Novembers Startup Corvallis Newsflash

by | Oct 25, 2024 | Uncategorized | 0 comments

Dear Fellow Entrepreneurs,

It’s time for more changes, not just the weather:

Our next meeting in October is on the 31st, a Thursday.  We will also be changing locations to the Natural Grocers Market on 10th Street and co-host with Code Corvallis, at 6 pm.

For those focused on business, I think we can all agree there are few firms that don’t have some need and applications in the tech world. With the advent of AI being prolific and clearly here to stay it’s challenging keeping up hence our co-meeting.

Many of our regular attendees, along with several new members, are tech-oriented. With that in mind, let’s connect the dots and meet with those who can offer expertise and networking in tech.

Bring your questions and keep in mind Startup Corvallis remains here to help your business in any way possible.

We trust that your business is thriving and you’re keeping up with the tsunami of change in everyone’s digital environment.  Not unlike last month’s updates the AI front is still the key news item.

Please RSVP at the meetup site. People need to know that you’re attending.  Have you thought about bringing a friend or colleague ?

Meet us in the back of the building, in their community room, and enjoy some food or drink and get ready for some great conversations.

Is there some specific information you want or need to assist your business ? Drop us a line and let’s focus our monthly newsletter and make referrals.

For this month’s updates we have;

  1.    Where’s the ROI in AI?
  2.    Time to Delete Your Data from 23andMe ?
  3.    $25K Verizon Business Grant and more
  4.    Ready to learn financial planning for your business ?
  5.    Eight Big Ideas to Take Away from the Latest Gartner’s Future Tech Trends Report
  6.    Looking for funding, from any source and… with free access as a founder ?

Quote of the day:

“The greatest danger for most of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that it is too low and we reach it.” 

– Michelangelo, artist and entrepreneur

 

Where’s the ROI in AI?

Where’s the ROI in AI?

For all the hype about AI, one question remains unanswered:

Is generative AI actually a good investment for a business in 2024?

Some companies say yes — and brag about saving tens of millions of dollars per year. Others say they’re not seeing any returns and are ready to shut down AI deployment.

To answer the question, we’ve built the first conference laser-focused on AI ROI. We’re gathering top executives who are implementing AI with customers and employees, to get a no-BS take on the returns they’re seeing (or not).

Join us on November 14th. Get past the AI hype and into AI ROI.
Register for Free

Delete Your Data from 23andMe Now

Are you one of the millions of people who have shared their DNA with 23andMe? If so, you may want to take action to protect your genetic data. The company is facing significant financial challenges and may run out of cash as early as next year. This raises concerns about the potential sale of your DNA to another entity.

23andMe’s privacy policy includes a clause that allows for the transfer or sale of your genetic information in the event of a bankruptcy, merger, or sale of assets. While it’s possible that your data could be sold to another company that offers genetic-based services, it’s also possible that it could be sold to a data broker and then resold to whoever is willing to pay.

To protect your genetic data, consider taking the following steps:

  1. Review 23andMe’s privacy policy and understand your rights and options.
  2. Consider deleting your account and removing your genetic data from the platform.
  3. Look into alternative genetic testing companies that have stronger privacy policies and more transparent business practices.
  4. Be aware of the potential risks associated with sharing your genetic data and consider the potential consequences of having your data sold or shared.
  5. Consider using a VPN and other privacy tools to protect your online identity and prevent your data from being linked to your genetic data.

Remember, your genetic data is a valuable asset, and it’s important to take steps to protect it. By being aware of the potential risks and taking action to protect your data, you can help ensure that your genetic information remains private and secure.

Verizon 25,000 Grant

Grant Opportunity

Register today and enter for a chance to earn a $25,000 grant and trip to Super Bowl LIX in The Digital Ready Superfan Promotion

Verizon Digital Ready

 

Financial Statements 101:

Acumen Academy

Need funding or are you a funder looking to reduce your due diligence overhead, find new deal flow and LP’s or reduce your inbox overload with aligned founders exclusively ?

InvestorMatch.ai is an excellent resource that matches funders to founders, using AI. The platform is the ideal way to find funding sources and is available to founders, at no charge.

Unlike other platforms, the software eliminates 2-3 meetings and gives all parties the whole picture of who and what you’re doing allowing for alignment, from the start.

When there’s alignment all parties have the comprehensive details needed for an actionable meeting. Think of this process as a warm introduction with both parties ready to get into gear immediately.

The funders are international in scope, from private, public, and commercial sources, and it’s industry agnostic. A real opportunity for any founder to find the right people, in your industry who are interested in seeing you succeed, with funding. InvestorMatch.ai,  Finding alignment with AI



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