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Level up your content marketing funnel — here’s how I make the right content for each stage | Insights by Willow Ventures

Level up your content marketing funnel — here’s how I make the right content for each stage | Insights by Willow Ventures

Crafting Content for Every Stage of the Marketing Funnel Creating effective content across all stages of the marketing funnel is crucial for guiding potential buyers toward conversion. It’s essential to understand what your audience needs at each stage to meet them where they are in their buyer’s journey. Understanding the Content Marketing Funnel The content […]

How Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni used Gen Z methods to raise $8M for Phia | Insights by Willow Ventures

How Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni used Gen Z methods to raise $8M for Phia | Insights by Willow Ventures

Introducing Phia: The Innovative Fashion Shopping App by Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni Meet Phia, the latest trend in fashion technology, founded by Phoebe Gates, daughter of Bill Gates, and her Stanford roommate Sophia Kianni. This revolutionary app aims to streamline the online shopping experience by enabling users to compare prices and make informed purchases […]

A framework for unobtrusive interaction with proactive AR agents | Insights by Willow Ventures

A framework for unobtrusive interaction with proactive AR agents | Insights by Willow Ventures

Understanding the Benefits of Sensible Agent Over Traditional AR Assistants In the ever-evolving world of technology, comparing innovative tools provides valuable insights into their effectiveness. This blog post explores how Sensible Agent outperforms traditional voice-controlled AR assistants based on cognitive load, usability, and user preference. Key Findings from the Comparison Cognitive Load Reduction One of […]

LLM-as-a-Judge: Where Do Its Signals Break, When Do They Hold, and What Should “Evaluation” Mean? | Insights by Willow Ventures

LLM-as-a-Judge: Where Do Its Signals Break, When Do They Hold, and What Should “Evaluation” Mean? | Insights by Willow Ventures

Understanding LLM Judge Scoring: Insights and Implications In the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, understanding how Large Language Models (LLMs) serve as judges (LLM-as-a-judge, or LAJ) is crucial. This blog post delves into key aspects of their scoring systems and highlights the potential challenges and advantages of this technology. What Is Measured by LLM Judge […]

Amazon, Google, Microsoft reportedly warn H-1B employees to stay in the US | Insights by Willow Ventures

Amazon, Google, Microsoft reportedly warn H-1B employees to stay in the US | Insights by Willow Ventures

Major Tech Companies React to New H-1B Visa Changes Recently, President Donald Trump made significant alterations to the H-1B visa application process, prompting major tech companies to advise their employees to remain in the United States. These changes, including a hefty application fee, have raised concerns among H-1B visa holders. New H-1B Visa Proclamation On […]

Trump hits H-1B visas with $100,000 fee, targeting the program that launched Elon Musk and Instagram | Insights by Willow Ventures

Trump hits H-1B visas with $100,000 fee, targeting the program that launched Elon Musk and Instagram | Insights by Willow Ventures

New H-1B Visa Fee: What It Means for Hiring Foreign Workers In a significant shift for U.S. employers, President Trump’s recent proclamation has raised the cost of hiring foreign workers through the H-1B visa program. Effective immediately, this move imposes a hefty $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications, soaring from the previous $215 lottery […]

White House offers more details about potential TikTok deal | Insights by Willow Ventures

White House offers more details about potential TikTok deal | Insights by Willow Ventures

TikTok’s Future in the U.S.: Progress Toward Majority American Ownership In a significant development for TikTok, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced that an agreement has been reached for the app’s U.S. operations to be spun out under majority American ownership. While not yet signed, this agreement signals a pivotal shift in the platform’s […]

Deep researcher with test-time diffusion | Insights by Willow Ventures

Deep researcher with test-time diffusion | Insights by Willow Ventures

Unveiling the Future of Research: Test-Time Diffusion Deep Researcher Recent advancements in large language models (LLMs) have propelled the development of deep research (DR) agents, revolutionizing how we approach information gathering and academic writing. Among these innovations is the Test-Time Diffusion Deep Researcher (TTD-DR), a pioneering research agent that mirrors human research processes. Understanding Deep […]

