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Digital life
fromEntrepreneur
4 hours 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.
Digital life
fromEntrepreneur
4 hours 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.
Startup companies
fromFast Company
1 hour 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.
fromTechCrunch
3 hours 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
Software development
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

The CEO of a $19.9 Billion Startup Says Businesses Are In Danger of Being Replaced By Vibe Coding - But This One App Is 'Quite Safe'

Vibe coding uses AI to write code from plain language prompts, raising software quality and threatening companies reliant on outdated tools.
#ai
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

India's vibe-coding startup Emergent enters OpenClaw-like AI agent space | TechCrunch

Emergent launched Wingman, an autonomous AI agent that operates through messaging platforms to handle routine tasks and enhance software execution.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
2 days ago

Jeff Raikes: AI is capturing cognition - and most companies are building a talent debt they don't see yet | Fortune

AI's rapid integration threatens long-term business success by diminishing human judgment and critical thinking in the workplace.
Software development
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

I'm the CTO of a startup. Software engineering has changed so much that we've changed our hiring process.

AI coding agents have transformed software engineering, changing hiring practices and the skills required for engineers.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

India's vibe-coding startup Emergent enters OpenClaw-like AI agent space | TechCrunch

Emergent launched Wingman, an autonomous AI agent that operates through messaging platforms to handle routine tasks and enhance software execution.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
2 days ago

Jeff Raikes: AI is capturing cognition - and most companies are building a talent debt they don't see yet | Fortune

AI's rapid integration threatens long-term business success by diminishing human judgment and critical thinking in the workplace.
Marketing tech
fromThe Village Voice
2 days ago

Inside Hyperbound's Bet on AI-Native Sales Intelligence - The Village Voice

AI is transforming sales organizations by providing insights and coaching opportunities that traditional tools cannot offer.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

Dark Matter promotes Vikas Rao to CEO, announces layoffs

Vikas Rao has been appointed CEO of Dark Matter Technologies, succeeding Sean Dugan, with a mandate to translate technology investments into stronger commercial performance.
Real estate
Higher education
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

This CEO Is Creating a New Elite College Degree With Google and Microsoft - And Offering It for Only $10,000

Sal Khan is launching the Khan TED Institute to provide a low-cost, AI-focused Bachelor's degree, aiming for accreditation and total tuition under $10,000.
Careers
fromFortune
1 day 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.
#entrepreneurship
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
2 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
fromFast Company
4 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.
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
2 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.
Education
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Interview with Sujay Thakur: Building Vision from the Ground Up

Sujay Thakur is a multifaceted entrepreneur focused on real estate, education innovation, and sustainable growth.
Bootstrapping
fromPsychology Today
1 week 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.
Startup companies
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days 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.
Startup companies
fromFast Company
4 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
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Why I Can't Stop Buying Neocloud Leader Nebius Group

Nebius Group has achieved significant revenue growth and positive EBITDA, indicating a strong business model and substantial market opportunity.
Cryptocurrency
fromFortune
3 days 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.
Silicon Valley
fromTechCrunch
3 days 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.
US politics
fromWIRED
3 days ago

Silicon Valley Is Spending Millions to Stop One of Its Own

Alex Bores, a former Palantir employee, advocates for strict AI regulations, facing opposition from Silicon Valley's elite as he runs for Congress.
#tech-stocks
Apple
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

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

Goldman Sachs' Peter Oppenheimer identifies a buying opportunity in U.S. tech stocks amid current market conditions.
Business
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

'Big Short' investor Michael Burry lays out why he thinks high-flying tech stocks are even pricier than you think

Tech stocks are overvalued due to unaccounted stock-based compensation costs, leading to inflated earnings reports and misleading valuations.
Apple
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

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

Goldman Sachs' Peter Oppenheimer identifies a buying opportunity in U.S. tech stocks amid current market conditions.
Business
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

'Big Short' investor Michael Burry lays out why he thinks high-flying tech stocks are even pricier than you think

Tech stocks are overvalued due to unaccounted stock-based compensation costs, leading to inflated earnings reports and misleading valuations.
NYC startup
fromAlleywatch
4 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.
Agile
fromAP News
1 month ago

Quantum Agile By Codewave Becomes India's first framework for software teams working with AI agents.

Quantum Agile™ is India's first framework for software teams utilizing AI agents, positioning the country as a leader in next-gen software development methodologies.
#business-growth
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

Your Business Won't Scale Unless You Accept This Hard Truth

Leaders must delegate tasks to ensure business scalability and avoid being overqualified for daily operations.
fromFast Company
6 days ago
Growth hacking

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.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

Your Business Won't Scale Unless You Accept This Hard Truth

Leaders must delegate tasks to ensure business scalability and avoid being overqualified for daily operations.
Growth hacking
fromFast Company
6 days 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.
fromFast Company
4 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
E-Commerce
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Walmart-owned Flipkart, Amazon are squeezing India's quick commerce startups | TechCrunch

India's quick commerce market is rapidly growing, with Flipkart expanding its dark store network amid intense competition and profitability challenges.
Tech industry
fromThe Motley Fool
5 days ago

