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🚀 AI’s Next Battle: Branding 🧠💡 Jim Misener 50,000feet #TLDR The conversational AI race is moving at breakneck speed—ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, Grok, and Gemini are all vying for dominance. But in a world where technological advantages are fleeting, the real winners will be those who build strong, lasting brands. To stand out, AI leaders must: 🔹 Differentiate – Carve out a unique space in the market. 🔹 Build trust – Transparency and ethical AI practices matter. 🔹 Enhance usability – Make AI intuitive for everyday users. 🔹 Monetise wisely – Ads must add value, not disrupt trust. The AI wars won’t be won on model size alone. The strongest brand will define the category. 🔥 #AI #Branding #ChatGPT #Perplexity #ConversationalAI #TechMarketing #Innovation #FutureOfAI

🎙️ We spoke to Thomas Sayan, Partner at Syensqo Ventures the venture capital arm of Syensqo, a spin-off from Solvay, specialising in advanced materials and chemistry. 🚀Corporate Venture Capital: Accelerating Innovation For Syensqo, Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) isn’t just about efficiency—it’s about creating new business opportunities. The fund identifies breakthrough technologies where Syensqo’s expertise and industrial capabilities can provide a competitive edge. ⏰Investing at the Right Time: Series A Focus With an evergreen €80M fund, Syensqo Ventures invests €500K to €3M per startup, from seed to Series C. Their sweet spot? Series A, where they can shape a startup’s growth. Investments typically require at least a functional prototype to ensure industry integration. Syensqo Ventures backs Deeptech startups aligned with industrial megatrends: 🔋 Electrification – Batteries, fuel cells, power electronics, and infrastructure. ✈️ Lightweighting – Composites and manufacturing processes for lower energy use. ♻️ Resource Efficiency – Circular economy, industrial biotech, and CO₂ capture. 🤖 AI & Digital Technologies – Materials for semiconductors, AI-driven discovery. 🩺 Health & Quality of Life – Biocompatible materials, HealthTech innovations. Beyond Investment: Driving Open Innovation As a longtime Hello Tomorrow partner, Syensqo Ventures actively scouts and engages with Deeptech startups. 📌 #VentureCapital #Deeptech #CVC #Startups #Innovation #Electrification #CircularEconomy #AI #Biotech #HealthTech #IndustrialTech #MaterialsScience

Registration is Open for the 3rd Edition of GITEX AFRICA! Step into Africa’s thriving tech ecosystem, where bold ideas spark billion-dollar partnerships and innovation knows no bounds. This is your chance to be part of the continent’s next big leap. 📅 14–16 April 2025 📍 Marrakech, Morocco 🔗 Register now: gitexafrica.com

🌍Africa’s tech market is on the rise, positioning the continent as a key player in global innovation. According to the African Development Bank, Africa's digital economy is expected to grow to $180B by 2025 and reach $712B by 2050. GITEX AFRICA is the catalyst accelerating the realization of the continent's potential. 🌟 From the future-shaping insights at the AI Everything Summit and powerful strategies at the #Cybersecurity Forum to insightful discussions at the Future of #Finance Summit, GITEX AFRICA connects industry leaders, #innovators, and changemakers across sectors. GITEX AFRICA 2025 is where new technologies, ideas, and collaborations will continue driving Africa’s digital growth. Get involved today to showcase your tech and shape the future of the continent 🔗gitexafrica.com 📅 from 14 to 16 April 2025 📍 Marrakech, Moroccp Info and registgration: https://lnkd.in/eau5sfYD — In partnership with GITEX AFRICA

We’re thrilled to announce that we are officially a Media Partner for the highly anticipated 3rd Edition of GITEX AFRICA 2025, 14-16 April 2025 in Marrakech, ➡️The Largest Tech & Startup Show In Africa.⬅️   GITEX AFRICA will bring together industry leaders from AI, Cybersecurity, Digital Finance, Banking, Edutech, Agritech and many more exploring the latest innovations in Big Tech.   GITEX AFRICA 📅 Date: 14-16 April, 2025 📍 Location: Marrakech, Morocco    For more information visit https://lnkd.in/ddp3whUD

