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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/social-commerce-the-new-growth-engine-for-brands. Discover why the next wave of brand growth will be driven by communities, creators, automation, and social commerce, not TV or banner ads. Check more stories related to business at: https://hackernoon.com/c/business. You can also check exclusive content about #branding, #community, #community-engagement, #brand-building, #marketing, #cmo, #ecommerce, #marketing-strategies, and more. This story was written by: @lomitpatel. Learn more about this writer by checking @lomitpatel's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. The traditional marketing mix can’t keep up with how people discover, trust, and buy today. The next decade of breakout brands will be built on communities, creators, automation, and social commerce.

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/forget-authenticity-its-the-age-of-the-founder-story. Authenticity is dead. Gen Z rejects corporate 'realness'. Trust is hard to find. But here's why The Founder Story is now excelling where big business failed. Check more stories related to business at: https://hackernoon.com/c/business. You can also check exclusive content about #corporate-branding, #founder-marketing-strategy, #entrepreneurship, #brand-authenticity, #brand-storytelling, #parasocial-marketing, #influencer-economy, #hackernoon-top-story, and more. This story was written by: @felixhmohr. Learn more about this writer by checking @felixhmohr's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. Authenticity in marketing is dead. It was doomed by corporate hypocrisy and buried by a Gen Z audience that instinctively tunes out fakery. Trust is migrating from faceless institutions to human personalities, making the "Founder Story" a tailor-made replacement for traditional branding. Modern customers reject the authenticity manufactured by big business campaigns; they want a connection that feels true to reality. Learn why you should stop trying to fake it and start performing a story which, while still a story, at least builds an undeniable human element into your business.

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/from-generative-ai-to-agentic-ai-a-reality-check. The 3 AM Reality Check: When your autonomous AI agent stalls, who fixes it? A candid look at the risks and rewards of deploying Agentic AI. Check more stories related to business at: https://hackernoon.com/c/business. You can also check exclusive content about #digital-transformation, #enterprise-ai-adoption, #agentic-ai, #ai-strategy, #autonomous-systems, #generative-ai-vs-agentic-ai, #ai-implementation, #future-of-work, and more. This story was written by: @denisp. Learn more about this writer by checking @denisp's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. Opens with a 3 AM failure in a “fully autonomous” deployment to show why agentic AI is hard in practice Clarifies the difference between reactive generative AI and goal-driven agentic AI using the Plan - Act - Observe - Reflect loop Sets expectations for enterprises: autonomy is powerful but only works with clear goals, guardrails and realistic scope

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/shopify-in-2026-5-ecommerce-trends-that-will-decide-which-merchants-win. Shopify is becoming the operating system for modern commerce. Here are five eCommerce trends shaping 2026 and how Shopify merchants can prepare to win. Check more stories related to business at: https://hackernoon.com/c/business. You can also check exclusive content about #shopify, #ecommerce, #ai, #social-commerce, #mobile, #retail-tech, #startups, #marketing, and more. This story was written by: @lomitpatel. Learn more about this writer by checking @lomitpatel's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. Shopify merchants who win in 2026 will harness AI shopping assistants, social commerce, personalization, immersive AR experiences, and mobile-first checkout. Optimizing your Shopify store for speed, relevance, and trust is the key to converting attention into long-term growth.

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/beyond-the-hype-new-study-finds-ai-slashes-professional-task-time-by-80percent-the-deba. AI impact of productivity Check more stories related to business at: https://hackernoon.com/c/business. You can also check exclusive content about #workflow-automation, #ai-for-work, #future-of-work, #gen-ai, #api-productivity, #economic-growth, #anthropic-claude, #labor-economics, and more. This story was written by: @hacker-Antho. Learn more about this writer by checking @hacker-Antho's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. Anthropic study shows how people are using AI today. The average task would take a human professional about 90 minutes (1.4 hours) to complete without AI assistance. The researchers calculate that this boost could increase annual US labor productivity growth by 1.8%.

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/the-shift-from-ad-hoc-competitive-research-to-always-on-competitive-intelligence-in-b2b-saas. Always-on competitive intelligence gives SaaS teams real-time visibility into market shifts, helping PMMs stay aligned, responsive, and strategically ahead. Check more stories related to business at: https://hackernoon.com/c/business. You can also check exclusive content about #ad-hoc-analysis, #b2b, #competitive-intelligence, #pmm, #b2b-saas-strategy, #competitive-analysis-tools, #ai-market-intelligence, #good-company, and more. This story was written by: @takahiromorinaga. Learn more about this writer by checking @takahiromorinaga's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. Traditional competitive research cycles can’t keep up with the speed of modern SaaS markets. Always-on CI—powered by AI monitoring, structured insights, and real-time updates—helps PMMs and GTM teams stay aligned, anticipate competitor moves, and make faster, more strategic decisions.

