Consumers in Europe know of Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving when many businesses offer deals. However there is a new trend emerging in the region that may soon surpass it, known as Travel Tuesday. The phenomenon, which The New York Times credited to online-booking platform Hopper for popularizing, is a day on which shoppers can find deals ... Read more ›
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OTB Ventures, a leading European venture capital firm with Polish roots, recently closed its second investment fund at €170 million. The investment is backed by the NATO Innovation Fund (NIF) and the European Investment Fund (EIF) under the InvestEU Fund, along with support from CEE entrepreneurs and notable Limited Partners such as Snowflake co-founder Marcin ... Read more ›
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Horasis China Meeting, led by German entrepreneur Frank Jurgen-Richter, commenced on April 14th in in Binh Duong, Vietnam. Co-hosted by the Southern Vietnamese Province Binh Duong and the China Federation of Industrial Economics, the first day of the meeting brought together 300 of the most senior members of the Horasis Visions Community, including some of China’s and Vietnam’s best ... Read more ›
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Guest author: Ryohei Fujimaki, founder and CEO, dotData AI is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, the technology can unlock billions of dollars a year for companies, as a Google report about opportunities in the UK reveals. But on the other hand, misuse, security issues, privacy breaches, and bias present serious risks. The solution ... Read more ›
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The good news of the establishment of AMLA, the European authority for anti-money laundering and countering terrorist financing, in Frankfurt, signals an expected change in the financial industry. The EU is ready to collaborate with its members to ensure the financial crime fight has the means to be successful. While this is just the start ... Read more ›
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GoodGist Inc., a startup helping with corporate skills development and knowledge management automation, this week announced it has raised USD $1 million in funding from several high-profile investors. According to the World Economic Forum, an estimated 1 billion individuals globally will require upskilling or reskilling by 2030, with failure to meet this demand potentially resulting ... Read more ›
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From April 14-15, the Horasis China Meeting in Binh Duong will play a proactive role in the trade and investment relations between Vietnam and China. Some 300 global leaders in business and government will gather to engage in discussions that revolve around the theme of the state of entrepreneurship and joint innovation projects. Over the course of ... Read more ›
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Artificial intelligence (AI) has continued to disrupt the creative sectors in the last few months. When OpenAI unveiled its video generator Sora, everybody wondered what this would mean for content creators. Are we in the middle of a big paradigm shift? This new chapter also involves not-so-gracious inventions, as the proliferation of deep fakes prove. ... Read more ›
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Guest author: Maryam A Hassani, AI-startup co-founder and CEO of Zaia by Zealous. In the same league as the United States with 62% of respondents using artificial intelligence (AI) in at least one of their business functions, progress in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) can be seen — but there’s still significant untapped ... Read more ›
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Los Angeles has long been renowned for the prowess of its entertainment industry, with Hollywood being a larger-than-life symbol known across the world. Yet the growth of its tech sector has also increasingly been receiving attention. Below is an interview with Brad Zions from Los Angeles to get a better perspective on tech trends in ... Read more ›
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The European Innovation Council’s (EIC) accelerator program, EIC Accelerator, has announced it will invest €285 million to support deep-tech startups. The investment, which combines grants and equity, aims to bolster innovative companies following the final 2023 EIC Accelerator cut-off in November. A total of 42 companies were selected from a pool of 1,083 proposals, “showcasing ... Read more ›
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In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, cybersecurity has become a critical concern for businesses of all sizes. Cyber Upgrade, a Lithuania-based cybersecurity startup, recently made headlines by securing €650,000 in pre-seed funding to bolster its mission of providing accessible and inclusive cybersecurity solutions. This investment round was concluded last month and joined by venture capital ... Read more ›
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In the heart of Europe, a small but formidable nation stands as a testament to innovation and resilience. Switzerland, known for its precision and quality, faced a significant challenge in 2023 as the startup investment climate took a downturn. The EY Swiss Startup Barometer H2 2023 report revealed a 29% decline in investment volume compared ... Read more ›
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This March 6th Dubai will be host to the USA-UAE Alliance’s blockchain forum, founded by entrepreneurs and Georgetown University alumni Edward Cullen and Michael Amatulli. The event, which looks to unite diverse interests within the blockchain communities, will foster impact-driven investments to better build a global network with lasting influence. USA-UAE Alliance’s Dubai event will ... Read more ›
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The first reviews of Apple Vision Pro seem disappointing. Without a doubt, we’re talking about groundbreaking technology that melds real-world experiences with virtual reality. But Apple’s initial success has been clouded by a higher-than-average return rate as customers return the expensive product, which retails for about $3,500. While returns are normal, it is less normal ... Read more ›
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Four European pet tech companies are among Leap Venture Studio & Academy‘s eighth cohort, which kicks off in London on 4 March and culminates with a Demo Day in New York City on 13 June. The accelerator program is among the most prestigious in the world for pet care startups, and is backed by multinational ... Read more ›
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2023 has become a year of a bear market and challenges for all blockchain projects, the financing of which depends on the value of cryptocurrencies. Blockchain business players are actively preparing for a bull run fueled by the recent adoption of Bitcoin ETFs, the potential adoption of Ethereum ETFs, and the upcoming Bitcoin halving. Despite ... Read more ›
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Heura Foods, recently awarded ‘Barcelona Small Business (PYME) of the Year 2023‘ by Santander Bank and the local chamber of commerce, announced that it completed a Series B round of €40 million. The round included Upfield, a manufacturer of plant-based products, and investment funds Unovis Asset Management, European Circular Bioeconomy Fund (ECBF VC), and Newtree ... Read more ›
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Along with the size of the data used to train an AI, the quality of that data contributes too to the final picture. Now, what do I mean by the quality of the data? Beforehand, in case you didn’t know, I base my writing only on the tools I use to rationalize. I don’t go ... Read more ›
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Artificial Intelligence’s omnipresence was unmistakable at Davos this year, with its applications permeating diverse sectors. This year’s World Economic Forum meeting in Switzerland, from 15 January to 19 January 2024, provided a ripe platform for deep discussions on the trajectory of AI. Setting the tone for the meetings, Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI said, “AI ... Read more ›
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In the ever-changing IT industry landscape, the choice between working for a startup or a large technology company is a decision faced by many professionals, including product designers and UI/UX designers. Each path offers a unique experience, challenges, and opportunities, making it crucial to understand the differences before choosing. As a product designer, I have ... Read more ›
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