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News and roundupsApril 7, 2026

WHOOP Raises $575 Million at $10 Billion Valuation, Signaling the Convergence of AI, Wearables, and Preventive Health

WHOOP just closed a $575M Series G at a $10 billion valuation — and its backers include Abbott, the Mayo Clinic, and a roster of global sports icons. For technology executives, this raise is more than a headline: it's a signal that AI-powered preventive health is becoming...

CybersecurityApril 1, 2026

Florida’s TENEX.AI Raises $250 Million, Crosses Unicorn Threshold in AI Cybersecurity Push

Florida's TENEX.AI just hit unicorn status with a $250M raise — and it's rewriting the rules of AI-native cybersecurity at enterprise scale. As agentic AI transforms threat detection and response, the question for every technology executive isn't whether to pay attention, but...

News and roundupsNovember 9, 2025

Enterprise Technology Association and United States Artificial Intelligence Institute Partner to Accelerate America’s AI Advantage

The program provides a foundational, globally recognized credential to help individuals and teams enhance productivity, build confidence in AI adoption, and prepare for emerging roles in the intelligent enterprise.

EventsOctober 5, 2025

Why We Chose Toledo as the Anchor City for Great Lakes AI Week 2025

Toledo — and the Great Lakes region more broadly — isn’t chasing trends. It’s applying technology to the industries that already thrive here: advanced manufacturing, automation, supply chain and logistics, materials science, aerospace, and intelligent infrastructure. These...

Policy and economic developmentOctober 5, 2025

Federal Policy Briefing – October 2025 Navigating What’s Changing in Washington

This briefing highlights the most important U.S. policy changes from the past quarter that are directly impacting the technology, infrastructure, and business landscape. Whether you’re leading a growing company, advising major institutions, or working to modernize government...

News and roundupsOctober 1, 2025

Tech Trends: What’s Now? What’s Next? | October 2025

In this edition, we cover new investments, breakthrough use cases, and upcoming events; plus key developments in technology education, policy, and enterprise enablement.

News and roundupsSeptember 24, 2025

Groq Snags $750 Million at a $6.9 Billion Valuation

Groq, the AI inference chip startup, has just raised $750 million in its newest funding round. The company is now valued at $6.9 billion post‑money.

News and roundupsAugust 5, 2025

AI Weekly Roundup: August 4, 2025

Stay ahead of the rapid changes in artificial intelligence with this week’s AI Weekly Roundup. Discover the top 7 AI news headlines shaping the enterprise technology landscape—including OpenAI’s GPT-5 launch, new EU AI regulations, NVIDIA’s record valuation, robotics...

News and roundupsJuly 28, 2025

Salient Raises $60 Million Series A to Build the Future of Responsible AI

At a time when enterprises and governments alike are grappling with the implications of widespread AI adoption, Salient’s timing could not be more critical.

Policy and economic developmentJuly 27, 2025

AI Week(ly) Roundup | 7/27/25

Here are the 10 most important AI and tech stories from the past week—and why they matter to business and technology leaders.

AI for businessJuly 20, 2025

10 Trends Every Product Manager and Tech Leader Needs to Know

The landscape of product development is changing faster than ever. What used to be cutting-edge is now table stakes—and what’s next is already being built.

News and roundupsJuly 20, 2025

AI Weekly Roundup: Key Moves in AI and Tech Business Leaders Can’t Ignore

From billion-dollar infrastructure investments to intensifying talent wars, last week delivered powerful signals for the future of AI, data infrastructure, and enterprise tech. Whether you're a CIO, CTO, founder, or policy advisor, these headlines reveal the direction...

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