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Spotlight: reMarkable Website | LinkedIn | Crunchbase Product: reMarkable set out to build a tablet that replicates the feel and visual experience of writing – creating the world’s first digital paper in the process. About reMarkable Unicorn Stats: Mission and Vision: At reMarkable, we’re emulating paper. That’s why our paper tablets feature a tactile, high-friction surface, … more
Funding barriers for disabled founders are some of the worst in the venture capital (VC) industry. In a 2023 Access2Funding report, the UK disability think tank found this group could be up to 400% less likely to secure investment than their counterparts. But this grim statistic has also resulted in a number of groups looking … more
There are many hurdles to becoming a successful startup founder, but some – like the disabled – it can be harder to get your business off the ground. Luckily, numerous programs have emerged to help disabled founders lay the groundwork for their dream startups. From government initiatives and nonprofit funding to advocacy networks, these resources … more
Spotlight: Meet Lee-Anne Reuber, Founder and CEO of Sekond Skin Society “Breaking barriers for people with disabilities, supporting all bodies with all abilities, reducing stigmas, and creating a truly inclusive community motivates me each day!” – Collabs.io Mag Interview As a thought leader and advocate for accessibility, Lee-Anne Reuber, founder and CEO of Sekond Skin … more
The 2025 Forbes Midas Seed List is back for its fourth year to celebrate the early-stage investors who fund the dreamers and create a household name. Finding the right investor is essential to the long-term success of any startup. The venture capitalists on the Seed List have proven time and time again that they have … more
“Things are only impossible until they’re not.” – Captain Picard, Star Trek, The Next Generation. For Justin Ayars, founder and CEO of EqualityMD, this isn’t just a quote—it’s a way of life. “[Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry]’s dream was to see past the squabbles of humanity and show the world what a future could look … more
Technology’s hottest trend can be summarized in two words: artificial intelligence. AI startups are racing to innovate and deploy new solutions across a broad range of industries and applications. From 2023 to 2024 alone, the industry grew by 80%. The different sectors within AI are changing and evolving every day–with new ideas creating breakthroughs every … more
Unicorn Investor Club: Icertis Website | LinkedIn | Pitchbook Portfolio Summary Description Pitchbook: Developer of a contract intelligence platform designed to structure and connect every kind of contract. The company’s platform uses artificial intelligence to read, analyze documents, and third-party papers to provide authorized users with detailed risk reports and automatic obligations, as well as … more
Artificial intelligence has been a hot topic for decades—but according to top investors, its defining moment is now. From reshaping industries to redefining human potential, AI is no longer just a promise–delivering tangible, world-changing impact. Here’s where five of the most influential investors believe the technology is headed next. 1. Marc Andreessen Andreessen Horowitz: Co-Founder … more
Jake Peterson never planned to become senior SEO and web analytics manager at Go Fish Digital. “I kind of stumbled backward into the SEO [search engine optimization] and digital marketing world,” he said. “I come from an editorial background and really enjoyed the content side. But everything I did was behind a paywall.” This realization … more
The third most common reason why startups fail is due to the team. That’s why hiring and building the right can be life-or-death decisions for your business. In this article, I’ll go over some of the most common mistakes founders make in hiring their first employees as well as some great hacks and best practices … more
At 37, Aneri Desai has spent decades on an extraordinary journey—from her roots in India to living out her American dream. A first-generation immigrant, Aneri now lives in Columbia, South Carolina, with her family. Growing up in a middle-class Indian household, she broke barriers as the first in her family to study abroad. After eight … more
Adam Treboutat, founder and CEO of TNT Growth, didn’t always know where his career path was taking him. His first professional title was accountant, but he began to find more joy exploring the marketing sector. “I like numbers, I like troubleshooting, but accounting just wasn’t for me,” he recalls. “I wanted to get into a … more
John Atkins, Senior Growth Marketing Strategist at Tuff, worked for years to master growth marketing strategies. But he took an unconventional path that continues to inspire his unique approach today. Inspired by a high school English teacher, John originally pursued a degree in English literature. After graduating, he took the opportunity to teach English as … more
Before launching Coyote Ventures, an early-stage fund dedicated to health equity and women’s health, Jessica Karr first needed to discover where her true passion truly belonged. After completing her MS in Biochemistry, Jessica began her startup career when she helped to design and launch the Impossible Burger as an early employee. Later, she completed an … more
In his 30-plus years of experience, Nitin Rai has witnessed the venture capital market rise and fall and rise again. These same highs and lows applied to his journey within the industry, often involving challenges beyond funding. But the path to success in the U.S. was shaped by a challenging and impactful journey. Today, Nitin … more
The world is full of problems. Melanie Perkins, co-founder and CEO of Canva, found the perfect answer to one of them. The Australian entrepreneur built Canva to democratize accessibility to design platforms, which went on to rival the tech giants. Today, Canva has grown into one of the world’s most successful startups. It reached unicorn … more
Marcos Fernandez, co-founder and managing partner at Fiat Ventures, once believed he was destined to be a founder. About 15 years ago, bright eyed and bushy tailed, Marcos worked towards launching his own projects. But it soon became apparent that the pressures associated with building a startup from the ground up was more than he … more