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Entrepreneurs who sold $40M firms launch book on building business without burnout
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Beth Mazza and Victoria Sivrais, who sold consulting firms after building them while raising nine children between them, have published a new Wiley book aimed at founders who want growth and family life without choosing one over the other.
TechCon SouthWest 2027 moves to Richardson with Startup World Cup regional final
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TechCon Global will bring TechCon SouthWest 2027 to the Eisemann Center in Richardson, Texas, on Jan. 21, 2027, expanding the conference from Austin to North Texas.
Crestmont DBA candidates present AI research at Global AI Summit 2026
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Nine Crestmont University Doctor of Business Administration candidates presented applied AI research at the university’s Global AI Summit 2026 on Sept. 10, focusing on business problems in healthcare, logistics, software development, governance,…
San Diego Small Business Expo returns Sept. 18 with AI, tax and networking sessions
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The San Diego Small Business Expo is back Friday at Sheraton San Diego Resort with free registration, two keynotes, more than a dozen workshops and an exhibitor hall.
Holly Zhang stages Pacific Modern showcase inside Sammamish estate
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A new editorial salon called The Pacific Modern has launched inside Dan and Laurie Ivanoff’s private Sammamish residence, pairing local tech and business figures with bespoke tailoring, jewelry and high-design staging.
Money20/20 Middle East closes with Saudi payments push and new fintech deals
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Money20/20 Middle East ended in Riyadh with new Saudi central bank payments announcements, fresh fintech investment deals and winners from the MoneySurge startup competition.
Saudi central bank expands digital payments plans at Money20/20 Middle East
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Saudi Arabia’s central bank used the final day of Money20/20 Middle East in Riyadh to announce Alipay+ acceptance and plans for Tap to Pay on iPhone, while also spotlighting new fintech investments and competition winners.
Newpoint Advisors launches 363 sale process for Upper Midwest foundry
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Newpoint Advisors is guiding a court-supervised sale of a century-old Upper Midwest aluminum, brass and bronze foundry and machine shop as the business prepares for Chapter 11 in Illinois.
Blockchain developer pay hits $120K in Western Europe, Qubit Labs report says
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Qubit Labs released a new report on blockchain talent across 10 European markets, showing a wide pay gap from cost-efficient Eastern Europe to higher-paying Western Europe.
Valkyrie Fund, Gloventures team up to push U.S. AI infrastructure startups into Saudi Arabia
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Valkyrie Fund and Gloventures Investments Holding formalized a partnership at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh to help selected U.S. technology companies pursue AI infrastructure opportunities in Saudi Arabia and the wider MENA region.
Founders Workshop wins Global 100 recognition for software innovation
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Founders Workshop was recognized in the Global 100 - 2026 awards for its work in software innovation and product development.
Saudi finance minister opens Money20/20 Middle East in Riyadh
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Saudi Arabia opened Money20/20 Middle East in Riyadh on Monday, with Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan framing the Kingdom’s financial sector as resilient, innovative and central to Vision 2030’s next phase.
Simonetta Lein to join Fly Connect Global AI, Startup & Creator Summit 2026 in Armenia
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Global TV host and creator Simonetta Lein will appear as a VIP guest at Fly Connect Global AI, Startup & Creator Summit 2026 in Yerevan, Armenia, from Nov. 13-19, 2026. The summit will focus on how AI, startups and the creator economy are…
Brooklyn event spotlights women-led small businesses and entrepreneurship
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Women Who Influence will host its 2026 ceremony and Pink Apple Awards at Brooklyn Borough Hall on Oct. 22, bringing together city leaders, entrepreneurs and community partners to highlight how small businesses are shaping New York City. The event…
Money20/20 Middle East sets 2026 Riyadh agenda with fintech and policy leaders
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Money20/20 Middle East will return to Riyadh from Sept. 14-16, 2026, with more than 38,000 attendees expected and senior leaders from Tabby, Deutsche Bank, BlackRock, State Street, BNY, Visa and Lean Technologies on the agenda.
Global Fred Award forum ends with new strategic partnership in Beijing
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The Global Fred Award Ceremony and High-Level Forum on International Economy, Trade and Culture Cooperation brought together more than 100 guests in Beijing on Sept. 15, 2026, and ended with a strategic partnership agreement tied to clean energy…
Unigen marks 35 years of growth from Silicon Valley garage to global manufacturer
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Unigen celebrated its 35th anniversary on Sept. 22, 2026, highlighting a shift from a memory-products startup to a global electronics design and manufacturing partner.
RAMEN TECH 2026 kicks off Oct. 7 in Fukuoka with 100+ events
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RAMEN TECH 2026 opens Oct. 7 across Fukuoka for a five-day startup and co-creation week expected to draw more than 15,000 participants.
WMF opens startup competition for Saudi event in Riyadh
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Applications are open for the Saudi edition of WMF’s global startup competition, ahead of Saudi Makes Future in Riyadh from Dec. 14-16, 2026. The program aims to connect AI startups with investors, companies and institutions in Saudi Arabia as the…
Swiss Security Solutions expands SME cyber defense as AI deepfakes rise
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Swiss Security Solutions is expanding its executive cyber defense and corporate investigation services in Zurich as AI-driven impersonation, fraud and deepfake attacks intensify.
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