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BGV Unveils A Comprehensive Playbook for Founders Building Human-Centric AI Startups

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This first-of-its-kind resource offers a comprehensive guide for startup founders navigating the challenges and opportunities of creating AI-driven, human-centric businesses in the next wave of enterprise innovation
 

MENLO PARK, Calif., March 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — BGV, the Silicon Valley-based cross-border venture capital platform, today announced the launch of The AI Native Startup Playbook: Your Blueprint to Enterprise 5.0. Designed to empower AI-native startup founders, the playbook offers actionable insights, practical frameworks, and innovative strategies for building AI startups that seamlessly combine human ingenuity with intelligent machines to accelerate productivity across the enterprise.

“Enterprise 5.0 represents a paradigm shift in how startups approach AI,” said Anik Bose, Managing Partner at BGV.

“Enterprise 5.0 represents a paradigm shift in how startups approach AI,” said Anik Bose, Managing Partner at BGV. “We want to provide the community with a novel framework for building Vertical AI and Enterprise Agentic AI companies that balance technological innovation with human empowerment. This playbook isn’t just theory—it’s a blueprint backed by insights from over five years of practical research, 50 AI investments, and an ecosystem of 100 VCs and 100 corporate partners. We’ve seen firsthand what works, and this guide distills those lessons to help founders navigate the evolving AI landscape, where businesses operate more efficiently and employee roles and customer experiences are redefined.”

AI-native startups are redefining the way companies scale, leveraging automation and intelligent workflows to achieve unprecedented levels of efficiency. Unlike traditional SaaS businesses, where growth typically correlates with headcount expansion, AI-native enterprises operate with leaner teams, using AI to amplify human impact rather than replace it. This shift is already evident in the industry, with emerging AI-native companies achieving higher revenue per employee than ever before, signaling a fundamental change in how technology-driven businesses grow and scale.

The AI Native Startup Playbook addresses the unique challenges faced by AI-native companies, offering founders tools to:

Manage a New Tech Stack: From scalable, (often open-source) infrastructure that enables growth without incurring excessive costs, to maneuvering performance bottlenecks, AI-native startups require an entirely new tech stack for their businesses.Overcome Data Challenges: Navigate the complexities of integrating unstructured data and ensuring data quality, privacy, and compliance.Quantify ROI Through Human-Centric Metrics: Leverage BGV’s proprietary Human-AI Augmentation Index and Value Waterfall Framework to articulate the value of AI beyond automation.Develop Scalable, Trustworthy AI Solutions: Address adoption barriers by embedding trust, transparency, and security into AI products.Master Go-To-Market Strategies: Learn how to build partnerships with tech giants and adopt hybrid pricing models to accelerate market entry and adoption.

As the startup landscape continues to evolve, AI-native companies are proving that smaller, more agile teams can scale to enterprise levels faster than ever before. The playbook explores the underlying shifts that make this possible, from AI-powered demand generation to automated software development workflows, enabling startups to achieve more with fewer resources.

At the heart of this playbook is BGV’s concept of Enterprise 5.0, which envisions a future where AI augments human ingenuity rather than replaces it. The playbook offers actionable frameworks to equip founders to balance innovation with practicality, delivering AI solutions that integrate seamlessly into business workflows, maximize ROI, and foster trust. It also highlights key opportunities in vertical markets such as healthcare, finance, and logistics, as well as the transformative potential of enterprise-wide AI agents in streamlining workflows across enterprise functions such as sales, marketing, security, software development, finance and customer operations.

“Enterprise innovation has evolved through distinct phases—from the birth of personal computing (Enterprise 1.0) to the rise of the Internet (Enterprise 2.0), the adoption of cloud and mobile technologies (Enterprise 3.0), and the mainstream adoption of AI (Enterprise 4.0). Each phase has redefined how businesses operate, enhancing human productivity and value creation,” explained Yash Hemaraj, General Partner at BGV. “As we now enter the era of Enterprise 5.0, we envision a future where humans are orchestrators of intelligent workflows. Human centric AI-native enterprises operate autonomously with strategic human guidance and guardrails, leveraging multimodal AI and intelligent machines to unlock unprecedented levels of efficiency, scalability, and profitability—ultimately enhancing, rather than replacing, human ingenuity.”