Bull vs. Bear: Is Meta Platforms a Buy or Sell? | The Motley Fool

Meta Platforms is experiencing a divergence between operational performance and stock performance, leading to mixed investor sentiment.
#fintech
Venture
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 hours ago

Ramp is telling investors it is about to hit $1.4 billion in revenue a year, as the company prepares to go public

Ramp is projected to reach $1.4 billion in annual recurring revenue this quarter as it prepares for a potential IPO.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Slash, a Ramp competitor founded by teenagers, raises $100M at $1.4B valuation | TechCrunch

Slash Financial raised $100 million in Series C funding, achieving a $1.4 billion valuation and generating $300 million in annual revenue.
Venture
fromTNW | Fintech-Ecommerce
1 day ago

The fintech that pivoted because of Kanye West just hit a $1.4B valuation

Slash, a vertical banking platform, raised $100M in Series C funding, increasing its valuation to $1.4 billion after pivoting from sneaker resellers.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days 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.
Venture
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 hours ago

Ramp is telling investors it is about to hit $1.4 billion in revenue a year, as the company prepares to go public

Ramp is projected to reach $1.4 billion in annual recurring revenue this quarter as it prepares for a potential IPO.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Slash, a Ramp competitor founded by teenagers, raises $100M at $1.4B valuation | TechCrunch

Slash Financial raised $100 million in Series C funding, achieving a $1.4 billion valuation and generating $300 million in annual revenue.
Venture
fromTNW | Fintech-Ecommerce
1 day ago

The fintech that pivoted because of Kanye West just hit a $1.4B valuation

Slash, a vertical banking platform, raised $100M in Series C funding, increasing its valuation to $1.4 billion after pivoting from sneaker resellers.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days 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.
#openai
Media industry
fromFortune
6 days 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.
Startup companies
fromEngadget
3 days 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
3 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.
Media industry
fromFortune
6 days 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.
Startup companies
fromEngadget
3 days 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
3 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
fromTechCrunch
9 hours ago

Exclusive: Loop raises $95M to build supply chain AI that predicts disruptions | TechCrunch

Loop uses AI to provide predictive and prescriptive solutions for supply chain management, securing $95 million in Series C funding to expand operations.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Michael Burry Thinks Anthropic is Eating the Lunch of Palantir - Is He Right?

Dr. Michael Burry of The Big Short fame doesn't seem to be willing to back down as a bear in the epic tug-of-war with Palantir shareholders and the great CEO Alex Karp. Undoubtedly, Burry seemed to have been getting his way, with shares of Palantir plunging viciously into a bear market amid one of the worst software slumps in recent memory.
Artificial intelligence
Marketing tech
fromThe Motley Fool
2 days ago

Meta's Massive Artificial Intelligence Investments May Be About to Pay Off for Investors | The Motley Fool

Meta Platforms launched the Muse Spark model, enhancing its AI capabilities to improve advertising and content engagement.
Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
4 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.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
3 days ago

Trump's Fed Pick Warsh Reveals Stake In Bitcoin Startup Flashnet

Kevin Warsh's nomination for Fed chair includes a stake in Bitcoin start-up Flashnet, linking him to Bitcoin's adoption and transaction volume.
Bootstrapping
fromFortune
5 days ago

I grew up in a family of entrepreneurs. Here's what I had to unlearn to build a $1 billion business | Fortune

Family-business instincts can hinder global growth despite their strengths in resilience and financial discipline.
Venture
fromThe Village Voice
2 days ago

Behind the Trade: One Engineer's Fight to Modernize Markets - The Village Voice

American financial markets rely on outdated infrastructure despite rapid technological advancements in trading.
fromTechCrunch
1 day 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
Marketing tech
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

This startup wants to replace marketing agencies with AI. Read the pitch deck it used to raise $4.5 million.

Uplane aims to replace marketing agencies with AI, raising $4.5 million to enhance ad campaign performance for brands.
#venture-capital
Venture
fromTechCrunch
19 hours ago

New leaders, new fund: Sequoia has raised $7B to expand its AI bets | TechCrunch

Sequoia Capital has raised $7 billion for a new fund focused on late-stage AI investments in the U.S. and Europe.
Venture
fromAlleyWatch
1 day 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
5 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.
fromFortune
1 month ago
Venture

OpenAI's original VC bet: How Vinod Khosla stepped in after Elon Musk balked | Fortune

fromFortune
2 months ago
Venture

Silicon Valley legend Kleiner Perkins was written off. Then an unlikely VC showed up | Fortune

Venture
fromTechCrunch
19 hours ago

New leaders, new fund: Sequoia has raised $7B to expand its AI bets | TechCrunch

Sequoia Capital has raised $7 billion for a new fund focused on late-stage AI investments in the U.S. and Europe.
Venture
fromAlleyWatch
1 day 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
5 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.
fromFortune
1 month ago
Venture

OpenAI's original VC bet: How Vinod Khosla stepped in after Elon Musk balked | Fortune

fromFortune
2 months ago
Venture

Silicon Valley legend Kleiner Perkins was written off. Then an unlikely VC showed up | Fortune

