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Venture
fromwww.businessinsider.com
19 minutes ago

I moved across the world to get into the Ivy League. Then I quit Brown after a year to launch a VC firm at 21.

Smaiyl Makyshov founded Multifaceted Capital to focus on community-driven venture capital, particularly within the US boarding school system.
Fundraising
fromAlleywatch
6 days ago

#NYCtech Week in Review: 3/22/26 - 3/28/26

NYC startups raised significant funding this week, including Thesis Care's $45M and Spade's $40M in Series A and B rounds respectively.
Venture
fromSilicon Canals
3 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.
Venture
fromAlleywatch
1 week ago

The 15 Largest US Funding Rounds of February 2026

US startups raised over $53B in February 2026 across significant funding rounds, highlighting trends in venture capital.
Venture
fromwww.businessinsider.com
19 minutes ago

I moved across the world to get into the Ivy League. Then I quit Brown after a year to launch a VC firm at 21.

Smaiyl Makyshov founded Multifaceted Capital to focus on community-driven venture capital, particularly within the US boarding school system.
Fundraising
fromAlleywatch
6 days ago

#NYCtech Week in Review: 3/22/26 - 3/28/26

NYC startups raised significant funding this week, including Thesis Care's $45M and Spade's $40M in Series A and B rounds respectively.
Venture
fromSilicon Canals
3 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.
Venture
fromAlleywatch
1 week ago

The 15 Largest US Funding Rounds of February 2026

US startups raised over $53B in February 2026 across significant funding rounds, highlighting trends in venture capital.
#delve
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Embattled startup Delve has 'parted ways' with Y Combinator | TechCrunch

Delve has lost its relationship with Y Combinator amid controversy over compliance and misleading claims.
European startups
fromSilicon Canals
21 hours ago

Compliance startup Delve removed from Y Combinator portfolio after anonymous whistleblower posts spark investor exodus - Silicon Canals

Delve has been removed from Y Combinator's portfolio due to serious allegations regarding its business practices and compliance misrepresentation.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Embattled startup Delve has 'parted ways' with Y Combinator | TechCrunch

Delve has lost its relationship with Y Combinator amid controversy over compliance and misleading claims.
European startups
fromSilicon Canals
21 hours ago

Compliance startup Delve removed from Y Combinator portfolio after anonymous whistleblower posts spark investor exodus - Silicon Canals

Delve has been removed from Y Combinator's portfolio due to serious allegations regarding its business practices and compliance misrepresentation.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
15 hours ago

I'm a VC who bets on AI. What keeps me up at night isn't the idea of these companies failing-quite the opposite | Fortune

AI's rapid advancement threatens the relevance of current business models, prompting a shift in venture capital investment strategies.
European startups
fromTNW | Insider
15 hours ago

Recap: Europe's top funding rounds this week (30 March - 5 April)

European ambition in technology focuses on building infrastructure layers across various sectors, including AI, quantum computing, and investment strategies.
UX design
fromIndie Hackers
19 hours ago

I Found Blue Ocean in the Most Crowded Market on the Internet

Most form builders focus on creation, neglecting post-publish management, revealing a significant gap in the market.
Growth hacking
fromForbes
11 hours ago

How To Vibe Code A New Revenue Stream Using What You Already Know

Vibe coding enables founders to rapidly transform their expertise into marketable products, significantly reducing development time and costs.
Fundraising
fromwww.businessinsider.com
15 hours ago

I quit tech, bought 22 acres, and didn't look at my computer for years until AI brought me back

Ryan Courtnage transitioned from managing a donation platform to hands-on homesteading, finding fulfillment in physical work and a break from corporate life.
#ai
Business
fromFortune
2 days 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.
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago
Venture

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.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
5 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.
Business
fromFortune
2 days 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
5 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.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
5 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.
fromeLearning
4 days ago
Online learning

Why Corporate Training Programs Are Essential for Future-Ready Organizations - eLearning

Corporate training programs are essential for organizations to remain competitive, agile, and future-ready in a rapidly changing environment.
Startup companies
fromwww.businessinsider.com
14 hours ago

I founded Culture Pop in my 50s, but my youngest hires keep it relevant and fresh

Tom First founded Culture Pop, a probiotic soda brand, focusing on health-conscious consumers and achieving significant revenue growth in a competitive market.
Education
fromFortune
12 hours ago

Meet a former VC who has a plan to prepare American students for an AI-disrupted future | Fortune

American education must adapt to prepare students for a rapidly changing workforce influenced by artificial intelligence.
fromInc
1 day 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
Silicon Valley
fromFortune
2 days 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.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
1 day 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.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration from cities has reversed, with workers returning to urban centers due to tightening return-to-office mandates and evolving labor markets.
#entrepreneurship
fromEntrepreneur
2 days 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
5 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.
Silicon Valley food
fromEntrepreneur
2 days 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.
Fundraising
fromLas Vegas Review-Journal
3 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.
Careers
fromFortune
5 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.
Marketing
fromInc
2 days 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.
Intellectual property law
fromNextgov.com
2 days ago

Tech bills of the week: Limiting adversaries' access to US tech; and boosting cyber apprenticeships

New legislation aims to strengthen U.S. export controls on sensitive technologies to prevent adversaries from exploiting them for economic gain.
Marketing tech
fromFast Company
3 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.
Media industry
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

