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Sophos Unveils Scam Tactics Costing Users Thousands of Dollars

Beware of Fake ChatGPT Apps: Sophos Unveils Scam Tactics Costing Users Thousands of Dollars

Jumpstart Team June 5, 2023

Sophos, a global cybersecurity company, has uncovered several apps pretending to be legitimate ChatGPT-based chatbots. These apps overcharge users, generating thousands of dollars each month. According to Sophos X-Ops’ latest report titled “FleeceGPT’ Mobile Apps Target AI-Curious to Rake in Cash”, these deceptive apps have appeared on both Google Play and the Apple App Store.

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Microsoft-backed Builder.ai Secures Over US$250 Million in Series D Funding

Microsoft-backed Builder.ai Secures Over US$250 Million in Series D Funding

Jumpstart Team June 3, 2023

London-based artificial intelligence (AI)-powered composable software platform Builder.ai has raised a significant investment of over US$250 million in Series D funding. Led by Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), the funding round brings the total amount raised by the company to over US$450 million, resulting in a valuation increase of up to 1.8x.

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Course5 Intelligence Gains US$55 Million Funding Boost

Course5 Intelligence Gains US$55 Million Funding Boost; Closes First Round Successfully with 360 ONE Asset’s Tech Fund

Jumpstart Team May 31, 2023

Analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions company Course5 Intelligence has recently announced its plans to raise a funding round of USD 55 million. The initial closing of the funding round was achieved through the participation of 360 ONE Asset Management Limited’s Tech Fund, which specializes in investing in promising technology companies. Leading the round, 360 ONE Asset invested US$28 million in Course5.

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How to Find Your Company’s North Star Metric to Ensure Success

How to Find Your Company’s North Star Metric to Ensure Success

Kamya Pandey May 29, 2023

In the world of business, having a singular goal to focus on can be the key to success. That’s where the North Star Metric (NSM) comes in. Coined by startup investor Sean Ellis, the NSM is the measure of the value a company is delivering to its customers and is used as a means to predict the growth of the business.

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5 Business Trip Essentials You Need to Know

5 Business Trip Essentials You Need to Know

Tanvi Dayal May 18, 2023

Are you preparing for your first business trip? That’s awesome!
Business trips can be a way to expand the horizons of you and your business, learn new things and find some great networking opportunities. Yet, they can also be really daunting if you don’t know how to go about them. But worry not!

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5 Virtual Influencers Giving Tough Fight to Real Ones

5 Virtual Influencers Giving Tough Fight to Real Ones

Samiksha Jain May 14, 2023

The rise of virtual influencers has disrupted the influencer marketing industry, offering brands a novel approach to promoting their products while avoiding potential controversies. These computer-generated personalities are gaining a significant following, thanks to their flawless appearance, relatable personalities and ability to connect with audiences just like their human counterparts.

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Best Emerging WiFi Solutions for Businesses

Best Emerging WiFi Solutions for Businesses

Kamya Pandey May 12, 2023

In one way or another, we all need the internet to do our jobs today. To ensure that the world keeps running as it should, businesses need uninterrupted internet access throughout the day. But finding the right internet provider in the first place and then making sure your internet stays up and running can be a challenge of its own.

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Why Is It a Threat to Effective Product Development

What Is “Over-Engineering” and Why Is It a Threat to Effective Product Development

Kamya Pandey May 10, 2023

When an entrepreneur is coming up with an idea for a product, they don’t always strike gold on their first try. Sometimes, their products are not solving an existing problem. Other times, their products might be too complicated to solve any problem or even create a new one; hence, no one would want to buy it. This is referred to as over-engineering, a problem typically noticed in software engineering, but it can also occur in other areas of product development.

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What Is Data Engineering and Why Is It Important for Your Company

What Is Data Engineering and Why Is It Important for Your Company?

Kamya Pandey May 6, 2023

One of the most valuable assets a company has today is data. It helps companies learn more about their customers, thus helping them create and market products and services their users will like. Given that, companies are using a wide variety of techniques, such as surveys and email tracking (i.e. tracking sent emails to inform business decisions), to collect customer data.

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How to Start a Profitable Podcast for Your Business

How to Start a Profitable Podcast for Your Business: A 5-Step Guide

Alinda Gupta May 4, 2023

Before Twitter became what we know it as today—chaotic discourse—it was a podcasting platform named Odeo, albeit not a successful one (coming full circle, much?). Say what you will about how things panned out for the social networking platform, but one thing remains clear: you cannot underestimate the business potential of podcasting.

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Explaining 10 Popular Tech Terms You Need to Know

Decoding the Jargon: Explaining 10 Popular Tech Terms You Need to Know

Samiksha Jain May 2, 2023

Technology has transformed our lives in countless ways, from the way we work and communicate to the way we shop and entertain ourselves. But with all the incredible innovations and advancements come a whole host of confusing tech terms that can leave even the savviest of users scratching their heads. Fear not, as we have compiled a list of ten popular tech terms and simplified them into easy-to-understand explanations.

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The Key to Future-Proofing Your Startup

Adopting Eco-Friendly Practices: The Key to Future-Proofing Your Startup

Samiksha Jain April 27, 2023

In today’s world, environmental responsibility is not just a moral obligation, but also a smart business decision. As the demand for eco-conscious products and services continues to grow, it’s time for startups to take note and future-proof their operations with sustainable practices. Think of it as adding a scoop of vegan protein powder to your morning smoothie—a cost-effective and fulfilling way to provide a sustainable boost to your business.

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