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Startup companies
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 hours ago

The AI gold rush is pulling workers into startups as layoffs and RTO push them out of corporate jobs

A significant rise in entrepreneurship is driven by AI advancements, return-to-office mandates, and a challenging job market.
Bootstrapping
fromSilicon Canals
22 hours ago

People who start businesses in their 50s and 60s have an advantage no 25-year-old can replicate - they've already failed inside someone else's company on someone else's dime, and every mistake they watched a boss make is a mistake they'll never repeat, and that accumulated library of other people's errors is worth more than any startup capital because it buys something money can't - Silicon Canals

Experience and lessons learned over decades provide a significant advantage in entrepreneurship compared to starting young.
Startup companies
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 hours ago

The AI gold rush is pulling workers into startups as layoffs and RTO push them out of corporate jobs

A significant rise in entrepreneurship is driven by AI advancements, return-to-office mandates, and a challenging job market.
Bootstrapping
fromSilicon Canals
22 hours ago

People who start businesses in their 50s and 60s have an advantage no 25-year-old can replicate - they've already failed inside someone else's company on someone else's dime, and every mistake they watched a boss make is a mistake they'll never repeat, and that accumulated library of other people's errors is worth more than any startup capital because it buys something money can't - Silicon Canals

Experience and lessons learned over decades provide a significant advantage in entrepreneurship compared to starting young.
#ai-agents
Artificial intelligence
fromInfoWorld
14 hours ago

The agentic AI frenzy increases as more vendors stake their claims

OpenAI, Microsoft, and Google are rapidly advancing AI agent technologies to enhance workplace productivity and collaboration.
Artificial intelligence
fromInfoWorld
14 hours ago

The agentic AI frenzy increases as more vendors stake their claims

OpenAI, Microsoft, and Google are rapidly advancing AI agent technologies to enhance workplace productivity and collaboration.
#venture-capital
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago
Silicon Valley

The first StrictlyVC of 2026 kicks off in a week in San Francisco | TechCrunch

Venture
fromFortune
3 hours ago

Upfront's Aditi Maliwal makes 3 bets a year and ignores the hype cycle | Fortune

Aditi Maliwal prioritizes backing individuals over ideas in venture capital, focusing on a few high-quality deals each year.
Venture
fromFast Company
4 days ago

I used to be a VC. Now I've found a better way to build a company

Many successful companies raised minimal VC funding, challenging the notion that large investments are necessary for success.
Venture
fromAlleyWatch
2 days ago

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 4/21/2026

Monk, Coral, and Qualitate secured significant funding in April 2026, highlighting the growth of NYC startups in AI and healthcare automation.
Silicon Valley
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

The first StrictlyVC of 2026 kicks off in a week in San Francisco | TechCrunch

StrictlyVC's San Francisco event on April 30 features speakers discussing AI, venture capital, and software development.
Venture
fromFortune
3 hours ago

Upfront's Aditi Maliwal makes 3 bets a year and ignores the hype cycle | Fortune

Aditi Maliwal prioritizes backing individuals over ideas in venture capital, focusing on a few high-quality deals each year.
Venture
fromAlleyWatch
21 hours ago

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 4/23/2026

Aaru, Shade, and BetHog secured significant funding, totaling $104M, to enhance their innovative tech solutions in AI and cloud storage.
Venture
fromAlleyWatch
1 day ago

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 4/22/2026

VAST Data, Courier Health, Mosaic, and Amperos Health secured significant funding in recent NYC startup deals.
Venture
fromFast Company
4 days ago

I used to be a VC. Now I've found a better way to build a company

Many successful companies raised minimal VC funding, challenging the notion that large investments are necessary for success.
Venture
fromAlleyWatch
2 days ago

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 4/21/2026

Monk, Coral, and Qualitate secured significant funding in April 2026, highlighting the growth of NYC startups in AI and healthcare automation.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
1 hour ago

He's Invested in 100+ Startups - His Surprising Rule for Spotting 'Real Builders'? Their Shoes

Max Mullen evaluates startup founders by the state of their shoes, believing dirty sneakers indicate true commitment to their ventures.
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
4 hours ago

Intel's CEO Just Admitted Elon Musk Will Teach Them More Than They'll Teach Him

Intel's CEO acknowledges learning from Elon Musk's expertise in chip business operations, marking a significant shift in the company's approach.
Agile
fromFast Company
4 hours ago

Struggling to scale your company? Here are five things that could be holding you back

Focus on core objectives and disciplined planning is essential for successful growth in a volatile business environment.
Podcast
fromWIRED
20 hours ago

