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IT pros: One-third of AI projects just for show

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This trend is concerning,” he says. “AI Their teams miss out on crucial learning experiences, leaving them ill-equipped to handle genuine AI deployments down the road.” And it’s not just an employee perception issue, says Sriram Nagaswamy, executive vice president for technology at supply chain visibility platform vendor FourKites.

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7 investors reveal what’s hot in fintech in Q1 2023

TechCrunch

However, it appears that even though VCs are proceeding more cautiously than before and taking their time with due diligence, they are still investing. Private market valuations, at any point in time, are not only a reflection of a team’s hard work and progress, but are also impacted by the financing environment.

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Find trends, advice and value at these special breakout sessions during TC Disrupt 2021

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Brought to you by Diligent Corporation. John Felts of Cruz Foam will discuss the development of bio-benign, compostable alternative materials. Buy one here and check out the breakout sessions for trends, advice and opportunities to help grow your business. Contact our sponsorship sales team by filling out this form.

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TechCrunch+ roundup: eVTOL takes off, pivoting with agility, when to hire a lawyer

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In a column for TC+ , Ben Tigner, co-founder and CEO of electric aerial mobility company Overair, identified four trends that are changing how investors, entrepreneurs and the market are responding to expanding opportunities in eVTOL: An expanding competitive landscape. 4 eVTOL trends moving the air taxi industry closer to takeoff.

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How African startups raised investments in 2020

TechCrunch

But with the pandemic bringing in utter confusion and panic, companies downsized as investors re-strategized, and due diligence slowed during the first few months of the year. This can be attributed to an increase in seed rounds (up 88% from 2019) and bridge rounds due to shortage of cash amidst a pandemic-induced lockdown.

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After a record 2022, 8 investors explain why it’s ‘still just Day 1’ for Africa’s startup ecosystem

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Read on to find out what these prolific investors have to say about hot startup sectors in Africa, investment trends, their predictions for 2023, how to pitch them and more. Over time we’ve continuously optimized that process to ensure we are efficient in how we review deals and how soon we can give founders feedback.

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Crafting Operational Excellence: Key Considerations in a Search for an Operations Leader

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At N2Growth, we recognize that the Chief Operating Officer is indispensable to the executive leadership team. It demands a culture where every team member collaborates to innovate and prioritize enhancements. Moreover, we emphasize the importance of leadership development in driving operational excellence.