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Venture
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

What I'm Seeing As a Startup Investor in 2026

Fundraising now requires execution proof and deep understanding of metrics, shifting from storytelling to disciplined preparation.
Venture
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

What I'm Seeing As a Startup Investor in 2026

Fundraising now requires execution proof and deep understanding of metrics, shifting from storytelling to disciplined preparation.
OMG science
fromFuturism
1 day ago

$60 Million Startup Says It's Invented a New Particle to Dim the Sun

Stardust Solutions raised $60 million for solar geoengineering to combat global warming by dimming the Sun, but faces significant controversy and unknown consequences.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
1 hour ago

The dark side of the side hustle - Silicon Canals

Side hustles can lead to personal and emotional costs that are often overlooked, impacting relationships and health.
Silicon Valley
fromFortune
1 day ago

I helped build Uber and Discord and now my tools help fuel billion-dollar unicorns. But Silicon Valley is losing the AI race to itself | Fortune

Silicon Valley is falling behind in innovation due to slow adaptation to social demands and a focus on preserving existing business models.
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

This Business Model Is the Hidden Goldmine For Boosting Profits

Done-For-You business models are surging as entrepreneurs seek results without managing every task themselves.
Business
fromEngadget
21 hours ago

Banks working on the SpaceX IPO reportedly have to subscribe to Grok

Elon Musk requires banks and firms working on SpaceX's IPO to subscribe to Grok, despite its controversial nature.
Media industry
fromFortune
2 hours ago

3 reasons OpenAI buying daily tech show TBPN for hundreds of millions isn't totally crazy | Fortune

Knowing when to sell is crucial for startup success, as demonstrated by TBPN's timely sale to OpenAI.
Marketing
fromInc
1 day ago

Is Your Company Focusing on Generative Engine Optimization?

Generative engine optimization (GEO) requires marketers to adapt strategies for AI-driven search, focusing on relevance and collaboration across PR, content, and SEO.
Marketing tech
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Why are designers, engineers, and product managers in a 'three-way standoff'?

The design job market is experiencing uncertainty as demand for product managers rises, raising concerns about the impact of AI on designer roles.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
21 hours ago

Meta's CTO has some advice for college students wanting to work in tech: 'Constantly be building.'

You just have to immerse yourself in it. You should just constantly be building. That's what's going to give you the best chance of having the relevant skill set that is needed to make a difference in technology.
Education
#entrepreneurship
fromEntrepreneur
23 hours ago
Silicon Valley food

This 30-Year-Old Uber Employee Started a 'Scrappy' Side Hustle in Her Kitchen - It Hit $10K in 48 Hours: 'Never About Chasing a Trend'

Careers
fromFortune
4 days ago

I was rejected 33 times and built a $390 million company - at 48 years old. Age bias in tech is costing us all | Fortune

Reinvention after 40 is often dismissed as a midlife crisis, but it can be a calculated and economically beneficial choice.
Fundraising
fromLas Vegas Review-Journal
2 days ago

Las Vegas CEO goes from building a business to helping the community

Justin Woo transitioned from a successful digital marketing career to founding nonprofits and an online voting platform, impacting his local community significantly.
Silicon Valley food
fromEntrepreneur
23 hours ago

This 30-Year-Old Uber Employee Started a 'Scrappy' Side Hustle in Her Kitchen - It Hit $10K in 48 Hours: 'Never About Chasing a Trend'

Glabman created She's The Sauce to provide functional condiments while managing health issues, achieving $10,000 in revenue within 48 hours.
Careers
fromFortune
4 days ago

I was rejected 33 times and built a $390 million company - at 48 years old. Age bias in tech is costing us all | Fortune

Reinvention after 40 is often dismissed as a midlife crisis, but it can be a calculated and economically beneficial choice.
#openai
Podcast
fromFast Company
1 day ago

What to know about OpenAI's surprise acquisition of TBPN

OpenAI has acquired the tech podcast TBPN while ensuring its editorial independence.
California
fromAxios
1 day ago

California cements its role as the national testing ground for AI rules

California is advancing AI regulations while the Trump administration seeks a national standard to limit state-level laws.
#venture-capital
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
2 days ago

