Climate change fighter: Startup lands $3.5M, to expand 3-prong coastal strategy
This funding will enable expansion and commercialization at a bigger level as the company moves into projects in Louisiana and Hawaii.
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Turning a startup failure into an exit – how you can do it, too
What happened to me is a story about business failure, but also about how to turn failure into success. Yes, failure can be a good thing. And while a lot of people talk about learning from failure, they never tell you how to do it. Here’s my story about a failed business deal and how I acted on the lessons I learned.
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‘Digital obsolescence’ & jobs: What the rise of artificial intelligence really means
The world knows, and math and analytics prove that technology advancement creates at least 50% of economic growth. I retain faith that AI will create numerous new jobs, even as it eliminates others. Here’s why.
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PlantSwitch makes the move to Sanford, bringing jobs and compostable plastics
The company is busy settling into their new digs in Sanford. A recent $7.6 million bridge round of financing covered most of the costs for their new plant, which will also be the home to a research & development facility and the company’s new headquarters.
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How startups build innovative products – finding, using innovation magic
Innovation is indeed magic, but it’s not dark magic, it’s definitely necessary magic. It’s not sleight-of-hand, it’s the creative process applied to a known goal. With the right environment and the right process, innovation on demand is not only possible, it can be the secret to your startup’s success.
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Artificial intelligence investing deals plunge, PitchBook reports
The hype surrounding generative artificial intelligence is cooling with venture investors realizing “AL applications may not be ready for prime time,” reports venture news site PitchBook.
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Triangle’s entrepreneurial eco system is booming – just check the calendar
Last week, I saw clear evidence of the density of resources across the region in a way I’ve never seen before. On October 5th – a random Thursday – there were so many concurrent, valuable events happening that no organization could have adequately participated in them all. Let’s take a look at our region’s bustling ecosystem.
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Life science startups showcase their potential at Triangle Venture Day: Therapeutics
Triangle Venture Day, hosted at Apella by Alexandria at the Alexandria Center for Advanced Technologies campus, proved to be one of promise of the Triangle’s growing innovation ecosystem, optimism for high-impact science, and enthusiasm for local collaboration.
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Sensor hub: N.C. State is setting stage for future data creation
N.C. State can make a convincing argument that it is leading the US in the enablement of future data creation. Let’s take an inside look.
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