Being an Entrepreneur in November 2025
- Chris Herbert
- Nov 6
- 3 min read
Updated: Nov 9
Covered in this Round Up: MUSIC
Ceres AI Raises $13M to Scale Agricultural AI Intelligence
Ceres AI secured $13 million in a funding round led by Remus Capital to expand its “AI for Agricultural Intelligence” platform, which already analyzes data across 40 crop types and over 32 million acres globally. The company also named its AI agent “Arista” as the first-ever AI board member, signifying a shift toward machine‑augmented board decision‑making.
Actionable Insight: If you’re in agritech or AI‑driven services, consider integrating an AI‑driven advisory element (even in board/strategy roles) to signal innovation and differentiate in funding rounds. | Read More
AI Revolution or Bubble on Borrowed Time?
The article argues that while artificial intelligence (AI) will indeed transform industries globally, the bold expectation of imminent profits is likely premature—and the current tech surge may resemble a bubble. It highlights worrying financial signs: enterprise AI projects with high failure rates, massive hardware and energy costs, and a projection that $2 trillion in revenue by 2030 may be needed just to justify today’s investments.
Actionable Insight: Investors and business leaders should treat AI initiatives like your core strategy—but build fail‑safes: require clear monetization paths, stage capital deployments, and benchmark returns before scaling broadly. | Read More
Minority Government Budget Gamble in Ottawa
With the federal budget looming, Ottawa teeters on the edge of collapse just six months into the government's term. Bruce Anderson argues voters want stability and won't tolerate another election, Michelle Rempel Garner suggests the Liberals secretly welcome defeat to preempt worsening economic conditions, while Fred DeLorey sees a no-win numbers game where every party has political incentive to topple the government. Despite different motives, all signs point to a likely snap election, adding to voter fatigue and reinforcing Canada’s drift into perpetual minority rule.
Actionable Insight: Develop contingency plans that account for election-driven policy shifts, funding delays, or leadership turnover that could disrupt regulatory, procurement, or partnership timelines. | Read More
Employers Back Net‑Zero Housing in Owen Sound
Glassworks Co‑op invites local employers to support a 500‑unit net‑zero community tackling Owen Sound’s housing crisis. The project targets mixed-income workers earning $35,000–$85,000 and connects employer endorsements directly to housing approvals, aiming to stabilize local workforce retention.
Actionable Insight: Submit a letter of support to Glassworks Co‑op to help secure workforce housing and improve employee recruitment in your region. | Read More
MUSIC
Creators’ Rights in Focus at Ottawa Consultation
SOCAN and ACCORD appeared before the Canadian government’s November 3 2025 trade‑consultation regarding the Canada‑United States‑Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), urging continued protection of the cultural industries exemption to ensure Canadian creators retain control over the use of their works. The organizations also opposed introducing broad text‑and‑data‑mining exemptions for AI training, arguing that rights holders are currently providing critical inputs with little‑to‑no compensation.
Actionable Insight: If you’re a Canadian songwriter, composer or publisher, engage in this policy cycle by submitting your own comments or joining collective representation via SOCAN or ACCORD—your input can shape how CUSMA’s digital trade rules impact creator royalties and rights. | Read More
PROs Align on AI‑Generated Music Registration
Three major performing rights organizations—American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) and Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN)—have announced new aligned policies allowing registration of musical works that are partially created using AI tools, while still excluding compositions entirely generated by AI.
Actionable Insight: Ensure your next music release clearly documents the human‐authorship component and AI assistance used so you can confidently register with PROs under the new guidelines. | Read More
SOCAN’s AI Registration Guidelines for Music Works
Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN) now clarifies how works created or assisted by artificial intelligence must be registered: music that is entirely generated by AI without human creative input is not eligible for registration; however, works that include significant human authorship alongside AI‑assisted elements may qualify, provided the human contributor is clearly identified and registered.
Actionable Insight: When registering a song at SOCAN, make sure to specify the exact role of AI (e.g., “AI‑assisted melody”) and clearly attribute the human author(s) with share percentages so the registration aligns with SOCAN’s new AI disclosure standards. | Read More
Artist vs Creator: Defining the Roles
An artist is driven by self-expression and personal vision, often working without regard for market demand, while a creator tailors work for audience appeal, engagement, and monetization. The piece contrasts these identities to highlight how creators focus on production, growth, and platforms, whereas artists prioritize meaning, risk, and timelessness. It calls for clarity in self‑identity to avoid burnout and misaligned expectations in creative work.
Actionable Insight: Decide whether you’re operating as an artist or a creator, then structure your goals, tools, and community around that identity to avoid friction and stay mission-aligned. | Read More
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