In today's digital age, chatbots and AI agents are everywhere. But not all of them are equally useful. Manychat, a company specializing in business messaging, has just secured $140 million in funding. This cash injection will help them enhance their platform with more AI features. The funding round was led by Summit Partners. Manychat's success story is impressive...
The National Hockey League (NHL) is skyrocketing in popularity and value. This surge is not just about the speed of the game, where players can reach speeds over 25. 5 miles per hour. It's about the league's business acumen and strategic moves. The NHL's franchise valuations have seen an unprecedented boom. In 2024, the average franchise value growth outpace...
Starting from 2024, you will no longer see the name Zomato. The company is going through a big change. It has decided to rename itself to "Eternal". This decision comes after a few years of change in India. The quick-commerce sector has grown a lot. This is why the company is planning to change the name. It is a way to show that they are not just a food delivery serv...
In the world of business, TikTok has become a powerhouse for entrepreneurs. CharCharms, a company specializing in custom water bottle accessories, seized this opportunity. Leaving college and stepping into the world of entrepreneurship, Charlotte Trecartin, the founder of CharCharms made a strategic move. This decision was to invest in a TikTok coac...
Big changes are happening in the music industry! Warner Music Hong Kong has a new boss: Robin Ch’i is now in charge, taking over from Gordon Lee who's retiring after 20 years. Ch’i has been with WMG for a long time and knows the business inside out. He's got big shoes to fill, though, as Lee helped grow the company and supported artists like Janice Vidal and Khalil F...
Ever lost important files? Drew Houston, now 41, faced this problem repeatedly as a student at MIT. He found himself constantly misplacing USB drives with crucial data. Frustrated, he decided to create a solution for himself in 2007 — a cloud storage platform. Little did he know, this personal project would evolve into Dropbox, a company with a massive $9. 62 billion...
Starting a new year often brings resolutions, like wanting to boost your skills and knowledge. Turns out, continuous learning is a great resolution to keep. Companies today value people who keep learning, especially when the world is always changing. Six business leaders share their top tips on how to stay curious and keep learning. Dave Moyes, a partner at an archi...
Ed Stack didn't love working at his dad's tiny sporting goods store. But after college, he returned and, with his siblings, bought the business. They renamed it Dick's Sporting Goods and grew it into a massive chain with over 860 locations. What's the secret to their success? Ed shares eight key lessons he learned along the way. First, he says, always keep score. Tr...
Did you know that Nils Rosdahl has been covering local business news in the Coeur d’Alene area for over four decades? That's right, 44 years! His column, "Business Bits, ” which appears every Sunday, has been a trusted source for business updates and growth stories. People like Kandi Johnson, who works in banking, have been fans of his work since 2000. Kandi valued t...
Erin McGregor, the sister of UFC star Conor McGregor, is making waves in the fashion world with her clothing brand, Imperfection. Growing up in Dublin, Erin and her siblings learned the values of hard work and perseverance from their parents. This upbringing has guided Erin as she navigates the competitive women's apparel industry, projected to reach $936. 30 billion...