Marketing tech
fromThe Motley Fool
3 days 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.
Silicon Valley
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

I helped build Uber and Discord and now my tools help fuel billion-dollar unicorns. But Silicon Valley is losing the AI race to itself | Fortune

Silicon Valley is falling behind in innovation due to slow adaptation to social demands and a focus on preserving existing business models.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
4 days ago

Founders push for 'repeat entrepreneur relief' to keep exit capital flowing back into UK start-ups

A proposed 'repeat entrepreneur relief' aims to encourage reinvestment of capital gains into new ventures by deferring capital gains tax indefinitely.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

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

Accel and Prosus selected six innovative startups in India focusing on undefined markets and long-term scientific themes.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 week ago

VC Chamath Palihapitiya Warns Non-State Actors Will Leverage Quantum Computing to Attack Bitcoin's 'Honeypot'

Quantum computing poses an imminent threat to Bitcoin, with a 5 to 7-year deadline for the network to adapt or face severe consequences.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
2 days ago

Silicon Valley has no monopoly on AI brain power. That's why Demis Hassabis is very happy to stay in London | Fortune

Demis Hassabis emphasizes extreme dedication and planning in achieving goals, advocating for diverse AI innovation centers beyond Silicon Valley.
Marketing tech
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

Veteran tech investor Keith Rabois says the product manager role in tech 'makes no sense' in the era of AI

Keith Rabois believes the product manager role is becoming obsolete due to rapid advancements in AI technology.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
1 week 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.
#ai-strategy
Startup companies
fromAol
3 days ago

Reid Hoffman says leaders need to update their AI strategy. His advice: weekly check-ins.

Managers should experiment with AI tools across all business areas rather than treating it like a software update.
Startup companies
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

Reid Hoffman says leaders need to update their AI strategy. His advice: weekly check-ins.

Executives must adapt their AI strategies to prioritize rapid experimentation across all business areas rather than traditional software rollout methods.
Startup companies
fromAol
3 days ago

Reid Hoffman says leaders need to update their AI strategy. His advice: weekly check-ins.

Managers should experiment with AI tools across all business areas rather than treating it like a software update.
Startup companies
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

Reid Hoffman says leaders need to update their AI strategy. His advice: weekly check-ins.

Executives must adapt their AI strategies to prioritize rapid experimentation across all business areas rather than traditional software rollout methods.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
3 days ago

Ad Tech Briefing: The Trade Desk's 'changing of the guard' and a 'sign of the times'

Independent ad tech companies face challenges as MiQ expands through acquisitions while The Trade Desk experiences significant executive departures.
Venture
fromTNW | Investors-Funding
15 hours ago

Sequoia raises $7 billion for its biggest-ever late-stage fund

Sequoia Capital has raised $7 billion for its expansion strategy fund, reflecting a significant shift in late-stage venture investing due to AI.
Artificial intelligence
fromForbes
4 days ago

The Hottest Debate In Tech: Ads In AI

The debate in AI centers on the introduction of advertising in chatbot interactions and the financial implications of running AI systems.
Venture
fromFortune
1 day ago

Top crypto VCs like Paradigm and a16z see portfolio values shrink amid market downturn and distributions to investors | Fortune

Crypto venture capital firms experienced significant asset declines in 2025, reflecting market volatility rather than fund performance.
#accel
Venture
fromTechCrunch
2 days 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.
fromAlleywatch
2 days 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
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
1 week 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.
Startup companies
fromFortune
5 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.
Venture
fromTNW | Startups-Technology
2 days 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.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
3 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.
Venture
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days 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.
Venture
fromAlleywatch
4 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
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks 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.
fromFortune
1 month ago

AI investments surge in India as tech leaders convene for Delhi summit | Fortune

Blackstone announced on Monday it was leading a $600 million equity investment in Indian AI cloud startup Neysa, while chip giant AMD announced an expanded partnership with Mumbai-based Tata Consultancy Services to deploy up to 200 megawatts of AI infrastructure capacity in India.Blackstone's multi-million-dollar commitment to Neysa will help deploy more than 20,000 GPUs for AI training in India, while AMD's partnership with TCS aims to support India's sovereign AI initiatives and accelerate enterprise deployments.
Tech industry
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

I've Built Startups for 40 Years. AI Just Flipped Everything I Know

Experienced founders must adapt their business fundamentals to AI's unique technical complexity, as traditional startup patterns prove insufficient in this emerging field.
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

India neobank Fi winds down banking services on its platform | TechCrunch

The banking services on the Fi app will soon be discontinued; however, your Savings Account with Federal Bank remains active and fully operational. Your funds remain completely safe and accessible at all times. The company said in the email, reviewed by TechCrunch.
Startup companies
Venture
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Tiger Global, Microsoft to fully exit Walmart-backed PhonePe via its IPO | TechCrunch

Tiger Global and Microsoft are selling their entire stakes in PhonePe in an IPO-driven secondary share sale while Walmart retains majority ownership.
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