Tampa Bay Wave, a nonprofit technology accelerator, has selected 16 companies for its 2025 HealthTech|X Accelerator program. The program, supported by a grant from the US Economic Development Administration and sponsored by various organizations, aims to empower healthtech innovators. The selected companies, from the US and abroad, include ACT Medical, Architect Health, and Asante Bio, among others. The program's managing director, Dr. Richard Munassi, praised the founders' strong backgrounds and innovative technologies. Tampa Bay Wave has supported over 500 tech startups since 2013 and is a member of the Morrow network of accelerators.
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June 12, 2025 • By Jagbir Kaur, Forbes Councils Member, Jagbir Kaur, Forbes Councils Member https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbestechcouncil/people/jagbirkaur/
The article discusses the importance of data privacy in business, highlighting that it is no longer just a legal responsibility, but a business imperative. With increasing regulatory complexity and fines for non-compliance, companies must embed data privacy into their strategy to build trust, mitigate risk, and unlock growth. The author suggests that companies should treat privacy as a strategic design principle, rather than a legal hurdle, and provides a framework (Eliminate-Reduce-Raise-Create) to help leaders rethink their go-to-market strategies. By prioritizing privacy, companies can create a competitive advantage, improve user adoption, and accelerate time to market in regulated environments. The article concludes that the next generation of market leaders will be those that embed privacy into their strategy, build trust at scale, and lead with transparency.

June 12, 2025 • By Andrew Fennell, Contributor, Andrew Fennell, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/andrewfennell/
The article "AI Took My Job: Now It’s Helping Me (And You) Find The Next One" by Andrew Fennell discusses how AI is being used to help workers who have lost their jobs due to automation. Many companies, such as Ocado, are cutting jobs due to AI and automation, leaving professionals facing unexpected career changes. However, instead of resisting the technology, many workers are turning to AI to help them reenter the workforce with a fresh direction. AI is being used to help job seekers in various ways, such as rewriting applications, summarizing job postings, and drafting interview answers. Tools like ChatGPT are being used to analyze previous job descriptions and identify skill clusters that can be applied across multiple industries. This is helping job seekers to pivot their careers and find new opportunities. The article also mentions that employers are looking for workers who can adapt quickly, leverage new tools, and communicate their value in new contexts. AI is helping job seekers to do exactly that, and many are using microlearning, short online courses, to build high-impact skills without long-term commitments. A recent study found that jobs involving generative AI demand stronger cognitive skills and higher levels of social and emotional resilience. However, these skills are learnable, and even 30 minutes a day of focused learning can help workers stay competitive and prepare for roles that AI can’t easily replace. The article concludes that professionals are not just waiting for AI to replace them, but are proactively using it to stand out and secure opportunities. By adapting to AI and learning to collaborate with it, workers can rebuild their careers faster, smarter, and on their own terms.

June 12, 2025 • By Charlie Fink, Contributor, Charlie Fink, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/charliefink/
The city of Brno in the Czech Republic is emerging as a significant tech and AI hub in Europe. The regional innovation agency, JIC, has been instrumental in fostering this growth, providing support to startups and facilitating partnerships with academic institutions and private investors. Six notable startups from Brno are making waves in the tech industry: 1. VisionCraft: Applies computer vision to physical rehabilitation, introducing accountability and feedback into home exercise routines. 2. Maia Labs: Developed ColoMaia, a computer vision-powered colonoscopy procedure that boosts cancer detection rates. 3. Get Moments: Uses AI to turn fan-shot videos into personalized highlight reels from live events. 4. Kapnetix: Automates post-processing for motion capture in game development and visual effects. 5. Zaitra: Utilizes onboard AI to process satellite imagery in real-time, reducing communication costs. 6. Vrgineers: Provides ultra-high fidelity VR systems, including the XTAL mixed-reality headset, used by major companies like Lockheed Martin. These startups have attracted significant venture funding, with $340 million invested in the past four years, resulting in $2.5 billion in VC exits. Brno's rising tech scene is a notable development in Europe, offering opportunities for investors, technologists, and founders.

