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Venture
fromFast Company
12 hours 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
4 days ago

The Most Active Non-NYC Venture Capital Firms in Q1 2026 in New York

Venture funding data reveals active firms outside NYC investing in local startups, focusing on investment numbers for Q1 2026.
Venture
fromFast Company
1 week 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
fromFast Company
12 hours 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
4 days ago

The Most Active Non-NYC Venture Capital Firms in Q1 2026 in New York

Venture funding data reveals active firms outside NYC investing in local startups, focusing on investment numbers for Q1 2026.
Venture
fromFast Company
1 week ago

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

Venture capital rounds are driven by three core reasons: faith, opportunity, and evidence.
#lawyers
Law
fromFast Company
20 hours ago

A strange quirk of the legal profession means lawyers may soon have to adopt AI-or face malpractice

Lawyers face pressure to adopt AI technology due to potential malpractice risks, despite their historical reluctance to embrace such innovations.
Startup companies
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

The Startup Bet Lawyers Keep Misunderstanding - Above the Law

Lawyers must embrace uncertainty in startups, viewing their careers as investments rather than relying solely on traditional risk-averse training.
Law
fromFast Company
20 hours ago

A strange quirk of the legal profession means lawyers may soon have to adopt AI-or face malpractice

Lawyers face pressure to adopt AI technology due to potential malpractice risks, despite their historical reluctance to embrace such innovations.
Startup companies
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

The Startup Bet Lawyers Keep Misunderstanding - Above the Law

Lawyers must embrace uncertainty in startups, viewing their careers as investments rather than relying solely on traditional risk-averse training.
NYC startup
fromFuturism
8 hours ago

CEO of AI $1.5 Billion Startup Accused of Massive Fraud by Justice Department

iLearning Engines allegedly faked customer relationships and revenues, leading to significant fraud charges against its CEO and CFO.
Marketing
fromInc
19 hours 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.
#leadership
Remote teams
fromEntrepreneur
10 hours ago

Why Always Being Available Is Holding Your Business Back

Constant availability hinders leadership and business growth by preventing teams from developing their own judgment.
Law
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

Why Your Personal Legal Issues Become Business Problems Fast

Personal legal issues significantly impact leadership focus and business decisions, requiring early planning and delegation to maintain decision-making capacity.
Remote teams
fromEntrepreneur
10 hours ago

Why Always Being Available Is Holding Your Business Back

Constant availability hinders leadership and business growth by preventing teams from developing their own judgment.
Law
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

Why Your Personal Legal Issues Become Business Problems Fast

Personal legal issues significantly impact leadership focus and business decisions, requiring early planning and delegation to maintain decision-making capacity.
Careers
fromSlate Magazine
11 hours 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.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
8 hours 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.
Bootstrapping
fromForbes
1 day ago

20 Business Ideas You Can Launch With $10k Or Less - And How To Do It

Online businesses can be launched with $10,000 or less, making them accessible for aspiring entrepreneurs with limited budgets.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
12 hours ago

The quiet loneliness of running your own company that nobody warns you about - Silicon Canals

Seventy-two percent of founders report mental health concerns, with isolation worsening as they succeed.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
7 hours ago

Brooklyn Park Rethinks $4.5M Small Business Incubator

Brooklyn Park's Small Business Center struggles with low occupancy and funding challenges, prompting a reevaluation of its management and operational model.
Web design
fromInc
11 hours ago

The Most Common Law Firm Website Myths

Law firm websites must evolve from outdated assumptions to effectively engage clients and convert visits into leads.
#ai-security
Artificial intelligence
fromTechRepublic
8 hours ago

The MCP Disclosure Is the AI Era's 'Open Redirect' Moment

The Model Context Protocol has a design flaw that enables AI supply chain attacks, posing a significant security risk to enterprise AI systems.
Artificial intelligence
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

What Lawyers Need To Know About Anthropic's Mythos - Above the Law

Anthropic's new AI model, Claude Mythos, uncovers significant security vulnerabilities, raising concerns about its potential impact on cybersecurity.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechRepublic
8 hours ago

The MCP Disclosure Is the AI Era's 'Open Redirect' Moment

The Model Context Protocol has a design flaw that enables AI supply chain attacks, posing a significant security risk to enterprise AI systems.
Artificial intelligence
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

What Lawyers Need To Know About Anthropic's Mythos - Above the Law

Anthropic's new AI model, Claude Mythos, uncovers significant security vulnerabilities, raising concerns about its potential impact on cybersecurity.
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
14 hours ago

