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Gambling firm 888 reports a 'strong quarter of progress'

888 reported revenue slightly ahead of expectations at £431 million for Q1 2024. [ more ]

Lightbend

Scala

Lightbend closes FY24 with record growth | @lightbend

Lightbend achieved record growth in the past year, adding over 50 new blue chip customers and experiencing a 50% increase in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR). Open source adoption also increased significantly.

Lightbend turned operationally cash flow positive for the first time and released Kalix, the first step towards becoming a cloud company, simplifying the development of low-latency, event-driven applications on a PaaS. [ more ]

TechCrunch

AI is going to save software companies' dreams of growth | TechCrunch

AI-powered software products will boost the TAM for technology products and reaccelerate growth at tech companies.

The market is willing to accept that software imbued with new AI capabilities will cost more, widening the TAM of software companies. [ more ]

The Motley Fool

Why Snap Stock Soared 31% Last Month | The Motley Fool

Investors reacted positively to Snap's best growth in two years, fueled by strong Q1 financial results. [ more ]

Entrepreneur

3 Consumer Finance Stocks to Buy for Weekly Gains | Entrepreneur

The consumer financial services sector is projected to experience enduring, vigorous growth and expansion.

Quality consumer finance stocks like FirstCash Holdings, Qifu Technology, and Noah Holdings Limited could be solid buys for weekly gains. [ more ]

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MarTech

2 days ago

14,106 martech tools reveal 3 trends you should master | MarTech

Martech growth outpaces consolidation, prioritize martech maturity. [ more ]

Independent

1 week ago

'The workplace will look very different with AI - but we need to find a way to generate more power'

Servecentric CEO Brian Roe expresses concern about electricity capacity despite focusing on growth. [ more ]

www.cbc.ca

ANALYSIS | How AI helped push Nvidia's market value to $2 trillion | CBC News

Nvidia's market value reached $2 trillion, surpassing Canada's GDP.

Nvidia's rapid growth is driven by demand for semiconductors and AI-related products. [ more ]

The OpenAI business model

The AI startup is one of the fastest-growing companies in history.

Questions remain about the long-term viability of its revenue stream. [ more ]

LawSites

Exclusive: iManage Reveals Details On Its Growth, Lays Out Plans to Further Leverage Gen AI, Partnerships

iManage's resilience through M&A challenges

Focus on innovation and growth through strategic acquisitions and AI integration [ more ]

London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

HLB on track for unparalleled future growth with combined revenue of $5.46 billion

HLB has achieved significant growth in 2023, with a global combined revenue of $5.46 billion.

HLB's commitment to innovative thinking and diversifying into advisory services has contributed to its growth. [ more ]

London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Elite Business Live to take place in March 2024

Elite Business Live is a premier business conference dedicated to fast-track start-ups, SMEs, and high growth businesses.

The conference will feature over 50 industry pioneers and experts as speakers, covering topics such as sales strategy enhancement, AI integration, remote work, and more. [ more ]

iRunFar

Changing Gears: The Excitement of Changing Things Up

Excitement and fear accompany trying new things or changing directions.

Growth and failure are part of the process when venturing into new territories. [ more ]

Above the Law

Lawyers Need To Invest In Professional Development

Lawyers face overwhelming pressure and stress, but breaking down goals into smaller tasks can help.

Self-doubt can hinder expressing needs and setting boundaries; seek help and realize progress requires new skills and habits. [ more ]

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Entrepreneur

How to Handle Disagreements Respectfully | Entrepreneur

Disagreements can be positive and lead to growth

Approach disagreements with respect and foster open discussions [ more ]

Entrepreneur

How Successful Entrepreneurs Use Doubt to Drive Growth | Entrepreneur

Fear and self-doubt are common challenges faced by entrepreneurs, even at higher levels of success.

Fears should be seen as indicators of areas for improvement and opportunities for growth. [ more ]

Axios

Axios Finish Line: Perils of pretend work

Growing staff too fast can lead to mounds of make-work

Resist the temptation to assume you need more people [ more ]

www.fastcompany.com

Uber just posted its first annual profit as a public company

Uber reported its first full year of profit as a public company.