California Suspends Enforcement of Law Requiring VCs to Report Diversity Data

California suspended a new regulation requiring venture capital firms to report demographic data about startup founders amid public criticism.
Venture
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

AI was supposed to be the great equaliser - instead it produced the most concentrated investment cycle in VC history - Silicon Canals

The AI boom has concentrated global venture funding in the U.S., reversing years of diversification in tech investment.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
2 days ago

California Suspends Enforcement of Law Requiring VCs to Report Diversity Data

California suspended a new regulation requiring venture capital firms to report demographic data about startup founders amid public criticism.
Venture
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

AI was supposed to be the great equaliser - instead it produced the most concentrated investment cycle in VC history - Silicon Canals

The AI boom has concentrated global venture funding in the U.S., reversing years of diversification in tech investment.
fromPycon
4 days ago
Python

Introducing the 8 Companies on Startup Row at PyCon US 2026

Startup Row at PyCon US 2026 showcases early-stage companies leveraging Python to address evolving challenges in AI, data, and developer tooling.
European startups
fromresund Startups
4 days ago

AI startup automating product compliance joins Y Combinator as regulation hits European retailers

European retailers face regulatory challenges; Complir's AI platform automates compliance processes, enhancing efficiency and growth.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Popular AI gateway startup LiteLLM ditches controversial startup Delve | TechCrunch

LiteLLM is terminating its relationship with Delve for security certifications after a malware incident and will seek a new compliance auditor.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
1 hour ago

SpaceX IPO Fever Hits -- Here's the One Space Stock You Should Buy Now

Rocket Lab is the only publicly traded company delivering significant progress across the entire space value chain, achieving record revenue and expanding margins.
fromInc
6 hours ago

5 Passive Income Business Ideas That Require Less Than $1,500 to Start

Short-term rentals offer a variety of options beyond traditional home rentals. Platforms like Swimply allow individuals to rent out pools, while Neighbor and Spacer enable the monetization of unused parking spots.
Bootstrapping
#fintech
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

SoFi Can't Shake the Doubts, but Its Stock at $15 Is Crazy

SoFi Technologies' stock plummeted 51.57% despite record revenue and profitability, driven by broader fintech sector concerns and market disconnect.
fromFortune
2 days ago
Venture

Blend's post-IPO reset: CEO Nima Ghamsari bets that AI can turn it all around | Fortune

Blend's CEO emphasizes recovery from the fintech crash, focusing on profitability after a significant decline in market cap and mortgage volumes.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

SoFi Can't Shake the Doubts, but Its Stock at $15 Is Crazy

SoFi Technologies' stock plummeted 51.57% despite record revenue and profitability, driven by broader fintech sector concerns and market disconnect.
Venture
fromFortune
2 days ago

Blend's post-IPO reset: CEO Nima Ghamsari bets that AI can turn it all around | Fortune

Blend's CEO emphasizes recovery from the fintech crash, focusing on profitability after a significant decline in market cap and mortgage volumes.
Productivity
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

Why Founders Who Stay Busy Don't Automatically Grow

A full calendar without strong margins indicates a time-management issue, not a scalable business strategy.
Growth hacking
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

After a Y Combinator rejection, this founder raised $15 million for his AI search startup. Read the pitch deck.

Daydream raised $15 million to enhance AI-driven SEO services, combining technology with human oversight for effective online search optimization.
Podcast
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Exclusive: Beehiiv expands into podcasting, taking aim at Patreon | TechCrunch

Beehiiv introduces native podcast hosting, allowing creators to host, distribute, and monetize podcasts directly on the platform.
Marketing
fromInc
5 days ago

Too Many Startups Optimize for Growth. The Best Ones Optimize for Customer Success

Building a company around being useful and client-focused leads to higher retention and loyalty, differentiating it from competitors.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

Why Most Companies Get Innovation Completely Wrong

Real innovation stems from those closest to the work, not from executives or consultants.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
16 hours ago

Anthropic is having a moment in the private markets; SpaceX could spoil the party | TechCrunch

Demand for Anthropic shares is surging, while OpenAI shares struggle to find buyers, highlighting a complex narrative in the private securities market.
#ai-startups
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

