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Not every AI tool deserves a place in your budget. Our experts share the questions every small business owner should ask before paying for one, in this week’s Let’s Talk. Every week there is a new AI tool promising to save you time, cut costs, and transform your workflow. For small business owners already stretched […]

This article previously appeared in Nature. US global dominance in science was no accident, but a product of a far-seeing partnership between public and private sectors to boost innovation and economic growth. Since 20 January, US science has been upended by severe cutbacks from the administration of US President Donald Trump. A series of dramatic

Nvidia reports its quarterly earnings on Wednesday, and analysts say the result could shift sentiment across global and Australian markets. Here is what the numbers actually mean, reported here. What’s happening: Nvidia reports its fiscal fourth quarter 2026 earnings after the US market close on Wednesday, 25 February. It is the most anticipated corporate earnings

The videos embedded in this post are best viewed on steveblank.com International Policy students will be spending their careers in an AI-enabled world. We wanted our students to be prepared for it. This is why we’ve adopted and integrated AI in our Stanford national security policy class – Technology, Innovation and Great Power Competition. Here’s

One in five Australians will switch to a competitor after a slow automated experience. Twilio’s Nicholas Kontopoulos breaks down practical ways SMEs can use AI without destroying trust. What’s happening: New research from Twilio reveals a sharp divide between how patient Australians think they are and how they actually behave when dealing with AI-powered customer

The videos and PowerPoints embedded in this post are best viewed on steveblank.com We just finished our 10th annual Hacking for Defense class at Stanford. What a year. Hacking for Defense, now in 70 universities, has teams of students working to understand and help solve national security problems. At Stanford this quarter the 8 teams

In the competitive foodservice industry, high-quality visuals are essential for attracting customers and boosting sales. PlatePhoto offers an AI-driven solution that enables restaurants and food businesses to transform smartphone photos into professional-grade menu images swiftly and cost-effectively. Key Features AI-Enhanced Image Generation: PlatePhoto utilizes advanced artificial intelligence to convert standard smartphone photos into high-resolution, appetizing

The PowerPoints embedded in this post are best viewed on steveblank.com We just finished the 15th<>annual Lean LaunchPad class at Stanford. The class had gotten so popular that in 2021 we started teaching it in both the winter and spring sessions. During the 2025 spring quarter the eight teams spoke to 935 potential customers, beneficiaries

Crevid AI is an all-in-one AI video and image generation platform designed to help users create high-quality visual content from text or images. Leveraging advanced AI models, Crevid AI offers a range of tools for both video and image creation, catering to various creative needs. Key Features AI Video Generation: Image to Video: Transform static

Founders with great businesses are often frustrated that they can’t raise money. Here’s why. I’ve been having coffee with lots of frustrated founders (my students and others) bemoaning most VCs won’t even meet with them unless they have AI in their fundraising pitch. And the AI startups they see are getting valuations that appear nonsensical.