Uber expects continued growth in the first quarter of 2024. [ more ]

TechCrunch

Delivery startup Veho makes corporate job cuts | TechCrunch

Veho, a package delivery company, has laid off about 65 employees, representing 19% of its workforce.

The layoffs were part of a reorganization aimed at improving efficiencies and accelerating profitability.

The company had previously experienced significant growth, raising over $300 million in venture capital funding. [ more ]

AdExchanger

Despite Clashes With Regulators, Meta Surges On Strong Q4 | AdExchanger

Meta's shares surged 15% after reporting Q4 earnings, despite facing criticism during a Senate hearing about online child safety.

Meta generated $38.7 billion in ad revenue last quarter, with its strongest ad verticals being online commerce, consumer packaged goods, and gaming.

Chinese advertisers represented 10% of total ad revenue and accounted for 5% of Meta's total worldwide revenue growth. [ more ]

MarTech

The CDP space saw sluggish growth in H2 2023 | MarTech

The growth of the CDP industry in the second half of 2023 was small and sluggish.

10 new CDPs have entered the space since 2019. [ more ]

Exchangewire

StackAdapt's Co-Founder Vitaly Pecherskiy Takes the Reins as CEO to Lead Global Charge for Growth in 2024 - ExchangeWire.com

StackAdapt co-founder Vitaly Pecherskiy has become the new CEO of the AI-driven programmatic advertising platform.

Co-founder and outgoing CEO Ildar Shar will remain on StackAdapt's Board of Directors for strategic support.

Vitaly Pecherskiy will focus on driving growth in EMEA and launching new products in 2024. [ more ]

Digiday

How one independent agency has watched the industry evolve over the last decade

Exverus Media has experienced significant growth over the past three years, attributing it to long-term client relationships.

The agency is taking a proactive approach to cookie deprecation by utilizing first-party and zero-party data and asking clients to engage consumers to build stronger relationships. [ more ]

www.fastcompany.com

Asking these types of questions will make you look smarter

Asking questions makes you appear more intelligent and can improve your reputation at work.

Prioritizing learning, growth, and forgiveness can help foster curiosity and success. [ more ]

Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being

Out With The Old: 24 Things to Let Go of in 2024!

Letting go of emotional baggage is important for mental well-being.

Letting go creates space for new experiences and growth. [ more ]

Tiny Buddha

My Husband Left Me for Another Woman: How Forgiveness Set Me Free - Tiny Buddha

Allow yourself to be proud of your progress, even if it's not visible to others.

Looking back can help us see how far we've come. [ more ]

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TechCrunch

Zupyak's unique startup journey - Building companies without a fixed idea | TechCrunch

Building a startup without a fixed idea can still be successful

Finding new and cheaper ways to acquire customers through content marketing is important for startups and small businesses

Continuous testing and adaptation are key to successful growth and marketing [ more ]

TechCrunch

Zupyak's unique startup journey - Building companies without a fixed idea | TechCrunch

Building a startup without a fixed idea can still be successful

Finding new and cheaper ways to acquire customers through content marketing is important for startups and small businesses

Continuous testing and adaptation are key to successful growth and marketing [ more ]

LogRocket Blog

How to build a self-serve product strategy - LogRocket Blog

Successful products like Slack, Dropbox, and Airtable have used self-serve product strategies to drive growth.

Self-serve product strategies lower barriers to adoption and have lower customer acquisition costs. [ more ]

LogRocket Blog

How to build a self-serve product strategy - LogRocket Blog

Successful products like Slack, Dropbox, and Airtable have used self-serve product strategies to drive growth.

Self-serve product strategies lower barriers to adoption and have lower customer acquisition costs. [ more ]

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Berlin Startup Jobs

Berlin

Job Vacancy: Sales Manager - Vollzeit (m/w/d) B2B Software // Insurgo GmbH | Sales Jobs | Berlin Startup Jobs

Insurgo is seeking Sales Managers to meet strong demand and drive growth.

Insurgo offers innovative solutions, a full pipeline of qualified leads, and opportunities for growth and development. [ more ]

Bevindustry

Beer

Low/no alcohol spearheading growth for market

The low- and no-alcohol beverage market is seeing significant activity and innovation.

