In the days before the internet, consumers had no real way of interacting with brands, but now all of that has changed. Conversational commerce is taking over and defining the entire commerce world — powered by voice assistants, chatbots and AI-driven messaging platforms — and making shopping more intuitive, personalized, frictionless… shaping a world of conscious consumers that are beginning to expect even more.As voice search and AI chat technologies mature, businesses that fail to adapt risk falling behind. The question is no longer if brands should integrate conversational commerce, but how to do it effectively. Conversational interfaces are becoming…
Today, Joshua Britton is the founder and CEO of Debut, a biotechnology company delivering “high-performing” cosmetic bioactive ingredients “at unprecedented speed.” But before the startup began to innovate in the biotech space, it was just an idea, one that stemmed from “some academic research,” “a lucky Uber ride” and a…
This week on The CEO Series, we went to Riddell headquarters to get a peek into the leadership playbook of the sports equipment giant’s president and CEO Dan Arment.”Smart helmets will be the future of football,” Arment told me. “What we do at his company is really important — we’re…
For most farmers, it’s “damn near impossible” to make a living on the land, according to Matt Graham. His family has owned a 700-acre farm in Eagleville, Missouri, since 1886, but today he describes their small cattle and crop operation as a “full-time hobby.”Graham says making a living from farming…
I ask Liang whether the prominence of AI in meetings might make humans less likely to attend. Knowing that there will be a summary available seems a disincentive to actually showing up. Liang himself says that he attends only a fraction of the meetings he’s invited to. “As CEO of…
This story is part of a series on the current progression in Regenerative Medicine. This piece discusses advances in brain-machine interfaces. In 1999, I defined regenerative medicine as the collection of interventions that restore normal function to tissues and organs damaged by disease, injured by trauma, or worn by time.…
In today’s digital age, where personal branding and public perception play a vital role in success, strategic PR efforts have become more important than ever. Ulyses Osuna, the founder of Influencer Press, joined our show to share valuable insights on the significance of PR, the evolving landscape, and the keys…
Congratulations, you’ve decided to build generational wealth by acquiring your first franchise business. In most categories, such as food service, retail, or medical services, you have more than one option for investing in a franchise. It’s a lot easier to leave a bad job than the wrong franchise or a…
Holifield hired Eva to help get her account back. But Eva warned that the chances of success were impossible to predict. Eva herself had, for reasons unclear to her, lost access in late January to Meta’s Media Support Partner Portal, a channel to more dedicated support for public figures and…
As Orlando, Florida-based Luminar Technologies embarks on its 2024 investor day, it is releasing a bunch of news. This includes the announcement of its next-generation sensor and claimed safety benefits based on testing by its reinsurance partner, Swiss Re. The most important near term news though is that volume production…
This Side Hustle Spotlight Q&A features Scott Goodfriend, who was working as an executive producer in New York City when he launched Ultimate Food Tours. Goodfriend coordinates food tours all over New York City, “allowing the participants to experience the city’s culinary scene in a whole new light.”Image Credit: Courtesy…
Contrary to popular belief, reaching professional goals doesn’t always have to equate to revenue. Although money makes a difference when growing your brand and solidifying your place as a successful entrepreneur, make sure you’re investing in yourself in other ways as part of a long-term strategy.Sometimes, that means creating (and…
Entrepreneur Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm partnered with Entrepreneur Media that is dedicated to backing passionate and innovative founders as early as day one. In this series, we are profiling the amazing entrepreneurs that Entrepreneur Ventures is working with to share their insights on building and growing a…
I was recently waiting for my nails to dry and didn’t want to smudge the paint, when it dawned on me that this would be the perfect opportunity to test some voice-only artificial intelligence features. Silicon Valley car owners are having long conversations with ChatGPT as they drive around, and…
The fundraising process is tough. It marks a special and incredibly time-consuming period for a company. Founders must get creative to secure funds from top investors. However, have you ever considered turning your customers into potential investors? Tiny Health, the first at-home baby gut health testing company, didn’t just consider…
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