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AppZen Secures $13M in Series A Funding from Redpoint Ventures to Transform Back Office Automation with Artificial Intelligence
Venture Beat - 1 Nov 2017 16:26
PRESS RELEASE: AppZen, the world's first Artificial Intelligence (AI) solution for back office automation, today announced it has raised $13 million in its Series A financing led by Redpoint Ventures with participation f...
She Went From Serving In The Air Force To Selling Herbal Tea--And Created A Six-Figure Business
Forbes - 1 Nov 2017 03:53
Looking for a way to work from home while raising three young boys, Cindy Collins created a fast-growing herbal products business.
Cybersecurity: How Blockchain Is Helping E-Commerce Businesses Protect Their Data
Forbes - 1 Nov 2017 02:10
In the wake of several security breaches, many companies are working to regain consumer trust and experts have been working to develop technologies to improve cybersecurity. Here are three tips from a data security compa...
Is The United States Ranked In The Top 5 Worldwide For Doing Business?
Forbes - 1 Nov 2017 04:41
The World Bank released its annual ranking of countries and the ease of doing business in them. Its effective, but it might be missing the longer term investment in innovation, entrepreneurship and an educated workforce ...
The Tower at Tortenna's mystery hides in a puzzle of a still-life city
Venture Beat - 1 Nov 2017 03:47
The Tower at Tortenna’s story unfolds as you explore a quiet, mysterious city that’s seemingly abandoned by its inhabitants. Tower Team International developed it during the annual three-day DreamHack game jam, and i...
When You See A Female Colleague Crying At Work, Remember This
Forbes - 1 Nov 2017 03:04
Asking women to pretend their feelings don't exist in the office isn't a sustainable solution.
An ode to ladders in Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus
Venture Beat - 1 Nov 2017 23:46
If for some reason Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus doesn’t sell well (and it really should), developer Machine Games could still end up making a lot of money just selling its next-gen ladder technology to other studios...
The Answers To Business Growth Are With Your Customers
Forbes - 1 Nov 2017 23:39
The addition of the letter 'e' to the word 'commerce' may appear as an innocuous little modification, but it signifies a massive makeover in business. Digital transformation has limited the interaction between companies ...
5 characteristics of AI technologies worth investing in
Venture Beat - 1 Nov 2017 23:10
GUEST: Machine learning and artificial intelligence are timely subjects that spark the public imagination. In 2016, between $26 billion and $39 billion was invested in AI, according to recent estimates from the McKinsey ...
Facebook stock sets record as profit trounces estimates
Venture Beat - 1 Nov 2017 22:54
(Reuters) — Facebook Inc reported better-than-expected quarterly profit and revenue on Wednesday as it pushed further into video advertising in a quarter dominated by reports that Russia allegedly used the social netwo...
AI and human understanding will win the war for talent
Venture Beat - 1 Nov 2017 21:10
GUEST: One of the most well known tropes in startup and tech culture is that your business is only as good as the team behind it. You can’t do anything without having a strong team, and the most important job for every...
Star Wars: Droid Repair Bay turns you into a VR mechanic for BB-8
Venture Beat - 1 Nov 2017 20:49
Lucasfilm is bringing another tiny piece of the Star Wars universe into virtual reality with the latest experience from its experimental ILMxLab technology group. Star Wars: Droid Repair Bay puts you in the role of a mec...
The Startup Disrupting The Floral Industry One Fresh Arrangement At A Time
Forbes - 1 Nov 2017 20:46
Farmgirl Flowers has a fresh take on the floral industry.
Brand Update: Beta Launch of Our Ethical Women-Focused Fashion Brand
Forbes - 1 Nov 2017 19:39
From creating a home office, hiring freelancers to execute everything from design to branding, traveling to Kenya to hand-bead the collection's samples alongside Massai women, it's been a hectic 10 months. This is an upd...
Obelus puts an intergalactic insurance salesman into a battle mech
Venture Beat - 1 Nov 2017 19:15
While other spacefaring adventures are about saving planets and fighting invaders, Obelus is just trying to sell some insurance. It’s a new action sidescroller from developer Springloaded Software, and it’s looking t...
Transforming Schoolyards, Our Most Abundant Public Spaces
Forbes - 1 Nov 2017 19:13
Best way to connect all children to nature every day? Put it right outside their classroom door, says social entrepreneur Sharon Danks.
How This Beauty Mogul Helped to Make the Industry More Inclusive From Her Kitchen Counter
Forbes - 1 Nov 2017 19:00
Carol's Daughter founder Lisa Price is building a mini empire--after starting her brand at a church flea market, she now boasts celebrity investors like Jay Z, and Jada Pinkett Smith--making the beauty industry more incl...
A Wine Wizard Speaks Luck, Genius And Fortune
Forbes - 1 Nov 2017 19:00
Henri Duboscq skipped studying medicine to make wine. 55 vintages later, he has no regrets.
The Forbes 'For Her By Her' Holiday Gift Guide
Forbes - 1 Nov 2017 18:53
The travel, home, wellness and fashion gifts you'll want to give and get this year, plus profiles of the female founders behind each product.
Aspiring Entrepreneurs Need To Overcome These 5 Serious Stressors
Forbes - 1 Nov 2017 18:32
What are the top 5 psychological issues that entrepreneurs are facing in today's market? This question was originally answered on Quora by Karen Arluck.
You Can't Push Clients If You Don't Push Yourself
Forbes - 1 Nov 2017 18:30
Is $10K a lot of money? It depends. Money is relative to previous experiences. That's why it's critical to experience paying premium prices before you try to charge them. This week, I share one of the most critical lesso...
Amazon launches retro gaming portal
Venture Beat - 1 Nov 2017 18:25
Amazon has launched a new Retro Zone that focuses on classic games. It features mobile apps for nostalgic favorites like Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Final Fantasy IV, clothing, toys, books, and retro consoles. Amazon dedica...