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Bloomberg: OpenAI to Hit $12.7 Billion in Revenue This Year. But Won’t Be Profitable Until $125 Billion in Revenue.
- OpenAI expects to generate $12.7 billion in revenue this year and $29.4 billion next year.
- The company anticipates becoming cash-flow positive when it reaches $125 billion in revenue.
- OpenAI is in discussions to raise funds at a valuation of $300 billion from Softbank.
- Despite massive subsidies, the growth in revenue for OpenAI justifies the investment.
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Medium
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Q1’25 Insurtech Market Map ️
- Optimist Ventures invests in AI-native technologies for the insurance industry.
- Shift from AI infrastructure to AI Agents reshaping labor capacity.
- Emerging trends in the insurance industry: Insurtech 2.0 and Insurance.
- Optimist Ventures has compiled a market map of the rapidly evolving insurtech space.
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Patient advocate startup Solace is set to be valued at over $300 million in new funding round from Menlo Ventures
- Patient advocate startup Solace is set to be valued at over $300 million in new funding round from Menlo Ventures.
- Solace is raising a Series B funding round led by Menlo Ventures to simplify tasks like scheduling and payments in healthcare.
- The new round values Solace at more than $300 million, with a target raise of around $40 million.
- Solace connects Medicare patients with healthcare advocates and provides virtual support for over 100 conditions.
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TechCrunch
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Bradley Tusk says he makes more money with ‘equity-for-services’ than he did as a traditional VC
- Bradley Tusk, co-founder and managing partner at Tusk Venture Partners, believes that the traditional venture capital (VC) model is dead.
- Due to higher-interest rates, crashed startup valuations, and stymied IPOs and M&A transactions, VC has been struggling in recent years.
- Instead of raising a fourth fund, Tusk has decided to shift focus to an 'equity-for-services' model.
- Tusk believes that he can make more money with the equity-for-services model as compared to the traditional VC model.
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5 Interesting Learnings from Rubrik at $1.1 Billion in ARR
- Rubrik, a SaaS security leader, has achieved impressive growth and success.
- Key figures include $1.1 Billion in ARR, 39% growth, 120% NRR, and an 80 NPS score.
- Rubrik transitioned to a SaaS model and has seen significant growth from $152m ARR in 2022 to $1.1B today.
- The cybersecurity segment continues to experience high growth, with Rubrik's impressive numbers reflecting this trend.
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Medium
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How to create and maintain FOMO during your fundraising ?
- To maintain FOMO during fundraising, schedule numerous calls with investors and embrace "selling mode" by pitching your project repeatedly.
- Building investor relationships before fundraising officially begins is crucial for attracting interest and creating a sense of exclusivity among potential investors.
- Engage with a shortlist of key investors consistently throughout your journey, not just during active fundraising periods.
- Leverage your network, including advisors, partners, and existing investors, to boost your fundraising efforts and amplify word-of-mouth influence.
- Utilize warm introductions for greater impact in creating FOMO and resonating with potential backers.
- Listening to feedback, validating your strategy, and refining your pitch based on investor input can enhance credibility and increase investor interest.
- Highlighting interest from other funds and reputable names during your pitch can add credibility and create urgency without exaggeration.
- Setting a clear fundraising deadline can encourage investor decisions and create a sense of urgency, but ensure it is realistic to maintain trust.
- Consistently demonstrate progress and maintain investor interest by sending regular updates via newsletters, focusing on key milestones and company potential.
- Maintain engagement with investors through newsletters, social platforms, and strategic updates to showcase steady progress and growing interest in your project.
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Saastr
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Dear SaaStr: What Skills Do I Have to Learn To Get Good At Enterprise Sales?
- To excel in enterprise sales, you need to hustle and be prepared to engage with real live human beings.
- Understand your prospects' business processes and how your product can enhance them.
- Make commitments to meet customer needs and be open to evolving your product to address deficiencies.
- Learn to be persistent, build relationships with multiple stakeholders, and effectively manage and hire salespeople.
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Medium
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Comparing Top Password Managers: Which One Stands Out:
- True Key, developed by McAfee, provides basic password management functionalities but lacks some advanced features. It has a user-friendly interface and an affordable premium tier.
- 1Password is known for its robust security features, zero-knowledge encryption, and user-friendly design. It supports multiple platforms but has subscription-based pricing.