Patapon's spiritual successor, co-op Lego and other new indie games worth checking out | Insights by Willow Ventures

Patapon’s spiritual successor, co-op Lego and other new indie games worth checking out | Insights by Willow Ventures

Indie Game Roundup: What’s New and Upcoming in the Indie Space The gaming industry is buzzing with major releases this year, but let’s not overlook the exciting world of indie games. In this week’s roundup, we’ll dive into the latest indie showcases and highlight some must-play titles. Indie Game Showcases This past week saw amazing […]

Trump administration to impose a $100,000-per-year fee for H-1B visas | Insights by Willow Ventures

Trump administration to impose a $100,000-per-year fee for H-1B visas | Insights by Willow Ventures

Trump Administration’s New H-1B Visa Fee: What You Need to Know In a significant move that could impact the U.S. tech industry, President Donald Trump has introduced a hefty $100,000 annual fee for H-1B visa applications. This change aims to address concerns about wage suppression while simultaneously prioritizing the admission of skilled workers who can […]

Trump hits H-1B visas with $100,000 fee, targeting the program that launched Elon Musk and Instagram | Insights by Willow Ventures

Trump hits H-1B visas with $100,000 fee, targeting the program that launched Elon Musk and Instagram | Insights by Willow Ventures

New H-1B Visa Fee: A Game Changer for American Tech Recruitment In a significant policy shift, President Trump has announced a dramatic increase in the cost of hiring foreign workers through the H-1B visa program. This move is set to impact U.S. companies reliant on skilled foreign labor in technology and other fields. What is […]

Qwen3-ASR-Toolkit: An Advanced Open Source Python Command-Line Toolkit for Using the Qwen-ASR API Beyond the 3 Minutes/10 MB Limit | Insights by Willow Ventures

Qwen3-ASR-Toolkit: An Advanced Open Source Python Command-Line Toolkit for Using the Qwen-ASR API Beyond the 3 Minutes/10 MB Limit | Insights by Willow Ventures

Unlocking the Power of Qwen3-ASR-Toolkit for Audio Transcription Qwen3-ASR-Toolkit is a game-changing tool designed to enhance audio transcription capabilities. With its ability to bypass limitations of standard APIs, it opens new avenues for handling larger audio files seamlessly. What is Qwen3-ASR-Toolkit? Qwen3-ASR-Toolkit is an MIT-licensed Python CLI tool that helps developers efficiently transcribe long audio […]

14 critical elements I think every website homepage should have | Insights by Willow Ventures

14 critical elements I think every website homepage should have | Insights by Willow Ventures

Unlocking the Power of Your Homepage: Essential Elements for Design Your homepage is the most crucial page of your website, acting as the virtual front door that can either welcome or repel visitors. In this article, we’ll explore essential elements that can transform your homepage into an effective conversion tool. Why Your Homepage Matters Many […]

How people actually use ChatGPT and Claude | Insights by Willow Ventures

How people actually use ChatGPT and Claude | Insights by Willow Ventures

The Evolving Role of Computers: From Military Tools to Everyday Necessities In 1956, IBM, a leader in tabulating machines, began its journey into the realm of electronic computers. Looking back at this pivotal moment reveals insights into how technology has since transformed society. IBM’s Initial Focus: Military Applications By the mid-1950s, IBM’s main revenue driver […]

Google’s Sensible Agent Reframes Augmented Reality (AR) Assistance as a Coupled “what+how” Decision—So What does that Change? | Insights by Willow Ventures

Google’s Sensible Agent Reframes Augmented Reality (AR) Assistance as a Coupled “what+how” Decision—So What does that Change? | Insights by Willow Ventures

Exploring Google’s Sensible Agent: A New Paradigm in Augmented Reality Interaction Google’s Sensible Agent is transforming how augmented reality (AR) agents engage users by combining action selection with interaction modality in real time. This innovative framework aims to reduce social awkwardness and enhance usability by addressing both what an agent should suggest and how to […]