“Partanna’s carbon-negative concrete is set to change the world.” This bold statement doesn’t come from an architect or a material scientist, but from Rick Fox, a former Los Angeles Lakers small forward with three NBA championships under his belt, as well as a prolific career in Hollywood. Fox, seated at an open-air café in Riyadh, […]

“The world we live in is built on NVIDIA GPUs,” NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang said in a recent media interview. Indeed, this is no exaggeration, as generative AI is sweeping the globe, led by OpenAI’s ChatGPT. In the wake of this success, AI apps are now multiplying at an unprecedented pace, fueling a surge in […]

“The journey towards AGI is a marathon, not a 100-meter dash. You need to be incremental, you need to keep doing the hard work and keep investing,” said Ant Group’s Chief Technology Officer, Zhengyu He, at the Fortune Innovation Forum in Hong Kong on March 27, 2024. With over 3,000 AI-related patents as of the […]

Lead by Starseed CEO Katie Bomi Son’s ´Pulitzer AI’ Paves the Way to Global Market with Multilingual Translation Capabilities PR or Publicity remains a critical aspect for start-ups, serving as a gateway to attracting investments and expanding user bases. However, for many early-stage ventures, hiring dedicated PR resources can take time and effort. Moreover, crafting […]

AC Ventures, a Jakarta-based venture firm, nurtures early-stage, high-growth companies. Over the past 15 years, the firm has cultivated a reputation for backing disruptive business models and fostering innovation in Indonesia’s vibrant startup ecosystem. AC Ventures recently concluded the fundraising for its fifth fund, ACV Fund V, amassing an impressive $210 million. With the new fund, […]

Sudden market changes are the true test of resilience for many companies. For new startups constantly competing for capital, these changes can be the difference between life and death. Everyone lives in abundance when the tide rises, but when the tide recedes, the consequences of past decisions become apparent. Did we build a foundation sturdy […]

Founded in 2005 by a renowned coalition of innovators, including Dr. Finian Tan, Dr. Khalil Binebine, Dr. Jeffrey Chi, Dr. Damian Tan, Linda Li, and Raymond Kong, Vickers Venture Partners has firmly established its presence and influence in the global venture capital space. Renowned for its successful investments in companies like Baidu.com, Inc., Focus Media […]

In 2016, Carefer, a Riyadh-based auto-tech startup, leveraged technological solutions to simplify the process for both individuals and businesses. With strategic investments from Elm Company and key partnerships with industry giants like Najm, Absher, and Kolna Amn, Carefer swiftly expanded its footprint, now catering to over 28 regions in Saudi Arabia through marketing a network […]

Techstars, established in 2006, stands as one of the most active pre-seed investors, having extended support to over 3,800 companies. The company aims to facilitate a broader flow of capital to entrepreneurs worldwide, ensuring remarkable returns for investors.  On average, an impressive 74.5% of Techstars companies secure funding within three years of participating in their […]

If we were to guess which Taiwanese street food has the potential to catch on in America, boba milk tea would definitely top the list. “In Los Angeles, beverage shops can be found almost everywhere,” says Ron Chan, the founder of ODD ONE OUT TEA, a boutique Taiwanese beverage franchise. Discussing the “boba milk tea […]