How SBIR and STTR Grants Fund Startups Up to $30 Million Without Equity

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Record AI funding masks a tougher bar for everyone else: paying customers, clean unit economics and disciplined burn now matter more than a good idea.

Veteran-Founded Landmine Removal Mission Gets Documentary Spotlight

A retired Green Beret's nonprofit venture clearing Ukrainian landmines is now the subject of a documentary streaming on Prime Video.

Agog-Backed Immersive Films Win Big at Venice Festival

Two climate-focused immersive projects backed by Agog claimed top honors at the Venice International Film Festival's immersive competition.

ITC Federal Buys Capgemini Government Unit, Forms New Firm

ITC Federal has acquired Capgemini Government Solutions, creating ITC Digital Solutions to bolster national security and digital modernization work.

Spotify Adds Genius Video Series For Fans

Spotify is streaming Genius' Open Mic and Verified video series, giving users lyric breakdowns and live performances directly on the platform.

Inkit Reports Record Engagement At Defense Tech Conference

Inkit says its latest appearance at DAFITC drew stronger industry engagement than any prior year, with more events planned ahead.

EscapeSquid Seeks $2.5M To Link Virtual Fitness With Travel

Xanh Entertainment's EscapeSquid platform is pursuing a $2.5 million seed round to connect virtual cycling with local studios, events and destination travel.

EA Sports FC 27 Soundtrack Lands On Spotify

Electronic Arts unveiled a 120-track soundtrack from 36 nations for EA Sports FC 27, streaming now ahead of the game's launch.

Pinegrove Closes $1.5 Billion Venture Fund-Of-Funds

Pinegrove Venture Partners raised $1.5 billion for its oversubscribed Strategic Investors Fund XII, deepening institutional access to top venture managers.

TydeCo Brings Global HR-Finance Event Back Home To Maryland

Two decades after starting in a Maryland attic with $1,500, TydeCo is bringing its "HR & Finance Walk Into a Bar" event to its home state.

The GENIUS Act And CLARITY Act Are Infrastructure Opportunities For Banks

Manny Khan is the Deputy Chief Information Security Officer for BitGo.For too long, digital assets have been treated as a separate category of finance. That is the wrong lens.The more durable way to understand the…

Controlling Optical Signals For Dynamic Datacenter Switching

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KATY COTTEN: Building a Beauty Brand and a National Franchise Movement

In just eight months, Dakota London has awarded 39 territories. With Salt Lake City scheduled to open in September and Denver, Las Vegas and Cleveland right behind, Co-Founder and COO Katy Cotten is leading the…

Beyond Roles: “Queens” is Helping Women Redefine Fulfillment and Reclaim Their Voice

How Carol Zatt is Creating a New Era for Women A New Era for Women For decades, women were told that fulfillment would come from a formula: Find love. Build a family. Create a successful life. And yet, a growing…

Why Mona Liza Santos Believes Emotional Education, Not Strategy, Is the Real Foundation of Leadership

In an age defined by rapid innovation, performance dashboards, and relentless competition, leadership development has become an industry of its own. Organizations invest millions in executive coaching, communication…

Dr. Rajendra Upadhye Extends Dussehra Greetings, Celebrates the Spirit of Triumph and Global Unity-(RU)

As the festival of Dussehra illuminates homes and hearts across the globe, renowned entrepreneur and visionary leader Dr. Rajendra Upadhye extends warm greetings to all, celebrating the triumph of good over evil and…

Spotify, Depop Team Up To Sell Artists’ Closets

Spotify Brings First Standalone R&B Festival To Dallas

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