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#ai
fromFortune
14 hours ago
Artificial intelligence

These niche AI startups are trying to protect the Pentagon's secrets | Fortune

fromWIRED
2 days ago
Silicon Valley

The 70-Person AI Image Startup Taking on Silicon Valley's Giants

Marketing tech
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

Vibe coding is becoming part of the solo business owner's toolkit

Freelance media consultants are increasingly using AI tools to create custom apps for tracking audience engagement, often as cost-effective alternatives to traditional software.
European startups
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 days ago

Treon lands 6.8m to accelerate industrial AI innovation | Computer Weekly

Treon secured €6.8m in funding to enhance AI-driven services for factories and logistics, addressing maintenance challenges in industrial environments.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
14 hours ago

These niche AI startups are trying to protect the Pentagon's secrets | Fortune

AI companies face challenges in balancing technology use with government secrecy, highlighted by Anthropic's conflict with the Pentagon.
Poker
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

Tech founders competed in a startup's glitzy $100,000 poker tournament. I took them on.

An AI startup spent $200,000 on a poker tournament to market itself to other startups.
Artificial intelligence
from24/7 Wall St.
12 hours ago

Anthropic's Just Triggered Another SaaS Sell-Off: Are Software Stocks Uninvestable?

Anthropic's Claude Managed Agents threaten SaaS stocks, causing significant market losses and raising concerns about the future of the sector.
Silicon Valley
fromWIRED
2 days ago

The 70-Person AI Image Startup Taking on Silicon Valley's Giants

Black Forest Labs is a leading AI image generation startup, recently valued at $3.25 billion, competing with major Silicon Valley labs.
Marketing tech
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

Vibe coding is becoming part of the solo business owner's toolkit

Freelance media consultants are increasingly using AI tools to create custom apps for tracking audience engagement, often as cost-effective alternatives to traditional software.
European startups
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 days ago

Treon lands 6.8m to accelerate industrial AI innovation | Computer Weekly

Treon secured €6.8m in funding to enhance AI-driven services for factories and logistics, addressing maintenance challenges in industrial environments.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
3 days ago

Why More UK Founders Are Turning to VA Agencies Instead of Hiring In-House

UK founders are increasingly opting for EU-based virtual assistants over in-house executive assistants due to cost and efficiency benefits.
Growth hacking
fromFast Company
20 hours ago

5 lessons from hypergrowth companies like Tesla and Lululemon

The fastest teams achieve growth by questioning, cutting, and simplifying processes rather than adding more requirements.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

How to Find a Tech Company That Matches Your Values

Identify non-negotiables and evaluate tech companies based on values and ethical practices.
#openai
Media industry
fromFortune
18 hours ago

OpenAI's TBPN deal shows how talent, media, and influence are collapsing into one | Fortune

OpenAI's acquisition of TBPN reflects a shift in valuing integrated media, talent, and distribution as interconnected assets.
Media industry
fromFortune
18 hours ago

OpenAI's TBPN deal shows how talent, media, and influence are collapsing into one | Fortune

OpenAI's acquisition of TBPN reflects a shift in valuing integrated media, talent, and distribution as interconnected assets.
fromTNW | Events
19 hours ago

SaaS on the Beach returns to Barcelona

SaaS on the Beach is built on selectivity, with attendance limited to 60 handpicked founders, creating a tightly edited peer group atmosphere.
Barcelona
#venture-capital
Venture
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

What I Look for Before Backing a Billion-Dollar Company

Investors prioritize startups that fundamentally disrupt industries rather than those making minor improvements.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Collide Capital raises $95M fund to back fintech, future-of-work startups | TechCrunch

Collide Capital closed a $95 million Fund II to invest in early-stage companies in fintech, supply chain, and the future of work.
Venture
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

What I Look for Before Backing a Billion-Dollar Company

Investors prioritize startups that fundamentally disrupt industries rather than those making minor improvements.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Collide Capital raises $95M fund to back fintech, future-of-work startups | TechCrunch

Collide Capital closed a $95 million Fund II to invest in early-stage companies in fintech, supply chain, and the future of work.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

How I Went From Side Hustle to 7 Figures in 12 Months Using 4 AI Tools (No Tech Skills Needed)

Most side hustles fail due to lack of systems, not effort; AI tools can automate tasks for solopreneurs.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
2 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.
Information security
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

The "SaaS-Pocalypse" Continues: Cloudflare, ServiceNow, CrowdStrike Under Fire as Anthropic Rewrites the Rules

The release of Anthropic's AI security product has significantly impacted investor confidence in enterprise software companies, leading to sharp stock declines.
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Super Micro Surges 8% as 123% Revenue Growth and Gold Series Launch Drown Out the Legal Noise

Super Micro Computer shares rose 8% due to strong revenue growth and a new product launch, despite previous legal challenges.
Productivity
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

We're not just busy. We're bragging about being busy. - Silicon Canals

Busyness is often mistaken for productivity and status, masking the reality of burnout and the true value of time.
#elon-musk
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Here Comes SpaceX's IPO. Should You Board on Day One?

