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Avanoo Earns $39M Valuation By Helping Companies Build Positive Corporate Cultures
Forbes - 19 Apr 2019 16:08
Daniel Jacobs founded Avanoo with the intention of helping companies tell positive stories to increase employee engagement and enhance bottom-line impact. Five years later, the start-up has raised its second round of ven...
Pony.ai tests robo-taxi program on its employees, promises self-driving trucks next
Venture Beat - 19 Apr 2019 23:35
Self-driving startup Pony.ai launched an autonomous ride-hailing program dubbed PonyPilot for employees in Guangzhou's Nansha district.
Sweden -- Europe's Historic, Current, And Future Innovation Hub
Forbes - 19 Apr 2019 22:52
How has Sweden, a country of 10.2 million people, been able to create so many amazing companies? In addition to the typical catalysts, we've noticed a unique set of circumstances in Sweden that affect the way Swedish ent...
Qualcomm joins Tencent and Vivo on new AI initiative for mobile gaming
Venture Beat - 19 Apr 2019 22:07
Project Imagination will test new AI features in MOBA games like Tencent's Honor of Kings. Vivo is also working on creating an all-AI esports team.
Why Mistakes Are Really A Lesson Learned
Forbes - 19 Apr 2019 22:02
We must always learn to embrace failures, not as a flaw in you or your character, but merely as an obstacle that you can overcome.
5G is live in 3 countries, but we still need answers on health risks
Venture Beat - 19 Apr 2019 21:15
Engineers generally believe that 5G wireless networks and devices are safe -- if that's true, it's time to end the debate so the technology can spread.
AI helps four-legged robots find their footing
Venture Beat - 19 Apr 2019 21:08
Researchers have devised a novel system that helps four-legged robots to navigate complex environments without falling or stumbling.
5 Business Takeaways From The Mueller Report
Forbes - 19 Apr 2019 20:21
What business lessons can be learned from the Mueller report?
China enshrines new rules for approving games
Venture Beat - 19 Apr 2019 19:50
China has creating a new approval process for games, as detailed by Chinese gaming market analyst Niko Partners.
ProBeat: Samsung must delay the Galaxy Fold, or it will fail
Venture Beat - 19 Apr 2019 19:30
Samsung Galaxy Fold screens are failing for some reviewers. Samsung still plans to launch the foldable phone on April 26, but it should be delayed.
AI Weekly: Boston Dynamics robots are terrifying by design
Venture Beat - 19 Apr 2019 19:19
Boston Dynamics is becoming a production company, which could mean YouTube videos of robots doing terrifying things, and tacking real-world applications.
Five Simple And Effective Ways To Gain Investor Interest
Forbes - 19 Apr 2019 19:15
Here are some approaches you can use when sharing important news or building interest in your project.
What Can Tony Hawk And Shaun White Teach Us About Entrepreneurship?
Forbes - 19 Apr 2019 17:51
Tony Hawk and Shaun White did not set out to create companies that still do tens of millions of dollars each year in revenue. Don't look at them as skaters but entrepreneurs. Here are their insights on entrepreneurship.
Hearthstone loses viewers on Twitch as Magic: The Gathering Arena closes the gap
Venture Beat - 19 Apr 2019 17:00
Hearthstone is facing real competition for the first time in its history.
The DeanBeat: Telling stories at GamesBeat Summit 2019
Venture Beat - 19 Apr 2019 17:00
We’ve got 97 luminaries speaking at our GamesBeat Summit 2019 event on April 23-24 in Los Angeles. I’ve spent the better part of six months recruiting speakers for the event, but I have also spent decades covering th...
GamesBeat Summit 2019 final agenda -- 97 speakers on building gaming communities
Venture Beat - 19 Apr 2019 16:15
I’m pleased to report we’ve sold out our GamesBeat Summit 2019 conference, which has a great roster of 97 speakers and takes place in Los Angeles on April 23-24. We’ve also got our final agenda in place as you can ...
How Gridwise uses data and real-time alerts to help Uber drivers earn more
Venture Beat - 19 Apr 2019 15:30
Gridwise claims it can help drivers earn as much as 39% more per hour by tapping vast swathes of data to notify drivers where they should be, and when.
Foxconn says it remains committed to Wisconsin LCD plant investment
Venture Beat - 19 Apr 2019 15:25
Taiwan's Foxconn has said that it remains committed to its contract to build a display plant and tech research facilities in Wisconsin.
Women are better at improving at Dota 2 than men
Venture Beat - 19 Apr 2019 15:00
Women gamers are better at improving their skills compared to men when it comes to playing Valve's Dota 2 game, according to AI-based game coaching company Gosu.ai.
Honoring Their Immigrant Roots, Entrepreneurs Combine Impact Investing And Film
Forbes - 19 Apr 2019 15:00
These entrepreneurs are combining impact investing and documentary filmmaking to create a social enterprise that recognizes the value immigrants bring to our communities.
Three Principles To Create More Ownership On Your Team
Forbes - 19 Apr 2019 15:00
Encourage your team to think like owners by giving them the information and tools they need.
Encouragement And Endurance Are Vital For Your Entrepreneurial Journey
Forbes - 19 Apr 2019 14:00
Entrepreneurship is a journey full of ups and downs, and along the way, we must continuously encourage and fortify ourselves.