Jeanne Gray

2 weeks ago | americanentrepreneurship.com | Jeanne Gray

Two-year-old startup contributes to Tampa’s growing startup ecosystem. In a major milestone for both Scamnetic and the growing Tampa, Florida innovation ecosystem, the AI-powered scam detection company announced a $13 million Series A funding round to accelerate its growth and expand its market presence globally. The round, led by Roo Capital, included participation from 1st and Main Growth Partners, SaaS Ventures, and Riptide Ventures—bringing the company’s total funding to $16 million.

Feb 5, 2025 | buzzsprout.com | Jeanne Gray

Automotive and aerospace designer Tim Huntzinger turned entrepreneurtakes you on his journey of co-founding an EV startup called XOTO. The company recently introduced a 3-wheel on-road electric “scooter” built to have greater stability to avoid skids and front wheel drive for enhanced control and maneuverability. Hear how he gathered his team, went from concept to prototype to production---protected his IP, and learned the ropes to engage with investors.

Jan 10, 2025 | americanentrepreneurship.com | Jeanne Gray

The processing of real-time data gathered by sensors placed on the grid presents utilities with a range of benefits including improved response times to mitigate potential hazards. A significant step forward has occurred in modernizing America’s power grid with the recently announced $26.5 million Series A funding of Gridware led by Sequoia Capital. Gridware now has the necessary support to expand its innovative continuous power grid monitoring solution that was successfully piloted last year.

Jan 8, 2025 | americanentrepreneurship.com | Jeanne Gray

Pison’s breakthrough technology is being applied to a range of industries that support neurocognitive health and performance such as baseball. In a world where mental acuity is increasingly recognized as an important part of overall health, Pison’s cutting-edge technology is set to redefine how we monitor and enhance cognitive performance. The company’s latest breakthrough in AI-powered neural sensing marks a significant leap forward in wearable technology and healthcare innovation.

Jan 8, 2025 | americanentrepreneurship.com | Jeanne Gray

Two entrepreneurs share their experiences building a strong team followed by an outline of key areas to know. Building a startup is an exhilarating journey, but the road to success is rarely a solo endeavor. While great ideas can be the catalyst for success, the team behind the idea truly drives a startup forward. A well-balanced founding team is critical for laying the business’ foundation and also navigating the challenges that arise in the early stages.