The playbook is the result of a collaborative effort involving BGV, the Human AI Advisory Council and the EAIGG team, representing decades of expertise in venture capital, technology, and market research. The combined insights ensure the playbook is both forward-looking and grounded in real-world application.

The AI Native Startup Playbook: A Blueprint for Enterprise 5.0 is now available to startup founders, investors, and industry leaders. 

To download your copy and learn how to apply these strategies to your business, visit www.eaigg.org/playbook. 

About Benhamou Global Ventures (BGV):
BGV is a cross-border VC platform with deep roots in Silicon Valley and an exclusive focus on global Enterprise 5.0 technology innovation. As a pioneer in human-centric enterprise AI, BGV invests in startups that seamlessly combine human ingenuity with intelligent machines to drive efficiency, scalability, and productivity gains. The partnership sources companies from innovation hubs around the world and deploys financial and human capital from seed stage to IPO. With offices in Menlo Park, Tel Aviv, Paris, and Bangalore, BGV has championed a cross-border venture investing model with a portfolio representing businesses in the US, Israel, Europe, and India.

For media inquiries and further information, please contact:
Emmanuel Benhamou
Director of Platform
emmanuel@benhamouglobalventures.com

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From China Mobile’s Call Upgrade to the Commercial Launch of “Calling + AI” by Leading Operators: AI Is Reshaping the Value of Native Calling

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BEIJING, July 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On June 15, 2026, China Mobile announced a comprehensive upgrade to its traditional calling services, ushering in a next-generation calling experience defined by HD, intelligence, and security. This milestone not only marks a major leap in telecommunication innovation but also reflects a global, inevitable shift: the transformation of basic communication into intelligent, inclusive services.

Breaking Experience Barriers and Redefining the Paradigm of Basic Calling

Overcoming the limitations of traditional, voice-only interactions, China Mobile has leveraged its mature VoLTE/VoNR network foundation to deeply integrate AI models with HD audio and video capabilities. Without requiring users to change their phones or SIM cards, seven core AI functions are now seamlessly embedded into the native dialer interface.

These upgrades include Live Captions bridge communication gaps for the elderly and hearing-impaired; HD video calls and AI noise reduction create a crystal-clear, immersive calling experience; AI anti-fraud intercepts high-risk calls in real time to safeguard users’ assets. Furthermore, the introduction of Data Channel (DC) technology and visual call menus transforms standard calls into agile, interactive service windows, enabling multi-party collaboration and seamless business transactions directly within the call. Through this initiative, China Mobile has successfully evolved traditional calls from a mere voice pipeline into a secure, integrated information hub.

“Calling + AI” Becomes a Strategic Consensus Among Global Leading Operators

From a global perspective, China Mobile’s call upgrade is not an isolated milestone, but a microcosm of the global telecommunications industry’s broader transformation. Throughout 2026, major operators worldwide are accelerating the commercial deployment of “Calling + AI” solutions:

Deutsche Telekom launched Magenta AI, leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance calling across all scenarios;T-Mobile US introduced a network-side, real-time translation service covering over 80 languages, effectively breaking down cross-border communication barriers;Saudi stc rolled out English-Arabic bilingual simultaneous interpretation, which has now entered large-scale commercial trials;South Korea’s LG U+ launched its ixi-O intelligent calling assistant, shifting the user experience from passive responses to proactive smart interactions and earning three prestigious GLOMO industry awards.

The synchronized efforts of these global leaders confirm that basic calling services have officially entered a new era of AI integration. Deeply empowered by artificial intelligence, “Calling + AI” has become the definitive blueprint for the intelligent transformation of the global telecommunications industry. As operators continue to refine these native capabilities, the traditional voice network is poised to reclaim its position as the most secure, ubiquitous, and valuable entry point in the AI era.

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Trip.com Group Sincerely Accepts Administrative Penalty Decision Issued by the State Administration for Market Regulation of the People’s Republic of China

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SINGAPORE, July 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Trip.com Group Limited (Nasdaq: TCOM; HKEX: 9961) today announced that it has received the administrative penalty decision issued by the State Administration for Market Regulation of the People’s Republic of China.