AI Startups Are Battling for Fresh Tech Talent, Offering Up to $400,000 Salaries and Big Bonus Packages to New Grads

AI startups are raising base salaries to attract top talent, with median pay for software engineers now at $200,000.
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

I've Built Startups for 40 Years. AI Just Flipped Everything I Know

Experienced founders must adapt their business fundamentals to AI's unique technical complexity, as traditional startup patterns prove insufficient in this emerging field.
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

AI Startups Are Battling for Fresh Tech Talent, Offering Up to $400,000 Salaries and Big Bonus Packages to New Grads

AI startups are raising base salaries to attract top talent, with median pay for software engineers now at $200,000.
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

I've Built Startups for 40 Years. AI Just Flipped Everything I Know

Experienced founders must adapt their business fundamentals to AI's unique technical complexity, as traditional startup patterns prove insufficient in this emerging field.
#ai
Business
fromFortune
1 day ago

Leaders push for a 'Manhattan Project' and public-private solutions around AI and labor | Fortune

AI could create a talent and job crisis, necessitating collaboration between public and private sectors to manage the transition effectively.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Exclusive: Runway launches $10M fund, Builders program to support early stage AI startups | TechCrunch

Runway is launching a $10 million fund to invest in AI, media, and world simulation startups, aiming to create a video intelligence ecosystem.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

It's not your imagination: AI seed startups are commanding higher valuations | TechCrunch

AI companies are experiencing inflated valuations and seed rounds due to high investor interest and competition.
Business
fromFortune
1 day ago

Leaders push for a 'Manhattan Project' and public-private solutions around AI and labor | Fortune

AI could create a talent and job crisis, necessitating collaboration between public and private sectors to manage the transition effectively.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Exclusive: Runway launches $10M fund, Builders program to support early stage AI startups | TechCrunch

Runway is launching a $10 million fund to invest in AI, media, and world simulation startups, aiming to create a video intelligence ecosystem.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

It's not your imagination: AI seed startups are commanding higher valuations | TechCrunch

AI companies are experiencing inflated valuations and seed rounds due to high investor interest and competition.
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Meta launches new initiative to support entrepreneurship, drive AI adoption | TechCrunch

In the AI era, it should be easier than ever for people to build new businesses. We want to build the services that enable this. This is important for ensuring that people broadly share in the prosperity created by superintelligence.
European startups
Growth hacking
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

Tech creators are getting the star treatment at a new talent management firm

Tech creators are being prioritized by brands, with new management firms like Kernel Management emerging to support their growth and partnerships.
Startup companies
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

Jack Dorsey says Block employees now bring prototypes not slide decks to meetings

Block CEO Jack Dorsey has eliminated slide decks in favor of prototypes for meetings, emphasizing real-time modifications and reduced costs of decision-making.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

3Fourteen's Pies: AI and semis are 'where the underlying strength is'

The semiconductor sector is experiencing unprecedented demand driven by AI and data center growth.
Bootstrapping
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

What we're looking for in Startup Battlefield 2026 and how to put your best application forward | TechCrunch

Founders often underestimate their potential and should apply to Startup Battlefield regardless of perceived readiness or traction.
#business-scaling
Productivity
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

How High-Performing Founders Prevent Chaos as They Scale

Hustle scales businesses initially, but sustained growth requires scheduling slack and resilient systems to handle increasing complexity and unexpected challenges.
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago
Bootstrapping

The Shift Every Founder Must Make to Achieve Exponential Growth

Founders must transition from instinct-driven habits to structured systems for scaling their businesses effectively.
Productivity
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

How High-Performing Founders Prevent Chaos as They Scale

Hustle scales businesses initially, but sustained growth requires scheduling slack and resilient systems to handle increasing complexity and unexpected challenges.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

The Shift Every Founder Must Make to Achieve Exponential Growth

Founders must transition from instinct-driven habits to structured systems for scaling their businesses effectively.
fromTechCrunch
21 hours ago

Anthropic buys biotech startup Coefficient Bio in $400M deal: reports | TechCrunch

Anthropic has purchased the stealth biotech AI startup Coefficient Bio in a $400 million stock deal, confirming its commitment to advancing healthcare and life sciences.
Venture
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

