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NYC startup
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

New Boutique in SF's Cow Hollow Is Completely Run by AI, Which Manages Human Staff

An AI agent successfully launched a retail store but failed to schedule staff for opening day.
Healthcare
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

Women's health startup Midi Health hit a $1 billion valuation. Its founder says AI changed everything.

AI has transformed Midi Health from a menopause startup into an AI-driven company serving thousands of women weekly.
NYC startup
fromFortune
13 hours ago

From wool sneakers to GPUs: Allbirds' desperate AI pivot and 600% stock surge, explained | Fortune

Allbirds is pivoting to AI infrastructure, driving a 600% stock increase despite no prior experience in the field.
NYC startup
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

New Boutique in SF's Cow Hollow Is Completely Run by AI, Which Manages Human Staff

An AI agent successfully launched a retail store but failed to schedule staff for opening day.
Healthcare
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

Women's health startup Midi Health hit a $1 billion valuation. Its founder says AI changed everything.

AI has transformed Midi Health from a menopause startup into an AI-driven company serving thousands of women weekly.
NYC startup
fromFortune
13 hours ago

From wool sneakers to GPUs: Allbirds' desperate AI pivot and 600% stock surge, explained | Fortune

Allbirds is pivoting to AI infrastructure, driving a 600% stock increase despite no prior experience in the field.
fromAlleywatch
17 hours ago

The March 2026 US Venture Capital Funding Report

In March 2026, US startups raised $19.06 billion across 630 deals, a significant decline of 64.4% year-over-year from March 2025's $53.5 billion, which was heavily influenced by OpenAI's $40 billion mega-round.
Venture
San Francisco
fromMission Local
6 hours ago

Don't you dare cut our city internships, say S.F. teens

Proposed budget cuts threaten the YouthWorks internship program, reducing opportunities for high school students from 400 to 80 internships annually.
Careers
fromFortune
1 hour ago

This CEO pirated video games as a teen and became a hacker for the Air Force. Now he's built a $3 billion cyber firm | Fortune

Gen Z should trust instincts in career paths, as demonstrated by Kyle Hanslovan's unconventional journey to CEO of a $3 billion cybersecurity firm.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 hours ago

Why modern fund formation is no longer a bottleneck - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Launching a fund used to be a real test of endurance, with timelines often stretching across many months. The process demanded patience that many ambitious founders found difficult to sustain.
Fundraising
Silicon Valley
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

StrictlyVC San Francisco is in less than a month | TechCrunch

StrictlyVC event in San Francisco on April 30 focuses on AI funding insights with notable speakers.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
18 hours ago

Wells Fargo Gets Three Price Target Cuts in One Day: Is the ROTCE Recovery Story Falling Apart?

Wells Fargo's stock price target was cut by three firms due to concerns over profitability and net interest margin compression.
fromEntrepreneur
20 hours ago

This App Hit No. 2 on the App Store - Then Apple Banned It

Freecash paid users to play mobile games while collecting sensitive information including race, religion, sexual orientation and health data, according to cybersecurity firm Malwarebytes.
Apple
#entrepreneurship
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

Don't Miss the Hidden Advantage Most Founders Ignore in the Age of AI

Data drives decisions, but stories create emotional connections and lasting impact.
fromFast Company
1 day ago
Startup companies

TaskRabbit founder: the pivot is the point

Successful entrepreneurship often requires the ability to pivot rather than persist with an original plan.
fromFast Company
3 days ago
Startup companies

Entrepreneurship was never easy, but it doesn't need to be relentless

Entrepreneurs face overwhelming mental loads and financial pressures, impacting their ability to innovate and grow their businesses.
Startup companies
fromwww.businessinsider.com
20 hours ago

This startup raised $27 million to help 'solopreneurs' run their businesses with AI. Read the pitch deck.

