Software firm Odoo hits $5.3 billion valuation in secondary share sale

Fabien Pinckaers, CEO of Belgian-based enterprise software startup Odoo. Odoo Odoo, a startup taking on SAP in the realm of enterprise software, boosted its valuation to 5 billion euros ($5.3 billion) in a secondary share round led by Alphabet‘s venture fund and Sequoia Capital. The Belgium-based company develops open-source enterprise resource planning software, with over … Read more

Converge Bio’s ‘everything store’ for biotech LLMs brings in $5.5M seed

AI is finding its way into every corner of biotech and pharmaceutical research, but like other industries, it’s never quite as straightforward to implement as one would like. Converge Bio has built a tool for companies to make their biology-focused LLMs actually work, from “enriching” their data to explaining their answers. The company has raised … Read more

Tips on succeeding in business from a sports entrepreneur

Running a business has nothing to do with athletic ability, but the connection between a competitive sports mentality and entrepreneurial success is undeniable.  They both take high levels of commitment, ambition, determination, grit, and discipline. And they require collaboration, communication, and adaptability when things don’t go as planned. I’ve had the rare experience of navigating … Read more

Virat Kohli clashes with teammate, shuts down request with stunning response ahead of Perth Test

Virat Kohli’s fiery competitive nature was on full display during India’s first fielding session at Perth’s Optus Stadium on Monday ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, which will kick off on Friday, November 22, at the same venue. The incident unfolded during a unique drill organized by the Indian cricket team’s fielding coach, T. Dilip, … Read more