Apple's Next Chapter, SpaceX and Cursor Strike a Deal, and Palantir's Controversial Manifesto

Tim Cook's departure as CEO of Apple raises questions about the company's future direction.
Relationships
fromTheZenParent
18 hours ago

Why So Many Couples Sound Like They're Managing a Startup - TheZenParent

Modern relationships increasingly resemble workplace dynamics, focusing on efficiency and productivity rather than traditional expressions of love.
NYC startup
fromTechCrunch
49 minutes ago

Nuclear startup X-energy raises $1B in data center-driven IPO | TechCrunch

X-energy raised $1 billion in its IPO, selling shares at $23 each, and is developing small modular reactors for electricity and industrial heat.
#robotics
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
38 minutes ago

The Humanoid Robot Boom Is Here. These 3 ETFs Capture the Entire Supply Chain

Robotics and automation are integral to modern supply chains, with significant investments and deployments across various industries.
Startup companies
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

Venture capitalist Nabeel Hyatt says training robots will reshape the future of work

Robotics requires diverse, real-world data to train models effectively, as environments and tasks vary significantly across different settings.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
38 minutes ago

The Humanoid Robot Boom Is Here. These 3 ETFs Capture the Entire Supply Chain

Robotics and automation are integral to modern supply chains, with significant investments and deployments across various industries.
Startup companies
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

Venture capitalist Nabeel Hyatt says training robots will reshape the future of work

Robotics requires diverse, real-world data to train models effectively, as environments and tasks vary significantly across different settings.
Careers
fromFortune
1 hour ago

Meta executive says he only gets stressed five times a year and that it's actually a 'useful signal' | Fortune

Stress can be a useful signal for prioritizing important work, as demonstrated by Meta's CTO Andrew Bosworth.
#meta
Media industry
fromExchangewire
7 hours ago

The Stack: Big Tech Reckoning

The industry is undergoing significant changes with legal pressures, job cuts, and leadership shifts affecting major companies like Meta and Apple.
Tech industry
fromFortune
19 hours ago

Meta, Microsoft look to trim workforces amid heavy AI spending | Fortune

Meta and Microsoft are cutting workforces to streamline operations and manage heavy AI spending.
Media industry
fromExchangewire
7 hours ago

The Stack: Big Tech Reckoning

The industry is undergoing significant changes with legal pressures, job cuts, and leadership shifts affecting major companies like Meta and Apple.
Tech industry
fromFortune
19 hours ago

Meta, Microsoft look to trim workforces amid heavy AI spending | Fortune

Meta and Microsoft are cutting workforces to streamline operations and manage heavy AI spending.
Deliverability
fromMarTech
3 hours ago

15 HubSpot updates from March 2026 managers and admins need to know | MarTech

HubSpot introduces features to optimize email send times and enhance the Sales Workspace experience for improved user efficiency.
Apple
fromWIRED
55 minutes ago

Apple's Next CEO Needs to Launch a Killer AI Product

Apple's new CEO, John Ternus, is expected to launch a revolutionary AI product that simplifies technology for the masses.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Another customer of troubled startup Delve suffered a big security incident | TechCrunch

Delve faces multiple allegations and security incidents, leading to loss of customers and damaged reputation.
Fashion & style
fromTheStreet
1 day ago

Popular clothes rental service makes bold new AI move

Rent the Runway is expanding into a marketplace and advertising platform to enhance growth and adapt to changing consumer preferences.
#ai
UX design
fromMedium
1 day ago

The Death of Digital Product Design

AI tools have disrupted product design, enabling anyone to create designs quickly without special skills.
fromFortune
1 day ago
NYC startup

Cursor's 25-year-old CEO is a former Google intern who just inked a $60 billion deal with SpaceX | Fortune

fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago
Startup companies

This 30-Year-Old CEO Reveals the Surprising Reason Behind His Startup's $11 Billion Growth

UX design
fromMedium
1 day ago

The Death of Digital Product Design

AI tools have disrupted product design, enabling anyone to create designs quickly without special skills.
NYC startup
fromFortune
1 day ago

Cursor's 25-year-old CEO is a former Google intern who just inked a $60 billion deal with SpaceX | Fortune

Michael Truell's Cursor is poised for a $60 billion acquisition by SpaceX, marking a significant achievement in the tech industry.
Artificial intelligence
fromComputerWeekly.com
21 hours ago

Google Cloud Next: It's time to create value, not slop, from the AI boom | Computer Weekly