Trip.com Group sincerely accepts the decision and will adopt rectification measures in accordance with applicable laws and regulations to implement the decision’s requirements. The Company will strengthen its long-term governance mechanisms and strive to contribute to the sustainable development of the travel industry.

Trip.com Group’s management team will host a conference call at 8:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time on July 27, 2026 (or 8:00 PM Hong Kong Time on July 27, 2026).

The conference call will be available on Webcast live at: http://investors.trip.com.

All participants must pre-register to join this conference call using the participant registration link below:
https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BIb78e08d8f18340c4882a7e4ab961906b.

Upon registration, each participant will receive details for this conference call, including dial-in numbers and a unique access PIN. To join the conference, please dial the number provided, enter your PIN, and you will join the conference instantly.

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NAVER Partners with Brookfield and NVIDIA to Expand Korea’s National AI Factory Infrastructure Buildout

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SAN FRANCISCO, July 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — NAVER, Brookfield and NVIDIA announced an expansion of Korea’s sovereign AI factory infrastructure. New investments will increase the initial NVIDIA DSX™ AI factory deployment from 55 megawatts to 200 megawatts.

Announced during Korea President Jae Myung Lee’s AI Summit visit to San Francisco, the planned 200-megawatt expansion will be built with the NVIDIA DSX platform at NAVER’s GAK Sejong hyperscale data center in Sejong, South Korea. The expanded infrastructure will provide Korea- and U.S.- based AI innovators with access to production-scale AI compute for building next-generation models, agents and AI-powered services.

Under the terms of the agreements, Brookfield will fund up to $9 billion as the exclusive capital partner, NVIDIA will invest $1 billion and NAVER will fund the remaining amount to finance the $10 billion project.

This builds on NAVER’s June announcement to extend its GAK Sejong data center with NVIDIA DSX, with a long-term path to gigawatt-scale sovereign AI infrastructure serving Korea’s enterprises, industries, government organizations and global AI cloud customers. Combining Brookfield’s capital with NVIDIA’s computing platform, the investment supports NAVER’s AI factory deployment.

“NVIDIA’s strategic investment and our infrastructure supply agreement with Brookfield have propelled NAVER’s vision for the AI Factory business into a robust execution phase,” said Haejin Lee, Founder and Chairman of NAVER. “Leveraging the solid partnerships with our global partners, we will drive technological innovation, foster a sovereign AI ecosystem, and spearhead efforts to strengthen South Korea’s AI competitiveness.” 

AI Factory Expansion and Open Model Collaboration to Fuel AI Innovators

NAVER, as an NVIDIA Cloud Partner, provides deep expertise in operating hyperscale infrastructure powered by the full-stack NVIDIA AI platform. The 200-megawatt AI factory, featuring NVIDIA Vera Rubin and Blackwell platforms, will establish a dedicated resource pool for emerging AI companies, providing the compute, software and support needed to develop and deploy competitive AI models and applications at scale.

This expanded infrastructure also builds on NAVER and NVIDIA’s collaboration on open model development for agentic and physical AI. NAVER is advancing its HyperCLOVA X models to be based on NVIDIA Nemotron™ 3 Ultra open models with its proprietary data and training expertise. NAVER is also the first Korean company to join the NVIDIA Nemotron Coalition, contributing to open model development across pretraining, post-training and reinforcement learning.

NAVER plans to launch an AI agent platform in Korea in the second half of the year, powered by NVIDIA Agent Toolkit software including NVIDIA NemoClaw™ blueprints. NAVER is also developing a Seoul World Model using proprietary urban street-view and spatial modeling data, built on NVIDIA Cosmos™ world foundation models.

About NAVER

Founded in 1999, NAVER is Korea’s largest Internet company and one of the world’s top tech companies. Leading cutting-edge technologies, NAVER operates the No.1 search engine in Korea and holds various business portfolios encompassing commerce, fintech, cloud, AI and robotics.

NAVER recorded sales of KRW 12.04 trillion (USD 8.18 billion) in 2025. TEAM NAVER continues to enhance its business portfolio and expand its global presence across Japan, North America, and Europe, while pursuing innovation through continuous research and development in future technologies.

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