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Small Business Daily Podcast — January 20, 2026
Today’s podcast episode was created from the following stories:
Lessons From Fast-Growing LMS Vendors: Business Growth Strategies That Work
In a crowded LMS market, the fastest-growing vendors win through clear ICP focus, outcome-based positioning, and building demand and trust long before the sale. They treat go-to-market as a system, align teams to revenue metrics like CAC-to-LTV and NRR, and design pricing for expansion—not just entry. For operators and SaaS leaders, the playbook is focus → position → demand → trust → scale.
Gaming industry veteran Kent Young launches new AI-powered gaming technology and content venture, Predigy
Predigy is Kent Young’s third act, aiming to use generative AI to build alternative gaming applications that bridge immersive experiences and real-money wagering. With prior exits at True Blue Gaming and Spin Games, Young is betting on AI-adaptive content and tech to meet shifting player behavior and operator needs. The move signals fresh partnership and content opportunities as the gaming ecosystem diversifies beyond traditional casino formats.
Alibaba-backed startup Moonshot AI’s valuation is up $500 million, sources say, after its rivals IPO in Hong Kong
Moonshot AI, maker of the Kimi chatbot, is reportedly closing a new round valuing the company at $4.8 billion—up $500 million in weeks—following strong market debuts by rivals Zhipu and MiniMax in Hong Kong. The surge underscores investor appetite for Chinese AI contenders as U.S. chatbots remain unavailable in mainland China. Expect continued fundraising momentum among IPO-ready AI firms riding domestic demand and capital markets enthusiasm.
Blackstone finalises structured investment deal in AI cloud startup Neysa
Blackstone is investing $50–75 million in Mumbai-based AI cloud startup Neysa at a reported ~$300 million valuation, with milestone-linked terms that could lead to a controlling stake. The deal aligns with Blackstone’s push into AI data centers in India and reflects the capital intensity of GPU-led cloud infrastructure. For enterprise AI adopters, it points to growing capacity and partner options as pilots scale into production in 2026.
Silicon Valley-based FaiBLE Media launches with focus on AI storytelling in India
FaiBLE Media, co-founded by Sharad Devarajan and two-time Academy Award winner Dr. Mark Sagar, is building AI-driven storytelling tools and “Quantum Stories” that allow non-linear narrative paths. Framed as the “AlphaFold of storytelling,” the company aims to map the science behind emotional resonance while targeting early adoption in India and other high-growth markets. Creators and brands could see new, adaptive story formats that keep canon coherent as worlds expand.
Harvey’s CEO explains his early tactic to get customers: telling lawyers how bad their arguments were
Harvey CEO Winston Weinberg won early attention by using live demos to critique lawyers’ own filings—a risky, high-impact move that made the product’s value visceral. Now valued at $8 billion, Harvey exemplifies how targeted, personal demos and bold storytelling can accelerate adoption in skeptical, high-stakes markets. The lesson for startups: anchor your pitch in a prospect’s real work and demonstrate outcomes, not features.
Beach hotels market outlook report 2026–2032 | a $357.5 billion industry by 2032 | how beach hotels are adapting to new guest expectations in a changing market
The global beach hotels market is projected to grow from $235.89 billion in 2026 to $357.51 billion by 2032 (6.9% CAGR), driven by experiential travel and coastal demand. Operators are leaning into sustainability, digital-first guest journeys, and resilient procurement to offset tariff-driven cost pressures and supply chain volatility. For hospitality teams, segment-led amenities, direct booking strength, and loyalty ecosystems are key to defending margins and winning repeat stays.
