"Kansas Contenders 2024"

Kansas City unveils 2024 small business contenders

The Kansas City Chamber of Commerce recently disclosed the contenders for the 2024 Small Business of the Year award. These businesses, belonging to an array of industries, have displayed exceptional growth and dedication to the community. The Chamber’s President and CEO, Joe Reardon, disclosed that they received 60 applications and

"Business Survival Week"

Baton Rouge hosts business survival-themed week

Baton Rouge Entrepreneurship Week, a stimulating business event hosted by Nexus Louisiana, embraces the theme of ‘stayin’ alive,’ this year. Running from May 7-9 at the renovated Mid City Tower, it aims to inspire survival strategies for businesses in this uncertain economic climate. The event gathers a diverse group of

AI Startup

AI-centric startup raises $13.8 million via LinkedIn

The rapid evolution of technology, especially with the advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), is constantly redefining boundaries and our daily lives. The implications of these advances clearly reflect in our work processes, business, and society at large. As the pace of technological innovation accelerates forward, it’s intriguing to see government

Personalized Guest Experience

Airbnb’s executive, Stephenson, fostering personalized guest experience

Dave Stephenson occupies the position of Airbnb’s top Business Executive, having previously served as the Chief Financial Officer. He is a guiding force during this period of strategic expansion. Leading from the front, Stephenson is fervently advocating for the rights of hosts and guests alike enhancing user satisfaction. His stint

Optimistic Entrepreneurship

Optimism in entrepreneurship: Key to overcoming obstacles

If you’re an entrepreneur, being optimistic isn’t just a nice to have – it’s crucial to your success. The most successful entrepreneurs see every obstacle as just another step on the path to success. They have faith in their ideas and their businesses, and this positive thinking often turns potential

"Aggregator License Gains"

CRED gains payment aggregator license from RBI

Indian fintech powerhouse, CRED, recently received provisional approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for a payment aggregator license. This is set to significantly amp up CRED’s digital transaction capabilities. Best known for rewarding positive financial behavior, CRED is now well-positioned to further streamline its payment process. This provisional

"Business Pitch Contest"

High-stakes business pitch contest at Madison High

A business pitch contest is set to take place at Madison High School, Rexburg. There are five participating student teams who have invested a year into preparing for this event. The stakes are high as the victor will walk away with a $1,000 prize. The event is overseen by Jeremy

"Bokra Disruption"

Bokra attracts $4.6M for disrupting MENA’s wealth management

Egyptian fintech firm, Bokra, recently announced a pre-seed funding round of $4.6 million backed by DisrupTech Ventures and SS Capital. The funds purpose is to disrupt wealth management in the MENA region through goal-based investment and saving solutions using asset-backed securities. This demonstrates strong investor confidence in Bokra’s potential to

Entrepreneurial Surge

Entrepreneurial surge strengthens local economies

The entrepreneurial spirit is blossoming across America, evidenced by a marked rise in small business ownership, especially among women and minorities. This surge in entrepreneurial engagements is fostering innovation and fortifying local economies. While undertaking such ventures often presents challenges, the resilience and creativity of these business owners are nothing

"Bitcoin ETFs Surge"

Bitcoin ETFs surge surpasses $62 million amid investor eagerness

Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States have experienced unprecedented growth, with Monday’s net inflow shooting past the $62 million mark. Such a considerable upswing is probably a result of intensifying investor eagerness, this now even begins to excel over the highs experienced during the pre-bitcoin halving week.