Elon Musk's SpaceX and xAI may lead to a groundbreaking IPO, potentially valued over $2 trillion, reshaping the stock market landscape.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Here Comes SpaceX's IPO. Should You Board on Day One?

Elon Musk's SpaceX and xAI may lead to a groundbreaking IPO, potentially valued over $2 trillion, reshaping the stock market landscape.
#canva
Marketing tech
fromMarTech
2 days ago

Canva expands into marketing automation with new acquisitions | MarTech

Canva is acquiring Simtheory and Ortto to enhance its marketing execution capabilities and expand beyond creative tools.
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago
Marketing tech

Canva doubles down on AI and marketing automation with Simtheory, Ortto acquisitions | TechCrunch

Marketing tech
fromMarTech
2 days ago

Canva expands into marketing automation with new acquisitions | MarTech

Canva is acquiring Simtheory and Ortto to enhance its marketing execution capabilities and expand beyond creative tools.
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago
Marketing tech

Canva doubles down on AI and marketing automation with Simtheory, Ortto acquisitions | TechCrunch

fromCornell Chronicle
3 days ago

Qualcomm acquires Cornell AI software startup | Cornell Chronicle

"They say 99% of companies fail, so to be that 1% of successful exits is super exciting," Weatherspoon said.
European startups
Apple
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Delays or Not, Apple's Next Innovations Will Be Worth the Wait for Investors

Apple's stock fluctuates due to potential delays in the launch of its first foldable iPhone, amid conflicting reports about its release schedule.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

After data breach, $10B valued startup Mercor is having a month | TechCrunch

Mercor faces significant challenges after a data breach, with hackers claiming to have stolen 4TB of sensitive data.
Agile
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 days ago

Why the real measure of innovation is human impact | Computer Weekly

CIOs must focus on measurable outcomes like user satisfaction and decision quality to ensure technology initiatives deliver lasting value.
#intel
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Intel Jumps 8%: The TeraFab Excitement Is Real, but Is the Valuation Stretched?

Intel stock surges 8% due to TeraFab partnership, raising questions about valuation versus fundamentals.
Toronto startup
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Intel Rises 3% as SpaceX, Tesla, and xAI Tap Chip Giant for Ambitious TeraFab Project

Intel's stock rose 3% after partnering with SpaceX, Tesla, and xAI on the TeraFab semiconductor initiative.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Intel Jumps 8%: The TeraFab Excitement Is Real, but Is the Valuation Stretched?

Intel stock surges 8% due to TeraFab partnership, raising questions about valuation versus fundamentals.
Toronto startup
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Intel Rises 3% as SpaceX, Tesla, and xAI Tap Chip Giant for Ambitious TeraFab Project

Intel's stock rose 3% after partnering with SpaceX, Tesla, and xAI on the TeraFab semiconductor initiative.
#innovation
Real estate
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

Can You Spot Signs of Industry Disruption Before They Happen?

Most innovation occurs in three stages: visibility, interface, and incentives, impacting industry transformation.
London startup
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

TechCrunch is heading to Tokyo - and bringing the Startup Battlefield with it | TechCrunch

TechCrunch partners with SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026, featuring a global pitch competition and focusing on innovation in AI, Robotics, Resilience, and Entertainment.
Real estate
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

Can You Spot Signs of Industry Disruption Before They Happen?

