entrepreneurship

A wave of momentum is sweeping through the AI SaaS sector as Sapere Aude Inc.’s DocsHunt platform secures its selection for the 2025 Majung Program—a key startup accelerator jointly powered by Microsoft and the Korean Ministry of SMEs and Startups. This achievement marks a significant milestone...

Startups that master speed and precision in planning are poised to outshine their competitors—especially as AI transforms the foundation of document generation and management. In a significant leap for the sector, Sapere Aude Inc., the innovative team behind the AI-powered business plan platform...

Washington’s dynamic technology community continues to witness sweeping transformations as a series of notable professional moves mark a new era for innovation and leadership across the Pacific Northwest. These recent departures, appointments, and role shifts touch a diverse range of...

Temirlan Tokobekov, born in 1994, is a prominent Kyrgyz entrepreneur and former politician who has significantly influenced both the business landscape and political sphere in Kyrgyzstan. As the founder and chairman of TM Group Ltd., a diversified holding company, Tokobekov has established a...

Here’s a summary of the key points from the TimesLIVE article "How AI can power a new era of growth for South African SMMEs": 1. AI Adoption is Transforming SMMEs in South Africa Small businesses are increasingly using AI to communicate with customers, manage information, and analyze data...

Elon Musk's early career has been marked by a series of notable internships and entrepreneurial ventures that laid the foundation for his future successes. However, recent claims suggesting that Musk interned at Microsoft during his formative years appear to be a misinterpretation of his actual...

The rising tide of global startup innovation has found an exciting new harbor in Hong Kong, as Microsoft Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) officially launch "TechConnect," a co-incubation programme designed to propel both local and international...

The energy inside Babson College’s Knight Auditorium buzzed with the excitement of a community on the cutting edge. The inaugural Babson AI Showcase drew students, faculty, alumni, and judges together, transforming the storied venue into a hub for tomorrow’s AI-driven ventures. Although the...

Hong Kong’s position as a technology bridge between East and West has long attracted talent and investment, but the recent launch of the TechConnect co-incubation programme by Microsoft Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) promises to recalibrate the...

DUT Alumnus Someleze Diko’s journey from the lecture halls of Durban University of Technology (DUT) to the cutting edge of Microsoft’s cloud innovations is an inspiring case study for ICT students and professionals alike. With a robust background in information technology earned through both...

A Journey of Innovation and Leadership Andy Jassy’s remarkable rise from an Ivy League graduate to one of the most influential tech CEOs captures the essence of modern leadership in the digital age. As the former founder of Amazon Web Services (AWS) and the visionary CEO of Amazon, Jassy’s life...

Former CEO Steve Ballmer recently opened up about his extensive journey at Microsoft during the GeekWire Microsoft@50 event held at Town Hall Seattle. In a wide-ranging conversation filled with reflective anecdotes, strategic insights, and candid admissions of missteps, Ballmer offered a window...

Qatar’s leading ICT provider, Ooredoo, is making waves in the entrepreneurial ecosystem with the launch of its Startup Smart Kit at Web Summit 2025. Designed to support and empower startups, this comprehensive suite of digital tools and connectivity solutions is part of Ooredoo’s commitment to...

In an inspiring move that underscores the transformative power of collaboration, Microsoft is playing a pivotal role in nurturing Africa’s burgeoning startup ecosystem. As detailed by Gerald Maithya, General Manager of Microsoft Africa Transformation Office, the drive to foster innovation on the...

Like a lot of people in their senior year of college, Alexa Carlin had a lot to look forward to. In January 2013, the South Florida native was set to graduate from the University of Florida in a few months, then start her dream job in New York that summer. She was also hours away from a party...

How Gen Z is flipping the career paradigm on its head and navigating the entrepreneurial world independently. The data featured in this post is from an internal study, the "Small Business State of Mind" report, commissioned by Microsoft Corporation in April 2022 and conducted by Wakefield...

Ramon Ray’s first foray into small business was as a computer consultant, more than two decades ago. The lifelong Windows user – a self-identified geek – didn’t know why he was so drawn to technology from such an early age, but he built do-it-yourself electronic kits from Radio Shack (such as...

In the few years since TJ Lee left everything behind to travel the world – and share her adventures with an ever-growing number of online fans – with only a carry-on suitcase and a backpack, she’s learned a lot. The first year she worked entirely remotely and took on all sorts of freelance gigs...

At the height of the pandemic, when the ongoing economic downturn challenged businesses everywhere, two young women in Seattle did the unthinkable: They opened their own store. Was it crazy or brave? Definitely a little bit of both, say Kaitlin Uemura and her business partner, Kaitlin Madriaga...

The Chelsea, Manhattan WeWork headquarters was overflowing with energy from the moment I walked in. Bikes, skateboards and inspirational quotes dotted the walls, while neon “Do what you love” signs reminded me of the type of work that happens here. From the simple digital registration process...