Newsletter 8.15.2024

Happy Thursday! This is Mind Your Business the startup newsletter that's as crisp as a chilled 7-Up on a hot day.

Here’s what we’ve got for you this week:

• Tampa startup launches an AI solution to combat AI fraud.

• St. Pete initiative launches a new platform for non-profits

• USF professor launches a new AI app to help teachers

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Scamnetic Launches AI Solution to Combat Digital Fraud

Tampa’s Al Pascual, co-founder and CEO of Scamnetic, has launched an AI-based solution that detects scams in real-time across various platforms. From emails to video calls, Scamnetic’s Scan&Score tool analyzes and rates potential threats. With fraud costing consumers over $10 billion in 2023, this software aims to level the playing field against sophisticated scams like deepfakes. Pascual’s goal is to simplify scam detection, offering everyday users a powerful tool to navigate the digital landscape safely.

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Capacity Catalyst Newsletter Launches to Unite Nonprofits

The St. Petersburg Foundation is launching Capacity Catalyst, a newsletter aimed at enhancing collaboration among nonprofits. Based on feedback from the 2023/2024 Pinellas County Nonprofit Assessment, the newsletter offers news, resources, and networking opportunities. Key features include a classifieds board, educational content, and success stories. Joe Hamilton, co-founder of the foundation, emphasized its role in connecting nonprofits and fostering a collaborative environment. The first issue will be available on August 19, and nonprofits can contribute by emailing [email protected].

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USF Professor Launches Free AI Tool Platform for Educators

University of South Florida St. Petersburg's Zafer Unal has launched TeacherServer, a free AI tool platform for educators. Designed to address privacy and cost concerns, it provides secure, AI-powered planning and assessment tools. Unal's project has rapidly expanded to nearly 700 tools, used by over 61,000 teachers. While initially aimed at K-12, the platform now includes resources for college faculty and research. Workshops and ongoing feedback are helping to shape its development and expansion.

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