Video is having another moment—except this time, the pressure isn’t just “post more.” It’s “post better, across more formats, in less time,” while platforms tighten rules around low-quality, mass-produced content. YouTube has been openly pushing harder against spammy, low-effort … [Read more...]
CFOs Set New Bar for Finance AI: Show Your Work and Know When to Stop
New York, NY - January 28, 2026 - The debate is over. CFOs aren't asking whether to adopt AI in finance anymore. They're asking why every solution forces them to choose between speed they can't audit and control that doesn't scale. A new research study from Wakefield … [Read more...]
Mantas emerges from stealth with funding round to insure cloud downtime with parametric coverage
Mantas is launching a category of insurance designed for modern business risks: cloud outages and digital risks. The company applies a fresh lens to parametric insurance to automatically cover the operational and financial impact of cloud service interruptions. Dubai, … [Read more...]
Biggest Operational Inefficiencies in Multi-Location Salons — and How Tech Platforms Are Solving Them
A salon brand that’s so popular it’s ready for expansion is a dream for many owners. However, the reality poses an operational challenge. Managing two, three or more locations introduces a level of complexity that systems designed for a single branch aren’t prepared to … [Read more...]
Google alums raise $5M pre-seed for Sparkli: The First Multimodal AI-Native Learning Engine for children
Zurich-based startup emerges from stealth to turn screen time into active learning expeditions that foster agency, curiosity, and future-ready skills. Zurich, Switzerland -- January 22, 2025; Children today have an unprecedented ability to explore ideas, yet their digital … [Read more...]