Nuseir Yassin raised $27 million for Nas.com, an AI platform aiding solo entrepreneurs in launching online businesses without technical skills.
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

Don't Miss the Hidden Advantage Most Founders Ignore in the Age of AI

Data drives decisions, but stories create emotional connections and lasting impact.
Startup companies
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Entrepreneurship was never easy, but it doesn't need to be relentless

Entrepreneurs face overwhelming mental loads and financial pressures, impacting their ability to innovate and grow their businesses.
Business intelligence
fromSFGATE
16 hours ago

Vislink Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial and Operational Results

Vislink Technologies reported a 56% increase in Q4 revenue, driven by a strategic shift towards higher-margin solutions and expanding defense market presence.
#san-francisco
Education
fromMission Local
12 hours ago

Meet the S.F. school board candidates: Do you support dipping into reserves?

San Francisco school district used $400 million reserve funds to meet teachers' demands, risking future financial stability.
Real estate
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

Real Estate Market Trends in San Francisco, CA: Prices Fall

San Francisco's real estate market is a seller's market with limited inventory and homes selling faster than the national average.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

SF's "Chat Room: Money" w/ Free-Flow Beer & Wine (2026)

Money influences various aspects of life in San Francisco, highlighting wealth disparity and the need for open discussions about economic challenges.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Former Saks Store on Union Square Might Become a Nordstrom

Union Square in San Francisco may see a retail revival with interest from major brands like Nordstrom and Bloomingdale's for new locations.
Science
fromKqed
18 hours ago

Pleasanton Innovation Fair Brings Robots, Drones, Electric Buses and More This Weekend | KQED

The Tri-Valley Innovation Fair showcases science and technology through interactive exhibits and hands-on experiments for families and young people.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
18 hours ago

Airwallex is about to take on Stripe and the rest of the payments industry - in the physical world | TechCrunch

Airwallex is launching a point-of-sale product for in-person payments, enhancing competition with Stripe, Square, and Adyen in the fintech space.
LA real estate
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago

Mountain View to replace downtown parking lot with hotel - San Jose Spotlight

A developer is set to transform two downtown parking lots into a hotel and office development, potentially generating significant revenue for the city.
Cryptocurrency
fromFortune
1 day ago

Nava raises $8.3 million in seed funding to keep AI financial agents from going off the rails | Fortune

Nava aims to build trust in AI agents for autonomous payments through an escrow service and a verification framework.
Social media marketing
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

The Dark Side Of LinkedIn Networking: How To Recognize Harvesting And Protect Your Professional Network - Above the Law

Predatory networking practices on LinkedIn exploit engagement for personal gain rather than fostering genuine connections.
Brooklyn
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Day Around the Bay: Billionaire Michael Moritz Eyes Union Square Building

Michael Moritz plans to lease the former Barney's building for his Crankstart Foundation headquarters.
East Bay real estate
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Oakland, CA: Prices Fall

Oakland's housing market is competitive with fewer listings, fast sales, and stable prices despite a slight dip.
DevOps
fromApp Developer Magazine
3 days ago

Tech hiring slumps as Software Developer job postings fall

The technology labor market is cooling, with employers focusing on critical roles and being more selective in hiring.
fromFast Company
2 days ago

The cofounder of this $2.9 billion company takes a 4 p.m. nap every day

"When I'm irritated, tired, stressed, or anxious, a nap literally cures everything. It really changed my life."
Mindfulness
London startup
fromFortune
2 days ago

China went from uninvestable to unavoidable-and Hong Kong is cashing in with a slew of AI-centric IPOs | Fortune

Hong Kong's IPO market surged in Q1 2026, driven by AI companies, raising nearly $14 billion, a 490% increase year-on-year.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
5 days ago

An Entrepreneur's Guide to Succession Planning

Succession planning is essential for protecting business value, ensuring continuity, and securing the owner's financial future.
#accel
fromTechCrunch
16 hours ago
Venture

Accel raises $5B to back late-stage bets | TechCrunch

Accel raised $5 billion to invest in late-stage companies, focusing on AI-powered technology.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
16 hours ago

Accel raises $5B to back late-stage bets | TechCrunch

Accel raised $5 billion to invest in late-stage companies, focusing on AI-powered technology.
Silicon Valley
fromThe Nation
1 day ago

How Silicon Valley Is Turning Scientists Into Exploited Gig Workers

Silicon Valley's success is deeply rooted in government-funded research, which has been crucial for foundational technologies.
Careers
fromFast Company
14 hours ago