As a VC, I Can Predict a Startup's Success in Minutes - And It Comes Down to 3 Traits (Not the Deck)

Founders who demonstrate clarity, context, and chemistry can effectively navigate chaos and drive business growth.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Startup funding shatters all records in Q1 | TechCrunch

Global startup investment reached $297 billion in Q1 2026, driven by four record-breaking deals, significantly surpassing previous funding levels.
fromEntrepreneur
6 days ago
Bootstrapping

Is Your Startup Too Big For a One-Person Boss? What to Do Next

Many founders of mom-and-pop businesses become bottlenecks as their companies grow, hindering decision-making and organizational structure.
#spacex
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Is Intuitive Machines A Moonshot Stock for the New Space Economy?

SpaceX's IPO filing and NASA's Artemis II launch signal significant progress in the space economy, boosting investor interest in companies like Intuitive Machines.
Venture
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 days ago

SpaceX files initial paperwork to sell shares to the public and likely make Elon Musk a trillionaire

SpaceX plans to launch an IPO potentially raising $75 billion, making Elon Musk the first trillionaire.
Venture
fromFortune
2 days ago

SpaceX has filed confidentially for IPO ahead of AI rivals | Fortune

SpaceX has confidentially filed for an IPO, potentially valuing the company at over $1.75 trillion and aiming to raise up to $75 billion.
Venture
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Elon Musk's SpaceX moves to become a publicly traded company

SpaceX is preparing for an IPO, potentially valuing the company over $1 trillion and making Musk a candidate for the world's first trillionaire.
Venture
fromFuturism
2 days ago

SpaceX Files for IPO

SpaceX has confidentially filed for an IPO, potentially valuing the company at over $1.75 trillion.
Venture
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

SpaceX files to go public, paving way to make Elon Musk first trillionaire

SpaceX plans to go public with an IPO, potentially making Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Is Intuitive Machines A Moonshot Stock for the New Space Economy?

SpaceX's IPO filing and NASA's Artemis II launch signal significant progress in the space economy, boosting investor interest in companies like Intuitive Machines.
Venture
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 days ago

SpaceX files initial paperwork to sell shares to the public and likely make Elon Musk a trillionaire

SpaceX plans to launch an IPO potentially raising $75 billion, making Elon Musk the first trillionaire.
Venture
fromFortune
2 days ago

SpaceX has filed confidentially for IPO ahead of AI rivals | Fortune

SpaceX has confidentially filed for an IPO, potentially valuing the company at over $1.75 trillion and aiming to raise up to $75 billion.
Venture
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Elon Musk's SpaceX moves to become a publicly traded company

SpaceX is preparing for an IPO, potentially valuing the company over $1 trillion and making Musk a candidate for the world's first trillionaire.
Venture
fromFuturism
2 days ago

SpaceX Files for IPO

SpaceX has confidentially filed for an IPO, potentially valuing the company at over $1.75 trillion.
Venture
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

SpaceX files to go public, paving way to make Elon Musk first trillionaire

SpaceX plans to go public with an IPO, potentially making Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire.
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

You Don't Need Awards to Raise VC - You Need These 2 Things

Awards may be encouraging and occasionally useful for visibility, but they are weak indicators of validation and poor predictors of long-term success. In the longevity and healthspan industry, where timelines are long and claims are easy to overstate, venture capital ultimately follows alignment and evidence, not applause received at glitzy industry events.
Healthcare
Venture
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

He Turned Down a $1M Job Offer Because He Had a Novel Idea. Then He Grew That Business to $22M in 3 Years.

