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Latest shifts and priorities in the #startup ecosystem for #2024. 🔛 VCs are heavily investing in generative AI AI continues to be a major driver for startups. With 80% of companies expected to implement AI solutions by 2026. Amazon invested $4 billion in Anthropic, and xAI, owned by Elon Musk, is likely to close a $6.5 billion funding round in July 2024. 🔛 Super Apps: Super apps offering integrated services are gaining traction, especially in Southeast Asia with apps like Grab, Gojek, Zepto providing comprehensive digital & e-commerce solutions. 🔛 Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A): Increased M&A activity is providing startups with financial stability and access to new technologies, as larger companies acquire innovative startups to enhance their capabilities. 🔜 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Criteria: ESG is a critical focus for startups, reflecting growing investor and consumer demand for sustainable and socially responsible practices. 🔛 Remote and Hybrid Work Models: Remote work remains a key trend, with companies like Shopify successfully adopting remote-first approaches to attract top talent and adapt to modern work preferences. 🔛 SaaS and No-Code Tools: The resurgence of SaaS and the rise of no-code tools are making it easier for entrepreneurs to launch and scale new projects without extensive technical expertise. 🔜 EV Infrastructure and Support: With nearly one in five new cars sold in 2023 being electric, startups focusing on EV infrastructure and support are poised for growth. 🔛 Drug Discovery Startups: The biotech industry is booming, valued at $1.55 trillion and expected to grow at a CAGR of nearly 14% through 2030, driving a new wave of drug discovery startups. 🔙 Metaverse Funding Decline: Funding for metaverse startups has significantly dropped, from over $2 billion in late 2021 to just $300 million in mid-2023. #Startups #AI #ESG #RemoteWork #SuperApps #SaaS #Innovation #2024Trends #EV #Biotech #Metaverse Jitesh Bajaj

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Unplugging with Purpose: Greener Paths for AI. In this episode, Jos Dirkx is joined by Mario Sgarrella founder of Unpluggo and Massimiliano Turazzini an AI enthusiast and entrepreneur. 🎧 ‘Digital well-being and AI’ - Listen Now: https://lnkd.in/etgUhcNU Mario shares his journey from a marketing professional to an advocate for digital well-being, inspired by the birth of his son. He discusses the importance of digital minimalism, the benefits of unplugging, and the social and personal impacts of digital overload. Massimiliano, on the other hand, brings a wealth of experience from the software and energy sectors. He explores his transition from software development to using AI in entrepreneurial ventures, emphasizing innovation in the energy industry. Together, Mario and Massimiliano provide a comprehensive look at how digital well-being and AI are shaping our future. They offer valuable insights into managing digital consumption, promoting healthier digital habits, and leveraging AI for business innovation. Join Jos Dirkx for an enlightening conversation that bridges the gap between digital wellness and cutting-edge technology, promising to inspire and inform listeners on navigating the complexities of the digital age. The podcast "Making Sense of AI" is an initiative of Beenova AI and Turner Strategy = Execution. Dive into the opportunities and challenges of AI, unravel complex concepts, and cultivate the mindset needed to lead in a world transformed by AI-driven disruption and innovation. #MakingSenseOfAI #AI #ResponsibleAI #Innovation #strategy #strategyexecution

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🌍 Exciting innovations in CleanTech are revolutionizing energy consumption, transportation, and global power dynamics! 🌱⚡ 1️⃣ AI Energy Efficiency: AI queries and image generation consume significant energy during training but much less during individual queries. Training models like OpenAI's ChatGPT 4.0 and DALL-E 3.0 require 10 GWh and 1-2 GWh respectively. However, each query uses only 0.001-0.01 kWh. With substantial renewable energy usage by OpenAI and Microsoft Azure, the carbon cost per ChatGPT query is around 0.03 grams, and per DALL-E image, it's approximately 0.365 grams. Modern data centers and advanced GPUs like NVIDIA's Blackwell architecture enhance energy efficiency, making AI’s carbon impact minimal compared to everyday activities like driving or drinking coffee. 🌿🔋💻 2️⃣ Cleaner Cars, Healthier Wallets: The NRDC report, "Cleaner Cars, Fatter Wallets," underscores the benefits of the Biden administration's clean car policies. Federal incentives and emission standards, combined with infrastructure laws, will cut nearly 8 billion metric tons of carbon pollution over the next three decades. New vehicle buyers in 2032 will save $6,000 over the vehicle's lifetime. Sales of battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles will reach 10 million by 2032, 2.5 times higher than without these policies. Reduced pollution will also avoid $13 billion annually in healthcare costs from 2026 to 2055, preventing heart attacks, lung illnesses, and asthma attacks. 🚗💰🌍 3️⃣ Solar Energy Dominance: David Fickling from Bloomberg highlights that the top seven solar companies now supply more usable energy than the seven largest oil and gas companies. While oil giants like ExxonMobil and Chevron produce significant energy, much is wasted as heat. Solar firms, particularly from China, like Tongwei and GCL Technology Holdings, are outpacing oil companies in energy output and efficiency. Solar panels offer long-term productivity, contrasting with the short-term utility of oil. This shift in energy dominance underscores geopolitical tensions over clean technology, especially between the US and China, which now leads in solar energy production. 🌞🔋🇨🇳 --------------- 🌟 Download the EnlightMe app for more CleanTech News ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dESWNncw 🎧 Or tune into our Innovation Pulse podcast on  Spotify: https://lnkd.in/d9cWuJuV #EnlightMe #enlightmenews #TechNews #Innovation #CleanTech #RenewableEnergy #AI #SolarEnergy #EVs #SustainableFuture #GreenTech

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🤖 Meet Figure 02: The robot that's eyeing your job (and maybe your heart)! 🚀 Dive into the world of next-gen humanoid robotics and discover how this AI-powered marvel is reshaping industries. From stealth looks to superhuman strength, Figure 02 is not your average tin can. 🏭💪 Are we ready for robot coworkers? Click to find out why Figure 02 is making waves (and maybe a few humans nervous). https://lnkd.in/gVnWPQ98 #FutureOfWork #AIRevolution #RobotsAmongUs

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