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Messaging Startup Slack Launches App Directory And Creates $80 Million Fund to Invest in Other Startups

Slack Technologies, a Silicon Valley company which owns team communication app Slack announced that it has launched a third-party App Directory aimed at being the de facto source for certified integrations. Slack is also forming an $80 million venture fund to invest in other startup funds. Slack has also reveals that it now has 2 million daily active users, a 16 percent jump from October, when the service had 1.7 million users. It also now has 570,000 paid seats, up from 470,000 two months ago.

Slack considers mass media campaign to gain more users

Slack plans to accelerate its growth by spending some of its $250 million for mass-market advertising. The company is planning to increase its users especially outside of the corporate sector.

Slack launches private channels for temporary private group chats

Business messaging app Slack launches a new feature enabling users to make private discussions with up to eight people on private channels. This feature is useful to discuss a short-term topic with selected users within a group.

Slack launches private channels for temporary private group chats

Inside the Billion Dollar Startup Club: Top 5 Fastest Unicorns in the World Today

It takes a lot of hard work for a company to reach $1 billion valuation. But some are faster than the rest. Here are 5 of them who reached the unicorn status in the shortest time.

Stewart Butterfield on leadership: I am a terrible manager

Stewart Butterfield, the Slack CEO, told an interview that he is a 'terrible manager'.

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How Copper Fuels Infrastructure Development from Power Grids to Telecom

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A Busy October for H.I.G. Capital: Multi-Sector Investments Reflecting Market Agility

As global markets continue to present both challenges and opportunities, H.I.G. Capital, the Miami-based alternative investment powerhouse, has launched a series of strategic moves that underscore its agility and foresight. With $65 billion of capital under management, H.I.G. has long been known for its diverse investment approach. However, the firm's activities in October 2024 paint a picture of a company not just participating in market trends but actively shaping them.

The Surge in Copper Prices: Predictions and Market Reactions

The global copper market has been experiencing a significant surge in prices, driven by supply constraints and increasing demand. This trend has caught the attention of investors, industry analysts, and policymakers alike, as copper is needed in various sectors, particularly in the growing fields of renewable energy and electric vehicles. Here are some of the key factors behind the price surge, market reactions, and future predictions for copper prices.

Beyond Wealth: Giving Compass for Business Simplifies Philanthropy for Financial Advisors

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Belgian Billionaire Shukhrat Ibragimov Puts Private Jet on Market for $46m

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IC Funded: Revolutionizing Prop Trading for Retail Traders

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Amin Makhlouf: Redefining Real Estate Transactions with Digital Innovation

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Is Mr. Black Being Silenced by X in His Mission to Bring About the Messianic Age?

The enigmatic artist Mr. Black, known for his cryptic street art and ambitious 21,000-piece ordinal collection on the Bitcoin blockchain, claims that the Messianic Age will be revealed once the collection is fully minted. However, recent developments suggest that Mr. Black might be facing censorship on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter.

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