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Zoom Recognizes the Rise of AI-Powered Businesses of One with Inaugural Solopreneur 50
New recognition program and proprietary research highlight how solopreneurs are using AI to replace traditional team functions and build scalable, independent businessesSAN JOSE, Calif., May 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zoom (NASDAQ: ZM) today announced the inaugural Zoom Solopreneur 50, a recognition and grant program honoring AI-powered businesses of one across the United States, and released new data from its “Rise of the Solopreneur” report. Together, the program and research highlight how i
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