🎙️What's it like to be a #startup #founder in #2025? What are #investors looking for? What are the industries and business models of the new economy? In our #QFQs quick founder questions series this week we spoke to founders to ask the questions that matter - ☕️Working #culture, #funding, and #inspiration 👏 The biggest challenges and biggest fails 🧘♀️ Daily Routines and always.... advice for other founders 🎤 Hear from the inside with founders... 🤑 Oliver P. yetipay https://lnkd.in/ehbZWh7Z 🌍 Andriy Dovbenko https://lnkd.in/eimkamSE #TLDR: 🎙️In other news 🌱 Tech Nation unveils cohort for 2025 climate tech https://lnkd.in/eVyW-fJc 👥 Edd Read explores how to make things work with multiple founders https://lnkd.in/eVH9vJnJ 📰 Heba Hitti Serena shares with founders how to make their stories hit the headlines https://lnkd.in/eKPYNNmj 🇲🇦#AGENDA - Everything you need to know about GITEX AFRICA the event putting #Africa at the heart of digital transformation https://lnkd.in/enaKbW8P

No Innovation? No Growth. How to Drive Innovation in a Tough Economy Rayan Jawad Growth Studio shares 10 Ways SMEs Can Innovate Faster.. 1️⃣Make quick decisions—reduce approval layers. 2️⃣Launch MVPs—test simple prototypes. 3️⃣Use affordable tech—AI and no-code platforms. 4️⃣Outsource non-core tasks—stay focused. 5️⃣Monitor competitors—stay ahead. 6️⃣Use collaboration tools—Slack, Trello, Zoom. 7️⃣Automate tasks—free up time. 8️⃣Get real-time customer feedback—adapt fast. 9️⃣Test ideas in small batches—iterate quickly. 🔟Reward speed & initiative—motivate teams. With half of global CEOs predicting AI-driven profit growth (PWC), the need for innovation is clear. SMEs that embrace speed, adaptability, and technology will outpace even the biggest players. 🔹 #Innovation #SMEGrowth #Startups #BusinessGrowth #AI #Automation #TechForGood #Entrepreneurship #ScalingUp #Leadership #DigitalTransformation

🏄🏽♂️ Interceltic Business Forum Comes to Cornwall – April 25, 2025 The Interceltic Business Forum brings together #business leaders, #investors, and #policymakers from across the Celtic nations to foster #trade, #investment, and #collaboration. After successful editions in Brittany, Wales, and Ireland, the 2025 event in Cornwall will focus on technology, sustainability, creative industries, food & drink, and trade... Why Attend? ✅ Expand Your Network – Connect with key players across the Celtic economy. ✅ Gain Insights – Learn about AI, clean energy, and market expansion. ✅ Discover Opportunities – Find partners, investors, and new markets. Rumours of a #BlueJuice reunion with Catherine Zeta-Jones, Sean Pertwee and Ewan McGregor are yet to be established... 📅 Register Now – April 25, 2025 https://lnkd.in/ed8CVjDM 📍 Location: Cornwall

👥Managing Partners at 33N Ventures Carlos Alberto Silva and Carlos Moreira da Silva bring decades of experience - their approach focuses on cybersecurity and infrastructure software, with a track record that includes three startups reaching unicorn status. 🦄Key Portfolio Companies: Panorays – A third-party risk management platform for enterprises. StrikeReady – An AI-powered security command centre for accelerating threat response. Exein – Embedded IoT security for devices with AI capabilities. DataGalaxy – A data governance platform enabling smarter AI-driven business decisions. ☎️What Makes 33N Unique Unlike other European funds, 33N is committed to pan-European expansion, helping startups scale beyond local markets to take full advantage of the rapidly growing European cybersecurity sector. Carlos Alberto Silva & Carlos Moreira da Silva are reshaping the cybersecurity startup landscape with a focus on strategic, long-term support and growth. #Cybersecurity #B2B #Startups #VentureCapital

🛜 Building Thriving Startup Ecosystems: The Key Ingredients according to Gianna Pinasco Metta Startup hubs don’t emerge overnight—they require talent, capital, support, and most importantly, time. The world’s leading ecosystems—Silicon Valley, London, Dubai—thrive because they balance bold ideas with strategic investment and a culture that embraces risk. 🚀 The Three Pillars of Innovation: 🔹 #Talent – Skilled minds, entrepreneurial resilience, and creative problem-solving. 🔹 #Capital – Angel investors, VCs, and funding pipelines to fuel growth. 🔹 #Support – Mentorship, accelerators, and regulatory frameworks that enable scaling. Beyond these, long-term vision and adaptability separate fleeting trends from sustainable innovation. Ecosystem building isn’t a one-time achievement; it’s an ongoing process requiring collaboration, personalisation, and resilience. 🌍 As startup landscapes evolve, well-being, impact-driven growth, and strategic partnerships will define the future. 💡 Read more to discover what your region needs to become the next global startup hub #Innovation #Startups #EcosystemBuilding