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#turbopitch

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.

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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.

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18 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.

#venture-capital

3 hours 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.

fromSilicon Canals

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.

3 hours 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.

fromSilicon Canals

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.

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.

fromTNW | Insider

19 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.

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.

Growth hacking

15 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.

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

Media industry

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.

#entrepreneurship

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

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.

Podcast

Entrepreneur Voices: The 2025 Equal Slice Pitch Competition

Silicon Valley food

His Weekend Side Gig Was Meant as a Joke - Then Customers Fell in Love With It. Now It's on Track for $2M in Revenue This Year

Bootstrapping

I started a business at 16 to make money. Now I'm building generational wealth.

Marketing

3 Lessons Young Entrepreneurs Can't Afford to Miss

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'

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

Careers

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.

Podcast

Entrepreneur Voices: The 2025 Equal Slice Pitch Competition

Silicon Valley food

His Weekend Side Gig Was Meant as a Joke - Then Customers Fell in Love With It. Now It's on Track for $2M in Revenue This Year

Josh Kim's journey with Softies Burger illustrates the unpredictable challenges and emotional highs of starting a business, emphasizing the importance of staying true to initial motivations.

Bootstrapping

I started a business at 16 to make money. Now I'm building generational wealth.

3 Lessons Young Entrepreneurs Can't Afford to Miss

Investing in the right marketing partner and experienced mentors is crucial for young entrepreneurs in a competitive digital marketplace.

more#entrepreneurship

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

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

fromTESLARATI

Elon Musk calls out $2 trillion SpaceX IPO valuation as 'BS'

Elon Musk dismissed reports of SpaceX's IPO targeting a $2 trillion valuation as unreliable and labeled them as 'BS'.

Business

fromEngadget

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

fromTESLARATI

Elon Musk calls out $2 trillion SpaceX IPO valuation as 'BS'

Elon Musk dismissed reports of SpaceX's IPO targeting a $2 trillion valuation as unreliable and labeled them as 'BS'.

How to Price Your Product Like the Last Unit Sets the Market

The highest-cost marginal customer determines market price, not averages; focus on scarcity and the last unit for effective pricing.

What to know about OpenAI's surprise acquisition of TBPN

OpenAI has acquired the tech podcast TBPN while ensuring its editorial independence.

Media industry

The OpenAI/TBPN deal is a shocker that makes sense

OpenAI acquired TBPN, a tech-business talk show, shifting its focus towards media despite previous project cancellations.

Podcast

fromFast Company

What to know about OpenAI's surprise acquisition of TBPN

OpenAI has acquired the tech podcast TBPN while ensuring its editorial independence.

Media industry

Online Community Development

The OpenAI/TBPN deal is a shocker that makes sense

OpenAI acquired TBPN, a tech-business talk show, shifting its focus towards media despite previous project cancellations.

$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.

How We Sold Out Our Live Event in Just 60 Days

The future of entrepreneurship lies in creating meaningful in-person experiences rather than relying solely on virtual events.

Silicon Valley

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.

Agriculture

fromFuturism

AI-Powered Tractor Startup Burns Through a Quarter Billion Dollars, Fires All Employees in Epic Implosion

Monarch Tractor faced failure due to its AI tractors being ineffective and dangerous, leading to layoffs and potential shutdown.

Cryptocurrency

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French Aerospace Manufacturer ST Group to List on Blockchain-Powered Lise Exchange for SME Financing

ST Group will list on the blockchain-based Lise exchange to enhance production capacity and meet high order volumes.

Software development

fromSeangoedecke

Working on products people hate

Working on unpopular products reveals the limited control individual engineers have over product reception.

Marketing tech

fromFast Company

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.

Social media marketing

fromTNW | Investors-Funding

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.

France news

Omniscient raises $4.1M to replace 150 fragmented intelligence tools

Omniscient provides real-time executive briefings by synthesizing data from over 100,000 sources, addressing the need for proactive corporate intelligence.

Kevin O'Leary claims this skill is the most valuable on the market, saying he pays $250,000 for it - 5X more than before

Understanding social media for customer acquisition is now a highly lucrative career path, with salaries rising significantly due to demand.

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.

Online marketing

fromMoneywise

Kevin O'Leary claims this skill is the most valuable on the market, saying he pays $250,000 for it - 5X more than before

Understanding social media for customer acquisition is now a highly lucrative career path, with salaries rising significantly due to demand.

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.

Why Most Companies Get Innovation Completely Wrong

Real innovation stems from those closest to the work, not from executives or consultants.

Digital life

fromBusiness Matters

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.

Deliverability

Why Your Cold Pitch Emails Aren't Getting You Brand Deals

Cold pitch emails are becoming less effective for creators due to overwhelming volume and lack of personalization.

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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.

from24/7 Wall St.

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.

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.

fromThe Bootstrapped Founder

Building in Public: Risks and Strategies for Founders

Radical transparency in business can lead to success, but current dynamics may pose risks that could jeopardize a company's future.

Growth hacking

Why Most Founders Get Their First Marketing Hire Wrong

Founders should prioritize hiring for revenue impact over visibility in early marketing roles.

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.

