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Tracee Ellis Ross is not only the cover star for Byrdies Muse Issue, but was also named the first recipient of the brand’s Muse Award. At a Byrdie Beauty Lab party, she spoke exclusively to PEOPLE about the honor, her inspirations, go-to products and more.
Startup Business
![Marama Labs lands 280,000 Enterprise Ireland investment to grow in Ireland [Video]](https://smallbizsage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/mp_314390_0_maramalabsfoundersLIjpg.jpg)
Marama Labs, a life-sciences instrumentation start-up, has secured 280,000 in funding from Enterprise Ireland to fund the expansion of the companys Irish
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Lightyear, yes, Lightyear (remember them?), is reemerging from the ashes of a failed solar electric vehicle venture and has just secured 10 million euros to boost its operation of developing and providing other OEMs with advanced solar systems. This isnt the Lightyear you remember, but it is fighting on in its original quest to bring more sustainable energy to the automotive industry.
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Denver Startup Week has begun.
![Auburn University to host business competition [Video]](https://smallbizsage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/mp_310673_0_66e0aa27dd413previewjpg.jpg)
Auburn University is hosting a competition for aspiring entrepreneurs, innovators and visionaries to showcase their ideas and potentially secure $1,000 in funding to take their ideas to the next level.
![AI-powered search startup Glean doubles valuation in new funding round [Video]](https://smallbizsage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/mp_310386_0_1080318471725986167569gettyimages1244429588HM33833jpeg.jpg)
AI-powered search startup Glean said Tuesday it has raised $260 million in a Series E funding round that values the tech company at $4.6 billion.
![Jessica Gilmartin on Adapting Your Marketing Mindset to Thrive in the Face of Change [Video]](https://smallbizsage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/mp_308755_0_AdobeStock752367378scaledjpeg.jpg)
In this episode, Jessica Gilmartin, CMO of Calendly, explores the challenges and benefits of transitioning from startups to larger organizations, as well as her advocacy for a product-led growth strategy and the importance of segmentation and prioritization. Jessica also discusses the constant evolution of marketing strategies.
![Ghanaian Lady Advises Men In Their 30s And 40s To Respect Women: Boys In Their 20s Are Dating Them [Video]](https://smallbizsage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/mp_308528_0_25b76e30310b24ecjpeg.jpg)
Eyram Yehoussie claims men in their 30s and 40s are often single because younger men in their 20s treat women with more respect despite age differences.
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Our guide on how to make an NFT game using the latest technologies with insider tips from our experts. Read here.
![TV SHOW OF THE WEEK: Bel-Air Season 3 [Video]](https://smallbizsage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/mp_307047_0_belairseason3showmaxjpg.jpg)
Will and Carlton find themselves navigating the exclusive world of a country club, depicted as the playground for privileged young white kids.
![New nonprofit supports female entrepreneurs and start-up culture for women [Video]](https://smallbizsage.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/mp_303309_0_K7WDG7FWDZDGPKSX4T2YY2I7XUjpg.jpg)
The next workshop takes place Thursday, Oct. 10 from 5:30-7 p.m. at The Paloma.
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Technology startup Story has raised $80 million of funding for a blockchain designed to prevent artificial intelligence makers from stealing copyright.