Where are new grads finding job opportunities

The hiring market for new grads is challenging, with increased competition and a rise in unemployment rates.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
15 hours ago

Uber and Lyft Gain 7% as Bold Bets on Robotaxis and Buybacks Reignite Investor Excitement

Uber and Lyft stocks surged 7% due to autonomous vehicle commitments and positive investor sentiment.
#salesforce
Marketing tech
fromTechzine Global
18 hours ago

Salesforce merges AppExchange, Slack Marketplace and AgentExchange

Salesforce's new AgentExchange combines multiple marketplaces into one, enhancing the discovery and management of apps, agents, and integrations.
Software development
fromTheregister
21 hours ago

Salesforce debuts Headless 360 agentic platform

Salesforce's Headless 360 expands app-building tools beyond traditional developers, enabling API-driven interactions across various platforms.
Artificial intelligence
fromMarTech
20 hours ago

Salesforce redesigns platform for agent-driven automation | MarTech

Salesforce launched Headless 360, an API-first system enabling AI agents to access data and workflows without a traditional user interface.
Marketing tech
fromTechzine Global
18 hours ago

Salesforce merges AppExchange, Slack Marketplace and AgentExchange

Salesforce's new AgentExchange combines multiple marketplaces into one, enhancing the discovery and management of apps, agents, and integrations.
Software development
fromTheregister
21 hours ago

Salesforce debuts Headless 360 agentic platform

Salesforce's Headless 360 expands app-building tools beyond traditional developers, enabling API-driven interactions across various platforms.
Artificial intelligence
fromMarTech
20 hours ago

Salesforce redesigns platform for agent-driven automation | MarTech

Salesforce launched Headless 360, an API-first system enabling AI agents to access data and workflows without a traditional user interface.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
17 hours ago

Prediction markets are breaking the news and becoming their own beat

Prediction markets are evolving, becoming integral to news, with partnerships forming between market platforms and major news organizations.
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

How vibe coding app Anything is rebuilding after getting booted from the App Store twice | TechCrunch

Dhruv Amin stated, 'We built a mobile app primarily to let our users who are building iOS apps preview their own app on their own device while developing it. [We] had no problems through December. Post December, we and everyone else in the category started getting our updates blocked.'
Apple
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

'Extraordinarily rare': An unusual SF home has just hit the market for $6.5M

To find a building with this scale, flexibility, and existing group housing use in such a prime location is extraordinarily rare.
East Bay real estate
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

KB Home is the latest billion-dollar company leaving California

KB Home's forthcoming move will mark its return to the Phoenix area, where the company was headquartered for a few years in the 1960s before shifting its operations to Los Angeles.
LA real estate
Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
2 days 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.
#venture-capital
Venture
fromAlleywatch
8 hours ago

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 4/15/2026

Pillar, Gelu AI, and Timeshifter secured significant funding in April 2026, showcasing the growth of NYC startups.
Venture
fromAlleywatch
1 day ago

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 4/14/2026

Bluefish raised $43M in Series B funding, while Ranger AI secured $6M to enhance industrial workflows.
Venture
fromAlleywatch
1 day ago

The 10 Most Active NYC Venture Capital Firms in Q1 2026

New York City venture capital firms are actively investing in local startups, focusing on quantity of investments in various tech sectors.
Venture
fromAlleywatch
2 days ago

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 4/13/2026

Chapter and Attention secured significant funding to enhance their AI-driven platforms for healthcare and sales automation.
Venture
fromFast Company
4 days ago

The 3 reasons why VCs invest: Faith, opportunity, or evidence

Venture capital rounds are driven by three core reasons: faith, opportunity, and evidence.
Venture
fromAlleywatch
8 hours ago

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 4/15/2026

Pillar, Gelu AI, and Timeshifter secured significant funding in April 2026, showcasing the growth of NYC startups.
Venture
fromAlleywatch
1 day ago

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 4/14/2026

Bluefish raised $43M in Series B funding, while Ranger AI secured $6M to enhance industrial workflows.
Venture
fromAlleywatch
1 day ago