Most innovation occurs in three stages: visibility, interface, and incentives, impacting industry transformation.
London startup
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

TechCrunch is heading to Tokyo - and bringing the Startup Battlefield with it | TechCrunch

TechCrunch partners with SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026, featuring a global pitch competition and focusing on innovation in AI, Robotics, Resilience, and Entertainment.
Software development
fromMedium
4 days ago

The AI Divide: Engineers Who Multiply Problems vs Engineers Who Eliminate Them

Writing code is now cheap, but the consequences of mistakes in software development remain costly and can scale quickly.
fromInc
5 days ago

This AI Startup Gives Customers Spoons Instead of Swag. It's a Marketing Lesson Any Founder Can Steal

Denton's first rule: "Make it different, but relevant." The more unusual your swag is, the more likely people will remember it, want it, and share it online.
Graphic design
Web design
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

How to use the new ChatGPT app integrations, including DoorDash, Spotify, Uber, and others | TechCrunch

OpenAI's ChatGPT allows app integrations for personalized experiences, enabling users to connect accounts like Spotify and Angi for tailored assistance.
DevOps
fromDevOps.com
5 days ago

Five Great DevOps Job Opportunities - DevOps.com

DevOps.com is launching a weekly jobs report to highlight opportunities for DevOps professionals.
Fundraising
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

I quit tech, bought 22 acres, and didn't look at my computer for years until AI brought me back

Ryan Courtnage transitioned from managing a donation platform to hands-on homesteading, finding fulfillment in physical work and a break from corporate life.
Tech industry
fromTechRepublic
1 day ago

AI Expansion, Security Crises, and Workforce Upheaval Define This Week in Tech - TechRepublic

The tech industry faces rapid innovation alongside significant instability, highlighted by AI advancements and economic proposals amid ongoing layoffs.
Media industry
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

Free Your Mind to Create While AI Streamlines the Rest

Agencies must let go of outdated operational layers to maintain competitive advantage and embrace AI's role in streamlining processes.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

Repeat Y Combinator founders raise $2.2 million to fix vibe coding's pricing problem. Read their pitch deck.

OpenBuilder's cofounder and CEO, Paul Li, stated that bugs leave projects unfinished and drive up costs, highlighting the need for a more sustainable pricing model.
Startup companies
Careers
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

I've watched three generations enter the workforce, and what Gen Z calls "hustle culture" is what my generation simply called showing up - but before you dismiss that as boomer arrogance, there's something underneath it worth understanding - Silicon Canals

Generational differences in work ethic reflect changing economic realities and expectations around fulfillment and mental health in the workplace.
#cybersecurity
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
4 days ago

Trent AI Emerges From Stealth With $13 Million in Funding

Trent AI secures AI agents throughout their lifecycle with a $13 million seed funding to enhance cybersecurity for autonomous systems.
Venture
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

Cybersecurity unicorn Torq is in talks to acquire this AI startup for $50 million

Torq is in talks to acquire Jit for $50 million to enhance automated security operations with AI.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
4 days ago

Trent AI Emerges From Stealth With $13 Million in Funding

Trent AI secures AI agents throughout their lifecycle with a $13 million seed funding to enhance cybersecurity for autonomous systems.
Venture
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

Cybersecurity unicorn Torq is in talks to acquire this AI startup for $50 million

Torq is in talks to acquire Jit for $50 million to enhance automated security operations with AI.
Bootstrapping
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Entrepreneurship Is Creative Work, but We Don't Call It That

Entrepreneurship is a form of creativity that involves cognitive processes like divergent thinking and adaptability.
Software development
fromInfoWorld
4 days ago

Enterprise developers question Claude Code's reliability for complex engineering

Developers report declining effectiveness in debugging and complex tasks with coding assistants, citing issues with reasoning and quality regression after updates.
UX design
fromFast Company
5 days ago

3 things to consider when choosing a software development partner

Client assumptions in vendor selection significantly influence project outcomes, often more than technology choices.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

CrowdStrike Just Bet Big On the Huge Disconnect Between Growth and Its Stock

CrowdStrike's $500 million share repurchase program signals confidence in its undervalued stock amid strong business momentum and AI-driven growth.
Productivity
fromEntrepreneur
5 days ago

Why 'Just Start' Is Dangerous Advice for Entrepreneurs

Many founders neglect business planning, leading to reactive decisions and confusion between busyness and real progress.
#delve
European startups
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

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.
European startups
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

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.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

What founders can learn from Anjuna's layoffs and recovery | TechCrunch

Anjuna Security navigated market challenges by prioritizing internal culture and transparent communication during layoffs.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

Google DeepMind started moving faster by acting like a startup, Demis Hassabis says

"We've basically helped put together all the talent from around the company, sort of pushing in one direction. A lot of it was assembling together all the ingredients we already had and then kind of pushing with relentless sort of focus and pace."
Silicon Valley
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Why human capital is the ultimate moat in AI-first finance

In the high-stakes world of regulated AI, your model is only as good as the person who built it. We are betting on a human-first approach to technology.
Careers
Venture
fromTechCrunch
4 days 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.
European startups
fromFortune
4 days ago

