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Like many kids, Ben Van Leeuwen enjoyed ice cream. He grew up in New York City, and would follow his dad to local dairies to watch the ice cream-making process and enjoy some fresh flavors. While most kids like ice cream, not all of them run with that interest and turn it into a multi-million...

Global graphic design platform Canva was one of the most watched companies in 2021, with over 75 million monthly active users and a $40 billion valuation. But the Australia-based unicorn, minted during the pandemic, was downgraded recently as investors grapple with concerns surrounding the...

Conversational artificial intelligence (AI) companies continue to move to the forefront, impressing and assisting millions of people along the way.  Every day, new companies are launched in this category, but some are making a bigger dent than others. Here are five conversational AI companies...

Billionaire entrepreneur and “Shark Tank” panelist Mark Cuban has a knack for identifying lucrative investment opportunities. But despite his expertise and successful portfolio, there have been instances where he passed on opportunities that later turned into massively successful...

In an age increasingly dominated by artificial intelligence (AI), the hospitality industry is witnessing a transformative shift.  Jurny, a visionary ai startup, is emerging as an innovative leader in this realm. It has raised $2.5 million from hundreds of investors, underscoring its commitment...

Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks and frequent “Shark Tank” member, is invested in Moolah Kicks, a startup helping women basketball players feel and perform better one shoe at a time.  Poorly fitting shoes are a consistent concern for women’s basketball players, who...

Napster Co-Founder Shawn Fanning’s story is a testament to the potential rewards that can come from taking a calculated risk on an unproven idea. Fanning rolled the dice by investing $25,000 in then-startup Uber Technologies Inc. in 2010. The result? An investment that catapulted in value to...

In a shocking revelation, Indian edtech giant Byju's is accused of stashing $533 million in Camshaft Capital Fund, a relatively obscure hedge fund that once listed its primary business address at an IHOP in Miami. Putting the money at IHOP was brought to light by lenders attempting to recover the...

As the nation grapples with a housing crisis, one major question arises: Are regulations rendering affordable housing projects almost illegal? Affordable housing, a necessity for millions of Americans, is a topic of heated debate. With housing prices soaring in urban centers and many people facing...

The overwhelming majority of Americans haven't heard of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act.  The act passed with largely bipartisan support, then didn't go into effect for nearly four years after passing. This means the bill passed through the congressional process quietly...

Diabetes management technology pioneer Beta Bionics has achieved another milestone, successfully amassing $100 million in its latest Series D equity funding round. The recent accomplishment surpasses the company's previous Series C round in which it secured $57 million in early 2022. Still, it...

The glory days of real estate investors buying and flipping homes for quick profits seem to have hit a roadblock. It appears that investors are now losing on approximately one out of every seven homes they sell.  In certain U.S. cities, sky-high house prices and elevated mortgage rates have...

Elon Musk, Tesla Inc.'s outspoken CEO, frequently gains attention for his vocal presence on his platform, X, formerly Twitter. He doesn't shy away from expressing his opinions or setting the record straight when confronted with misinformation about himself. In June, a user wrongly assumed that Musk...

Researchers have discovered a method of using MRI scans and artificial intelligence (AI) technology to decipher a person’s stream of thoughts and words in the brain. The system, described in the journal Nature Neuroscience, reconstructs the meaning behind the words a person hears or imagines...

Apollo.io, a leading full-stack sales technology platform, announced today a major Series D funding round, amassing $100 million and catapulting the firm’s valuation to $1.6 billion. Originating from Founder Tim Zheng's frustrations with inefficient sales tools during his stint at BrainGenie...