhelmed by digital brand messages, with 58% feeling inundated and 53% finding direct mail more valuable and special.
- 84% of consumers read direct mail immediately or the same day they receive it, and 44% perceive it as more trustworthy than digital channels.
- Direct mail's resurgence is driven by performance, precision, and measurability, evolving into a tech-enabled channel that combines print trust with digital targeting sophistication.
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How a Small Town Bank Used a Big Idea to Win Over a New Generation of Savers
- Peoples Bank of Kentucky integrates life insurance into customer accounts to differentiate itself in the competitive banking industry.
- Traditional community banks struggle to stand out in the digital age but Peoples Bank breaks through with embedded Wysh life insurance.
- The partnership with Wysh simplifies life insurance by offering coverage tied to account balances, reinforcing positive savings habits.
- Peoples Bank's innovative approach meets customer expectations by building trust, personalization, simplicity, and rewards through embedded protection.
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Inc42
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Nykaa Targets Fashion Business EBITDA Break-Even In FY26
- Nykaa aims to achieve EBITDA break-even for its fashion business in the ongoing financial year (FY26).
- The company plans to expand its fashion vertical significantly over the next five years through product line expansion and new customer acquisition.
- Nykaa's fashion segment witnessed a 55% CAGR, reaching INR 3,804 Cr GMV in FY25 from INR 666 Cr in FY21, with a customer base increase to 8 Mn from 700K.
- In Q4 FY25, Nykaa reported a 43% YoY EBITDA growth to INR 133 Cr, with the EBITDA margin expanding to 6.5%.
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What Are the Best Travel Nursing Agencies?
- Travel nursing agencies have become crucial in the U.S. healthcare sector, offering various benefits.
- The increasing aging population and staffing shortages have driven the evolution of travel nursing.
- Top agencies like Trustaff, Aya Healthcare, and AMN Healthcare excel in providing quality services.
- These agencies offer competitive benefits, foster long-term relationships, and meet evolving healthcare needs.
- Travel nursing is a growing trend, providing opportunities and benefits for both nurses and facilities.
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What Is the Best Appointment Scheduling Software for Dermatologists?
- Choosing the right appointment scheduling software is crucial for dermatologists' streamlined operations.
- Integration with EHR, automated reminders, and patient self-scheduling are vital features to consider.
- Factors like HIPAA compliance, payment gateways, and telehealth integration play key roles in selection.
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Insider
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'A graveyard of companies': Climate tech startups are feeling the heat from Trump 2.0
- Climate tech startups in the US considering relocating to Europe due to new tax bill.
- Trump's bill affects tax credits for clean energy sector, pushing startups to pivot.
- Founders and investors worried about impact on climate tech ecosystem, some moving operations.
- EU becoming attractive for startups with supportive policies and government funding opportunities.
- Investor appetite shifting towards nuclear fusion and energy storage startups due to AI boom.
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Inc42
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Govt Working With Google Pay, Paytm To Block Real-Time Payments Fraud: Report
- The Indian government is collaborating with third-party UPI apps like Google Pay, PhonePe, and Paytm to enhance safety measures and detect/block suspicious transactions in real-time.
- The initiative aims to prevent fraudulent transactions targeting users with lower digital literacy and will introduce stricter checks for all transactions, even if it causes slight delays.
- Platforms may introduce delays, issue fraud alerts, and prompt users for additional confirmation to prevent potentially fraudulent transactions.
- With digital payment scams on the rise, the government and private players are working together to combat fraud, and initiatives like these are expected to reduce digital payment frauds in the future.
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Dutch-based ScoutinScience raises nearly €1M to turn scientific research into real-world results
- Dutch AI-powered platform ScoutinScience raises nearly €1M in growth funding for research valorisation and innovation strategy.
- ScoutinScience uses AI to identify technology transfer opportunities in scientific publications for universities, corporations, and investors.
- The funding included support from 819 Capital and angel investors with AI, academic research, and corporate R&D backgrounds.
- ScoutinScience offers AI-powered technology scouting, ecosystem analysis, and innovation strategy development, with recognition from the European Commission for research valorisation.
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