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?? Day 2 at Hamilton Island's The Principals' Community Forum has been nothing short of insightful! ??? We kicked off with a comprehensive update on the current economic and geopolitical landscape, setting the tone for strategic thinking in our industry. This was followed by a fascinating panel discussion with leaders from four top financial planning firms. They shared their diverse growth strategies—from merging practices to leveraging mergers and acquisitions, to organic growth—each providing unique insights into their success. A standout session was led by the Director of Financial Services Industry from Microsoft, who illuminated the transformative power of AI in financial services. It’s thrilling to see how AI is being embedded in products to empower advisors and enhance decision-making. Though rain washed away my plans for golf in the afternoon, it provided a perfect opportunity to relax and recharge for the rest of the conference. The day ended on a high note with a wonderful dinner at a local Italian restaurant, mingling with fellow attendees. ?? Excited for Day 3: I'll be on stage leading a panel on the Fintech landscape. Looking forward to sharing insights and engaging in lively discussions! #FinancialPlanning #Fintech #AI #EconomicUpdate #PrinciplesCommunity #GrowthStrategies

Brightwave just dropped a $15M Series A like it’s nothing—seriously, wake up if you’re sleeping on this one. Decibel Partners led the charge, with OMERS Ventures sliding in to seal the deal. This round? It’s not just a win—it’s a loud reminder that Brightwave is flipping the financial research game on its head, and everyone else is just trying to catch up. Props to co-founders Mike Conover and Brandon Kotara for building something that’s not just shaking things up—it’s straight-up shredding the old playbook. Four months since seed and already 4x revenue growth? Yeah, that’s not a typo. These guys didn’t come to play—they’re here to run laps around the competition. Brightwave’s platform isn’t some basic, plug-and-play nonsense. This is next-gen, AI-powered financial analysis that chews through data like a beast. SEC filings, earnings call transcripts, market news—boom, it’s all there, packaged up in real-time, actionable insights. No fluff, just straight-up gold for asset managers and financial pros who need to move fast. Want the full story? They’ve got you with deep-dive reports and interactive features to keep you ahead of the game. Even Decibel’s Alessio Fanelli couldn’t hold back: “Brightwave’s financial knowledge graph is transforming the way investors approach research and decision-making.” Translation: they're turning the firehose of financial data into a laser-focused stream of pure money moves. So yeah, congrats to Brightwave for bagging this $15M and reminding us all that they’re not just another fintech—they’re the future. Keep your eyes on these guys—they’re just getting started. #FinTech #AI #AIAnalysis #FinancialResearch #Finance #Data #AssetManagers #Innovation #Technology #TechEcosystem #SeriesA #VentureCapital #StartupFunding

Keeping up with the competition is always a consideration when you’re in business, but when you strategize, you’re already ahead of the game — as we found out when Wipfli recently surveyed mid-market companies. They are investing in technology and seeing the ROI. Read more of what we found out here. #GenAI

Keeping up with the competition is always a consideration when you’re in business, but when you strategize, you’re already ahead of the game — as we found out when Wipfli recently surveyed mid-market companies. They are investing in technology and seeing the ROI. Read more of what we found out here. #GenAI

So excited to see all of our 2025 predictions from Insight Partners! Here’s one of mine: “We should talk about how much more high-quality data is needed to build the next exponential improvements in the foundation models. In that regard, synthetic data generation and reinforcement learning deserve far more recognition than they currently get.”

How will 2025’s software trends shape venture capital opportunities—and what should founders and CEOs do to prepare? ? Join me and Insight Partners Lonne Jaffe Thomas Krane Hilary Gosher?as we unpack the trends, challenges, and opportunities that could shape the future of software, venture capital, and startup growth.? ? Secure your spot here: https://lnkd.in/ecjdm7iZ?

Keeping up with the competition is always a consideration when you’re in business, but when you strategize, you’re already ahead of the game — as we found out when Wipfli recently surveyed mid-market companies. They are investing in technology and seeing the ROI. Read more of what we found out here. #GenAI

Keeping up with the competition is always a consideration when you’re in business, but when you strategize, you’re already ahead of the game — as we found out when Wipfli recently surveyed mid-market companies. They are investing in technology and seeing the ROI. Read more of what we found out here. #GenAI

Here’s the next chapter of ????????????????!?? A series where we explore the origins of top industries from A to Z. This week, we dive into the inspiring journey of ??????????????????, a global financial powerhouse. Follow along for more fascinating insights every week!? #BizBytes #BloombergStory #InnovationJourney

Keeping up with the competition is always a consideration when you’re in business, but when you strategize, you’re already ahead of the game — as we found out when Wipfli recently surveyed mid-market companies. They are investing in technology and seeing the ROI. Read more of what we found out here. #GenAI