Consumers are increasingly interested in non-alcoholic options due to health considerations and the sober curious movement. [ more ]

Harvard Business Review

What Innovators Who Create New Markets Do Differently

Nondisruptive creation is about creating new markets without displacing existing ones

The three mindsets for generating innovation and growth [ more ]

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Harvard Business Review

8 Essential Qualities of Successful Leaders

Becoming a great leader is a continuous learning and growth process

Great leaders intentionally put themselves in challenging situations to learn and grow [ more ]

Harvard Business Review

What Innovators Who Create New Markets Do Differently

Nondisruptive creation is about creating new markets without displacing existing ones

The three mindsets for generating innovation and growth [ more ]

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Harvard Business Review

8 Essential Qualities of Successful Leaders

Becoming a great leader is a continuous learning and growth process

Great leaders intentionally put themselves in challenging situations to learn and grow [ more ]

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Boston

Compass Remains Afloat Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

Compass has achieved its goal of cash-flow positivity by mid-2023, 11 years after its founding.

While Compass agents have lost equity due to the company's poor performance, the firm has seen some growth in principal agents but a decline in non-principal agents. [ more ]

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www.fastcompany.com

The truth about growing startups, as told by a founder and an investor

The book 'Do You Want to Do a Startup?' was inspired by a popular blog post written by co-author Neumann titled 'Your Board of Directors is Probably Going to Fire You.'

The co-authors, Neumann and Zalman, provide contrasting perspectives on the challenges faced by startups as they scale. [ more ]

www.fastcompany.com

The truth about growing startups, as told by a founder and an investor

The book 'Do You Want to Do a Startup?' was inspired by a popular blog post written by co-author Neumann titled 'Your Board of Directors is Probably Going to Fire You.'

The co-authors, Neumann and Zalman, provide contrasting perspectives on the challenges faced by startups as they scale. [ more ]

Boston.com

2 days ago

Boston Celtics

Rookie second-round pick Jordan Walsh getting his first taste of the NBA playoffs with the Celtics

Walsh embraces learning and the opportunity to make history with the Celtics in the NBA playoffs. [ more ]

Boston.com

Boston Celtics

Joe Mazzulla explains why getting booed is the 'ultimate compliment'

Fans booed the Celtics after their loss to the undermanned Lakers, and coach Joe Mazzulla believes it is good for the team.

Mazzulla sees being booed as the ultimate compliment and a responsibility to perform at a high level. [ more ]

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3 days ago

Cars

Volvo Global EV Sales Almost Doubled In April 2024 Thanks To EX30's Surge

Volvo reported significant growth in global car sales, with plug-in electric car sales notably increasing, nearing a 50% share. [ more ]

London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Cars

Used car market up as EV sales reach record levels

The UK's used car market grew by 5.1% in 2023, with 7,242,692 transactions.

Superminis were the most popular used car body type, followed by cars in the lower medium segment and dual purpose vehicles. [ more ]

AdExchanger

18 hours ago

Roblox Says Ads Will Not Have A Notable Impact On Its Business This Year | AdExchanger

Roblox's ad revenue won't be significant in the near future, with concerns over slower-than-expected growth and diversification of revenue streams. [ more ]

TheWrap

2 weeks ago

YouTube Delivers $8.1 Billion in Ad Revenue During Q1, a 20% Increase

YouTube's ad revenue reached nearly $8.1 billion in Q1 2024, surpassing predictions and showing significant growth from the previous year. [ more ]

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Sales Account Coordinator - URL Media

URL Media values inclusivity, growth, purposeful work, and commitment to employee advancement. [ more ]

London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

SEO agency with specialism in travel sector scales growth following rebrand

Specialist experience in travel sector led to 58% growth after rebranding

Expansion of service offerings to include holistic digital marketing approach [ more ]

Thedrum

Dept Named One of Adweek's 100 Fastest Growing Agencies

Dept named in Adweek 100: Fastest Growing Agencies list with 149% growth

Dept's revenue grew by 500% in three years [ more ]

