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Artificial Intelligence Can Help Or Hurt Any Business

Startup Professionals Musings

Image via Pixabay Everyone has heard about the big potential for using artificial intelligence (AI) to expand your business, but many of the small businesses I mentor are still wary of embracing it, because they don’t understand how it works, and fear losing control and unintended consequences.

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Incubating LA's Startup Future At the USC Viterbi Startup Garage

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What''s the idea behind the incubator--which gives its startups $20,000 in capital, education, mentoring, working space, and more--and how is it tied to USC? We spoke with Ashisih Soni , who heads up the incubator, to learn more, and why the two, very notable investors are backing the effort. We have a very large Ph.D.

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Interview with Michael Wong, MergeLocal

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My cofounder, Steven Elliott, was CTO of a company doing artificial intelligence and automated chat technology. The big thing for us has been those connections to investors and mentors. The feedback, mentors, and connections are amazing. What's your background, and how did you decide to start the company?

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Meet the 2017 Startups from the Disney Accelerator

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And over the past three years, Imperson has developed conversational chatbots powered by their artificial intelligence for several Disney projects, including most recently for Walt Disney World’s Pandora – The World of Avatar , according to a press release.

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5 Keys To The Startup Mindset Required For Breakthrus

Startup Professionals Musings

Today there are a wealth of disruptive technologies available, including the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), advanced virtual reality (VR), and high-function robotics. He never talked about a solution until he had a working model. He is quoted as saying, “I have not failed.

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Dealing With Generational Change at VC Firms

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The interview was wide ranging and discussed everything from USVs investment thesis over the past 10 years to what some emerging themes are around blockchain and artificial intelligence. The founding partner of Upfront, Yves Sisteron, has been a mentor for me since 1999 and was on the board of my first company.

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5 Strategies To Thrive Despite Information Overload

Startup Professionals Musings

To truly comprehend the value of multiple data sources, you must stay open to new ideas, and ready to learn new lessons from uncharted territory. I recommend that you supplement your own synthesis with artificial intelligence and mentoring from experts in related disciplines.

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