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/preventing-pr-nightmares-how-to-build-communications-strategy-early. From "holding statements" to "post-crisis storytelling": A complete 8-step checklist to turning a PR disaster into a leadership moment. Check more stories related to business at: https://hackernoon.com/c/business. You can also check exclusive content about #reputation-management, #crisis-management, #public-relations-strategy, #brand-reputation, #corporate-communications, #crisis-pr, #management-and-leadership, #business-resilience, and more. This story was written by: @valeriyamingova. Learn more about this writer by checking @valeriyamingova's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. From "holding statements" to "post-crisis storytelling": A complete 8-step checklist to turning a PR disaster into a leadership moment.

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/bridges-arent-enough-its-time-for-a-springboard. An interview with Naftali Dratman, CEO of Israel Innovation. Check more stories related to business at: https://hackernoon.com/c/business. You can also check exclusive content about #business, #innovation, #startups, #think-tank, #israel, #us-israeli-tech-partnership, #corporations, #us-israel-relation, and more. This story was written by: @brianwallace. Learn more about this writer by checking @brianwallace's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. Naftali Dratman is the CEO of Israel Innovation Springboard. He says startups in Israel are sometimes too focused on their tech without understanding who they’re dealing with. Springboards are more of a linear rather than massively exponential growth because there is a lot of growth between zero and one.

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/building-scalable-saas-my-real-world-journey-using-spatielaravel-multitenancy-for-multi-tenant-arc. This article breaks down how I’ve used this package in real production systems, what worked, what didn’t, and the lessons I learned. Check more stories related to business at: https://hackernoon.com/c/business. You can also check exclusive content about #saas, #programming, #spatielaravel-multitenancy, #multi-tenant-arc, #scalable-saas, #real-production-systems, #laravel-codebase, #laravel-tenants, and more. This story was written by: @damoscky. Learn more about this writer by checking @damoscky's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. This article breaks down how I’ve used this package in real production systems, what worked, what didn’t, and the lessons I learned.

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/the-untold-story-of-digital-transformation-in-manufacturing. Prahlad Chowdhury’s leadership shows how digital transformation in manufacturing succeeds through people, strategy, and sustainable Industry 4.0 execution. Check more stories related to business at: https://hackernoon.com/c/business. You can also check exclusive content about #digital-transformation, #industry-4.0-strategy, #smart-factory-leadership, #prahlad-chowdhury, #manufacturing-cloud-solutions, #industry-modernization, #enterprise-architecture, #good-company, and more. This story was written by: @jonstojanjournalist. Learn more about this writer by checking @jonstojanjournalist's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. Digital transformation in manufacturing isn’t just technology—it’s cultural change. Prahlad Chowdhury drives impact through mentorship, strategic alignment, disciplined architecture, and deep Industry 4.0 expertise. His people-centric approach reduces silos, strengthens trust, accelerates execution, and helps manufacturers cut costs, boost efficiency, and build sustainable futures.

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/meet-hubstaff-hackernoon-company-of-the-week. This week, HackerNoon features Hubstaff: a platform empowering remote teams with precise time tracking, productivity monitoring, and automated payroll. Check more stories related to business at: https://hackernoon.com/c/business. You can also check exclusive content about #productivity-solutions, #productivity, #fintech, #meet-hubstaff, #tech-company-news-pages, #evergreen-tech-company-news, #hackernoon-company-of-the-week, #company-of-the-week, and more. This story was written by: @companyoftheweek. Learn more about this writer by checking @companyoftheweek's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. This week, HackerNoon features Hubstaff, a comprehensive workforce management platform designed to empower remote and hybrid teams through precise time tracking, productivity monitoring, and automated payroll.

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/inside-modern-sales-how-verified-data-and-ai-are-powering-the-next-generation-of-revenue-leaders. Salespeople today need to learn how to use AI so each one of them can become a superhuman. Check more stories related to business at: https://hackernoon.com/c/business. You can also check exclusive content about #sales, #revops, #ai-sales-tools, #sales-analytics, #revenue, #sales-strategy, #business, #business-growth, and more. This story was written by: @sarahevans. Learn more about this writer by checking @sarahevans's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. Salespeople today need to learn how to use AI so each one of them can become a superhuman. Sales technology was about features a decade ago, now it’s about accuracy. As AI systems handle more of the repetitive work, scoring leads, predicting pipeline health, they’re only as good as the data they ingest.

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/building-elastic-crm-workflows-that-react-to-real-time-engagement. Automate email engagement with CRM-based database elasticity. Improve deliverability and conversions by adjusting sends based on real-time activity. Check more stories related to business at: https://hackernoon.com/c/business. You can also check exclusive content about #email-marketing, #database-elasticity, #workflow-automation, #crm, #marketing-automation, #email-deliverability, #hubspot, #b2b-marketing, and more. This story was written by: @olgaukr. Learn more about this writer by checking @olgaukr's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. Elasticity means adjusting the size of your active audience in real time as contacts open, click, or remain inactive. Contacts who meet engagement criteria stay in the workflow; those who don’t are paused, delayed, or rerouted.