AI mania raises concerns about reckless applications similar to the historical misuse of radium, highlighting the need for caution and understanding.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 hours ago

Tech guru Peter Diamandis breaks down Elon Musk's argument for government handouts in an AI-driven future

Elon Musk predicts an AI-driven future will eliminate the need for retirement savings through government handouts and universal basic income.
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

This 30-Year-Old CEO Reveals the Surprising Reason Behind His Startup's $11 Billion Growth

Harvey, an AI startup for legal professionals, reached an $11 billion valuation by learning from failures, according to CEO Winston Weinberg.
Wearables
fromFast Company
2 days ago

The future of brain sensing is now

Market leaders shape consumer expectations for new technology, as seen with heart rate monitoring and brain sensing.
Business intelligence
fromInfoWorld
2 days ago

SpaceX secures option to acquire AI coding startup Cursor for $60B

Enterprise buyers must act on contract language to secure data-handling provisions and address potential changes in model routing.
Scala
fromYouTube
1 day ago

Business4s: Bridging the gap between devs and the business [Scala Days 2025]

Scala is evolving to support business software that is both technically sound and relevant to real-world business needs.
Marketing
fromInc
4 days ago

Startups Are Spending Six Figures to Show Up on College Campuses. How They're Winning Over Coeds

Companies are increasingly targeting college campuses for growth marketing, shifting budgets from social media to on-campus events and promotions.
Science
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

AI is spitting out more potential drugs than ever. This start-up wants to figure out which ones matter. | TechCrunch

AI's impact in science is exemplified by DeepMind's protein structure predictions, but characterizing treatment candidates remains a significant challenge.
European startups
fromFortune
2 days ago

Europe has the talent and dunding to win at AI. First, it needs to break free from the Magnificent Seven | Fortune

European tech is evolving, but dependency on American platforms hinders its growth despite record funding and talent.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
2 days ago

Uber, Time and eos are 2026 Future Leader Awards finalists

The Future Leader Awards recognize emerging leaders with impactful contributions in their industries, emphasizing measurable outcomes and innovative strategies.
Law
fromLawSites
1 week ago

A Public Service Announcement: Legal Tech Companies, Here Are Your Celebrity Endorsers

Legal tech companies are leveraging celebrity endorsements with legal-themed names to enhance their brand appeal.
Psychology
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Silicon Valley has forgotten what normal people want

LLMs are not a groundbreaking discovery; many concepts they embody have been known for a long time.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

The 10 best big cities for college grads have plentiful jobs and affordable housing

"These cities in Texas do great on all metrics: robust job markets, good amenities, and relatively affordable housing," Asad Khan, a senior economist with Redfin, stated.
Higher education
Digital life
fromEntrepreneur
6 days ago

This Tech Investor Hasn't Touched a Laptop or Desktop Computer Since 2010. Here's Why.

Keith Rabois has operated without laptops since 2010, using only mobile devices for increased focus and productivity.
Silicon Valley
fromTechCrunch
1 hour ago

Uber CTO Praveen Neppalli Naga joins StrictlyVC SF | TechCrunch

StrictlyVC San Francisco will feature Uber CTO Praveen Neppalli Naga discussing operating at scale in the age of AI on April 30.
Bootstrapping
fromBusiness Matters
2 days ago

Shelton Powell and Cart Capital: Building Systems That Scale

Shelton Powell founded Cart Capital to help aspiring eCommerce entrepreneurs by providing comprehensive operational support, addressing common challenges faced in the industry.
Tech industry
fromwww.businessinsider.com
14 hours ago

Tech jobs have hit an AI air pocket. Is it temporary or permanent?

Tech job cuts are influenced by both temporary adjustments and potential permanent changes, with AI playing a significant role in the evolving landscape.
Careers
fromFortune
23 hours ago

LinkedIn's new CEO says the company you keep has a bigger impact on your career than job titles | Fortune

Daniel Shapero emphasizes the importance of choosing the right people over titles in achieving career success.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

QuantumScape Jumps 14%: Pre-Earnings Excitement Collides With Revenue Skepticism

QuantumScape shares rose 14% amid pre-earnings speculation, despite being down 21% year-to-date.
#linkedin
Media industry
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

LinkedIn's CEO is moving on; please hold your tearful video tributes | TechCrunch

Ryan Roslansky stepped down as LinkedIn's CEO after six years, succeeded by COO Dan Shapero, leaving a significantly larger platform and revenue.
Media industry
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

LinkedIn's CEO is moving on; please hold your tearful video tributes | TechCrunch