Elon Musk reveals shocking Tesla Optimus patent detail

Tesla's Optimus robot hand design failed to meet reliability standards despite initial promise, leading to a redesign after real-world testing.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
19 hours ago

Two Makers Just Built the Pocket Linux PC Big Tech Refused To Make - Yanko Design

The CyberFold is a foldable clamshell cyberdeck that bears a striking resemblance to an oversized Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP. Inside is a surprisingly capable Linux computer, complete with a touchscreen, a full QWERTY keyboard, stereo speakers, and a proper port selection.
Gadgets
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
19 hours ago

The GPS for equity: Building the industry's first true navigation infrastructure

The mortgage industry must shift focus from speed to helping borrowers navigate complex financial decisions.
European startups
fromTNW | Eu
2 days ago

Europe's 80B public money bet on VC and scaleups faces structural growth barriers

The European Investment Fund is launching a €15 billion fund to enhance scaleup funding in Europe, aiming to unlock €80 billion in total.
fromYcombinator
2 days ago
Digital life

Why your company will never scale (or maybe why it will) | Hacker News

User and competitor laziness are key to scaling a business beyond just a product.
Software development
fromFast Company
2 days ago

The hidden risks of vibe coding: 4 steps to protect your organization

Vibe coding democratizes software development but poses significant cybersecurity risks due to unknown origins of AI-generated code.
Information security
fromHarvard Gazette
3 days ago

Time for government, business leaders to figure out AI cybersecurity regulation - Harvard Gazette

Agentic AI poses both opportunities for cybersecurity and risks to personal data, economy, and national security, necessitating regulation by leaders.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Why Tech Executives Are Choosing to Fund a Roth Account With Six Figures Each Year

Tech executives are utilizing the Mega Backdoor Roth strategy to contribute to Roth accounts despite income limits on direct contributions.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 days 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
Social justice
fromComputerworld
5 days ago

IBM's government DEI settlement could increase pressure to avoid tech hiring diversity

IBM's settlement with the DOJ dismantles its DEI programs and halts workforce diversification efforts.
Marketing tech
fromBloomberglaw
6 days ago

Meta Cases Put Social Media Platforms at Securities Fraud Risk

Social media platforms face new legal challenges regarding their role in facilitating fraudulent securities schemes.
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Inertia moves to commercialize one of the world's most elaborate science experiments | TechCrunch

Inertia Enterprises burst onto the scene in February with a $450 million Series A, making it one of the best capitalized startups in the industry, aiming to bring laser-based fusion reactors to market.
Science
fromFortune
5 hours ago

Financially struggling, AI power startup Fermi loses its CEO and CFO for '2.0' reset | Fortune

Fermi's market cap has fallen from nearly $20 billion in October down to $3.4 billion as of April 20, including a nearly 18% dip on the news of the leadership changes.
NYC startup
Law
fromAbove the Law
5 hours ago

The Seniority Problem No One Solves In Legal AI - Above the Law

Legal AI tools fail to accommodate the diverse needs of lawyers at different experience levels, leading to stalled adoption in firms.
#ai
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
13 hours 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.
Startup companies
fromFortune
2 days ago

This founder was an AI layoff 9 months ago. Then he built an instantly profitable company with 2 partners and 12 agents | Fortune

Sam Brown turned a layoff due to AI into an opportunity, co-founding Fathom AI, which achieved significant revenue with minimal investment.
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
13 hours 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.
Startup companies
fromFortune
2 days ago

This founder was an AI layoff 9 months ago. Then he built an instantly profitable company with 2 partners and 12 agents | Fortune

Sam Brown turned a layoff due to AI into an opportunity, co-founding Fathom AI, which achieved significant revenue with minimal investment.
Careers
fromFast Company
19 hours ago

A decision-making framework for solopreneurs

Solopreneurs should categorize decisions as reversible or irreversible to enhance decision-making speed and effectiveness.
#artificial-intelligence
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
18 hours ago

Tech CEOs Think AI Will Let Them Be Everywhere at Once

Billionaire CEOs are advancing personal AI projects despite corporate resistance to AI adoption and consumer skepticism about its benefits.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
18 hours ago

Tech CEOs Think AI Will Let Them Be Everywhere at Once

Billionaire CEOs are advancing personal AI projects despite corporate resistance to AI adoption and consumer skepticism about its benefits.
Law
fromJezebel
6 hours ago

You Might Want to Check That Your Lawyer Isn't Submitting AI Slop Briefs

Commercial AI has eroded trust in professionals, raising concerns about reliance on AI for critical tasks like medical diagnoses and legal representation.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