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/creator-economy-marketplaces-scaling-trust-with-scoring-algorithms. The implementation of scoring algorithms to accelerate the growth and scalability of marketplaces for creators. Check more stories related to business at: https://hackernoon.com/c/business. You can also check exclusive content about #creator-economy, #scoring-algorithms, #technology-for-creators, #scoring, #business-growth, #marketplace-scalability, #legaltech, #community-funding, and more. This story was written by: @philpopov. Learn more about this writer by checking @philpopov's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. LegalTech can be a transparent and scalable business. This article highlights how IT innovations, with a focus on data and automated scoring systems, can form the basis for creating transparent and scalable platforms for the creator economy. And creators will be able to reach a new level with their help, monetize their skills, and build a large business.

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/wall-street-grammar-how-the-way-ceos-speak-moves-billions-before-you-notice. Groundbreaking study introducing the Syntactic Authority Index (SAI), a quantitative model showing how grammatical structures in corporate and regulatory langua Check more stories related to business at: https://hackernoon.com/c/business. You can also check exclusive content about #business, #economics, #computational-linguistics, #syntactic-authority-index, #ceo-insights, #corporate-speak, #linguistics, #ceo-research, and more. This story was written by: @hacker91808649. Learn more about this writer by checking @hacker91808649's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. Markets react not only to meaning but to form. The Syntactic Authority Index reveals that specific sentence structures—like “must,” “shall,” or passive formulations—predict abnormal returns, volume surges, and regulatory events. Syntax itself becomes a financial signal.

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/building-a-greener-tomorrow-how-supply-chain-innovation-uplifts-communities-worldwide. Ganpati Goel’s innovative EV supply chain strategies cut costs, improve quality, and expand access to sustainable transport worldwide. Check more stories related to business at: https://hackernoon.com/c/business. You can also check exclusive content about #electric-vehicle-supply-chain, #ganpati-goel, #sustainable-transportation, #ev-procurement-optimization, #green-mobility-innovation, #global-sustainability, #supply-chain-management, #good-company, and more. This story was written by: @jonstojanjournalist. Learn more about this writer by checking @jonstojanjournalist's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. Ganpati Goel, an Advanced Purchasing Buyer and supply chain innovator, is transforming electric mobility by optimizing procurement, reducing costs, and improving quality. His initiatives have saved millions, ensured timely EV production, and made green transport more accessible—uplifting communities and advancing global sustainability goals.

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/the-sales-whispererr-on-ai-automation-and-the-future-of-selling-a-conversation-with-wes-schaeffer. Wes Schaeffer, host of The BJJ and Biz Podcast and known as The Sales Whisperer®, shares his perspective on AI, automation, and the human edge. Check more stories related to business at: https://hackernoon.com/c/business. You can also check exclusive content about #sales, #ai, #online-selling, #interview, #business, #automation, #sales-tips, #sales-strategy, and more. This story was written by: @sarahevans. Learn more about this writer by checking @sarahevans's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. Wes Schaeffer is the host of The BJJ and Biz Podcast. He talks about how to sell smarter, automate ethically, and never lose the human element.

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/attend-trangulate-your-consciousness-toward-this-frequency. Influencers—do not influence, they replicate. They have discovered the exact temperature at which human attention liquefies. Check more stories related to business at: https://hackernoon.com/c/business. You can also check exclusive content about #attention-economy, #influencers, #social-media, #social-media-rant, #attention-span, #mediocrity, #social-media-influencers, #content-creation-math, and more. This story was written by: @technologynews. Learn more about this writer by checking @technologynews's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. Influencers—do not influence, they replicate. They have discovered the exact temperature at which human attention liquefies.

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/youre-not-an-introvert-how-to-build-high-value-connections-online. Think you’re an introvert? Wrong. In the digital age, weak networking isn’t a personality trait — it’s a skill issue you can fix. Check more stories related to business at: https://hackernoon.com/c/business. You can also check exclusive content about #creator-economy, #networking, #digital-literacy, #personal-growth, #social-skills, #indie-hackers, #productivity, #value-creation, and more. This story was written by: @praisejames. Learn more about this writer by checking @praisejames's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. The internet collapsed the degrees of separation between you and anyone on Earth. You're literally 5 connections away from Elon Musk, but you're treating networking like it's 1995. Most people fail at networking for the same reason businesses fail at marketing.

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/measuring-and-improving-service-reliability-with-slos. Uncover strategies for setting and achieving business goals, discuss best practices for tracking SLOs, and identify areas for improvement. Check more stories related to business at: https://hackernoon.com/c/business. You can also check exclusive content about #business, #customer-experience, #sli, #user-experience, #customer-success, #app-development, #service-level-objectives, #service-oriented-architecture, and more. This story was written by: @dbasalai. Learn more about this writer by checking @dbasalai's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. Service Level Objectives (SLOs) play a pivotal role in the process of delivering reliable and high-performing services. SLOs are quantifiable targets that guide service providers in setting specific performance and availability goals. We will explore strategies for setting and achieving these goals, discuss best practices for tracking SLOs and identify areas for improvement.