Dear Sir or Madam,
Here is what moved overnight, chosen for founders, builders and everyone following the Boston Made journey and explained in plain terms. October is when the year's plans meet reality. Finish strong.
In today’s briefing:
- From Alumni Weekend to Boston AI Week: Questrom Builds Community, Connection, and Opportunity
- Investors break down how founders can raise a Series A today | TechCrunch
- GoDaddy’s CEO on when small businesses should — and shouldn't — use AI
- Google announces new Gemini AI productivity tools for business owners
- Goldman Sachs Commits $500 Million to Expand Small Business Program, Launches AI Institute With OpenAI…
From Alumni Weekend to Boston AI Week: Questrom Builds Community, Connection, and Opportunity
Reported by Boston University, Oct 22 — read the full story.
Why it matters: AI is the biggest lever a small team has right now. I treat my AI bill like an investment, and stories like this are why.
Investors break down how founders can raise a Series A today | TechCrunch
Reported by Howl.link, Oct 22 — read the full story.
Why it matters: Capital follows proof. Watch what investors are backing, and ask what problem it solves for real people.
GoDaddy’s CEO on when small businesses should — and shouldn't — use AI
Reported by Business Insider, Oct 23 — read the full story.
Why it matters: Every founder story has the same middle chapter: the grind. That is the part worth studying.
Google announces new Gemini AI productivity tools for business owners
Reported by Deccan Herald, Oct 22 — read the full story.
Why it matters: Small businesses are the backbone of every product we make. If it helps a local owner, it is worth understanding.
Goldman Sachs Commits $500 Million to Expand Small Business Program, Launches AI Institute With OpenAI, Google…
Reported by citybiz, Oct 22 — read the full story.
Why it matters: A useful read before the day gets loud.
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