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Iridius Raises $8.6M Seed Round
NewsApr 24, 2026

Iridius Raises $8.6M Seed Round

Iridius, a Seattle‑based compliance‑by‑design AI platform, announced an $8.6 million seed round. The financing was led by Chalfen Ventures with participation from Osage Venture Partners, Accenture Ventures, and Rock Yard Ventures. The capital will fund product development, engineering hires, and market...

By VC News Daily
Voice: Your Primary Instrument
BlogApr 24, 2026

Voice: Your Primary Instrument

The fourteenth lesson of The Persuasive Presenter course declares voice as the presenter’s primary instrument, outweighing slides, body language, and even word choice. It argues that vocal qualities shape emotion, emphasis, meaning, and authenticity, turning a tolerable talk into a...

By Further: Live Long and Prosper
GCI to Acquire Alaska Fiber Provider Quintillion for $310 Million
NewsApr 24, 2026

GCI to Acquire Alaska Fiber Provider Quintillion for $310 Million

GCI announced a $310 million acquisition of Quintillion, an Alaska‑based fiber infrastructure firm. The deal adds over 1,800 miles of subsea and terrestrial fiber to GCI’s planned 1,500‑mile expansion, promising a more resilient network for remote communities. The transaction marks the...

By Pulse
X Square Robot Launches Wall‑B AI Model, Pledges Home Robot Rollout in 35 Days
NewsApr 24, 2026

X Square Robot Launches Wall‑B AI Model, Pledges Home Robot Rollout in 35 Days

X Square Robot unveiled Wall‑B, a new embodied AI foundation model for home robots, and said it will begin placing robots in everyday households within 35 days. Backed by major Chinese tech investors, the company highlighted its World Unified Model...

By Pulse
NonDe Film Development: Start With These 10 Questions
BlogApr 24, 2026

NonDe Film Development: Start With These 10 Questions

Independent filmmakers need a disciplined budgeting framework that starts with audience revenue potential. By answering ten strategic questions—ranging from audience size and lifetime value to cost per acquisition and distribution margins—creators can align budget tiers with realistic cash flow and...

By On the Circuit
WTI Crude Futures Hover Near $95.60 Amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions
NewsApr 24, 2026

WTI Crude Futures Hover Near $95.60 Amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions

WTI crude futures traded near $95.60 during Asian hours on Friday, trimming earlier losses as geopolitical friction in the Strait of Hormuz raised supply‑risk concerns. The price rebound follows U.S. interceptions of Iranian supertankers and stalled US‑Iran peace talks, reigniting...

By Pulse
InflexionPoint Names Pete Guzior as CRO to Accelerate Global Revenue Growth
NewsApr 24, 2026

InflexionPoint Names Pete Guzior as CRO to Accelerate Global Revenue Growth

InflexionPoint announced the appointment of Pete Guzior as Chief Revenue Officer, tasking him with unifying sales, account management, alliances and marketing to boost global revenue. The veteran manufacturing executive brings three decades of experience and will steer the company's AI...

By Pulse
AI Lets Solo Founders Out‑earn Ten‑person Teams
SocialApr 24, 2026

AI Lets Solo Founders Out‑earn Ten‑person Teams

For 100 years, the rule was build a team or stay small. Now, one person with AI can out-earn a 10-person company. I learned this the hard way. I spent years scaling Impact Theory the old way. Big team. Layers of management....

By Tom Bilyeu
Folks Launches Canada-Focused HR and Payroll Platform to Simplify Multi-Provincial Compliance
NewsApr 24, 2026

Folks Launches Canada-Focused HR and Payroll Platform to Simplify Multi-Provincial Compliance

Canadian HR software firm Folks rolled out a unified HR and payroll platform designed specifically for the country’s multi‑provincial regulatory environment. The solution embeds compliance into payroll calculations and merges core HR functions, aiming to reduce manual data transfers for...

By Pulse
How a Swap Line for Persian Gulf Allies Would Break with the Past
NewsApr 24, 2026

How a Swap Line for Persian Gulf Allies Would Break with the Past

The Federal Reserve is considering extending dollar swap lines to Persian Gulf allies such as the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Bahrain, a departure from its traditional use as a crisis‑management tool for G7 and select emerging markets. Treasury Secretary...

