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Will AI replace human creativity or amplify it? The latest episode of AI Unveiled with Next47’s Gaurav Kotak features Dimi Nikolaou, Co-Founder of Wondercraft. They discuss how AI is transforming audio and media production. From early founder struggles to scaling in a rapidly evolving industry, this episode is packed with insights for builders looking into automated ads and content. 🎧 Listen to the episode here: https://bit.ly/42vXKYj

❓ Building a great product starts with asking the right questions. In his Anticipate Failure series, Lak Ananth, Global Managing Partner at Next47, outlines 6 essential questions founders must consider to avoid customer failure. Learn more here 🔗: https://bit.ly/3L1g2a0

📈 Is your startup entering the growth stage? Make sure your sales tech stack can keep up. Our Enterprise Sales Playbook has tips on automation and tools to optimize your sales processes. Check it out here: https://bit.ly/3vZ3j3d

❓  Why do some founders succeed while others don’t? Gladia Founder and CEO Jean-Louis Quéguiner says it comes down to one thing: focus. In this episode of AI Unveiled, they sit down with Gaurav Kotak to discuss Gladia’s journey from trying to do everything to excelling at one thing: world-class voice AI. For founders navigating their own challenges, Jean-Louis’s story is a reminder that less can be so much more. 🎧 Check out the full episode here: https://bit.ly/40zvAdz

Board meetings can either be your biggest time sink or a key accelerator for growth. Matthew Cowan’s latest article explains why most meetings fail and how you can make them count. Whether it’s setting the right agenda, aligning stakeholders, or focusing on outcomes, these insights will help you unlock your board's full potential. 🔗: https://bit.ly/3Syostp

We’re thrilled to share our latest Path to Growth episode. Tracy sat down with Lak Ananth, founding CEO and managing partner at Next47, a global venture firm. In this episode, Lak shares: * How data is transforming go-to-market strategies—and why future sales leaders must embrace it. *His journey from engineering in India to building and scaling Next47 globally. The transformative potential of AI and its impact on business and society. * Insights from his book Anticipate Failure on resilience, decision-making, and building enduring companies. * Why listen? If you’re navigating a career in sales, marketing, or leadership—or if you’re curious about innovation and AI—this conversation is packed with actionable insights and inspiring stories. 🔑 Key takeaway: “Using data to make decisions will differentiate successful leaders from those who are stuck.” 🎙️ Listen to the episode here: https://lnkd.in/guGefj25 Let us know in the comments: What’s your biggest takeaway from the episode? #Leadership #AI #VentureCapital #DataDriven #Innovation #TigerEye #Next47

What’s harder than building cutting-edge voice AI? Learning to build what the market actually needs. In the latest episode of AI Unveiled, Next47’s Gaurav Kotak sits down with Jean-Louis Quéguiner, Founder & CEO of Gladia, to chat about building an AI startup, how to connect with your customers, and the future of voice AI. Whether you're a first-time founder or building your second company, these insights on balancing ambition with focus are invaluable. 🎧 Watch the full episode: https://bit.ly/40zvAdz

Ransomware remains one of the most destructive threats to enterprises worldwide. That’s why we were thrilled to back Halcyon in their $100M Series C to drive innovation in ransomware defense. Their AI-powered platform redefines protection by combining prevention, real-time recovery, and seamless integration with existing security stacks. Congratulations to Jon Miller, Ryan Smith, and the entire Halcyon team on this raise. We’re excited to be part of your journey and can’t wait to see what’s in store. Learn more about Halcyon’s approach and our partnership here: https://bit.ly/42ck1tQ

Is 2025 the year of Israeli tech IPOs? Check out my article to see why I think it could be: https://lnkd.in/emxRQS92

📓 Set your sales org up for success in 2025 by solidifying your sales playbook. Give your team the tools needed to close deals in the new year: bit.ly/3UeK5ij