How to Turn Any Trade Show Into Wall-to-Wall Press Coverage

Align the internal team on key messaging before trade shows to maximize PR opportunities and ensure effective communication.
Podcast
fromTechCrunch
3 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.
Digital life
fromBusiness Matters
6 days ago

What Fast-Moving Digital Industries Teach Us About Business Agility

Fast-moving industries exemplify business agility by rapidly adapting to trends and customer needs, a practice all businesses should adopt.
fromPycon
5 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.
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 days ago

How the UK's 'Neet' youth can power the digital economy | Computer Weekly

Nearly one million young people in the UK are not in education, employment, or training, highlighting a significant social and economic challenge.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
5 days ago

Why Most Companies Get Innovation Completely Wrong

Real innovation stems from those closest to the work, not from executives or consultants.
Retirement
fromSubstack
5 days ago

Equity Compensation Is How Modern Millionaires Are Made

Equity compensation is crucial for modern employees, impacting wealth accumulation and tax implications.
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Op-Ed | Fueling NYC's $50 billion engine: How women business owners can grow and scale | amNewYork

Successful founders are comfortable being uncomfortable. Forging a new path as an entrepreneur isn't easy work. There may be times when you're the only person who believes in your idea, or where you're the only person who looks like you do in a meeting room.
Women in technology
#fundraising
Venture
fromEntrepreneur
2 days 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
2 days 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.
Psychology
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 week ago

London vs. Manhattan: Coaching insights from two global business hubs - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Global financial centres influence leadership behaviour through institutional expectations and professional culture, impacting decision-making and strategic clarity.
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
2 days 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.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days 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
Business
fromEngadget
2 days 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.
Silicon Valley
fromFortune
3 days ago

Gen Z fled San Francisco for Texas and Florida. Now they're turning 'welcomer cities' into the next big tech towns | Fortune

Younger workers are leaving San Francisco for more affordable 'welcomer cities' like Nashville and Orlando, seeking better work-life balance and job opportunities.
Marketing tech
fromMarTech
3 days ago

HubSpot moves to outcome-based pricing for some Breeze AI agents | MarTech

HubSpot is implementing outcome-based pricing for its Breeze AI agents to better reflect their value and improve usability.
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.
Marketing
fromInc
6 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.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
1 day ago

The AI gold rush is real - but great companies don't need to mine it | Fortune

AI dominates investment conversations, but not all successful companies need to be AI-focused.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day 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.
Growth hacking
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 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.
European startups
fromresund Startups
5 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.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
5 days ago

Silicon Valley's tech world takes center stage in state politics - San Jose Spotlight

In the 17th Congressional District, incumbent Rep. Ro Khanna is facing a challenge from tech founder Ethan Agarwal, a fellow Democrat. Agarwal is an opponent of the ballot initiative to levy a one-time, 5% wealth tax on Californians with more than $1 billion in assets.
Silicon Valley
Venture
fromTechCrunch
1 day 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.
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
3 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.
#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.
Startup companies
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days 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.
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
Artificial intelligence
from24/7 Wall St.
5 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.
Bootstrapping
fromTechCrunch
6 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.
Venture
fromEntrepreneur
3 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.
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
6 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
4 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.
fromTechCrunch
4 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
Business
fromHarvard Business Review
3 weeks ago

The Map of U.S. Prosperity Is Changing. Here's Where Companies Should Invest.

Traditional corporate strategy assumptions about stable populations, gradual technology diffusion, and predictable geographic advantages no longer hold in the 21st century.
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
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.
Canada news
fromwww.startupcan.ca
1 month ago

Something Big Is Coming: Introducing the Startup Global National Pitch Competition

Canada launches the Startup Global National Pitch Competition, a new coast-to-coast pitch competition with four regional events culminating in a Grand Finale where the winner receives $30,000.
#startup-funding
Venture
fromAlleywatch
1 week ago

The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 3/23/26

Notable startup funding activity in the US for the week ending 3/21/26 totaled $2.5B across various markets.
Venture
fromAlleywatch
6 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
fromAlleywatch
1 week ago

The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 3/23/26

Notable startup funding activity in the US for the week ending 3/21/26 totaled $2.5B across various markets.
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.
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.
Startup companies
fromHardik Pandya
3 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.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

VC mega funds are back with General Catalyst, Spark rumored to be raising billions | TechCrunch

Major venture capital firms are raising record-breaking funds in 2026, with Thrive, General Catalyst, Andreessen Horowitz, and others each securing billions to deploy into startups, particularly AI companies.
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Why Transferable Skills Are a Game-Changer in Startups Today

Founders succeed across sectors by applying core execution skills rather than mastering new fields first, accelerated by modern tools and AI that compress learning timelines from decades to years.
Venture
fromFortune
1 month 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.
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

Entrepreneurs take notice: Uncle Sam wants a piece of your startup

The federal government signaled a new direction in federal funding this week when it announced plans to put as much as $150 million into a private semiconductor startup. Instead of a grant or a loan, the government would take an equity stake. It's a meaningful departure from how federal funding has traditionally operated. For years, federal R&D support came structured as non-dilutive grants and Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) awards that didn't require equity concessions.
Venture
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