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Final frontier for meds? UK startup sends drug-making into space
Onboard a SpaceX flight last week was a remarkable piece of cargo – a hi-tech box destined for the International Space Station to grow ultra-pure protein crystals, with the aim of producing self-injected cancer drugs. A British startup…
Why AI Personalization Matters For Startups Seeking Competitive Advantage
AI personalization; going beyond generic outputs. As generative AI becomes increasingly commoditized, the next competitive battleground is AI personalization; according to Boston Consulting Group, it represents a $2 trillion opportunity. It's no…
How VCs and founders use inflated 'ARR' to crown AI startups
Last month, Scott Stevenson, co-founder and CEO of the legal AI startup Spellbook, took to X in an effort to expose what he called a “ huge scam ” among AI startups: inflation of the revenue figures that they announce publicly.
From $5 Million To $500: The Secret Behind Shrinking Startup Costs
I constantly find myself talking with colleagues, old friends and fellow parents at soccer games about how everything costs more than it used to. Restaurant entree costs are jaw dropping. Gas prices are relentless. And don't get people started on…
Peec, one of Berlin's rising startups, more than doubled annualized revenue in months to $10M, sources say
One of Berlin's rising-star, early stage startups, Peec AI, just crossed $10 million in annualized revenue, according to internal dashboard data seen and verified by TechCrunch. Peec AI raised its $21 million Series A six months ago. While CEO…
VC Shares Tips For AI Startups To Work With Creators Effectively · Digg
Creators are a critical distribution channel for most AI startups. But many don't know how to work with them effectively. I spoke with dozens of the top creators at Google i/o - some lessons learned and tips for startups 👇 1. It's…
'Wild West': How an RFK-inspired startup is cashing in on the peptide craze
You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Bobbi, a new Australian online doctor shop, has an unusual namesake: the United States health secretary notorious for pushing views on vaccinations…
Coalition VC invests in a startup developing a foundational AI model for olfaction that maps receptor responses to molecules for new fragrance creation · Digg
— The startup raised $2 million to advance the technology. Original post Latest @coalitionvc investment!! Killer founding team, novel tech, huge ambitions. First time diligence has involved smelling molecules.
My startup hit $200 million ARR. But first I walked away from 2.5 million YouTube subscribers and nearly went bankrupt
Most people see the $200 million ARR. They don't see the summer in Spain with no air conditioning, a dwindling bank account, and investor rejection emails piling up. They don't see the moment you realize you might have to tell your co-founders it's…
Cyprus Business Now: AML, tech sector, Oev, Eurogroup, funds, tourism, startups
The regulator said the updated framework, issued through a formal circular, aims to enhance the effectiveness of Cyprus' system for combating money laundering and terrorist financing, placing greater emphasis on the quality and timeliness of…
This Tech Startup Just Axed Nearly A Quarter Of Its Workforce- And Says Survivors Could Earn $1 Million S
Cloud-based productivity platform ClickUp laid off 22% of its workforce, but CEO Zeb Evans says the move is not about cost-cutting. Instead, the company is channeling savings into a radical AI-first strategy that includes million-dollar salary…
Silicon Valley's latest talent war is for influencers
Lightspeed Venture Partners ' newest partner wasn't just attractive because of her experience investing in AI, the Silicon Valley firm's big focus. She also brings more than 350,000 social media followers who seek out her takes on hot startups and…
Quantum Computing Inc.: The Story Is Big, But The Valuation Must Be Earned (NASDAQ:QUBT)
Quantum Computing Inc. (QUBT) is rated Hold, reflecting high uncertainty in commercializing its differentiated room-temperature photonic quantum platform. QUBT's recent LSI and NuCrypt acquisitions expand manufacturing capability and customer…
As the AI Battle Rages, Yusuf Mehdi Becomes the Latest Microsoft Veteran to Walk
The future of brands gets decided here. Join the industry's top marketers at Brandweek for the ideas, insights, and connections shaping what's next. Get your ticket. Microsoft chief consumer marketing officer Yusuf Mehdi, whose tenure with the…
SpaceX Faces A Crucial Launch Test Ahead Of Its IPO
Why SpaceX needs Starship. A new kind of origami. Sam Altman's longevity startup raises more money. All that and more in this week's edition of The Prototype. To get it in your inbox, sign up here. SpaceX filed its long awaited IPO on Wednesday…
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