The 10 Most Active NYC Venture Capital Firms in Q1 2026

New York City venture capital firms are actively investing in local startups, focusing on quantity of investments in various tech sectors.
Venture
fromAlleywatch
2 days ago

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 4/13/2026

Chapter and Attention secured significant funding to enhance their AI-driven platforms for healthcare and sales automation.
Venture
fromFast Company
4 days ago

The 3 reasons why VCs invest: Faith, opportunity, or evidence

Venture capital rounds are driven by three core reasons: faith, opportunity, and evidence.
Marketing tech
fromThe Motley Fool
1 day ago

Alphabet vs. Meta Platforms: Which Digital Advertising Giant Is the Better Buy? | The Motley Fool

Alphabet is diversifying and exploring long-term growth, while Meta's ad business is growing faster despite its AI challenges.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Cloudflare Named a Top Q1 Pick by Mizuho Despite Price Target Cut: Is Now the Time to Buy?

Mizuho maintains an Outperform rating on Cloudflare while lowering its price target to $235, reflecting sector recalibration, not a loss of confidence.
#openai
Startup companies
fromEngadget
1 day ago

OpenAI buys its second startup in a month

OpenAI acquired Hiro Finance, a startup providing AI financial planning tools, signaling a potential shift in personalized financial guidance.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

OpenAI has bought AI personal finance startup Hiro | TechCrunch

OpenAI acquired Hiro Finance, a personal finance startup, to enhance its financial planning capabilities and bring in new talent.
Startup companies
fromEngadget
1 day ago

OpenAI buys its second startup in a month

OpenAI acquired Hiro Finance, a startup providing AI financial planning tools, signaling a potential shift in personalized financial guidance.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

OpenAI has bought AI personal finance startup Hiro | TechCrunch

OpenAI acquired Hiro Finance, a personal finance startup, to enhance its financial planning capabilities and bring in new talent.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Goldman Says It's Time to Buy Tech. I'd Start With These Tech Deals

Goldman Sachs' Chief Equity Strategist Peter Oppenheimer has called the recent sell-off in U.S. tech stocks a rare 'buying opportunity,' suggesting that the current market conditions may favor investment in this sector.
Apple
NYC startup
fromAlleywatch
2 days 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.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromCalifornia Post
1 week ago

Exclusive | Inside San Francisco's 'co-founder rooms': the no-frills crash pads powering the AI gold rush

Co-founder rooms in San Francisco offer shared living for tech hopefuls prioritizing proximity over privacy and comfort.
Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

Commercialization Isn't the Same as Sales Growth - Here's How

Sales are a function, while commercialization is a system of decisions that defines sustainable business growth.
fromTechCrunch
21 hours ago

Exclusive: This energy startup's bet on 100-year-old grid tech is paying off | TechCrunch

"We were considering multiple forms of capital when we started. It just felt like the opportunity is so large that venture capital gives us the opportunity to take those risks upfront and have the possibility to generate an outsized return."
Venture
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Live Nasdaq Composite: Markets Rebound, Oil Slips in Pivot Toward Tech Deals

Markets are recovering as focus shifts to the economy and earnings, with oil prices retreating and major stock averages rising.
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
2 days ago

This Week: Seismic Tour, Regional Measure, Car-Free Happy Hour - Streetsblog San Francisco

A variety of community events focused on safety, transportation, and family activities are scheduled this week in San Francisco and surrounding areas.
London startup
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Why Chinese tech companies are racing to set up in Hong Kong

Yunji aims to use Hong Kong for international expansion amid challenges faced by Chinese tech firms abroad.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Buy This 1 Stock for Triple-Digit Gains as It Recovers From the "Saaspocalypse"

Snowflake's stock has faced volatility, but its growth potential and market cap suggest it may be a strong investment opportunity.
Venture
fromTNW | Startups-Technology
22 hours ago

Auctor emerges from stealth with $20M led by Sequoia

Auctor aims to improve enterprise software implementation by addressing fragmented processes and capturing institutional knowledge, backed by significant funding.
#ai-adoption
Silicon Valley
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

Visa is burning through nearly 2 trillion AI tokens a month and rewarding employees for building faster

