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Startups Pivot Fast to Survive AI Disruption and Market Shifts

Several prominent SaaS startups have seen their valuation drop by 30-50% in the last year if they haven't clearly articulated an AI strategy, according to CB Insights .

Ethan Calder· Sep 12· 5 min read
Answering My Biggest Question: Are Vincere Portfolios' Algorithms Legit? (My Findings)

Answering My Biggest Question: Are Vincere Portfolios' Algorithms Legit? (My Findings)

Sponsored by Vincere Portfolios · Oct 29
Futuristic Seoul cityscape with AI technology, startup logos, and drones, representing South Korea's booming innovation and investment in the tech sector.

Billions fuel South Korea's startup incubation, $10B market

Ethan Calder · Aug 9
Futuristic Denver cityscape with AI network lines, founders collaborating around a holographic display, symbolizing innovation and community at Colorado Startup Week.

Colorado Startup Week Celebrates 15 Years of Founder Community Building

Ethan Calder · Sep 16
Saskatchewan's AGTECH ACCELERATOR program fosters innovation with a $300,000 investment, showcasing advanced technology in agriculture.

Saskatchewan invests $300K in AGTECH ACCELERATOR program

Ethan Calder · Sep 14
Diverse group of young entrepreneurs collaborating in a modern Tel Aviv co-working space with the city skyline in the background, symbolizing innovation.

Tel Aviv University Ranks 7th Globally in New Startup Founder Rankings

Tel Aviv University and the Technion, two universities in a nation of just over nine million people, are ranked among the world's top 10 for undergraduate alumni who founded venture-backed startups.

Ethan Calder· May 12· 5 min
Diverse group of entrepreneurs networking and attending sessions at Portland Startup Week, with a subtle visual cue indicating funding challenges.

Portland Startup Week kicks off, addressing innovation gaps

Despite a record 30% surge in attendance at Portland Startup Week this year, only 15% of local startups secured Series A funding in the past year, highlighting a critical gap between enthusiasm and sc

Ethan Calder· May 5· 5 min