Flipboard

Why you need to prioritize TikTok and Instagram for marketing

Use social media effectively for successful results

Implement marketing tips to grow [ more ]

Tiny Buddha

1 day ago

Writing

4 Practical Techniques to Heal from Childhood Trauma - Tiny Buddha

Letting go of childhood trauma involves accepting, learning, and using experiences for growth and healing. [ more ]

Vulture

6 days ago

Writing

Rachel Chinouriri's Capsule of Chaos

Chinouriri's debut album reflects on heartbreak and darker topics, while also highlighting personal growth and moving past negative influences. [ more ]

ESPN.com

1 week ago

Chelsea

Arsenal have built a record-breaking fan base. Can it take them back to the top?

The growth of women's football is evident in record-breaking attendance numbers for Arsenal Women's Super League matches. [ more ]

The Atlantic

1 week ago

JavaScript

Dear Therapist: I Explode When I'm Dealing With My Brother

Apologizing for past reactions is vital for growth and healing in relationships. [ more ]

BuzzFeed

2 weeks ago

JavaScript

People Who Married The First Person They Ever Dated Are Revealing What Their Relationship Is Like Now

Marriage to first love can have ups and downs, necessitating constant growth and support for long-lasting relationships. [ more ]

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2 weeks ago

New York Yankees

Yankees notes: Luis Gil's lesson, DJ LeMahieu begins rehab assignment | amNewYork

Even professional athletes like New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Gil experience moments of learning and growth during games. [ more ]

The Athletic

4 weeks ago

Arsenal

Arsenal are still learning in the Champions League - and the lessons can serve them well

Champions League brings unique challenges for Arsenal, as acknowledged by Thomas Tuchel.

Arsenal, though strong in the Premier League, are still adapting and making mistakes in the Champions League. [ more ]

Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn

'Spring, good food, and sun': Smorgasburg is back in Brooklyn and Manhattan * Brooklyn Paper

Smorgasburg 2024 exceeded attendance expectations at multiple locations.

Eric Demby expressed joy in the growth and community impact of Smorgasburg, especially at Prospect Park. [ more ]

Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being

Mental health

Breakup Therapy: Reasons Why Therapy Can Help After a Breakup

Seeking therapy after a breakup is beneficial for emotional healing and growth.

Breakup therapy is focused on self-reflection, emotional processing, and building healthier relationships. [ more ]

Python Software Foundation Blog

Python

Announcing a PyPI Support Specialist

PyPI has seen significant growth with over half a million packages and a 57% increase in 2022.

Increased growth has necessitated hiring more staff to manage security needs, account issues, and community frustrations. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Tech industry

Reddit's Long, Rocky Road to an Initial Public Offering

Reddit faced leadership crisis in 2015, Steve Huffman returned to revive it, successfully leading it towards IPO.

Reddit struggled with management, ownership, technology, and controversies, but under Huffman's leadership, revenues and employees increased significantly. [ more ]

Pitchfork

Music

Watch Paramore's New "Thick Skull" Video

Being in a band involves vulnerability and self-discovery through music creation.

Growing up involves letting go of the need for validation and fitting into a specific mold. [ more ]

Consequence

Music

Hot Water Music announce new album featuring members of Turnstile, Thrice, Alexisonfire

Hot Water Music is celebrating their 30th anniversary with a new album titled Vows, featuring guest contributions from various artists.

The album explores themes of growth and processing grief, with the band reflecting on their 30-year journey. [ more ]

MarTech

Aligning martech with your business strategy: Your blueprint for success | MarTech

Your martech decisions must align with and advance your company's core business goals.

Develop a roadmap to align your martech with your business goals by defining how marketing supports the company's goals and matching the required martech functionalities to these goals. [ more ]

Buffer: All-you-need social media toolkit for small businesses

Social media marketing

How These LinkedIn Creators Are Planning for 2024

LinkedIn reached 1 billion users in 2023

Top creators on LinkedIn leveraged the platform's dynamics to grow in 2023 [ more ]

Sactown Sports

San Francisco 49ers

Javon Kinlaw appreciative of bumpy journey with 49ers

Javon Kinlaw has shown growth and maturity since joining the San Francisco 49ers.