Ryan Roslansky stepped down as LinkedIn's CEO after six years, succeeded by COO Dan Shapero, leaving a significantly larger platform and revenue.
Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

Innovation Looks Like Hype Before It Really Works - Here's Why

Innovation progresses slower than public perception, leading to overhyped technology trends and narratives that can be difficult to change.
European startups
fromFortune
3 days ago

'They're sweating': Why Japanese giants are pouring money into Silicon Valley startups | Fortune

Japanese companies are increasing investments in AI to avoid falling behind global competitors.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

From the stage to the future: Where are Startup Battlefield's alumni now? | TechCrunch

TechCrunch Startup Battlefield serves as a crucial launchpad for tech companies, enabling them to gain visibility and secure significant funding.
Venture
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

The AI boom won't last, a top VC warns, as he urges startups to cash out

AI founders should consider selling their companies within the next 12-18 months to maximize value before market conditions change.
#stanford-university
Silicon Valley
fromThe Atlantic
4 hours ago

The Stanford Inside Stanford

Stanford University fosters a unique environment where young entrepreneurs receive significant investment and mentorship from venture capitalists, shaping future tech leaders.
Silicon Valley
fromWIRED
21 hours ago

At 'AI Coachella,' Stanford Students Line Up to Learn From Silicon Valley Royalty

Stanford's CS 153 course features prominent tech CEOs as guest lecturers, attracting significant student interest and sparking debate about its educational value.
Silicon Valley
fromThe Atlantic
4 hours ago

The Stanford Inside Stanford

Stanford University fosters a unique environment where young entrepreneurs receive significant investment and mentorship from venture capitalists, shaping future tech leaders.
Silicon Valley
fromWIRED
21 hours ago

At 'AI Coachella,' Stanford Students Line Up to Learn From Silicon Valley Royalty

Stanford's CS 153 course features prominent tech CEOs as guest lecturers, attracting significant student interest and sparking debate about its educational value.
#ai-development
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Verge
6 hours ago

China's DeepSeek previews new AI model a year after jolting US rivals

DeepSeek's V4 AI model competes with US systems, showcasing advancements in coding and compatibility with Huawei technology.
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Verge
6 hours ago

China's DeepSeek previews new AI model a year after jolting US rivals

DeepSeek's V4 AI model competes with US systems, showcasing advancements in coding and compatibility with Huawei technology.
Media industry
fromAxios
3 days ago

Silicon Valley is building its own news-industrial complex

Elon Musk's X has transformed news into a product for trading and monetization, leading to new platforms like MTS and Objection.AI.
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

I Had the Dream Job Everyone Wanted. Then My Peers and I Lost It All.

Mass layoffs in tech have left many experienced professionals feeling humiliated and uncertain about their future job prospects.
#spacex
European startups
fromTNW | Business
3 days ago

SpaceX's public IPO filing confirms Musk and insiders retain dominant voting control

Musk controls 79% of SpaceX's votes with 42% equity due to a dual-class share structure, targeting a $1.75 trillion IPO valuation.
Venture
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

SpaceX and Cursor AI Team up to Build Coding AI, With Option to Buy Startup for $60 Billion

SpaceX partnered with Cursor AI, securing a $60 billion acquisition option and aiming to develop advanced AI coding tools using Colossus supercomputer.
European startups
fromTNW | Business
3 days ago

SpaceX's public IPO filing confirms Musk and insiders retain dominant voting control

Musk controls 79% of SpaceX's votes with 42% equity due to a dual-class share structure, targeting a $1.75 trillion IPO valuation.
Venture
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

SpaceX and Cursor AI Team up to Build Coding AI, With Option to Buy Startup for $60 Billion

SpaceX partnered with Cursor AI, securing a $60 billion acquisition option and aiming to develop advanced AI coding tools using Colossus supercomputer.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

I'll Buy This 1 Pick-And-Shovel AI Stock With My Eyes Closed - Here's Why

Amphenol offers diversified exposure to data centers at a lower valuation compared to peers, making it a compelling investment opportunity.
fromTechCrunch
2 hours ago

DeepSeek previews new AI model that 'closes the gap' with frontier models | TechCrunch

DeepSeek V4 Pro has a total of 1.6 trillion parameters, making it the biggest open-weight model available, outstripping competitors like Moonshot AI's Kimi K 2.6 and MiniMax's M1.
Artificial intelligence
#startup-funding
Venture
fromAlleyWatch
4 days ago

The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 4/20/26

Notable startup funding activity in the US totaled $1.8B for the week ending 4/18/26, featuring 25 significant deals.
Venture
fromwww.alleywatch.com
2 days ago

