From generative AI tools to digital payments, small businesses are adopting cutting‑edge technology faster than ever before. These emerging tools are helping entrepreneurs scale smarter and faster to close the gap with large enterprises. During the CO— 100 Small Business Forum, Senior Features Editor Barbara Thau sat down with Byron Wirtz, Technical Sales Director at Intel, and Sid Coelho‑Prabhu, Senior Director of Product Management at Coinbase, to explore how AI and crypto are unlocking new opportunities for small business owners. Their discussion focused on practical, real‑world solutions, from automating marketing ... (full story)