Digital Deep Dive Show:: Episode 025 (Apple's AI Evolution, Google's HubSpot Bid, and AI's Role in Upskillin)

Digital Deep Dive Show:: Episode 025 (Apple's AI Evolution, Google's HubSpot Bid, and AI's Role in Upskillin)


This article is part of the Digital Deep Dive Show,?which aims to showcase incredible technology, the exceptional people building it, using it, and the impact it has on business and society at large. Subscribe here and follow me to read future editions of the #Digital3DShow.


This week, we're unpacking Apple's ambitious realm language model and its potential to redefine device interaction. Plus, we're dissecting Google's reported $34 billion HubSpot acquisition and what it means for the CRM landscape. And for those eyeing the future of professional development, we're diving into how AI is revolutionizing upskilling through apprenticeships. Take advantage of our expert analysis on these topics and more, including a look at Artifact's move to Yahoo and opportunities to connect with tech leaders at upcoming events. Tune in now for your deep dive into the latest in tech!


?? Episode Chapters

  • (00:00) Digital Deep Dive shows how technology impacts the middle market.
  • (01:00) Global News and Updates
  • (11:18) Progress Partners hosted a macroeconomic update last week
  • (13:27) Events, Virtual and IRL




?? Global Tech News


Story.01:: Apple ReALM

Overview: In their paper, the team at Apple explains that their LLM provides more accurate answers to user questions because it has the ability to use ambiguous on-screen references and to access both conversational and background information. This could lead to more advanced workflows and task completion on a laptop, phone, or tablet.

Link: Click Here For More Info


Story.02:: Hubspot X Alphabet

Overview: Alphabet, the parent company of Google, apparently is contemplating the acquisition of inbound marketing giant HubSpot. The potential price could be in the range of $30 billion to $40 billion. That would make Alphabet’s largest acquisition by far and give Google a strong competitive value prop vs. Microsoft, Salesforce, and Oracle.

Link: Click Here For More Info


Story.03:: Multiverse of Acquisitions

Overview: Multiverse, a UK-based company that specializes in offering apprenticeship programs for individuals to learn technology skills while working, has recently acquired Searchlight, a startup that focuses on developing AI-based recruitment and assessment solutions. The acquisition is aimed at enabling Multiverse to enhance its own skillset and expand its training services for professionals by leveraging Searchlight's technology to create new AI-based products.

Links: Searchlight | Multiverse | Article


Story.04:: Artifact gets Acquired

Overview: Artifact, the AI-driven news aggregation and discovery platform created by Instagram cofounders, Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger. Artifact will no longer operate as a standalone app, but the proprietary AI-powered personalization technology and other features will be integrated across Yahoo, including the Yahoo News app, in the months to come.

Link: Click Here For More Info




?? 2Q24 Macroeconomic Outlook w/Progress Partners Team


Overview: Progress Partners Partners’ Senior Managing Director, Chris Legg , Progress Ventures’ Managing Partner, Adriaan Zur Muhlen , and Vice President Brett Chatfield shared their perspective on the current macro-economic conditions and the implications for strategic M&A transactions for the next 6 months.

Links: Full Article | Full Report



?? Events - IRL and Virtual


Executive Briefing Series - The Reality On Deep Fakes (Virtual)

  • Description: During the Executive Briefing Series, we will discuss how executives and boards need to be prepared to adapt to the growing risks that Deep Fakes represents with Edward O'Meara , Kirk Somers , & Andrew Christiansen
  • Date & Time: Wednesday, April 17th, 2023 from 12:00 - 1:00 PM Eastern
  • Link: Event Details


Value Creation Panel Discussion (IRL - San Fran)

  • Description: We have a diverse panel of private equity, C-level execs, and business advisors to share different perspectives on Value Creation with panelists Christa Fancher, Kirsty Traill, Tolga Kurtoglu,?@keviniudicello
  • Date & Time: Thursday, April 25, 2024; 5-8 p.m.
  • Link: Event Details


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