After battling injuries and setbacks, Kinlaw has played in all 19 games this season. [ more ]

BBC News

Soccer (FIFA)

Women and girls' football teams in England double in seven years

The number of registered female football teams has doubled in the past seven years.

The largest increase in registrations occurred in the season after the Lionesses won Euro 2022. [ more ]

Social Media Today

Snapchat Is Now Up to 800M Monthly Active Users

Snapchat's monthly active user count is now at 800 million, up from 750 million last year.

Snap is shifting its focus towards community growth in North America and Europe. [ more ]

LogRocket Blog

Navigating the stages of the product lifecycle - LogRocket Blog

Before developing a strategy for your product, it's important to understand the stage of the product in the product life cycle.

The product life cycle consists of four stages: introduction, growth, maturity, and decline. [ more ]

Tearsheet

Tearsheet's 2024 Marketing Awards are now open - Tearsheet

The Tearsheet Marketing Awards are the top awards program in the financial industry focused on marketing and growth.

The awards recognize and celebrate the best customer-facing work in financial services. [ more ]

LogRocket Blog

How to build a self-serve product strategy - LogRocket Blog

Successful products like Slack, Dropbox, and Airtable have used self-serve product strategies to drive growth.

Self-serve product strategies lower barriers to adoption and have lower customer acquisition costs. [ more ]

Entrepreneur

Outpace Competitors in 2024 with Fresh Niche Growth Tactics | Entrepreneur

Businesses that engage with niche markets experience increased profits, sales, and competitiveness.

Finding a niche market with potential for growth requires evaluating market demand and ensuring it is not too small to be profitable. [ more ]

Entrepreneur

Outpace Competitors in 2024 with Fresh Niche Growth Tactics | Entrepreneur

Businesses that engage with niche markets experience increased profits, sales, and competitiveness.

Finding a niche market with potential for growth requires evaluating market demand and ensuring it is not too small to be profitable. [ more ]

Above the Law

Some Raises Feel Like Shrugs - See Also

Biglaw Firm's Raises Leave Room For Improvement

Mid-Size Firms Making Big-Sized Money [ more ]

Above the Law

Following Up With A Litigation Risk Insurance Broker (Part III)

Stephen Kyriacou Jr. believes that the main focus in the litigation and contingent risk insurance market in 2024 will be finding good opportunities for clients to insure their litigation risks.

He predicts continued growth in the market, with increased deal flow, more investment from insurers, and a wider variety of primary and/or lead insurers participating in deals. [ more ]

Above the Law

Law Firms Really Have The Urge To Merge In 2024

Law firm merger activity expected to remain high in 2024

Interest in growth through mergers at an all-time high [ more ]

Pats Pulpit

New England Patriots

'Glue guy' Kendrick Bourne hopes to return to Patriots in free agency

Kendrick Bourne hopes to stay with the New England Patriots despite impending free agency

Bourne values the environment and growth he experienced with the Patriots

He wants to continue improving and believes he had unfinished business after his injury [ more ]

www.fastcompany.com

Microsoft, Alphabet both show a growing financial dependence on AI

Microsoft and Alphabet both exceeded analyst expectations for earnings per share and revenue, driven by their investments in AI.

Microsoft showed faster growth than expected in its Azure Cloud unit, which could be due to its relationship with OpenAI and the adoption of its generative AI assistant, Copilot. [ more ]

Berlin Startup Jobs

Berlin

Job Vacancy: Senior Talent Acquisition Manager (m/ w/ d) // Palabra Praxisgruppe GmbH | HR / Recruiting Jobs | Berlin Startup Jobs

Palabra is a company that aims to reduce waiting lists in speech therapy and occupational therapy.

They are currently hiring a Senior Talent Acquisition Manager to support their growth and build a scalable organization. [ more ]

TechCrunch

TikTok lays off 60 employees | TechCrunch

TikTok has cut about 60 jobs, mostly in sales and advertising.

TikTok's growth is decelerating, with monthly active users growing at a slower rate. [ more ]

TechCrunch

TikTok usage is starting to slow -- is TikTok Shop to blame? | TechCrunch

TikTok's growth is slowing down, with a decrease in monthly active users growth from 12% to 3% year-over-year per quarter in 2023.