- NordPass, developed by the team behind NordVPN, offers secure password management with a user-friendly interface. It uses zero-knowledge architecture and works on multiple platforms.
- Keeper is a comprehensive password manager with strong security features, including zero-knowledge encryption and dark web monitoring. It offers secure file storage but has premium pricing.
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Siliconangle
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Strike raises $13.5M to expand its AI-driven continuous penetration testing platform
- Continuous penetration testing startup Strike LLC has raised $13.5 million in funding to expand its AI-driven platform.
- The funding will be used to scale up in the U.S. and Brazil and launch Strike360, an AI-powered pentesting engine.
- Strike connects ethical hackers with companies to deliver AI-powered continuous penetration testing, helping to identify and remediate security vulnerabilities proactively.
- The company's platform features automated retesting, real-time reporting, and compliance automation, enhancing security detection and reporting.
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Medium
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Key Takeaways from a rookie at the “AI Super Bowl”
- The recent conference highlighted a shift towards Physical AI, focusing on practical advancements in robotics and industrial automation.
- Nvidia showcased commitment to AI with key announcements and investment in the space.
- Reasoning and Agentic AI were significant topics, representing advancements in AI capabilities towards active problem-solving.
- A surge in inference workloads is predicted due to reasoning AI agents, leading to increased demand for compute capacity.
- Nvidia's approach revolves around the concept of the 'AI factory' to drive intelligence, revenues, and profits in the AI era.
- The emphasis on data/AI infrastructure at the conference was surprising, showing Nvidia's focus on compute, networking, and liquid cooling.
- The event brought a cool factor to AI infrastructure, with Jensen Huang's keynote resembling Steve Jobs' product launches in the nerdy tech space.
- The conference showcased advancements in hardware and software innovations to enhance token creation efficiently.
- Nvidia's 'system optimization' is targeted at addressing power bottlenecks and maximizing system performance in the AI domain.
- The focus on Physical AI, Reasoning and Agentic AI, and compute infrastructure at GTC signified a maturation of AI technology and applications.
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Medium
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Demystifying Startup Term Sheets for Founders
- BuildYourTermSheet.com is a tool that allows anyone to generate a venture capital term sheet by toggling clauses on or off.
- The tool aims to bring transparency, education, and empowerment to startup founders and early-stage investors by demystifying common term sheet clauses in plain English.
- It encourages informed discussions by helping both founders and investors understand terms clearly, reducing power imbalances during negotiations.
- The tool allows for collaboration, prompting meaningful discussions about terms and providing the opportunity to create founder-friendly term sheets.
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Medium
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A company with a strong brand is like a person with a killer look and personality
- A company with a strong brand exudes a unique vibe and expression that sets it apart from others.
- Developing a strong brand requires organic, lived, and breathed experiences, not just financial investment.
- The founder's vision and taste play a crucial role in creating a compelling brand that attracts people.
- Strong branding alone cannot save a company that lacks product-market fit; real value addition is essential.
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Medium
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Why Smart Entrepreneurs Invest Money—Not Just Save It
- Smart entrepreneurs prioritize investing money over saving it to build empires and scale their influence.
- Saving money is important for emergencies and slow months, but it won't help scale a business or income.
- Instead of saving, entrepreneurs should focus on investing in assets, such as skills, systems, and talent, which can lead to higher income potential, more free time, and leverage for high-value work.
- The key is to ensure that every dollar spent either makes or saves more money in the long run.
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Medium
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A16Z and Benchmark Backed a Lie: Why the 11x Scandal Should Make You Rethink Startup Hype
- The startup 11x, backed by Andreessen Horowitz and Benchmark, falsely claimed ZoomInfo and Airtable as clients.
- ZoomInfo only trialed the product and did not have a working relationship with 11x.
- Airtable had no relationship with 11x at all.
- This incident raises concerns about being misled in today's market, where venture capital firms prioritize momentum over truth.
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Medium
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7 Mind-Blowing Ways Climate Unicorns Are Reshaping Our Planet
- Climate Tech Unicorns are reshaping the planet by providing innovative solutions to environmental challenges.
- In the past year, 37 new climate unicorns have emerged, reflecting increased investor interest in ESG criteria and government incentives for green technology.
- This surge in climate tech valuations is driven by a combination of factors including technological breakthroughs and corporate commitments to decarbonization.
- Unlike previous cleantech booms, these climate unicorns are diverse across sectors and prioritize practical implementation.
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