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OpenAI launches GPT-5.2, its most powerful model yet with big upgrades in coding, image understanding, and long-context reasoning
Nickie Louise
December 11, 2025
BitMEX launches new mobile app experience with faster trading and gesture-based Controls
Daniel Levi
December 11, 2025
SCOR and Edison Chen launch “The 888 Continuum,” an on-chain campaign featuring exclusive CLOT sneaker Drops and digital collectibles
Nickie Louise
December 11, 2025
BrainChip raises $25M to scale Neuromorphic AI chips and on-device GenAI
Nickie Louise
December 10, 2025
Cronos Labs launches Cronos One, a unified onboarding platform for Web3 users
Daniel Levi
December 9, 2025
OpenAI, Anthropic, and Block launch Agentic AI Foundation to set global standards for AI agents
Daniel Levi
December 9, 2025
Roxom launches world’s first Bitcoin-denominated stock exchange
Nickie Louise
December 9, 2025
Top Startup and Tech Funding News – December 8, 2025
Nickie Louise
December 8, 2025
Airwallex raises $330M in Series G funding at $8B valuation as ARR tops $1B
Daniel Levi
December 8, 2025
Google’s Gemini 3 outperforms Claude in coding benchmarks; Sourcegraph adopts it for millions of developers
Daniel Levi
December 5, 2025
AI discovery startup Azoma raises $4M to help brands stay visible as AI agents replace traditional search
Nickie Louise
December 4, 2025
AIReviews.com sold for $1.34M plus 9% equity: Florida startup to launch world’s first AI review search engine in 2026
Daniel Levi
December 3, 2025
Amazon launches AI DevOps Agent, a new tool that detects outages and fixes issues in minutes
Daniel Levi
December 2, 2025
Top Startup and Tech Funding News – December 1, 2025
Nickie Louise
December 1, 2025
Nevis launches with $35M in funding from Sequoia, ICONIQ, and Ribbit to bring AI automation to wealth management
Nickie Louise
December 1, 2025
Amazon unveils Leo Ultra, a 1 Gbps satellite internet terminal to challenge SpaceX Starlink
Nickie Louise
November 25, 2025
Alibaba’s Qwen AI app hits 10 million downloads in one week as the global AI race heats up
Daniel Levi
November 24, 2025
Gameboost: From a Startup Company to a Leading Gaming Marketplace
Daniel Levi
November 11, 2025
Google unveils ‘Ironwood,’ its most powerful custom AI chip yet to challenge Nvidia in the AI race
Daniel Levi
November 6, 2025
20 Essential Questions to Ask Yourself Before Starting a Business (and Why They Matter)
Daniel Levi
November 1, 2025
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Top 20 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Start a Business
Section 1: Mindset & Motivation
1. Why do I really want to start a business — and is my motivation strong enough to sustain me through challenges?
2. Am I mentally and emotionally prepared for uncertainty, long hours, and delayed rewards?
3. What does success mean to me — freedom, impact, financial independence, or something else?
4. How will I protect my personal well-being and maintain balance once the business demands grow?
Section 2: Idea, Market & Validation
5. What specific problem am I solving, and is it a real pain point for my target customers?
6. Who exactly is my target audience or ideal customer, and how well do I understand their needs?
7. What makes my product or service truly unique — what’s my clear value proposition or differentiation?
8. Who are my competitors, and how can I position my business to outperform or stand apart from them?
Section 3: Market Size, MVP Validation, Marketing, and Pricing
9. Is there a large enough market to support my revenue goals, and how can I validate demand before launching?
10. Have I tested my idea or prototype (MVP) with real users to confirm there’s genuine interest and willingness to pay?
11. How will I attract and retain customers — what’s my marketing and promotion plan?
12. How will I price my product or service to balance value, competitiveness, and profit?
Section 4: Growth Channels, Financial Readiness, and Funding
13. What channels, partnerships, or strategies will help me reach my audience efficiently?
14. How much money do I need to get started — and do I have enough runway to operate for 12–18 months?
15. Will I need loans, investors, or external financing — and do I fully understand the obligations?
16. How long will it realistically take before my business becomes profitable, and what’s my backup plan if it takes longer?
Section 5: Operations, Legal & Structure
17. What legal structure best suits my business (LLC, S-Corp, etc.), and have I met all compliance requirements?
18. What taxes, permits, and regulations must I follow at the local, state, and federal levels?
19. What kind of insurance coverage do I need to protect my business, assets, and employees?
20. What people, suppliers, and resources are essential to get started — and how will I manage them efficiently?
Conclusion: The Questions That Shape the Journey
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