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What is the easiest way to deal with friends and family asking you for favors when you are ultra-wealthy?

Self-made millionaires believe they deserve to enjoy their wealth without guilt.

Inside Forward's failed attempt to revolutionize the doctor's office with AI

Forward's innovative healthcare startup, which introduced AI-powered kiosks, has closed down within a year due to low patient engagement and operational challenges.
#business-strategy

Seven Things Angel Investors Want To See In A Startup Before Investing | HackerNoon

Startup funding is increasingly challenging due to economic conditions, requiring strong business strategies to attract angel investors.

Firms still wrangling with business case for GenAI projects

Enterprises continue to struggle with the business case for generative AI projects, with significant hurdles impacting their success and completion timelines.

Seven Things Angel Investors Want To See In A Startup Before Investing | HackerNoon

Startup funding is increasingly challenging due to economic conditions, requiring strong business strategies to attract angel investors.

Firms still wrangling with business case for GenAI projects

Enterprises continue to struggle with the business case for generative AI projects, with significant hurdles impacting their success and completion timelines.
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#market-trends

Lucid Is in Trouble, Here's Why

The electric vehicle market is facing significant challenges, impacting companies like Lucid Group.
Consumer demand for electric vehicles has declined, leading to financial struggles for many manufacturers.
Lucid Group, despite accolades, is grappling with a steep stock decline and operational hurdles.

There's more to whisky than scotch and bourbon

The whisky industry has seen significant growth in new distilleries globally over the last two decades, despite facing challenges for smaller companies.

Lucid Is in Trouble, Here's Why

The electric vehicle market is facing significant challenges, impacting companies like Lucid Group.
Consumer demand for electric vehicles has declined, leading to financial struggles for many manufacturers.
Lucid Group, despite accolades, is grappling with a steep stock decline and operational hurdles.

There's more to whisky than scotch and bourbon

The whisky industry has seen significant growth in new distilleries globally over the last two decades, despite facing challenges for smaller companies.
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#renewable-energy

Why are European renewable giants fleeing Vietnam? DW 09/24/2024

Enel plans to withdraw from Vietnam, highlighting concerns over the country's renewable energy sector and investment challenges.

Ex-Google chief warns red tape is stifling UK growth

Excessive regulation hinders UK's economic growth and net zero goals, necessitating immediate reform for investment and innovation.

Alberta gives cold shoulder to wind and solar industry, as the rest of the world is clamouring for more | CBC News

Alberta government ends ban on wind and solar projects but may not attract previous investment levels
Solar industry is growing rapidly globally, outpacing oil and gas investments.

Why are European renewable giants fleeing Vietnam? DW 09/24/2024

Enel plans to withdraw from Vietnam, highlighting concerns over the country's renewable energy sector and investment challenges.

Ex-Google chief warns red tape is stifling UK growth

Excessive regulation hinders UK's economic growth and net zero goals, necessitating immediate reform for investment and innovation.

Alberta gives cold shoulder to wind and solar industry, as the rest of the world is clamouring for more | CBC News

Alberta government ends ban on wind and solar projects but may not attract previous investment levels
Solar industry is growing rapidly globally, outpacing oil and gas investments.
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Alaska resource projects and landscapes are again in the crosshairs of a presidential election

The presidential election could significantly influence Alaska's resource development projects and environmental policies.
Investment in Alaska's resource projects is hindered by political fluctuations between administrations.

Spreadsheets to software: How technology changed the investment landscape

Investment professionals in alternative finance heavily relied on spreadsheets before technology, leading to inefficiencies that hobbled decision-making.
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Generative AI Projects Fail Amid High Costs and Risks

Many AI projects are failing due to high costs and inability to prove value, with over 80% of projects reported as unsuccessful.

A third of all Gen AI projects will be abandoned, says Gartner

Executives are growing impatient for returns on generative AI investments, amidst struggles to prove their value.

Generative AI Projects Fail Amid High Costs and Risks

Many AI projects are failing due to high costs and inability to prove value, with over 80% of projects reported as unsuccessful.

A third of all Gen AI projects will be abandoned, says Gartner

Executives are growing impatient for returns on generative AI investments, amidst struggles to prove their value.
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The AI Fine Print Could Hobble the Industry

Microsoft's AI features have sparked privacy and security concerns among users, particularly regarding data capture.
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Investors have a 'tough time' with AI

Billions invested in AI startups demand differentiation between valuable and commoditized models.

Colorful Capital will stop trying to raise for a fund | TechCrunch

Colorful Capital, focused on investing in LGBTQIA+ founders, struggles to raise its first fund and faces uncertain future amid challenging market conditions.

7 Mistakes That Sabotage Your Startup Fundraising (And What To Do Instead) | Entrepreneur

Raising capital for startups is increasingly challenging due to a downturn in U.S. venture capital fundraising, which is currently at a six-year low.

Investors have a 'tough time' with AI

Billions invested in AI startups demand differentiation between valuable and commoditized models.

Colorful Capital will stop trying to raise for a fund | TechCrunch

Colorful Capital, focused on investing in LGBTQIA+ founders, struggles to raise its first fund and faces uncertain future amid challenging market conditions.

7 Mistakes That Sabotage Your Startup Fundraising (And What To Do Instead) | Entrepreneur

Raising capital for startups is increasingly challenging due to a downturn in U.S. venture capital fundraising, which is currently at a six-year low.
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This Was Not A Great Week For 'Legacy' Auto-With Two Exceptions

Legacy automakers are struggling significantly with the transition to electric vehicles, facing major financial losses and strategic shifts.

Adam Neumann's new startup Flow faces trouble in Nashville

Adam Neumann's Flow venture faces significant challenges with a struggling apartment complex in Nashville, risking equity investors' investments.
The Nashville property has incurred substantial losses and discussions for possible remedies are ongoing.

China Is Starbucks Biggest Problem

Starbucks can't solely rely on leadership changes to solve its significant challenges in China, including declining sales and intense competition.

Two in Five Businesses Stalled by Funding Struggles: New Report - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Medium-sized businesses struggle to secure capital for growth, hindering the transition to large businesses.

Europe remains hard to crack for North American GPs | Europe remains hard to crack for North American GPs

European startup market grew rapidly with success stories like Klarna and Deliveroo.
Challenges for North American VCs in establishing a successful, long-term strategy in Europe.
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