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Azumo lands on Techreviewer’s 2026 LLM fine-tuning list
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Azumo was named a Top LLM Fine-Tuning Company in 2026 by Techreviewer.co, a nod to its production-focused work customizing large language models for enterprise use. The recognition highlights growing demand for AI systems tuned to company data,…
HybridEvent365 launches AI platform for always-on event communities
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HybridEvent365 has launched an AI-powered platform that helps organizations turn one-time events into year-round communities with matchmaking, virtual booths and ongoing engagement.
BossWorks launches free city-specific startup budget estimator
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BossWorks has released a free Business Budget Estimator that gives first-time entrepreneurs itemized startup and monthly cost projections by business type and city.
Consumer Escalation Services launches AI customer service escalation support
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Consumer Escalation Services has launched a nationwide service for consumers and small businesses struggling with chatbots, automated refund denials, locked accounts and other digital support problems.
Iter Opus, SEAC strike workforce development partnership in Rochester
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Iter Opus and the South East Area Coalition have signed a memorandum of understanding to give SEAC Tool Shed members free access to Levii Premium for a year and provide SEAC with employer platform licenses.
CPLANE wins Air Force SBIR contract for open automation platform
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CPLANE Networks has been picked by AFWERX for a $74,928 SBIR Phase I contract tied to its COPA 500 industrial automation platform.
ZipISA says 300 real estate agents joined in seven weeks
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ZipISA says about 300 real estate agents onboarded in the first seven weeks after launch as the company pushes a limited-access AI model built around ZIP codes and distinct homeowner data.
PharmStars Ventures adds 11 digital health startups, grows portfolio to 23
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PharmStars Ventures said June 23, 2026, that it invested in 11 startups from its Fall 2025 accelerator cohort, lifting its portfolio to 23 companies.
WMF 2026 brings 3,000 startups and investors to Bologna
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World Startup & VC Fest returns June 24-26 at WMF 2026 in Bologna, drawing more than 3,000 startups, investors, and corporates from 80+ countries.
AI and omnichannel support fuel growth in live chat software market
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The global live chat software market is projected to nearly double by 2030 as businesses add AI-powered chatbots, omnichannel tools and real-time customer support.
Stelvio Inc. named presenting sponsor for Startup World Cup Austin finals
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International Accelerator says Stelvio Inc. will sponsor the Startup World Cup Austin Regional Finals on Sept. 10 in Austin, giving the event extra backing as startup founders compete for a shot at San Francisco and a $1 million prize.
BioTech Social launches funding portal for life science startups
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BioTech Social Inc. launched BioTech Funding Portal, an SEC-registered, FINRA-member crowdfunding platform focused exclusively on life science companies.
SBGA says embedded finance can simplify SMB operations
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Small Business Growth Alliance says embedded finance could help small and midsize businesses streamline payments, improve cash flow and access financial tools inside the software they already use. The group expects adoption to rise as SMBs look…
Spotlight on Startups argues earned media is the better path to AI citations
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Spotlight on Startups says AI platforms are reinforcing a split between paid placement and third-party coverage, and that split favors earned media for B2B founders seeking to show up in AI answers.
Houston Energy & Climate Week returns Sept. 13-18 with immersive program
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Houston Energy & Climate Week is set for Sept. 13-18, 2026, bringing energy, climate, space, medicine, arts, sports and AI programming to Houston under the theme “Building & Backing the Future.” The week will lean on facility tours, partner events…
Money20/20 Middle East returns to Riyadh in September 2026
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Money20/20 Middle East will return to Riyadh from Sept. 14-16, 2026, with more than 38,000 attendees expected at the Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Centre in Malham.
Rye Strategic Partners adds two advisors to launch sales practice
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Rye Strategic Partners on Aug. 18, 2026 named Patrick Ryan and Thomas Murphy strategic advisors to co-lead a new Strategic Sales Advisory Practice.
Credible Law adds guide on merchant cash advance default risks
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Credible Law has released a new educational resource for small business owners facing merchant cash advance trouble, explaining what can happen after a default and what relief options may exist.
Kim Myers marks 37th ARTS Convention show and 30 years in talent development
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Kim Myers and Applause International are celebrating the 37th ARTS Convention and more than three decades of helping performers connect with industry professionals in Louisville, Kentucky.
Apptunix expands iOS development across GCC with UAE teams
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Apptunix said June 19 it is expanding iOS app development services across the GCC by adding UAE-based delivery teams.
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