Olivia Hartwell
Market Analyst
Olivia Hartwell is a seasoned Market Analyst at Startups & Giants, specializing in dissecting complex market trends and interpreting critical business performance indicators. Before joining Startups & Giants, Olivia honed her analytical skills at a leading financial research firm, where she developed predictive models that accurately forecasted key market shifts. Her work has been featured in several industry publications, and she is a frequent speaker at business conferences, where she shares her insights on navigating the evolving business landscape. Olivia holds an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a bachelor's degree in Economics from Harvard University.
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Latest Articles
What Are Quantum Computing Applications for Businesses in 2026?
Over 300 global companies are quietly integrating quantum technology into their operations, according to McKinsey .
Jun 18, 2026 · 3 min read
Biologics CDMO Market Poised for 9.4% CAGR Amidst Outsourcing Boom
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services granted over USD 1.00 billion to four BARDA Clinical Trial partners in August 2023 to support vaccine Phase IIb clinical trials, according to Fortune B
Jun 18, 2026 · 4 min read
Switzerland Invests Heavily in Deep Tech, Driving AI and Robotics
In 2025, Switzerland, a nation of 8.
Jun 17, 2026 · 4 min read
What is deep tech and why does it redefine industrial innovation?
Over one million people have already been trained in deep tech fields through a single European initiative, according to the EIT Deep Tech Talent Initiative .
Jun 17, 2026 · 3 min read
Global EV Sales Soar, But US Market Faces Unexpected Stagnation
In the last quarter of 2025, new electric vehicle sales in the U.
Jun 16, 2026 · 4 min read
Deep Tech Innovations Disrupting Industries in 2026
By 2034, the global deep tech market is projected to swell to USD 13.
Jun 16, 2026 · 4 min read
Bharat Innovates 2026 Fuels Capital Markets Growth for Startups
Over 120 Indian deep-tech startups, alongside prominent venture capital funds and research institutes, are convening in Nice, France, for the Bharat Innovates 2026 summit.
Jun 16, 2026 · 3 min read
Nasdaq Economic Institute AI research shapes future markets and founders.
Since early 2025, new business applications have accelerated sharply.
Jun 9, 2026 · 3 min read
AI Driving Business Strategy: Emerging Global Market Trend in 2026
While global economic growth is projected to hover in the low single digits through 2026, agentic commerce is poised to deliver significant ROI in owned business environments within just two years.
Jun 9, 2026 · 5 min read
IBM Ventures focuses on sports tech investment trends
The IBM Sports Tech Startup Prize Competition winner may be eligible for a paid proof of concept worth up to $100,000, according to the IBM newsroom .
Jun 9, 2026 · 3 min read
Biodegradable Carriers Market Soars Amidst Challenges
By 2035, the global market for biodegradable formulation carriers is projected to swell to $15.
Jun 8, 2026 · 4 min read
India's surging energy demand reshapes global markets and geopolitics
By 2035, India's oil consumption is projected to surge by 44%, reaching nearly eight million barrels per day, positioning the nation as a primary force in global energy markets.
Jun 7, 2026 · 5 min read
Global Technical Textile Market Grows 6.15% Amidst Shifting Demand
By 2034, the global technical textile market is projected to reach USD 423.
Jun 7, 2026 · 4 min read
Shift Reactors Boost Blue Hydrogen, Ammonia Demand
The global ammonia market, valued at $172.
Jun 6, 2026 · 3 min read
Anthropic leads U.S. businesses in AI adoption over ChatGPT
Anthropic's Claude quietly quadrupled its business adoption in the past year, now powering 34.
Jun 6, 2026 · 2 min read
Google Cloud Cultivates Southeast Asia AI Startup Innovation Corridor
In 2023, venture capital funding for Southeast Asian AI startups reached a record $5 billion, according to Preqin Data.
Jun 5, 2026 · 4 min read
AI Infrastructure Investment Soars, Reshaping Institutional Portfolios
Propelled by a significant capital expenditure supercycle, the industrial sector has become one of the S&P 500's best performers, climbing 11% this year.
Jun 5, 2026 · 3 min read
AlphaSense funding round valuation hits $7.5 billion
AlphaSense, whose AI platform is now used by 90% of the S&P 100, secured $350 million in new funding, catapulting its valuation to $7.5 billion.
Jun 4, 2026 · 2 min read
University Startups Struggle in Emerging Markets Amid Innovation Ecosystem Gaps
In Southeast Asia, venture capital funding for tech surged 30% last year, yet university spin-offs secured less than 5% of this capital, according to a TechCrunch Report .
Jun 4, 2026 · 5 min read
Defense Tech Startup Funding Hits $14.6 Billion Amid AI Arms Race
In the first five months of 2026, venture capital poured over $14.
Jun 3, 2026 · 4 min read