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Venture
fromEntrepreneur
14 hours 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
14 hours 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.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
9 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
Silicon Valley
fromFortune
15 hours 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.
#ai
Business
fromFortune
19 hours 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
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
19 hours 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
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.
#entrepreneurship
fromEntrepreneur
11 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
3 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
1 day 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
11 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
3 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
18 hours 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.
OMG science
fromFuturism
16 hours 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.
Marketing tech
fromFast Company
1 day 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.
#openai
Podcast
fromFast Company
17 hours ago

What to know about OpenAI's surprise acquisition of TBPN

OpenAI has acquired the tech podcast TBPN while ensuring its editorial independence.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
9 hours ago

Sam Altman Opens Up About Telling CEO of Disney That It Had All Been Smoke and Mirrors

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman confirmed Disney's understanding of the decision to shut down the Sora AI video generator app, despite the disappointment it caused.
Podcast
fromFast Company
17 hours ago

What to know about OpenAI's surprise acquisition of TBPN

OpenAI has acquired the tech podcast TBPN while ensuring its editorial independence.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
9 hours ago

Sam Altman Opens Up About Telling CEO of Disney That It Had All Been Smoke and Mirrors

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman confirmed Disney's understanding of the decision to shut down the Sora AI video generator app, despite the disappointment it caused.
#social-media
Social media marketing
fromForbes
19 hours ago

5 Social Media-Based Side Hustles To Make Extra Income Online

Social media offers lucrative side hustle opportunities, including management services, live shopping, UGC creation, and paid ads services.
fromInc
4 days ago
Marketing

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

Social media marketing
fromForbes
19 hours ago

5 Social Media-Based Side Hustles To Make Extra Income Online

Social media offers lucrative side hustle opportunities, including management services, live shopping, UGC creation, and paid ads services.
Marketing
fromInc
4 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.
Games
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

AI-Powered Mystery Match Night "Someone in the Crowd" (SF)

An AI-powered matchmaking event focuses on creating real connections through intentional pairings and engaging activities.
fromPycon
3 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.
Digital life
fromBusiness Matters
4 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.
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.
Retirement
fromSubstack
3 days ago

Equity Compensation Is How Modern Millionaires Are Made

Equity compensation is crucial for modern employees, impacting wealth accumulation and tax implications.
European startups
fromresund Startups
3 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
fromTechCrunch
4 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.
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
fromEngadget
10 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.
#creator-economy
Marketing
fromFast Company
18 hours ago

What SXSW 2026 revealed about the creator economy's future

Creators are now essential business partners, shaping culture and commerce, and driving brand relevance through long-term relationships.
fromForbes
2 days ago
Marketing

The Great Convergence: Why The Creator Economy's Future Belongs To Those Who Unite Social, Brand, And Talent

Marketing
fromFast Company
18 hours ago

What SXSW 2026 revealed about the creator economy's future

Creators are now essential business partners, shaping culture and commerce, and driving brand relevance through long-term relationships.
Marketing
fromForbes
2 days ago

Scalable Summit: The $37B Creator Economy's Next Chapter Starts Here

The creator economy is shifting focus from proving value to scaling, with U.S. ad spend reaching $37 billion.
Marketing
fromForbes
2 days ago

The Great Convergence: Why The Creator Economy's Future Belongs To Those Who Unite Social, Brand, And Talent

The entertainment industry is shifting power to creators, with traditional advertising losing relevance as the creator economy rapidly expands.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
1 day ago

7 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Build Trust In Their Personal Brands

Trust is crucial for building a personal brand online, as many consumers are skeptical of social media information.
Podcast
fromTechCrunch
1 day 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.
Growth hacking
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 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.
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.
Silicon Valley
fromFortune
1 day 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.
#venture-capital
Fundraising
fromAlleywatch
4 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
1 day 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.
Fundraising
fromAlleywatch
4 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
1 day 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.
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
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.
fromTechCrunch
9 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
#ai-startups
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
1 day 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
1 day 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.
#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.
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.
Media industry
fromEntrepreneur
1 day 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.
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.
fromTechCrunch
2 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
Media industry
fromDigiday
3 days ago

Future of TV Briefing: What publishers have to offer creators

Publishers are increasingly collaborating with creators to enhance revenue opportunities and audience reach.
#spacex
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
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.theguardian.com
2 days ago

SpaceX confidentially files to go public on stock market, reports say

SpaceX has confidentially filed for an IPO, potentially seeking a valuation 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
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
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.theguardian.com
2 days ago

SpaceX confidentially files to go public on stock market, reports say

SpaceX has confidentially filed for an IPO, potentially seeking a valuation 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
Artificial intelligence
from24/7 Wall St.
3 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
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
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
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
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.
Venture
fromTNW | Startups-Technology
3 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.
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.
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
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.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

This VC's best advice for building a founding team | TechCrunch

Choosing the first five to ten hires and investors shapes company culture, recruiting, cap table, and long-term success; avoid meddling, micromanaging investors.
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.
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
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

Why the Entrepreneurs Who Suffer Early Win Bigger Later

In an era obsessed with shortcuts, overnight success, and polished social media profiles, adversity is often treated as something to avoid. Something unfortunate. Something that signals failure. That assumption is completely wrong. Adversity is not a flaw in the entrepreneurial journey; it is, in fact, the training ground, the pressure that sharpens one's judgment, accelerates their adaptability and forges the kind of resilience no accelerator, MBA or funding round can manufacture.
Venture
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