What Most Founders Misunderstand About Runway

Hoarding cash doesn't ensure survival; actively using capital to learn and adapt is crucial in a rapidly changing market.
Digital life
fromEntrepreneur
3 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.
#entrepreneurship
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
6 days 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
fromZDNET
4 days ago

Want to build a startup that gets acquired? This founder shares 5 proven tips

Successful startups require a cautious approach, exploring and developing iteratively to survive and thrive.
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
6 days 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
fromZDNET
4 days ago

Want to build a startup that gets acquired? This founder shares 5 proven tips

Successful startups require a cautious approach, exploring and developing iteratively to survive and thrive.
Startup companies
fromFast Company
1 week 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.
Venture
fromAlleyWatch
1 day 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.
#trade-secrets
Intellectual property law
fromPatently-O
3 days ago

Same Problem, Same Solution: Reading Trade Secrets Across Fields

The Federal Circuit reversed a jury verdict against Texas urologists for misappropriating trade secrets related to the Penuma penile implant.
Intellectual property law
fromPatently-O
3 days ago

Same Problem, Same Solution: Reading Trade Secrets Across Fields

The Federal Circuit reversed a jury verdict against Texas urologists for misappropriating trade secrets related to the Penuma penile implant.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

Being 'Ready' Is a Trap - Do This Instead

Starting begins with consistent practice, not a job title; sharing work creates momentum and growth, while waiting to feel ready delays progress.
Software development
fromZDNET
5 days ago

'Like handing out the blueprint to a bank vault': Why AI led one company to abandon open source

Cal is shifting from open source to proprietary licensing due to security risks posed by modern AI tools.
fromTechCrunch
1 day 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
1 day ago

TechCrunch Mobility: Uber enters its assetmaxxing era | TechCrunch

Uber has committed over $10 billion to autonomous vehicle technology, including $7.5 billion for future robotaxi purchases.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

The Deals You Didn't Make Are Teaching You How to Win Next Time - Use This Framework to Make It Happen

Missed opportunities can provide valuable lessons if analyzed correctly.
fromTechCrunch
3 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
Artificial intelligence
fromTechRepublic
3 days ago

AI Upgrades, Security Breaches, and Industry Shifts Define This Week in Tech - TechRepublic

AI innovation and security threats are reshaping technology and corporate strategies across various platforms and applications.
#uspto
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
4 days ago

Anthropic ejects bundled tokens from enterprise seat deal

Anthropic has revised its enterprise pricing, transitioning to a single seat model upon contract renewal amid increased demand for Claude AI services.
Law
fromLawSites
5 days ago

New FlyTech-LawSites Report on Legal Tech Advertising Finds Market Splitting Between Commoditization and Competition as Demand Surges

Legal tech advertising is growing rapidly, with a significant drop in lead costs indicating increased demand and evolving buyer behavior.
Startup companies
fromFast Company
3 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.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
6 days 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.
Intellectual property law
fromPatently-O
5 days ago

Extraordinary by Design: How the USPTO Is Bypassing Its Own Reexamination Rules

A new procedure allows patent owners to argue against reexamination requests before the USPTO decides on substantial new questions of patentability.
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

This simulation startup wants to be the Cursor for physical AI | TechCrunch

Antioch aims to close the sim-to-real gap, addressing the challenge of making virtual environments realistic enough for robots to operate reliably in the physical world.
Startup companies
#intellectual-property
fromEngadget
6 days ago

OpenAI buys its second startup in a month

For decades, personalized financial guidance has been too expensive, too generic, or too hard to access. ChatGPT is finally changing that.
Startup companies
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
2 weeks 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.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Don't Let New Regulations Overwhelm You - Take Control in 30 Days or Less

Regulatory compliance failures typically result from poor internal organizational response rather than the rules themselves, and treating each new regulation as a structured 30-day operational project with clear ownership prevents chaos and ensures consistent execution.
fromEntrepreneur
2 months 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
fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
1 month ago

Inventing with Intent: Where Engineering Rigor Meets Business Reality | IPWatchdog Unleashed

Shelton rejects the romanticized notion of invention as unconstrained creativity. He explains that he is not a fan of "blue sky" brainstorming sessions detached from operational constraints. In his view, unconstrained ideation often produces shallow ideas that collapse under real-world scrutiny. Instead, he deliberately over-constrains the problem. Technical constraints. Regulatory constraints. Cost constraints. Operational bottlenecks. Competitive barriers. Existing prior art. All of it goes into the box.
Intellectual property law
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