By Axios — Economy & Markets
ISED Launches Search for Next Canadian Space Agency President
NewsApr 24, 2026

ISED Launches Search for Next Canadian Space Agency President

The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) has opened applications for the next President of the Canadian Space Agency, with a deadline of May 21 2026. The full‑time role pays CAD 253,300–298,000 annually (approximately $187,000–$220,000 USD) and requires residence in...

By SpaceQ
MaxLinear Q1 Revenue Jumps 43% as Enterprise Data Center Chip Demand Surges
NewsApr 24, 2026

MaxLinear Q1 Revenue Jumps 43% as Enterprise Data Center Chip Demand Surges

MaxLinear reported first‑quarter 2026 revenue of $137.2 million, up 43% year‑over‑year, as infrastructure chip sales for enterprise networking surged 136%. The company lifted its 2026 optical data‑center revenue outlook by $30‑$40 million, citing strong visibility into hyperscaler program ramps.

By Pulse
Anthropic Hits $1 Trillion Valuation, Surpassing OpenAI in AI Race
NewsApr 24, 2026

Anthropic Hits $1 Trillion Valuation, Surpassing OpenAI in AI Race

Anthropic’s shares on secondary markets have surged to a $1 trillion valuation, eclipsing OpenAI by more than $100 billion. The jump, driven by a 211% price rise and strong revenue growth, has investors scrambling for stakes ahead of any potential IPO.

By Pulse
Texas Capital Bancshares Appoints New COO and Executive Team to Drive Growth
NewsApr 24, 2026

Texas Capital Bancshares Appoints New COO and Executive Team to Drive Growth

Texas Capital Bancshares announced a slate of senior appointments, including John Cummings as Chief Operating Officer and Jeff Hood as Managing Director and Chief Human Resources Officer, effective May 4, 2026. The moves are positioned to tighten operational accountability, boost...

By Pulse
Intel Shares Surge Nearly 20% After Blockbuster Q1 Earnings Beat
NewsApr 24, 2026

Intel Shares Surge Nearly 20% After Blockbuster Q1 Earnings Beat

Intel reported Q1 revenue of $13.58 billion and EPS of $0.29, beating forecasts and propelling its stock up 19.9% to $80.10. The earnings beat fuels optimism across large‑cap stocks as the S&P 500 nears record highs.

By Pulse
The Secondary Market Boom
BlogApr 24, 2026

The Secondary Market Boom

The venture‑capital secondary market has surged, almost doubling its annualized value from about $50 billion in Q4 2024 to $91.7 billion by Q4 2025. Founders and employees are cashing out, while family offices and new platforms flood the market with buying power. This liquidity...

By LP Club
ACKO Names Nitin Khanna CMO to Accelerate Digital Insurance Growth
NewsApr 24, 2026

ACKO Names Nitin Khanna CMO to Accelerate Digital Insurance Growth

ACKO has promoted Nitin Khanna to chief marketing officer after seven years of progressive leadership roles. The move signals a strategic push to deepen the brand’s digital presence and scale customer acquisition for its auto, health, and embedded insurance products.

By Pulse
AA Financial Adds $7.8 M of Dimensional Global Ex‑US Bond ETF to Portfolio
NewsApr 24, 2026

AA Financial Adds $7.8 M of Dimensional Global Ex‑US Bond ETF to Portfolio

AA Financial Advisors, LLC disclosed a new $7.81 million position in Dimensional Global ex‑US Core Fixed Income ETF (DFGX), acquiring 147,515 shares that now represent about 1.1% of its reportable AUM. The move, alongside an $8.3 million stake in Dimensional Global Core...

By Pulse
Adverse Media Screening Gains Traction as Financial Firms Tighten Compliance
NewsApr 24, 2026

Adverse Media Screening Gains Traction as Financial Firms Tighten Compliance

Dow Jones' Alexa Colquhoun explained how AI‑enhanced adverse media screening is becoming a core component of KYC programs for banks and asset managers. Regulators are urging firms to integrate news‑based risk signals, and the technology promises to cut false positives...

By Pulse
NASA’s Red Wedding – Preview Or Paranoia?
BlogApr 24, 2026

NASA’s Red Wedding – Preview Or Paranoia?