TikTok's move into e-commerce via TikTok Shop may be a factor in its slowing growth. [ more ]

Modern Retail

DTC Briefing: Why brand operators can't stop talking about contribution margin

Contribution margin is becoming an increasingly important metric for DTC startups.

Tracking contribution margin can help brands grow more efficiently. [ more ]

LogRocket Blog

Navigating the stages of the product lifecycle - LogRocket Blog

Before developing a strategy for your product, it's important to understand the stage of the product in the product life cycle.

The product life cycle consists of four stages: introduction, growth, maturity, and decline. [ more ]

LogRocket Blog

Navigating the stages of the product lifecycle - LogRocket Blog

Before developing a strategy for your product, it's important to understand the stage of the product in the product life cycle.

The product life cycle consists of four stages: introduction, growth, maturity, and decline. [ more ]

Tearsheet

Tearsheet's 2024 Marketing Awards are now open - Tearsheet

The Tearsheet Marketing Awards are the top awards program in the financial industry focused on marketing and growth.

The awards recognize and celebrate the best customer-facing work in financial services. [ more ]

TechCrunch

Zupyak's unique startup journey - Building companies without a fixed idea | TechCrunch

Building a startup without a fixed idea can still be successful

Finding new and cheaper ways to acquire customers through content marketing is important for startups and small businesses

Continuous testing and adaptation are key to successful growth and marketing [ more ]

WWD

2023's Top 10 Brands by Media Impact Value Growth on TikTok vs. Instagram

Niche beauty brands are growing rapidly and have the most green space for growth.

Agility, diversified content, and targeted marketing are key factors in the online success of niche brands. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

So you want to be a social media star? What to know about the creator economy in 2024

The creator economy is predicted to grow to half a trillion dollars in the next four years.

Building a 'real' business in the creator economy is getting tougher due to increased competition. [ more ]

Entrepreneur

Outpace Competitors in 2024 with Fresh Niche Growth Tactics | Entrepreneur

Businesses that engage with niche markets experience increased profits, sales, and competitiveness.

Finding a niche market with potential for growth requires evaluating market demand and ensuring it is not too small to be profitable. [ more ]

London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Service sector ends 2023 'on a high'

UK service sector grew at its fastest rate in six months.

Restaurants, pubs, healthcare and financial firms experienced higher levels of demand.

Recovery in client demand attributed to lower borrowing costs and improving global economic backdrop. [ more ]

Flipboard

How to grow your business with these simple tips

Don't rush into your business. Embrace your patience and see how strong the growth is over time.

Follow these business tips to succeed. [ more ]

Forbes

Five Practical Small Business New Year's Resolutions For 2024

Making business resolutions for the new year can lead to greater growth and success.

Embracing digital transformation and investing in growth are key resolutions for small businesses. [ more ]

Harvard Business Review

What Innovators Who Create New Markets Do Differently

Nondisruptive creation is about creating new markets without displacing existing ones

The three mindsets for generating innovation and growth [ more ]

Digiday

Media industry

After a tough year, podcast execs say 2024 will bring in new advertisers amid stiff competition for listeners

Podcast execs are optimistic about 2024 despite the challenges faced in 2023.

Competition in the podcast industry is increasing as networks push into video content. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Boston Bruins

Mick Cronin's first UCLA team provided template Bruins must embrace

UCLA's youth was evident in repeated mistakes

UCLA's start to the season is reminiscent of Coach Mick Cronin's first season [ more ]

Silicon Valley Journals

Silicon Valley

YC-Backed Fintech Bujeti Raises $2M for Corporate Cards and Spend Management Platform

Bujeti secures funding to fuel growth and expand market presence.

The funding will also be used to enhance Bujeti's offerings. [ more ]

Entrepreneur

Creating This Type of Culture Helped Our Company Triple in Size | Entrepreneur

Creating a culture of bold kindness is crucial for the growth and success of a company.

A culture of bold kindness involves shifting from a culture of "nice" to one of accountability and prioritizing personal wellbeing. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times