VERY COMMON MISTAKES FOUNDERS MAKE THAT CAN KILL YOUR STARTUP

#1?VERY COMMON MISTAKES FOUNDERS MAKE THAT CAN KILL YOUR STARTUP

It takes a special kind of person to decide to found a startup. The long hours require energy, devotion, and continuous motivation. In the beginning, you need to be a jack of all trades, able to understand and jump on parts of the business you may not be familiar with, until you have the capital to hire people who are better at those tasks. According to the study, 55% of startups fail due to people problems.

#2?FLASHPOINT GROWTH DEBT ANNOUNCED ITS 13TH FINANCING DEAL - SEGMED

Segmed Inc. is a leader in providing real-world imaging data for health innovation. The deal was followed by the recently raised $10.4 million Series A funding round. The oversubscribed round was led by iGan Partners and Advocate Health, with participation from Castellan Group, Engine Health Capital, Bold Brain Ventures, Fox Chase Cancer Center, and current investors including Y Combinator, Nina Capital, Nova Capital, Blumberg Capital, and Expeditions Fund.?

#3?HOW STARTUPS AND SMALL BUSINESSES SIGNAL THE FUTURE OF WORK

Both companies and individuals are recognizing the importance of talent platforms. 40% of self-employed individuals worked on talent platforms in the last 12 months, and 47% plan to work on talent platforms in the next 12 months. Meanwhile, “almost 90% of business leaders believed that the talent platforms would be somewhat or very important to their organization’s future competitive advantage”.

#4?TECH GIANTS, CLOUD TITANS FACE 'SHOW ME' MOMENT

Look for AI stocks that use artificial intelligence to improve products or gain a strategic edge. The best AI stocks to buy span chipmakers, software companies, cloud computing service providers and technology giants. Amid increased capital spending by cloud computing giants, the big question is how much incremental AI-related revenue they're getting. What's clear is that AI stocks are under more scrutiny.

#5?HOW TO GAIN A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE FOR YOUR BUSINESS

Did you know that 85% of businesses struggle to maintain a competitive advantage in their industry? Gaining a competitive advantage is crucial for business success. It not only helps attract and retain customers but also enhances profitability and sustainability. In a world where consumers have countless options at their fingertips, a distinct competitive edge can make all the difference between thriving and merely surviving.

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