NASA insiders are buzzing about a rumored agency-wide restructuring, nicknamed the “Red Wedding,” that could overhaul leadership across all centers. The speculation follows Administrator Jared Isaacman’s recent rollout of initiatives such as Project Athena, Core Competencies, Ignition, and NASA Force,...

By NASA Watch
GRC News Roundup: Aravo, RAMPxchange, BYU Law & More
BlogApr 24, 2026

GRC News Roundup: Aravo, RAMPxchange, BYU Law & More

The GRC sector saw a wave of AI‑driven product launches, with Aravo unveiling Aravo AI for third‑party risk, Diligent adding an AI Board Member assistant for directors, Serrala deploying AI agents for finance automation, and Thrive introducing managed Abacode Compliance...

By Corporate Compliance Insights
Safran Posts €8.62bn Q1 Revenue, Beating Forecasts, Lifts Paris Stock
NewsApr 24, 2026

Safran Posts €8.62bn Q1 Revenue, Beating Forecasts, Lifts Paris Stock

Safran announced adjusted first‑quarter revenue of €8.62 billion (about $9.3 billion), surpassing analysts' expectations. The result pushed the company's Euronext‑Paris shares up 2.3% in early trade, underscoring the aerospace and defense sector's strength despite broader market headwinds.

By Pulse
Nigel Farage Vows to Confront Riots and Strikes to Slash UK Welfare Bill
NewsApr 24, 2026

Nigel Farage Vows to Confront Riots and Strikes to Slash UK Welfare Bill

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage announced he will confront riots, protests and strikes to reduce the UK's bloated welfare spending. The statement, made in a Daily Mail interview on 24 April 2026, underscores his confrontational leadership style and raises questions about the political...

By Pulse
Join Our Live Q&A on the New USVC Fund
SocialApr 24, 2026

Join Our Live Q&A on the New USVC Fund

We launched a public venture fund this week, USVC People have had questions: - What types of companies and funds are you going to invest in? - What fees are you going to charge? - How can I get involved? Hosting a live Q&A next...

By Ankur Nagpal
Bob Iger Joins Thrive Capital as Advisor After Disney Exit
NewsApr 24, 2026

Bob Iger Joins Thrive Capital as Advisor After Disney Exit

Bob Iger, who stepped down as Disney CEO on March 18, 2025, has signed on as an advisor to venture firm Thrive Capital. The former media chief will help the firm evaluate investments and work with founders, including OpenAI’s Sam...

By Pulse
Disney's Streaming Income Jumps 72% as New CEO Josh D’Amaro Takes the Helm
NewsApr 24, 2026

Disney's Streaming Income Jumps 72% as New CEO Josh D’Amaro Takes the Helm

Disney announced a $450 million streaming operating income for Q1 FY2026, a 72% year‑over‑year increase, as Josh D’Amaro officially became CEO on March 18. The results come amid record park earnings, ESPN expansion on Disney+, and a planned 1,000‑job cut, signaling a...

By Pulse
BridgeCity Capital Lends $47M for Prospect Heights Apartments
NewsApr 24, 2026

BridgeCity Capital Lends $47M for Prospect Heights Apartments

BridgeCity Capital originated a $47.4 million, two‑year construction loan for Castell Group’s 170‑unit, 10‑story multifamily project in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn. The loan carries an 81 percent loan‑to‑cost ratio and includes extension options. The development occupies adjacent sites at 1029 Dean Street and...

By Commercial Observer
Build an Audience First, Then Launch Your Product
SocialApr 24, 2026

Build an Audience First, Then Launch Your Product

If I were to start a company today, but I wasn't sure exactly what my idea was, I would start by first building distribution while still holding down my day job. I think amassing an audience is not only helpful...

By Elizabeth Yin
New Balance Launches London Run House for TCS London Marathon
NewsApr 24, 2026

New Balance Launches London Run House for TCS London Marathon

New Balance, the official apparel and footwear partner of the TCS London Marathon, is debuting a pop‑up called London Run House inside Somerset House’s Embankment Galleries. The three‑day space, open from April 24‑26, celebrates the city’s diverse running culture with...

