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“Young Entrepreneur” pitches his business planInspiring students with entrepreneurship: On Thursday, 27 students from the Golisano Institute's Academy for Young Entrepreneurs had the opportunity to pitch their business ideas to investors.Based on the attractiveness and merits of students' ideas, representatives of local companies will provide startup funds to students.News10NBC spoke with one of the students Thursday night.”My business is a prom dating website that connects students who don't have great social skills or are too shy to ask. That's what my website does,” Pittsford Sutherland said Veer Kothari, a student at the university and CEO of Prom Pair.Additionally, three students…
At a pivotal moment, with little money and a bold choice, George Rivera stepped away from the security of employment and into the uncertainty of entrepreneurship. “It was his wife and son who inspired him to quit his job,” George recalls. He and his wife, Margarita, started Doc Watts, which has since become a staple in Central Florida and is aiming for a broader perspective. Nearly 20 years later, JPMorgan's commitment to employee benefits has further strengthened through initiatives such as his Everyday 401(k). “We truly believe that it is important for people to save for their future, and we…
Utrovac LLC, a Hamilton College student-led team led by Jesse Wexler and Ellie Sangree, won first place in the Mohawk Valley Regional Semifinals of the New York Business Plan Competition (NYBPC) held at the New York Institute of Technology. did. The team is one of seven teams that advanced from the regional semifinals to advance to the state-wide competition. (Photo courtesy of New York State Polytechnic Institute) MERCY, N.Y. — Seven student teams have been selected as regional finalists in the Mohawk Valley Regional Semifinals of the New York Business Plan Competition (NYBPC), hosted by New York…
Think back to 1991, 2001, and 2008. In times of market volatility, the companies that emerge stronger in the face of adversity are those that act with ruthless prioritization and unwavering commitment. I believe these organizations are focusing on two key things, especially in revenue operations, to drive efficiency and scalability in a down market: consistency and repeatability. So how can you achieve consistency and repeatability? The level of standardization within your revenue workflow is paramount. Revenue officers have to make sure, as my grandmother used to say, that everyone is singing from the same songbook. To scale, invest in…
Tsuboi Agriculture was the winner of the 10th Baker Business Bowl and went home with a check for $10,000 to start his business. Local brand company Tsuboi Agriculture plans to farm Australian red-claw crayfish in large-scale aquaculture conditions. Their goal is to continuously supply high-end seafood restaurants and consumers with cost-effective, sustainable, tastier, and lobster-like products. Veteran student Austin Hronek, as a one-man team, created a plan for Baker to win all three rounds of the Bowl. “It was a great blessing and opportunity to participate in the Baker Business Bowl. There were so many other great business ideas that…
Up to four directors are rumored to resign from Paramount's board of directors, citing disagreements over how to handle a potential sale of the company, according to news reports. When multiple directors of the same company announce their resignations at the same time, questions arise about what is happening on the board. This situation is a reminder that all corporate board members should recognize that there may come a time when it is in their best interest to voluntarily step down from their board positions. In Paramount's case, these include former Spotify executive Dawn Ostroff, former Sony Entertainment president Nicole…
LAWRENCE, Kansas — a A sustainable engineering startup from the University of Kansas placed fifth in a recent business competition at Rice University in Houston, winning more than $180,000 in prize money and a chance to make history at its founder's alma mater. . equorium engineeringthe first Kansas team to compete in the prestigious Rice Business Plan Competition (RBPC), co-founder and chief operating officer (COO) Dr. Karin Baca pitched alongside Abby Harders, research and development engineer at Echorium and university doctoral candidate. “I couldn't be more proud of Abby and Karin,” said Dr. Mark Shiflett, co-founder and chief scientific officer…
From startups to global giants, the buzz about how to integrate Generative AI into daily operations has become ubiquitous. And it’s not just hype, but a reflection of the potential companies see in AI to revolutionize the way they work, innovate and compete. As stories of successful AI implementation begin to surface, the excitement grows, prompting even the most traditional businesses to take a closer look at how this technology might shape their future. Tariq Shaukat has been into GenAI from its early days. While president of Google Cloud from 2016 to 2020, he was responsible for, among a wide…
small business April 11, 2024 The New Jersey Business Action Center (NJBAC) announced the availability of the New Jersey Small Business Manual, a publication that provides information and guidance on starting, maintaining, and growing a small business. NJBAC, a division of the Department of State, has worked with the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA), the Office of Innovation, and other community-based partners to create resources to help small businesses grow and thrive in New Jersey. This manual includes information on state and local permits and inspections, financial assistance programs, lease agreements, commercial real estate transactions, and a variety of…
Change is upon us. Business leaders are being asked what their AI plans will be next year and how to address it as soon as possible. Chief financial officers, accounting, FP&A, and internal audit teams are in the midst of a digital transformation that promises unprecedented disruption. So how can you enable your team to drive change, reduce risk, and ensure compliance across complex organizational structures while keeping your board and other stakeholders happy? Here are five key strategic considerations for CFOs to maximize their AI readiness. Cut through the noise CFOs need a good understanding of which AI technologies…