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Amazon sues Perplexity over ‘agentic’ shopping tool, accusing the AI startup of covertly accessing customer accounts
Daniel Levi
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Solfium raises $10M series A to bring affordable solar energy to millions of small businesses in Mexico
Nickie Louise
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Xpeng to launch robotaxi fleet and humanoid robot in 2026 with own AI chips, in a challenge to Tesla’s AI mobility lead
Daniel Levi
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Cybersecurity startup Armis raises $435M at $6.1B valuation to accelerate growth ahead of planned IPO
Nickie Louise
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Crypto OTC is the Trader’s Solution to Settlement Delays and Liquidity Gaps
Daniel Levi
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Top Startup and Tech Funding News – November 4, 2025
Nickie Louise
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Daylight raises $33M from Craft Ventures to redefine cyber defense with agentic AI
Nickie Louise
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Beacon Software raises $250M at $1B valuation to acquire and modernize Main Street businesses with AI
Nickie Louise
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Has AI finally come for white-collar jobs? The real story behind corporate America’s mass layoffs
Daniel Levi
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Sovato raises $41M to bring remote robotic surgery to hospitals worldwide
Nickie Louise
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Intuitive Machines acquires Lanteris Space Systems for $800M to expand beyond the Moon and push deeper into the space market
Nickie Louise
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Norway’s $2.1 trillion sovereign wealth fund to vote against Elon Musk’s $1 trillion Tesla pay deal
Daniel Levi
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Top Startup and Tech Funding News – November 3, 2025
Nickie Louise
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Hippocratic AI hits $3.5 billion valuation after $126 million Series C funding round led by Avenir Growth
Nickie Louise
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MongoDB CEO Dev Ittycheria steps down after 11 years; Cloudflare’s CJ Desai named successor
Nickie Louise
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OpenAI signs $38 billion compute deal with Amazon (AWS), breaking Microsoft’s AI cloud grip
Nickie Louise
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Popai Health raises $11M in funding to transform patient phone calls into actionable insights using voice AI
Nickie Louise
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Toyota-backed Pony AI to raise $862 million in Hong Kong listing, marking major expansion beyond Nasdaq
Nickie Louise
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Tesla sales collapse across Europe while BYD gains ground: Down 89% in Sweden, 86% in Denmark, 50% in Norway
Daniel Levi
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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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