In the past, e-commerce companies enabled direct-to-consumer sales by creating online storefronts where customers could browse, purchase and receive products directly from the seller, cutting out intermediaries such as retail stores. Today, artificial intelligence is transforming the e-commerce landscape by helping businesses personalize recommendations, handle...
In the U.S. alone, roughly 30% to 40% of the supply ends up in landfills. A United Nations report estimated that around one-third of the world’s food is wasted every year, adding up to 1.3 billion tons — worth almost $1 trillion. Given the scale — and societal implications — of...
Running a small business is similar to a juggling act, where entrepreneurs wear numerous hats to keep the show running smoothly. While adaptability and multitasking are key, there are specific skills that stand out for small-business leaders striving for success. These skills go beyond the...
Meta has announced that augmented reality is coming to Reels Ads and Facebook Stories. The update allows brands like Sephora, Tiffany & Co. and others to offer more immersive experiences and AR filters when marketing to Meta’s audience, including its younger Gen Z users. The...
Mythic, an AI chip startup, has recently announced that it's closed a $13 million financing round led by existing investors Atreides Management, DCVC and Lux Capital alongside new investors Catapult Ventures and Hermann Hauser Investment. While the tranche is a fraction of the startup’s previous...
Docyt, a startup that offers an AI-powered accounting automation platform for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), announced that it has raised an $11.5 million Series A funding round led by Lobby Capital, with participation from First Rays Venture Partners, which led the company’s 2021 $1.5...
Mojo, a seven-month-old, New York-based company, says it’s looking to build a new sports stock market that lets fans bet on athletes just like stocks. Though the plan is to launch this fall, the young outfit has already raised $75 million in Series A funding...
Artificial intelligence has been a hot topic of conversation among agency leaders for some time now, and mass adoption of AI as a valuable marketing tool is already well underway. In 2022, marketers will no doubt find more unique ways to incorporate AI into their...
Rutter, a remote-first company, is developing a unified e-commerce API that enables companies to connect with data across any platform. It was recently announced that a $1.5 million fund was raised from a group of investors including Haystack, Liquid 2 and Basis Set Ventures. Founders...