June 11, 2025 • By Vibhu Sharma, Forbes Councils Member, Vibhu Sharma, Forbes Councils Member https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbestechcouncil/people/vibhusharma/
The article discusses the potential of quantum key distribution (QKD) in enhancing the security of microgrids, which are cyber-physical systems that comprise distributed energy generators and control mechanisms. QKD is a quantum technology that enables unbreakable security based on Heisenberg's uncertainty principle and the quantum no-cloning theorem. Despite advances in QKD technology, its practical deployment is still limited due to the current limitations in optical repeater technology, which restricts its use to point-to-point network topologies. However, microgrids offer a suitable application for QKD, as the communication links are shorter and do not require quantum repeaters. The adoption of QKD in microgrids can provide secure communication control mechanisms, overcoming one of the major limitations of QKD, which is support for node authentication. However, QKD still faces challenges, including the availability of true single-photon sources, highly sensitive detectors, and mechanisms to mitigate photon loss during transmission. To address these challenges, the industry can leverage recent advances in integrated photonics, which can reduce the size and cost of QKD systems. Energy business leaders should consider migrating to quantum cybersecurity, given the critical nature of energy infrastructure and the potential impact of quantum threats. Overall, the article highlights the potential of QKD in enhancing the security of microgrids and the need for energy business leaders to plan for quantum security solutions, addressing the impact on cost structure, value chain, and capability build-up required for adoption.

June 11, 2025 • By ET Online
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June 10, 2025 • By AssureSoft
AssureSoft, a nearshore software outsourcing company, has partnered with Databricks to enhance its delivery of advanced data analytics, AI, and cloud-native solutions. This partnership allows AssureSoft to provide clients with real-time data and AI solutions, enabling fast and intelligent decision-making. With Databricks, AssureSoft can help companies leverage data as a strategic asset and build AI-driven capabilities. The partnership reflects AssureSoft's evolution as a strategic technology partner, positioning the company to help clients unlock their data's full potential and deliver smarter insights, faster decisions, and stronger outcomes.

June 10, 2025 • By businessinsider.com
New York City is emerging as a major player in AI and tech innovation, rivaling San Francisco. The city's tech ecosystem spans fintech, healthtech, legal tech, and consumer tech, with a growing number of startups and investors. A panel on AI and quantum startup investing was recently held at IBM's office in Manhattan, highlighting the city's potential in these fields.
June 10, 2025 • By Samantha Stokes,Sydney Bradley,Julia Hornstein,Ana Altchek,Alice Tecotzky
New York City is emerging as a major player in the tech industry, particularly in AI innovation. At New York Tech Week, the city's startup and tech community showcased its strengths, with many big AI companies, including OpenAI, having a presence in the city. The city is already a stronghold in fintech, healthtech, legal tech, and consumer startups, and is developing and retaining AI talent. Investors, such as IBM's global head of venture capital, Emily Fontaine, are excited about the city's potential, citing its diverse ecosystem and founders focused on product development. The city's unique culture, with a strong arts and culture scene, is also attracting talent. State and local governments are supporting the city's AI push, with plans to use AI to train state employees and build a $16.5 million AI supercomputer. Several AI startups, including Affiniti, Navina, Legora, and Series, have recently announced funding rounds, demonstrating the city's growing influence in the AI industry.
June 9, 2025 • By Research and Markets
A report on "How to Organize a HealthTech Business?" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com. The report explores 11 HealthTech organizational archetypes, including their objectives, responsibilities, and performance evaluations. It provides a benchmarking table of HealthTech business organizations and offers recommendations for staying competitive in the growing digital health market. The report covers topics such as central teams, innovation hubs, incubators, and venture funds, and discusses the influence of market maturity on HealthTech organizational forms. It also provides guidance on building successful HealthTech teams for the next 3-5 years.

