Venture capital firm Fearless Fund has announced a seven-figure investment in Zimi, an emerging e-commerce platform. Zimi, co-founded by Audrey Djiya and Peter Nsaka, specializes in inventory management, storage, and logistics to help businesses in emerging markets, particularly Africa, expand globally. This latest investment reaffirms Fearless Fund’s continued commitment to supporting underresourced founders, including women of color, following its year-long legal battle with the American Alliance for Equal Rights (AAER) over its grant program for Black women founders. Fearless Fund Backs Zimi Zimi launched in August with the goal of
Wrk Receipts, an AI-powered mobile platform designed to offer real-time workplace advocacy, was recently launched, bringing a fresh approach to how employees navigate professional challenges. Founded by Cierra Gross, the app aims to provide employees with more transparency and control over their workplace experiences, setting a new standard for workplace empowerment. At the heart of Wrk Receipts is Jayla, an AI advocate that helps users document and address workplace issues. By offering personalized advice on employment laws and company policies, Jayla guides employees through complex scenarios, ensuring they know their
Los Angeles-based tech startup See Computing is introducing Speakimage.ai, an AI-powered tool designed to make communication more inclusive and accessible. Unlike most GPTs which prioritize text, Speakimage.ai generates text, images, and video from a single input, revolutionizing communication for visual thinkers, the hearing-impaired community, and neurodivergent people. A Groundbreaking Tool for Inclusive Communication What sets Speakimage.ai apart is its holistic approach to communication. Set to launch on October 1, 2024, Speakimage.ai caters to the specific needs of different cognitive and sensory styles. Whether it’s creating vivid images for visual thinkers, captioned
In this week’s Techish, Abadesi and Michael reflect on the ups and downs of running their own companies: Vanity metrics and getting your priorities right (00:10) Why VC money seems so sexy (08:05) The secret to getting good feedback (11:35) The future of corporate anti-racism (19:05) Listen to the episode You can find the Techish podcast on Spotify, Apple, and all good podcast apps. Watch On YouTube Extra Reading and Resources Check out Hustle Crew’s Playschool Accelerator 2024.
In this episode of Techish Podcast, Abadesi and Michael discuss Kamala Harris vs. Donald Trump debate Bias and how it ties into today’s political climate AI and how companies building their own solutions to save money Social media affecting brand engagement Plus they break down Fearless Fund lawsuit and more! Listen to the episode You can find the Techish podcast on Spotify, Apple, and all good podcast apps. Watch on Youtube
TIME has unveiled its second annual TIME100 AI list, recognizing 100 of the most influential figures shaping the future of artificial intelligence. The 2024 edition features leaders across a wide range of industries, from tech and business to entertainment. Among those highlighted are Lisa Su, CEO of AMD, Jensen Huang of NVIDIA, and actor Scarlett Johansson, showcasing how AI is influencing sectors beyond traditional tech. Accompanying the list are exclusive interviews with industry pioneers like Google CEO Sundar Pichai and author Ray Kurzweil, underscoring the far-reaching impact of AI on
Vista Equity Partners (Vista), under the leadership of Robert F. Smith, has acquired JAGGAER, a global leader in enterprise procurement and supplier collaboration software. This acquisition comes on the heels of Vista’s recent milestone—a record $20 billion raised for its eighth flagship fund, marking the largest fundraising in the firm’s history. A Strategic Acquisition in the AI-Driven Procurement Space JAGGAER, known for its AI-enabled procurement solutions, serves over 1,400 customers worldwide, offering a platform that optimizes sourcing, spend management, and supply chain visibility. This acquisition aligns with Vista’s strategy of
The Hey Auntie! app is on a mission to address the growing loneliness epidemic by fostering meaningful connections between generations of Black women. Created by Nicole Kenney, the platform provides a safe and supportive space for Black women to share wisdom, receive guidance, and build community. Fostering Community Through Fictive Kinship Central to the Hey Auntie! experience is the concept of “fictive kinship,” where relationships are built not through blood ties but through emotionally significant connections. Kenney, who has long championed the power of intergenerational wisdom, describes the platform as
UK-based Tech1M has secured $750,000 in pre-seed funding in a boost for the human resources (HR) technology sector. The round was led by SFC Capital, known for its recent backing of 4D Medicine and VoltShare, and Techstars. The funding also saw participation from Tech Nation, Barclays Eagle Labs, HSBC Innovation Banking, ICE Network, Vantage, 1000 Black Voices, Foundervine, and GrowLondon Global. Innovating Recruitment with AI Tech1M, founded by Tommie Edwards and Damilola Ogunmoye, is set to transform the talent acquisition landscape with its AI technology. As an alumnus of the
POSH, the app designed to enhance social experiences, has successfully raised $22 million in a Series A funding round. This milestone was achieved with investments from Goodwater Capital, FirstMark Capital, Companyon Ventures, and Epic Ventures, alongside existing investor Day One Ventures. Pioneering Real-Life Social Experiences Founded by Avante Price and Eli Taylor-Lemire, POSH has already made strides, amassing over 2 million users and facilitating more than $95 million in ticket sales. The app has seen a 1400% year-over-year increase in matching attendees to relevant events, showcasing its growing influence in
