Softbank Invests in Perplexity AI – Valuation $3Billion SoftBank’s Investment: Vision Fund 2 is investing in AI startup Perplexity AI, valued at $3 billion. Funding Details: The investment is part of a $250 million funding round, with SoftBank contributing between $10 million and $20 million1. AI Ambitions: Masayoshi Son has a vision for “artificial super intelligence” and is accelerating AI investments. […]
Woo Hoo! You Just Won your A Round Startup Raise! “What does your VC really want you to do next?”
Wow – if you’ve been part of raising any round of venture capital you know how freaking awesome that feeling is that someone (any VC/Angel/Investor) is willing to bet on your idea and your team! Champagne corks pop and celebrations are in order, for good reason! 97% of startups fail to raise capital – you’re […]
The AI Circle of Sorrow? A Funny but Cautionary Tale of What can go Wrong With AI Implementation!
Remember those heady days when CRM systems promised sales gold and marketing nirvana? Yeah, about that…well, buckle up, folks, because the next technology tsunami is here, and it’s got even more hype and potential pitfalls than a Kardashian family reunion. I’m talking about the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the shiny new toy everyone wants […]
5 Reasons VCs Want You to Use the best CRM / AI Sales Technology for Startup Success
Venture Capitalists weren’t born in the Matrix but sometimes it can feel that way if you’re a startup looking for capital. They will invest in startups that have the right idea and key people to solve a big hairy problem with a large amount of potential revenue or users, needed for a successful VC exit. […]