The 16 Largest Global Startup Funding Rounds of March 2026

March 2026 saw significant startup funding, particularly in AI infrastructure, defense autonomy, and robotics, with top rounds exceeding $3.8B.
Venture
fromAlleyWatch
4 days ago

The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 4/20/26

Notable startup funding activity in the US totaled $1.8B for the week ending 4/18/26, featuring 25 significant deals.
Venture
fromAlleywatch
1 week ago

The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 4/13/26

Notable startup funding activity in the US reached $1.5B, featuring key investments in AI, Deep Tech, and other sectors.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

How Startups Can Outmaneuver Big Companies and Carve Their Own Market

Understanding market systems and building partnerships with incumbents can accelerate startup growth and mitigate risks.
#nyc-tech
NYC startup
fromAlleywatch
1 week ago

#NYCtech Week in Review: 4/5/26 - 4/11/26

NYC Tech News highlights recent startup funding, exits, and events, featuring companies like Patlytics and Yuzu Health.
Venture
fromAlleyWatch
5 days ago

#NYCtech Week in Review: 4/12/26 - 4/18/26

NYC Tech News highlights recent startup funding, exits, and events, featuring companies like Chapter, Artemis, and Bluefish.
NYC startup
fromAlleywatch
1 week ago

#NYCtech Week in Review: 4/5/26 - 4/11/26

NYC Tech News highlights recent startup funding, exits, and events, featuring companies like Patlytics and Yuzu Health.
Venture
fromAlleyWatch
5 days ago

#NYCtech Week in Review: 4/12/26 - 4/18/26

NYC Tech News highlights recent startup funding, exits, and events, featuring companies like Chapter, Artemis, and Bluefish.
Startup companies
fromFortune
5 hours ago

Upstart's new millennial CEO thinks AI can make every American 10% richer | Fortune

Millennial CEOs see AI as a transformative tool for improving credit access and economic outcomes.
Venture
fromFortune
2 days ago

The Godmother of Silicon Valley and her former student want to fix how healthcare gets built | Fortune

Mary Minno and Esther Wojcicki launched Treehub, a residency program for academic founders in biotech and healthcare, emphasizing iterative learning and innovation.
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Marvell's AI Story Just Got Stronger With Google - But Is it Too Late to Buy?

Marvell's shares surged 96% in three months, positioning the company as a strong contender in the custom silicon market.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

I moved to San Francisco to work in AI. Living here requires sacrifices I gave up normalcy to gain access.

Surrounding oneself with ambitious individuals in San Francisco fuels personal and professional growth in the tech industry.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
21 hours ago

Don't stop hiring humans - stop hiring the wrong humans, Artisan's founder says | TechCrunch

Every founder must assemble the right team to scale, avoiding hiring mistakes that can jeopardize startup success.
Venture
fromTechzine Global
2 days ago

VAST Data grows extremely fast and is highly profitable; IPO is on the horizon

VAST Data's valuation has surged to $30 billion following its Series F funding round, reflecting significant growth and profitability.
fromThesanjoseblog
3 days ago

San Jose Lands the WeAreDevelopers World Congress North America

The inaugural WeAreDevelopers World Congress North America will draw approximately 10,000 attendees to San Jose, establishing it as the permanent North American home for the annual congress.
Silicon Valley
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

The 12-month window | TechCrunch

For most companies, there's roughly a 12-month period where the business is at its peak value, and then it crashes out. The companies that capture generational returns are often the ones where someone spies that moment instead of assuming the good times will get even better.
Startup companies
Venture
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Esther and Anne Wojcicki join new healthcare accelerator, fund | TechCrunch

A new residency program, Treehub, aims to support healthcare and AI startups to innovate and improve patient care in the U.S.
Startup companies
fromFast Company
6 days ago

Shuttered startups are selling old Slack chats and emails to AI companies

Defunct startups are monetizing their digital data by selling it to AI companies, raising significant privacy concerns.
Artificial intelligence
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Amazon's $100 Billion Anthropic Bet Could Supercharge These 2 Overlooked Chip Stocks

The AI arms race benefits companies supplying infrastructure, particularly those providing connectivity solutions and data center technology.
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Sources: Cursor in talks to raise $2B+ at $50B valuation as enterprise growth surges | TechCrunch

Cursor is nearing a funding round of at least $2 billion, with returning investors Thrive and Andreessen Horowitz expected to lead the financing at a $50 billion valuation. The deal terms are not final and may still change.
Venture
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