Visa is significantly increasing its AI token usage, rewarding teams for impactful results rather than just output.
Startup companies
fromFortune
3 days ago

Intuit was an AI pioneer. Why its stock became a SaaSpocalypse casualty | Fortune

Being an early adopter of AI does not guarantee protection against market panic, as shown by Intuit's stock performance during the SaaSpocalypse.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

Visa is burning through nearly 2 trillion AI tokens a month and rewarding employees for building faster

Visa is significantly increasing its AI token usage, rewarding teams for impactful results rather than just output.
Startup companies
fromFortune
3 days ago

Intuit was an AI pioneer. Why its stock became a SaaSpocalypse casualty | Fortune

Being an early adopter of AI does not guarantee protection against market panic, as shown by Intuit's stock performance during the SaaSpocalypse.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

SanDisk Falls 5% Before NASDAQ 100 Debut: Is the Short Squeeze Running Out of Steam?

SanDisk stock is down 5% ahead of its NASDAQ 100 debut, indicating profit-taking rather than fundamental concerns.
#fintech
from24/7 Wall St.
15 hours ago
Venture

Upstart Soars 14%, Affirm Climbs 7%: Two Fintech Disruptors Signal the Sector May Be Turning a Corner

Fintech lending stocks Upstart and Affirm show signs of recovery as investors reassess growth potential after significant declines in 2026.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

PayPal Jumps 5%, Affirm Rockets 6%, SoFi Rises 4% in a Broad Payments and Fintech Rebound

Fintech stocks PayPal, Affirm, and SoFi are experiencing gains after significant declines in 2026, indicating a potential shift in investor sentiment.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
15 hours ago

Upstart Soars 14%, Affirm Climbs 7%: Two Fintech Disruptors Signal the Sector May Be Turning a Corner

Fintech lending stocks Upstart and Affirm show signs of recovery as investors reassess growth potential after significant declines in 2026.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

PayPal Jumps 5%, Affirm Rockets 6%, SoFi Rises 4% in a Broad Payments and Fintech Rebound

Fintech stocks PayPal, Affirm, and SoFi are experiencing gains after significant declines in 2026, indicating a potential shift in investor sentiment.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Why Millions of Investors Are Buying the Wrong NASDAQ ETF

Fidelity Nasdaq Composite Index ETF (ONEQ) offers broader exposure than QQQ by tracking over 600 securities instead of just 100.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Salesforce Jumps 5%, Adobe Climbs 6%, Snowflake Rockets 9% in a Broad Software Sector Rebound

The software sector is rebounding with significant gains from Salesforce, Adobe, and Snowflake after a challenging 2026.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
17 hours ago

Anthropic shrugs off VC funding offers valuing it at $800B+, for now | TechCrunch

Anthropic is not currently interested in new funding offers despite high valuations and significant capital expenditures.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

How to make the Startup Battlefield Top 20 - and what every company gets regardless | TechCrunch

The Startup Battlefield Top 20 showcases the most compelling startups ready for the Disrupt Stage, with a chance to win $100,000 and the Disrupt Cup.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Financial risk management platform Pillar raises $20M seed in round led by a16z | TechCrunch

Pillar raised $20 million to automate hedging for commodity-driven businesses using AI to manage financial risk.
Venture
fromAlleywatch
2 days 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.
Venture
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

Y Combinator Makes First All-Stablecoin Startup Investment

Y Combinator's $500,000 investment in Totalis marks its first all-stablecoin deal, highlighting a shift towards onchain capital formation.
fromTNW | Startups-Technology
1 day ago

Helical closes $10M seed to turn bio foundation models into systems

Helical's thesis is that bio foundation models, AI systems trained on vast genomic, transcriptomic, and proteomic datasets, have already crossed a quality threshold that makes computational hypothesis-testing meaningful in pharma research.
Venture
Venture
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

The AI gold rush is pulling private wealth into riskier, earlier bets | TechCrunch

Family offices are increasingly investing directly in AI startups, bypassing traditional venture capital due to the urgency of the AI boom.
Venture
fromEntrepreneur
1 week 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 months ago

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

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