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AI startups boost Hong Kong IPOs
Listings on Hong Kong's stock exchange reached a five-year high in the first quarter of 2026, driven by investor appetite for AI and chips. The two best-performing IPOs this year, Zhipu and MiniMax, are among China's “AI tigers,” a…
Telehealth startup Medvi generated billions in revenue with AI-powered fake advertising
Telehealth startup Medvi, which sells GLP-1 weight loss drugs, was featured in the New York Times as a shining example of AI-powered efficiency. The company reportedly hit $1.8 billion in revenue with just two employees, using AI primarily for…
This AI-Powered Wellness Startup Just Got Backed by Oprah - News Anyway
When Oprah Winfrey puts her name and her money behind something in the wellness space, the category itself shifts slightly. The Oprah Effect, a term that encompasses everything from book sales tripling overnight to a weight reduction company…
Belgian Crypto Startup Keyrock Sees Valuation Top $1 Billion
The company announced that valuation last week after securing “significant” Series C funding, and says it will use the financing to bolster its balance sheet, look for new acquisitions, and fund new innovations. “Our latest…
UK-Based Startup Builds AI Speech Platform to Help African Diaspora Learn Yoruba, Igbo and Other Native Languages
A UK-based creative technologist has developed an AI-powered speech learning platform designed specifically for African languages, aiming to help second-generation Africans in the diaspora reconnect with their linguistic heritage through tools that…
A Man Built A Billion-Dollar Startup With The Help Of AI
A Los Angeles entrepreneur named Matthew Gallagher has built a billion-dollar telehealth startup that sells GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, nearly all of it, by himself … by extensively using AI across every aspect of the business. Why It Hits:…
Startups lead AI adoption, enterprises catching up: Microsoft's Jason Graefe
Jason R Graefe, Corporate Vice President, AI Partner Catalyst Team, Microsoft, discusses how the company is identifying and supporting the next wave of AI-native startups, the pace of AI adoption across startups and enterprises, and why India is…
Fractional leadership is the future. Here's how to make it work
Not long ago, fractional executives were an edge case—temporary operators invited to fill a short-term gap at the leadership table. But what started as a cost-savvy strategy for cash-conscious startups is now a mainstream, strategic move for…
In Japan, the robot isn't coming for your job; it's filling the one nobody wants
Physical AI is emerging as one of the next major industrial battlegrounds, with Japan's push driven more by necessity than anything else. With workforces shrinking and pressure mounting to sustain productivity, companies are increasingly deploying…
Silent killers': How AI start-ups are trying to solve one of the retail industry's biggest problems
A growing number of AI start-ups have emerged to provide virtual try-on technology, allowing potential customers to visualize fit and style before they buy. Online returns are a multibillion-dollar problem for the industry that's eating directly…
Has an AI agent interviewed you for a job? Take our survey.
Some employers are inviting applicants to participate in early-stage interviews led by AI agents. The strategy is often used by employers with high-volume hiring needs and startups looking to scale. Have you been interviewed for a job by an AI…
I run a marketing business that lost work and had to cut staff due to AI. I'm still more excited by AI than worried.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Alex Cohen, a 41-year-old CEO and founder of Xander Marketing, based in Kent, UK. This story has been edited for length and clarity. I've run my small marketing business for 17 years now. When…
People Are Exposing Billion-Dollar Industries That Add Zero Value To Society
'You can file for free, by the way, using the IRS' website. If I'm not mistaken, FreeTaxUSA is free, with the exception of the $15 fee for state filing.' 'I wish the public were more aware of PBMs. They do a good job of stealthily ducking under the…
KKR-backed SmartHR said to be mulling Tokyo IPO later this year
SmartHR, a Japanese human resources platform operator, is considering an initial public offering (IPO) at the Tokyo Stock Exchange later this year, according to people familiar with the matter. The software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider is targeting…
Circle future-proofs Arc blockchain against quantum threats
Move over, legacy crypto. Circle's Layer-1 blockchain Arc, built for stablecoin finance and institutional use, will debut with quantum-resistant features designed to survive a future in which traditional blockchains could crumble under quantum…
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