Aspire built a financial stack used by 50,000 firms. Now it's coming to the U.S. to take on Ramp and Mercury | Fortune

Aspire aims to compete in the U.S. corporate credit card market by addressing the needs of international startups.
Growth hacking
fromInc
5 days ago

Most Founders Get Leadership Wrong. Here's What Actually Works

Strong leadership is essential for business growth and requires setting boundaries and persistence.
UX design
fromIndie Hackers
6 days ago

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.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

Former Instagram VP shares 5 tips for young software engineers

Curiosity is key for young engineers. Asking a lot of questions is a great way to build relationships within a company, according to James Everingham.
Careers
Venture
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

VC Eclipse has a new $1.3B to back - and build - 'physical AI' startups | TechCrunch

Eclipse Ventures is focusing on investments in physical AI and related technologies, aiming to create an ecosystem of startups across various sectors.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
5 days ago

Budget tax breaks worth 100m come into force for founders and start-ups

New government incentives aim to inject £100 million into Britain's high-growth start-up and scale-up economy through expanded employee share schemes and investment options.
Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
5 days ago

Growth Hacks Are Fading. Here's the Smarter Path to Success.

Brand discipline is essential for trust and growth in today's crowded markets, replacing aggressive growth hacks and urgency-driven tactics.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
6 days 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.
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Palantir-Connected Ondas Clinches Yet Another High-Growth Defense Pact

Ondas announced a definitive merger agreement with Mistral, a Bethesda, Md.-based defense prime contractor, valued at $175 million, which includes $122.5 million in common stock paid upfront and in installments.
European startups
Venture
fromTNW | Anthropic
4 days ago

Anthropic in talks to invest $200m in private equity venture to push Claude into enterprise

Anthropic is negotiating a joint venture to integrate its Claude models into private equity portfolio companies, investing $200m and potentially raising $1bn.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

The Shift Every Founder Must Make to Achieve Exponential Growth

Founders must transition from instinct-driven habits to structured systems for scaling their businesses effectively.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Startup Battlefield 200 applications open until May 27 | TechCrunch

Nominations for Startup Battlefield 200 are open, offering early-stage startups a chance to gain exposure and feedback from top VCs at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026.
Productivity
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

How Hack Weeks Can Boost Morale and Innovation in 5 Days

Hack weeks balance focused work and team building, promoting innovation and tackling significant ideas like AI advancements.
Startup companies
fromFortune
5 days ago

While other CEOs freeze entry-level roles, this AI founder is hiring Gen Z with zero experience | Fortune

Gen Z faces mass unemployment, but some companies, like Tastewise, seek inexperienced workers for their fresh perspectives in the AI era.
European startups
fromTNW | Insider
6 days 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.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
4 days ago

Adtelligent Ranks Among the FT's 'America's Fastest Growing Companies 2026' - ExchangeWire.com

Adtelligent Inc. has been recognized in the Financial Times' Americas' Fastest Growing Companies 2026 ranking for outstanding revenue growth and business performance.
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
5 days ago

This 28-Year-Old College Dropout Has Raised $24 Million to Fix a Military Problem 'Nobody Was Thinking About'

Peter Goldsborough left college to join Facebook's AI team, later became a chief engineer at Anduril, and founded Rune Technologies focusing on military logistics.
Venture
fromFortune
4 days ago

SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic could reopen the IPO market-or drain it | Fortune

SpaceX's IPO filing signals a potential revival for high-growth tech debuts, but the current IPO market differs significantly from the 2021 boom.
Venture
fromAlleywatch
5 days ago

The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 4/5/26

Notable startup funding activity in the US totaled $4.3B for the week ending 4/4/26, featuring various companies and their funding details.
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.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

This startup wants to make enterprise software look more like a prompt | TechCrunch

Eragon is building an agentic AI operating system that replaces traditional software interfaces with natural language prompts, eliminating buttons and menus in enterprise business software.
Startup companies
fromHardik Pandya
4 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.
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

When startups become a family business | TechCrunch

It's great because honestly it fits perfectly into this relationship. It's obviously a three-co-founder relationship. He's also the one that brings sanity to the conversation and can draw the line sometimes. As Rivio has grown, they have two main takeaways: First, co-founders should have clearly defined lanes. Second, it's a good idea to bring in a third co-founder as a tie-breaker.
Startup companies
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

How AI changes the math for startups, according to a Microsoft VP | TechCrunch

Agentic AI will lower startup operational costs like the public cloud did, enabling more and higher-valuation startups with smaller teams.
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