Aaron Harper left a $1 million VP role to create a franchise system, scaling Rolling Suds to 356 territories and $22 million in revenue.
Artificial intelligence
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Why the Indiscriminate Carnage in Software Might Be a Once-in-a-Decade Gift for Tech Bulls

Market volatility affects stock prices, particularly in SaaS companies, amid rising oil prices and the impact of AI on the workforce.
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

StrictlyVC San Francisco is in less than a month | TechCrunch

Nicolas Sauvage, president of TDK Ventures, will explain the unique operations of corporate VCs and what founders should know about attracting investment.
Venture
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

After Raising $30 Million, I Learned the Real Lessons of Entrepreneurship - What My MBA Missed

Startups prioritize speed, adaptability, and alignment over analysis and pedigree, with hidden dependencies posing greater risks than visible competitors.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

Your Startup Edge Is Hiding in Plain Sight. These 5 Principles Reveal It

Founders already possess competitive advantages in their background, experience, and constraints that can drive extraordinary startup success when strategically leveraged.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Tools for founders to navigate and move past conflict | TechCrunch

Founders must establish healthy conflict resolution frameworks early to build company culture based on respectful interactions rather than stated values alone.
Startup companies
fromHardik Pandya
2 weeks ago

Every Company is a Startup Now

AI has eliminated structural protections that kept large companies safe for decades by enabling small teams to build competitive products faster and cheaper than established competitors.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

The Smartest Founders Aren't Chasing Venture Capital - They're Doing These 5 Things First

Successful founders build minimum viable products before raising capital, shifting from the traditional fundraising-first approach to product-first validation.
Venture
fromTNW | Startups-Technology
4 days ago

Standing Ovation raises 30M Series B round

Standing Ovation raised €30 million for US commercial rollout of Advanced Casein, produced through precision fermentation from dairy waste streams.
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

How AI Can Cut Months Off Your Business Launch

AI has compressed business launch timelines from months to weeks or days, democratizing entrepreneurship by removing technical, financial, and team-building barriers to entry.
Venture
fromAlleywatch
5 days ago

The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 3/30/26

Notable startup funding activity in the US totaled $2.5B for the week ending 3/21/26, featuring various companies across different sectors.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Former Coatue partner raises huge $65M seed for enterprise AI agent startup | TechCrunch

Sycamore raised $65 million in seed funding to build a comprehensive AI orchestration platform led by experienced founder Sri Viswanath.
Venture
fromFortune
4 weeks ago

Meet the breakout VC who goes deep to make a '360-degree' behavioral map before investing in founders | Fortune

Adam Zeplain uses a deeply psychological approach to venture capital, prioritizing understanding founders' character and relationships over traditional financial metrics to predict success.
Venture
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

How to Keep Innovation Moving When Your VC Team Keeps Leaving

Venture Capital-as-a-Service (VCaaS) solves corporate venture capital team turnover by providing experienced investors and maintaining deal execution consistency while corporations focus on core strategy.
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

How to Protect Your Startup and Close Bigger Deals

Because startups typically don't have a track record of success to attract potential clients, they can offer a trial of their platform for free or at a lower cost to showcase what their platform can do and how reliable it is. The enterprise - a potential client - can test the newest technologies without the worry of committing to a complete and often costly rollout.
Startup companies
Startup companies
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

How to accelerate your corporate accelerator and make it more attractive to startups

Corporate accelerators must be designed to deliver genuine win-win-win partnerships between brands, agencies, and startups to avoid exploitation and build trust.
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

How to Build a High-Growth Company Without Silicon Valley's Capital or Hype

Founders should build companies tailored to local constraints, leveraging local expertise and industries instead of copying Silicon Valley's playbook.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Most scientific inventions don't leave the lab. This VC firm is changing that

But he'd been considering an idea for new technology-an autonomous, wind-powered cargo ship. Then, while on paternity leave in 2024, he discovered a free program that helps scientists and engineers launch businesses for the first time. Weeks after finishing the program, called 5050, Cymbalist had launched a startup called Clippership. The company's first ship is being built in the Netherlands this year. Without the accelerator, he says, the company likely wouldn't exist.
Startup companies
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

How startups can 'break through the noise' and grab attention, according to a marketer-turned-VC

"You can have as much money as you want to pour into the algorithm and buy ads," Kaplan told Business Insider. "But if you don't have the right founder who's able to build a community and the attention that you need to build a real product that people want, all of that money ... is meaningless."
Startup companies
Venture
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Waiting on Silicon Valley Funding Is Killing Your Startup's Potential

Regional founders are building globally ambitious, locally grounded, often profitable companies despite limited venture capital, creating new innovation centers beyond Silicon Valley.
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