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I Used to Be a VC. Now I’ve Found a Better Way to Build a Company

If you want to create an Evergreen company that’s designed to last, follow the example of some of the world’s largest tech companies: Don’t raise large amounts of venture capital.

University of Montana Office of Research and Creative Scholarship Newsletter – Special Edition Limited Submissions – Call for Proposals

When a program announcement limits the number of proposals that we may submit, we have an internal process to ensure that we do not exceed that limit. If you’re interested in one of the following opportunities, follow the instructions to submit a concept by the internal deadline indicated below. PIs must confirm eligibility prior to submission.

Eight States Divert Rural Health Funds to Tech Startups

The Rural Tech Catalyst Fund reallocates 10% of rural health funds to support healthcare technology startups, sparking debate over the balance between innovation and traditional services. Montana may face similar challenges in integrating tech solutions while preserving essential local care.

Big Trucks in the U.S. Could Start Battery Swapping to Cut Diesel Consumption Drastically

Revoy’s retrofit battery swapping system promises up to 90% diesel savings and 85% emissions reduction for heavy freight trucks. This innovation could transform Montana’s diesel-reliant freight industry amid rising fuel costs.

Chinese AI firm DeepSeek releases new coding model that’s 99% cheaper than Claude’s Opus 4.8

Chinese AI firm DeepSeek releases new coding model that costs a fraction of leading frontier systems; 1 million output tokens cost 28 cents, 99% cheaper than Claude’s Opus 4.8

GFDA Top Ten for 8/2/26

Touro University will launch its new Montana law school with the first class in Great Falls in the fall of 2027. The unique law school is designed for students working full time.

There’s a word for how we treat working moms—and you probably havent heard it

Read on to understand what the U.S. could learn from the way Japan treats working mothers—and how we could actually help women stay in the workforce after they have children. 

Flathead County’s Short-term Rentals Generated $207 Million in Revenue Last Year

Experts at the University of Montana’s Bureau of Business and Economic Research estimate visitors spent $755 million statewide on lodging, goods and services in 2025, three-quarters of which was spent in regions outside of Glacier and Yellowstone national parks

Gen Z women are having an entrepreneurship boom

More young women are starting businesses than those in older generations, data shows.

What Would A Montana Data Center Cost? 10% of a data center’s total cost would go toward Montana jobs and goods.

The University of Montana’s Bureau of Business and Economic Research estimates a $20 billion data center would support 750 jobs and generate $33 million in local property taxes. However, concerns about water use and rising utility costs have sparked opposition in several communities.