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AI startup Rocket offers vibe McKinsey-style reports at a fraction of the cost
Indian startup Rocket is betting that the next big opportunity is the part before vibe coding: having AI help people decide what to build. It has launched a platform that produces consulting-style product strategies. The startup, based in Surat…
Tech founders competed in a startup's glitzy $100,000 poker tournament. I took them on.
An AI startup you've probably never heard of just spent $200,000 on a poker tournament, complete with $100,000 in prizes, an array of Silicon Valley tech founders, and Tiffany jewelry. The goal wasn't gambling. It was marketing. A few weeks ago…
Startup Battlefield 200 applications open until May 27
Pre-Series A founders and anyone who knows a startup worth funding, this is your reminder. Nominations for Startup Battlefield 200 are open, and the strongest contenders are already stepping forward. If your startup was nominated, don't stop there.
Startup Approved to Let AI System Prescribe Psychiatric Medication
Can't-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech You've probably heard of AI psychosis. Well, now get ready for AI psychiatrists — with prescription pads. A San Francisco startup called Legion Health has been approved to let…
SK Telecom opens applications for startup incubator focused on ESG
SK Telecom has launched a next-generation program, “SKTCH for Good,” to discover and incubate startups focused on environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals, and will accept applications through April 30, the company said…
Seoul Fintech Lab launches XRPL-based startup program with Ripple
Seoul Fintech Lab has launched a three-month program aimed at helping turn digital asset ideas into businesses, offering funding opportunities and hands-on support through the XRP Ledger (XRPL) ecosystem. According to the city-backed fintech…
Startup CEO says he's proud his 4-person team racked up a $113,000 monthly AI bill
A startup CEO says its six-figure bill for a single month of AI is a milestone, not a warning sign. In a Saturday LinkedIn post, Swan AI CEO Amos Bar-Joseph shared a screenshot of what he said was an Anthropic receipt totaling $113,421.87, writing…
A Chinese robotics startup with a Tesla Optimus rival is seeking a new chief scientist with an $18 million salary
The AI talent war is spreading to robotics. Chinese humanoid robotics startup UBTech announced this month that it was seeking a new Chief Scientist with a maximum salary of 124 million yuan ($18 million), per a translated job listing. The top-end…
Rockets superstar sat on this startup for years - now it's worth $10B
Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant has a wide range of investments in emerging sports leagues and media, but he was notably ahead of the curve with a fitness tracker called Whoop. Whoop is a wristband that gives its users a comprehensive view of…
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How Generative AI Works For Startups In India Today
Generative AI is no longer sitting in experimental labs or pitch decks. It is now embedded in how Indian startups operate daily, from customer support and content generation to sales enablement and code development. But beneath the growing adoption…
Portland software startup a repeat star on Inc. magazine's regional leaderboard
With 220% revenue growth between 2022 and 2024, Portland-based HighByte is ranked No. 23 on Inc. magazine's latest list of the fastest-growing companies in the Northeast. “The industrial software startup is one of only two Maine companies on…
Phone startup Nothing moves into S.F. neighborhood dominated by Jony Ive and OpenAI
In tech-forward San Francisco, addresses can be as telling as product launches. London-based smartphone startup Nothing is said to have leased space in Jackson Square near Lovefrom, the design studio founded by Jony Ive, who helped define the…
The Chamber Corner: From startup to legacy: Strengthening family businesses in Worcester
One of the most enjoyable aspects of my role as president and CEO of the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce is to witness how our chamber team assists individuals in launching their businesses, growing their businesses, adding jobs to our local…
Satellite data startup Xoople closes $130M investment
Xoople SL, a Spanish provider of Earth observation data, today disclosed that it has closed a $130 million funding round. Madrid-based investment firm Nazca Capital led the raise. It was joined by MCH Private Equity, CDTI, Buenavista Equity…
Book it and forget it! This startup wants to end your flight price anxiety.
For most travelers, booking a flight comes with a tradeoff: commit now, and risk watching the price drop later. That tension has become part of the process of refreshing tabs, second-guessing timing, and hoping you didn't book too early or too…
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