Tag: Startups
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Why A.I. Is Forcing Startups To Chase a Mirage
Getty Images If you’ve ever wondered why a new company with a ton of potential would suddenly start making moves that seem awkward and desperate, there’s usually a good reason. Actually there are four good reasons. But they all boil down to one root cause, and that root cause can change as trends come and…
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Fintechs And Bigtechs Share The Spoils As Gen AI Reshapes Financial Services
Getty Since OpenAI launched ChatGPT-4, the biggest names in technology as well as myriads of wannabe start-ups have scrambled to create marketable solutions powered by generative AI. It didn’t take long for the analysts to work out that financial services is the sweet spot for gen AI. Banks, insurers and capital markets firms are a…
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What a Meatless Future Could Mean For Farmers
Daniel Acker/Bloomberg via Getty Images The new generation of meatless meat companies has been vocal in its ambition to remake our food system. Impossible Foods CEO Pat Brown has said he wants to end all animal farming by 2035. Beyond Meat CEO Ethan Brown (no relation) sees his company working to make this “the first generation…
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Looking For Funding For Your Company? Why Debt Could Be a Smarter Option Than Equity
Getty Venture capital isn’t the only choice when it comes to financing. When used wisely, debt can be a powerful tool for growth. In his new book, All Money Is Not Created Equal: How Entrepreneurs Can Crack the Code to Getting the Right Funding for Their Startup, (Wiley, July 20, 2023), Runway Growth Capital founder David Spreng provides practical…
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Why Startups Should Think Branding First
When it comes to investing in brand, startup businesses find themselves in a huge Catch-22 situation. Many startups understand that a powerful brand will be crucial to their long-term success. Especially when entering busy marketplaces, a clear brand proposition, well-executed, is essential to helping customers understand what the startup is bringing that is new, disruptive,…
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With Fintech Funding Down 70%, Here’s What 11 Big Startups Are Worth Now
Yunjia Yuan For Forbes Back in November 2021, as the market for venture capital funding of fintech companies was peaking, San Francisco Bay Area bill-payment startup Tipalti raised $270 million at an $8.3 billion valuation. Then last summer, shares in the company traded hands privately at a $4 billion value. Today, by one estimate, Tipalti is worth…
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