Diverse teams start with diverse VCs | TechCrunch

Diverse hiring practices must be implemented from the first hire to create an inclusive company culture.

Marketing tech

fromMarTech

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

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.

from24/7 Wall St.

14 hours ago

This ETF Might Double Again This Year After SpaceX's IPO

UFO outperformed the S&P 500 in 2025, raising questions about its future performance and investor understanding ahead of a potential SpaceX IPO.

The cofounder shakeup at xAI is vintage Elon Musk

Ross Nordeen's departure from xAI marks the eighth cofounder exit in three months, raising concerns about the company's stability ahead of SpaceX's IPO.

How to Build Financial Resilience as a Solopreneur

Designing a delivery model and client journey is crucial for business stability and avoiding the feast or famine cycle.

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.

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.

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fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

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.

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

How to find an investor for your tech startup? - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

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

How to find an investor for your tech startup? - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

3 Financial Habits Every Expat Startup Founder Should Adopt Now

US expat founders must manage both US and foreign tax obligations from the start.

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.

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 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.

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.

more#ai-startups

#ai

Why Entrepreneurs Can't Ignore AI's Growing Energy Demands

AI's rapid growth is significantly increasing global electricity demand, reshaping energy as a strategic business asset for entrepreneurs.

Everyone Has Smart AI. The Winners Are the Ones Who Execute

AI success relies on reducing user friction and enhancing experience, not just improving model intelligence.

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

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.

Why Entrepreneurs Can't Ignore AI's Growing Energy Demands

AI's rapid growth is significantly increasing global electricity demand, reshaping energy as a strategic business asset for entrepreneurs.

Everyone Has Smart AI. The Winners Are the Ones Who Execute

AI success relies on reducing user friction and enhancing experience, not just improving model intelligence.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

more#business-scaling

Small Businesses Are Drowning In AI Slop. One Document Stops It

Over half of small businesses use generative AI, but 94% struggle to see measurable benefits due to lack of brand foundation.

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.

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.

Startup companies

Startup Battlefield 200 nominations are open | TechCrunch

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.

Startup companies

Startup Battlefield 200 nominations are open | TechCrunch

more#startup-battlefield

#startups

European startups

Accel, Prosus pick six 'off-the-map' startups for inaugural India cohort | TechCrunch

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.

Accel, Prosus pick six 'off-the-map' startups for inaugural India cohort | TechCrunch

Accel and Prosus selected six innovative startups in India focusing on undefined markets and long-term scientific themes.

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.

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 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.

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

fromFast Company

Looking for a co-founder? Don't draw from this pool

Choosing cofounders based on familiarity can lead to lower exit valuations and poorer performance outcomes for startups.

16 of the most interesting startups from YC W'26 Demo Day | TechCrunch

Y Combinator's Winter '26 cohort featured nearly 190 startups, with a strong focus on AI across various industries.

Elon Musk, world's first trillionaire: one implication of the massive SpaceX IPO | Fortune

SpaceX plans a massive IPO potentially raising $75 billion, making Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire.

fromFuturism

SpaceX Files for IPO

SpaceX has confidentially filed for an IPO, potentially valuing the company at over $1.75 trillion.

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.

fromABC7 Los Angeles

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.

fromwww.bbc.com

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.

fromThe Verge

Venture

SpaceX reportedly files for IPO but it's keeping the numbers secret (for now)

Elon Musk, world's first trillionaire: one implication of the massive SpaceX IPO | Fortune

SpaceX plans a massive IPO potentially raising $75 billion, making Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire.

fromFuturism

SpaceX Files for IPO

SpaceX has confidentially filed for an IPO, potentially valuing the company at over $1.75 trillion.

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.

fromABC7 Los Angeles

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.

fromwww.bbc.com

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.

fromThe Verge

Venture

SpaceX reportedly files for IPO but it's keeping the numbers secret (for now)

The Startup Mistake No One Talks About - Until It Shuts You Down

Founders must prioritize compliance to avoid costly penalties and ensure long-term growth.

#startup-competition

Canada news

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

Startup companies

Looking ahead to 2026: What's next for Startup Battlefield 200 | TechCrunch

Venture

2026 plans: What's next for Startup Battlefield 200 | TechCrunch

Canada news

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

Startup companies

Looking ahead to 2026: What's next for Startup Battlefield 200 | TechCrunch

Venture

2026 plans: What's next for Startup Battlefield 200 | TechCrunch

more#startup-competition

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

12 platforms every start-up needs to know in 2026 - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Modern start-ups leverage specialized platforms to enhance growth and streamline operations across branding, training, marketing, and collaboration.

Your Burn Rate Could Kill Your Startup Faster Than You Think

Startup success relies on strategic burn rate management, balancing growth with disciplined spending and revenue generation from the outset.

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

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.

fromTNW | Startups-Technology

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.

You Do Not Need a Polished Product to Have a Successful Launch - You Need This

Early traction matters more than polished systems; validate demand with a scrappy MVP before investing in infrastructure.

How to get into a16z's super-competitive Speedrun startup accelerator program | TechCrunch

Andreessen Horowitz's Speedrun accelerator accepts under 1% of applicants, invests up to $1M per startup, and offers deep advisory networks plus significant vendor credits.