June 9, 2025
Birmingham-based Linear Diagnostics has received £1m in funding to develop a rapid test for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The test, which uses the company's Exponential Amplification (EXPAR) technology, can detect bacterial DNA in as little as 5 minutes. The funding, provided by the National Institute for Health and Care Research, will be used to finalize the design of the test and validate its effectiveness. The test aims to diagnose infections from a single sample faster than any commercially available alternative, and could help to stop the spread of multi-drug-resistant strains of STIs. The company is working in partnership with the NIHR HealthTech Research Centre and the North East Innovation Lab to evaluate the technology and determine its potential to improve patient care.

June 9, 2025 • By ET Bureau
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June 8, 2025 • By Phoebe Liu, Forbes Staff, Phoebe Liu, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/phoebeliu/
Theresia Gouw, a venture capitalist, has become America's first female billionaire venture capitalist, with an estimated net worth of $1.2 billion. Born in Indonesia to Chinese descent parents, Gouw immigrated to the US at age three and later became the first person in her high school to attend Brown University. She co-founded Acrew Capital, an early-stage venture capital firm, in 2019, which has raised $700 million to invest in data, security, health, and fintech startups, with an emphasis on diversity. Gouw's success is seen as a way to encourage diversity in venture capital, and her firm's founding team is 55% female, 48% Asian/Pacific Islander, and 14% Black, Indigenous, or other people of color. Despite the challenges in the current environment, Gouw's achievement is a significant milestone, and her commitment to diversity and inclusion is expected to continue to make a positive impact in the venture capital industry.

June 7, 2025 • By Phoebe Liu, Forbes Staff, Phoebe Liu, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/phoebeliu/
A recent survey by Forbes found that 65% of billionaires use AI in their personal lives, while 77% use it in their businesses. The survey, which included 45 billionaires, showed that 27 respondents use AI chatbots, with 23 specifically using ChatGPT. Twelve billionaires employ AI virtual assistants, and some use robotics in their businesses. While some billionaires, like Eric Lefkofsky, are heavily invested in AI, others, like Warren Buffett, are skeptical of its potential. The survey highlights the varying levels of AI adoption among the world's richest people, with some embracing its potential and others preferring more traditional methods.

June 7, 2025 • By Cindy Zackney
VivaTech's Innovation of the Year award has selected five finalists from a pool of 30 visionary startups. The finalists include: 1. BeyondMath - a generative physics platform using AI-powered physics for real-time simulations, 2. Chipiron - developing a low-cost MRI using ultra-low magnetic fields, 3. Enerdrape - creating noninvasive geothermal panels for renewable heating and cooling, 4. Hua Tech International - an automated microfluidic platform for cancer diagnostics, and 5. Lumisync - a 100% photonic oscillator to reduce latency and energy consumption in data centers. These startups will pitch their solutions on June 11, and the winner will be announced on June 12, receiving a free Startup Corner at VivaTech 2026 and a spot in the TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200.
June 6, 2025 • By rtorrence@businessinsider.com (Rebecca Torrence)
Omada Health, a digital health company, has gone public with a $1.1 billion valuation, 14 years after its founding. The company's stock opened at $23 per share and jumped to $28.40, a nearly 50% increase. Omada provides virtual care for chronic conditions, including diabetes and weight management. The company's investors, including Revelation Partners, US Venture Partners, and Andreessen Horowitz, own significant stakes in the company, worth tens of millions of dollars. Omada's founders and executives, including CEO Sean Duffy, also hold substantial stakes in the company. The IPO is the second digital health IPO of the year, following Hinge Health's public debut in May.

June 6, 2025 • By Liz Napolitano
Here's a concise summary of the news article: Know Labs, a public health technology firm, plans to buy 1,000 Bitcoin, worth approximately $105 million, as part of its treasury strategy. The move is backed by early Twitter investor Greg Kidd, who will acquire a controlling interest in the company and become its next CEO. This decision follows a growing trend of public companies investing in cryptocurrencies, with at least five dozen companies establishing Bitcoin treasuries. The shift comes amid a pro-crypto regulatory overhaul in the US, led by President Donald Trump, who has signed executive orders supporting the crypto industry. Know Labs' stock price has increased by 71% since the announcement, and the company joins others like Norwegian Block Exchange and SolarBank in accumulating Bitcoin.

June 6, 2025 • By ET Spotlight
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