Hi there,I’m excited to announce the launch of Scout.

Yup —“sourcing-as-a-service” is here.

We’ve built a data & analyst infrastructure over the last 10 years to identify technology companies.

We take care of the sourcing at the top-of-the-funnel.

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Hola,Today, Intel confirmed it acquired AI chipmaker Habana Labs in a deal worth $2B.

That makes Habana Labs the 8th major acquisition this year among companies we selected for our annual AI 100 list, which features the 100 most promising AI startups across the globe.

We’ve also seen 4 of the AI 100 companies become unicorns valued at $1B+ since then.

Check out where all of the AI 100 companies are now.

Stay tuned for the fourth annual AI 100, which will be released early next year. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1577844007.1509614/picking-the-AI-elite?ref=audio_experience

AI in healthcareIndia saw the healthcare industry not just experiment but effectively move towards artificial intelligence (AI) solutions.

The sharp rise in investment in AI healthcare solutions illustrates the strong outlook and high level of interest in this space.

The beginning of 2019 alone witnessed more than 4.1 billion data records exposed in known data breaches.

Pavan Kushwaha, CEO and Founder, Kratikal said, “Healthcare industry suffers from the highest number of ransomware attacks, which are estimated to quadruple by 2020.

“There were many VC-PE funds in the healthcare sector this year. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1577842209.7455733/[2020-Outlook]-How-emerging-technologies-are-set-to-revolutionise-healthcare-sector-in-the-coming-year?ref=audio_experience

If it doesn't work the first time, or the second, or even the third, trust us, it will work once.

Just take one step at a time, and remember, 2020 can be your year.

A large young population and increasing internet penetration have made India the top gaming market among emerging economies.

Now, 2020 is poised to be a key year for the industry with the rise of social gaming apps and cloud-based gaming services to cheaper AR/VR headsets, etc.

YourStory is proud to announce the launch of its annual 100 Emerging Voices of 2019, powered by Amazon Web Services. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1577840410.5249517/Stepping-into-2020-–-a-new-year,-a-new-decade,-and-new-goals-to-achieve?ref=audio_experience

On this path is Gympik, the Bengaluru-headquartered online marketplace for fitness centres and gyms, which has expanded its scope of offerings in the software space.

Amaresh says he noticed that existing software platforms or packages were either too localised or expensive for fitness centres.

“We decided why not we fill this gap where our software can address all the pain points of the fitness centres and, more importantly, is available at a competitive price point,” he says.

Traqade has been built in such a fashion that both single-owner fitness centres and big chains can use the dashboard.

The startup has set a target of on-boarding 2,000 fitness centres and gyms onto the Traqade platform by the end of the 2020. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1577838609.1797676/Why-this-online-marketplace-for-fitness-centres-decided-to-build-a-SaaS-platform-for-the-industry?ref=audio_experience

Podcasting business opportunitiesThe most obvious way to take advantage of the podcast craze is of course to start your own podcast.

If your content is compelling enough, chances are you will find an audience.

Even though podcasts are an audio medium, the Ofcom research discussed above found that YouTube was actually the most popular way to access podcasts for weekly listeners.

As Steve Austin, co-founder of audio production company Bengo Media, advises, “the content, not the money-making, has to take the lead”.

While this route could involve a fairly significant initial investment, as podcasts become more professional, the demand for high-quality recording rooms should increase. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1577837127.2849255/Business-ideas-2020:-Podcasting?ref=audio_experience

Why is modest fashion a good business idea?

Of course, with modest fashion often having its roots in religion, the concept has been around for a long time.

For example, H&M released a modest clothing range in 2018, while ASOS, in collaboration with Verona Collection, launched a ‘modest fashion edit’ in 2019.

Modest fashion also offers a way to increase representation in the fashion world and beyond, as well as reinforcing the importance of diversity and inclusion.

Modest fashion was even the focus of an episode of Netflix’s Follow This documentary series in 2018. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1577835325.9975705/Business-ideas-2020:-Modest-fashion?ref=audio_experience

Craft teaching business opportunitiesThe Makery is a great example of how a craft workshop business can grow.

Oh, and they’ve been running craft workshops in John Lewis’ Oxford Street store for the past six years.

This story gives a great insight into the current craft teaching market and the opportunities available for the right business.

Many craft teaching businesses are now using this as part of their marketing strategy, with The London Loom describing its workshops as “satisfying, healing, fun”.

This angle has also driven the growing business demand for craft workshops. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1577833423.6228957/Business-ideas-2020:-Craft-teaching?ref=audio_experience

The 10 most popular YouTubers at the beginning of the decade - and where they are now | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1577831410.3091552/VCs-predict-that-remote-work,-celebrity-startup-investors,-and-an-exodus-from-Silicon-Valley-are-the-big-tech-trends-to-watch-in-2020?ref=audio_experience

Smart tech for the eldery: Business opportunitiesLike with any business opportunity, it’s important to consider what your own skill-set is and how it might be applied to this trend, or combination of trends.

If you do work in the tech world, or have knowledge of it, then now might be the perfect time to turn your attention to products that specifically suit elderly people in need of care.

From general comfort and safety, to automated entertainment, there are a number of unique products that can help the elderly.

Security too, is becoming increasingly ‘smart’, with cameras and doorbells hooking up to apps that simplify any number of manual tasks.

You can also think about the recent rise in apps designed to connect doctors with patients remotely. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1577829818.9508805/Business-Ideas-for-2020:-Smart-tech-for-the-elderly?ref=audio_experience