By Retail Gazette
U.S. Treasury Announces $183 Billion in 2‑, 5‑ and 7‑Year Note Auctions Amid Weak Demand
NewsApr 24, 2026

U.S. Treasury Announces $183 Billion in 2‑, 5‑ and 7‑Year Note Auctions Amid Weak Demand

The U.S. Treasury disclosed plans to auction $69 billion of two‑year, $70 billion of five‑year and $44 billion of seven‑year Treasury notes, all attracting below‑average demand. Results for the 2‑ and 5‑year issues will be released Monday, with the 7‑year results due Tuesday,...

By Pulse
US Futures Slip on Iran Talks, Boosting Pressure on Asian Markets as SK Hynix Posts Record Profit
NewsApr 24, 2026

US Futures Slip on Iran Talks, Boosting Pressure on Asian Markets as SK Hynix Posts Record Profit

US equity futures slipped 0.1% as Iran‑U.S. negotiations stalled, reigniting concerns over Middle‑East volatility. The dip hit Asian markets hard, even as South Korea’s SK Hynix posted record quarterly profits, underscoring a split between macro risk and strong corporate earnings...

By Pulse
Haitong Unitrust Q1 Profit Falls 23% as Leasing Revenue Slumps 14%
NewsApr 24, 2026

Haitong Unitrust Q1 Profit Falls 23% as Leasing Revenue Slumps 14%

Haitong Unitrust International Financial Leasing posted a first‑quarter profit of RMB320.94 million, down 23% from a year earlier, while revenue fell 14.1% to RMB1.471 billion. The decline signals stress in China’s financing‑leasing sector, a key conduit for corporate credit.

By Pulse
Mark Cuban Touts Pittsburgh as AI Hub, Urging Entrepreneurs to Seize Opportunity
NewsApr 24, 2026

Mark Cuban Touts Pittsburgh as AI Hub, Urging Entrepreneurs to Seize Opportunity

Mark Cuban, the billionaire Shark Tank investor, praised Pittsburgh’s emerging AI ecosystem as a new engine for entrepreneurship, citing the city’s low costs, research talent and supportive civic leaders. He urged young founders to specialize in building AI agents for...

By Pulse
Europe Needs U.S. Gas. Washington Keeps Hesitating.
NewsApr 24, 2026

Europe Needs U.S. Gas. Washington Keeps Hesitating.

In the wake of Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Europe faced a looming gas shortfall that was quickly mitigated by a surge in U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments. American LNG exports to the EU rose from 18.9 bcm in 2021...

By RealClearEnergy
Free Bloomberg Terminal Built in Minutes, No Setup
SocialApr 24, 2026

Free Bloomberg Terminal Built in Minutes, No Setup

A Bloomberg Terminal costs $30,000 a year. Someone just built one for free. In minutes. With no local setup.

By Quant Science
Warsh Didn't Vote Against Fed at Every Crisis Meeting
SocialApr 24, 2026

Warsh Didn't Vote Against Fed at Every Crisis Meeting

I have plenty of criticisms of Kevin Warsh, but it's factually untrue that he voted against the Fed at every meeting during the financial crisis.

By Tim Duy
Taboola Unveils Realize+, Agentic AI Platform to Automate Campaign Management
NewsApr 24, 2026

Taboola Unveils Realize+, Agentic AI Platform to Automate Campaign Management

Taboola announced the launch of Realize+, an agentic AI system that automates key performance‑marketing tasks such as budget allocation and ad generation. The platform aims to lift conversion rates beyond search and social while cutting manual workload, a move that...

By Pulse
Podcasts Power Your Content Ecosystem and Repurpose Everywhere
SocialApr 24, 2026

Podcasts Power Your Content Ecosystem and Repurpose Everywhere

Insightful: A #podcast can be central to your content ecosystem for 2 reasons. First, you can host a powerful content program with recurring shows, industry guests, and authority-building through video. Second, you can use the podcast to feed all your other content formats...

By Tom Pick
FOMC Slashes Rates 75 Bps to 3.5%
SocialApr 24, 2026

FOMC Slashes Rates 75 Bps to 3.5%

January 22, 2008. The Federal Open Market Committee has decided to lower its target for the federal funds rate 75 basis points to 3-1/2 percent...Voting for the FOMC monetary policy action were: Ben S. Bernanke, Chairman; Timothy F. Geithner, Vice...

