Startup developing ‘AI colleagues’ in finance secures $8.7M seed funding led by General Catalyst

Startup developing ‘AI colleagues’ in finance secures .7M seed funding led by General Catalyst

Sapien, a platform that creates “autonomous coworkers” for finance professionals, has officially launched with an $8.7 million seed fund. The startup uses AI to analyze company financials and manage complex workflows in minutes. Sapien’s tools are like “AI coworkers” that work alongside finance teams. The founders—CEO Ron Nachum, CTO Pranav Ravella, and chief scientist Arya … Read more

Reflection: Developing a New Chatbot for ELL Educators – Is it Effective?

Reflection: Developing a New Chatbot for ELL Educators – Is it Effective?

(I am republishing some of my top posts from the first half of the year. You can find the complete list here.) Last April, I used the AI tool Poe to create a free chatbot specifically designed to assist English Language Learner teachers. It appeared to function adequately, and I detailed the process of creating … Read more

Developing executives to effectively navigate change: A guide for HR leaders

Developing executives to effectively navigate change: A guide for HR leaders

Executives often reach the C-suite after years of specialized managerial or technical training tailored to their role and industry. While this expertise is essential for climbing the corporate ladder, it can pose challenges once they reach the top. The future of business belongs to leaders with diverse backgrounds, cross-generational ideas, and problem-solving skills, according to … Read more

The benefits of India from a growing and developing bloc

The benefits of India from a growing and developing bloc

Getty Images From left to right: Putin, Modi, and Xi Jinping at a meeting in 2019 – Brics’ original members continue to offer benefits for India For years, Western critics have dismissed Brics as a relatively inconsequential entity. But this past week, at its annual summit in Russia, the group triumphantly showcased just how far … Read more

Mattel Developing Live-Action Film Based on “View-Master” – OutLoud! Culture

Mattel Developing Live-Action Film Based on “View-Master” – OutLoud! Culture

The upcoming View-Master live-action movie has been officially confirmed by Mattel, in collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment. The film will delve into the iconic 3-D image toy that has captured the hearts of fans since its introduction in 1939. While specific details about the plot remain under wraps, the movie will draw inspiration from the … Read more