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Understanding Startup Revenue Models

Understanding Startup Revenue Models

There are many ways for a startup to make money. A core strategic decision, the business model and revenue model a startup chooses to utilize can impact marketing, sales, scaling opportunities, and potential future growth. For investors, understanding the various … Continue reading


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5 months ago
What Trump Fed chair pick Kevin Warsh may mean for consumers

What Trump Fed chair pick Kevin Warsh may mean for consumers

Trump's choice for Fed chair could have far-reaching consequences for almost all consumer borrowing costs and savings rates.

5 months ago
Y Combinator Removes Canada From Standard Deal Terms

Y Combinator Removes Canada From Standard Deal Terms

Jan 30, 2026 | NCFA Fintech Market Activity | Funding and Ecosystem Jurisdiction Becomes A Gatekeeper For Accelerator Funding On January 26 2026, Y Combinator updated its standard deal terms to limit eligible investment jurisdictions to the United States, Cayman Islands, and Singapore. Canada no longer appears as a jurisdiction where YC will invest directly


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5 months ago
Software stocks enter bear market on AI disruption fear with ServiceNow plunging 11% Thursday

Software stocks enter bear market on AI disruption fear with ServiceNow plunging 11% Thursday

The iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF is on pace for its biggest one-day decline since April 4 during the tariff-triggered downturn.

5 months ago
Software stocks enter bear market on AI disruption fear with ServiceNow plunging 11%

Software stocks enter bear market on AI disruption fear with ServiceNow plunging 11%

The iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF is on pace for its biggest one-day decline since April 4 during the tariff-triggered downturn.

5 months ago
Data breaches climbed to a record high in 2025. How to protect your personal information

Data breaches climbed to a record high in 2025. How to protect your personal information

As reports of new identity compromises climbed in 2025, experts say taking certain steps can help protect your personal information from fraudsters.

5 months ago
Software stocks enter bear market on AI disruption fear with ServiceNow plunging 10%

Software stocks enter bear market on AI disruption fear with ServiceNow plunging 10%

The iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF is on pace for its biggest one-day decline since April 4 during the tariff-triggered downturn.

5 months ago
How Continuous Assessment in Canadian Schools Prepares Students for University Life

How Continuous Assessment in Canadian Schools Prepares Students for University Life

Jan 29, 2026 Сontinuous assessment education is one of the defining features of the Canadian school system and a major reason why its graduates adapt so successfully to university life. Unlike exam-centric models that concentrate performance into a single high-pressure test, Canadian schools evaluate students continuously through coursework, projects, presentations, and teacher feedback. This approach


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5 months ago
EP #543 The Exact Strategy Behind a $165K Kickstarter Campaign | The Pin

EP #543 The Exact Strategy Behind a $165K Kickstarter Campaign | The Pin

 If you’re working on a Kickstarter and want real crowdfunding tips you can actually use, this episode is for you. You’ll learn exactly what went into a $165k+ raise for a sustainable, innovative product that’s racking up news headlines.  In this episode of Crowdfunding Demystified, Salvador Briggman sits down with Sudeshna Naik, co-founder of The Pin, a luxury wooden wireless earbud with built-in AI translation. Sudeshna shares how her background in computer science and sustainable product development at UC Berkeley led her to challenge the perception that eco-friendly products are “second class.” Engineered for premium sound, The Pin is made from FSC-certified wood and designed to help reduce the increasing issue of e-waste. Sudeshna broke down how “The Pin” smashed its $165,000+ Kickstarter goal. You’ll learn: Why THIS key variable matters more than audience […]


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5 months ago
IRS owes some taxpayers refunds for pandemic-era penalty tax relief, watchdog audit finds

IRS owes some taxpayers refunds for pandemic-era penalty tax relief, watchdog audit finds

An audit from a government watchdog alerted the IRS of the mistake and the agency took steps to credit the tax accounts affected by the oversight.

5 months ago
Manulife Uses AI To Compress Life Insurance Approval Times

Manulife Uses AI To Compress Life Insurance Approval Times

Jan 29, 2026 | NCFA Fintech Market Activity | Insurtech and Automation Manulife Automates Life Insurance Approvals In Minutes On January 29 2026, Manulife Canada announced changes to its life insurance application process that allow eligible applicants to receive automated approvals in as little as two minutes. The update combines a redesigned digital application with


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5 months ago
GameStop mania fed off investor angst — unease that continues to fuel 'gamblifying' of investing

GameStop mania fed off investor angst — unease that continues to fuel 'gamblifying' of investing

Five years after GameStop stock fueled a revolution among retail investors, their angst will likely continue to fuel speculative buying, experts said.

5 months ago
GameStop mania fed off investor angst. Experts say that unease still fuels ‘gamblifying’ of investing

GameStop mania fed off investor angst. Experts say that unease still fuels ‘gamblifying’ of investing

Five years after GameStop stock fueled a revolution among retail investors, their angst will likely continue to fuel speculative buying, experts said.

5 months ago
Software stocks enter bear market on AI disruption fear with ServiceNow plunging 12%

Software stocks enter bear market on AI disruption fear with ServiceNow plunging 12%

The iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF is on pace for its biggest one-day decline since April 4 during the tariff-triggered downturn.

5 months ago
Algorithms Go On Trial As AI Scales Across Society

Algorithms Go On Trial As AI Scales Across Society

AI Risks | Jan 28, 2026 Why Courts Are Looking Inside Algorithm Design On January 27, 2026, a landmark trial begins in Los Angeles Superior Court that forces major tech companies to explain how their algorithms work. The defendants include Meta and YouTube, as both TikTok and Snap reached a settlement just before trial, leaving


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5 months ago