By Tim Duy
United Airlines Eyeing Assets at Unnamed Airline - CEO
NewsApr 24, 2026

United Airlines Eyeing Assets at Unnamed Airline - CEO

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby told Bloomberg the carrier is in talks with an unnamed airline about purchasing some of its assets. Kirby said United is preparing for the next crisis, aiming to avoid short‑term, reactive decisions. While merger rumors...

By ch-aviation News
Billions Raised Now Define a True AI Leader
SocialApr 24, 2026

Billions Raised Now Define a True AI Leader

If you haven’t raised tens of billions in the last few weeks are you really a leading AI company? https://t.co/htrxrmGcSp

By Chris Fralic
Crunchbase Hiring Remote Talent for Predictive Market Intelligence
SocialApr 24, 2026

Crunchbase Hiring Remote Talent for Predictive Market Intelligence

We're hiring at Crunchbase. 💙 We're a fully remote team building a predictive intelligence solution to help investors, product builders, & GTM teams win in the private market. 🚀 Thinking about your next move? Check out our open roles. 🔗: https://t.co/npZ2xjxvbC...

By Crunchbase News
What Happens When You Schedule Around Energy Instead of Time
NewsApr 24, 2026

What Happens When You Schedule Around Energy Instead of Time

Energy‑based scheduling flips traditional time‑boxing by aligning work with personal energy cycles. The article guides readers to track their energy over a week, reserve peak periods for deep, solo work, and use secondary peaks for collaborative activities while relegating low‑energy...

By Calendar Blog
Culture Begins With Every Click, Not Just Dashboards
SocialApr 24, 2026

Culture Begins With Every Click, Not Just Dashboards

Beyond the Dashboard: Why Culture Starts at the Keyboard by @Timothy_Hughes https://t.co/79z2sqM3yB @DLAIgnite #SocialSelling #DigitalSelling #Sales #SalesTips #SalesLeader #SalesEnablement #RevOps #Marketing #MarketingStrategy #MarketingSuccess #Leadership #ArtificialIntelligence

By Tim Hughes
Make Employee Experience a Permanent Executive Priority
SocialApr 24, 2026

Make Employee Experience a Permanent Executive Priority

Securing a Seat for Employee Experience at the Executive Table https://t.co/Myp5FxxqWx It’s time to stop talking about EX as if it’s an initiative and start treating it like what it truly is: a leadership priority that demands a permanent seat...

By Annette Franz
SS&C Technologies Posts 9% Revenue Rise, Boosts AI Automation and Capital Returns
NewsApr 24, 2026

SS&C Technologies Posts 9% Revenue Rise, Boosts AI Automation and Capital Returns

SS&C Technologies reported adjusted revenue of $1.648 billion for Q1 2026, a 9% increase driven by strong performance in its Global Investor & Distribution Solutions and GlobeOp units. The company also raised its 2026 guidance, underscoring the impact of AI‑enabled automation...

By Pulse
“This Is a Generational Opportunity.”
BlogApr 24, 2026

“This Is a Generational Opportunity.”

Vanderbilt Chancellor Daniel Diermeier addressed a Heterodox Academy conference in Berkeley, warning that U.S. universities are increasingly subordinating scholarly standards to political agendas. He identified three faculty groups—a politicized minority, a majority seeking autonomy, and a dispersed, unorganized cohort—as the...

By Free the Inquiry
Product‑Market Fit Beats Coding: The Real Startup Challenge
SocialApr 24, 2026

Product‑Market Fit Beats Coding: The Real Startup Challenge

Knowing what to build, for who, and how to get them to use it is actually harder

By Garry Tan
Markets React to Iran Tensions and Rate Uncertainty
NewsApr 24, 2026

Markets React to Iran Tensions and Rate Uncertainty

Jeremy Siegel, Wharton emeritus professor and senior economist at WisdomTree, says that despite heightened Iran‑related geopolitical risk, lingering Federal Reserve policy uncertainty, and rapid AI sector expansion, U.S. equities remain surprisingly resilient. He points to strong earnings quality and diversified...

By Wharton Knowledge