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For years, the defense industrial base was a future problem. Now it's a production problem.
Guest: David Norquist Title: President and CEO of the National Defense Industrial Association Summary: The Pentagon needs more ships, more munitions and more manufacturing capacity. Industry is responding, but expanding production takes time…
Burning Man showed Sam Altman what the future could be. Here are the famous CEOs and billionaires who have attended.
Not only has Elon Musk made more than one pilgrimage to Black Rock City, but he's also gone on the record touting the annual festival as an integral part of Silicon Valley culture. 'If you haven't been, you just don't get it,' the Tesla CEO told…
The Big Picture: What you need to know about the ongoing games industry reset
The games industry is undergoing a reset. That was the message of Gamescom Dev's opening keynote, delivered by Amir Satvat, who until a few days ago was business development manager at Tencent, but is now general partner at 1Up Ventures. Satvat is…
Mission-Driven Media Jobs Hiring Now in Editorial and Content
Something worth watching is happening on the job boards right now: mission-driven organizations are aggressively hiring experienced media professionals. These aren't vague communications coordinator roles buried in HR departments. They're editorial…
Crocs: Diversification And Share Buybacks Will Be Value Accretive, But Alternatives Exist
Crocs' diversification initiatives reduce revenue and free cash flow volatility, providing catalysts for a potential valuation multiple expansion due to a lower cost of capital. Despite the stock price decline after Crocs reported its Q2 2026…
Robinhood Won't Remain Cheap For Too Long (Rating Upgrade) (NASDAQ:HOOD)
I am upgrading Robinhood Markets, Inc. to Buy, driven by strong Q2 results and emerging growth catalysts. HOOD's Q2 FY26 saw 32% YoY revenue growth, robust gains in Transaction and Net Interest Revenues, and 54% YoY growth in Other Revenues led by…
In an MLB first, Yankee Stadium now has an official tampon
The New York Yankees are not just a baseball team. They are a marketing juggernaut. Aside from the obvious drink, airline and credit card sponsors, the Yankees are a global platform for a dizzying array of brands. New York Life is the…
A little red book called 'The Mission at Corgi' insults boomers. The AI startup says it didn't create it.
When investor Alex Ren visited the office of AI insurance upstart Corgi early last year, he was given a copy of a little red book emblazoned with a portrait of the company's namesake dog wearing a Mao-like red hat with a yellow star. It was called:…
Chobani buys back, Norbert's robot nurses, and GoPro's takeover
• Tripo AI, a generative 3D company, raised $446m in Series B and Series B+ funding. MPCi led, joined by Perfect World, BlueFocus, SPC, Yanqu Games, ThunderSoft, 37 Interactive Entertainment. CDH Venture and Growth Capital, CICC, CMC Capital…
8 VC Firms Betting on Hollywood's Next Act - What They Want - The Ankler
I wrote about 14 private equity firms ready to pounce on Hollywood, analyzed all the media M&A activity so far this year and interviewed Media Res CEO Michael Ellenberg about what shows are selling now. With great risk comes great reward —…
This startup is building AI undercover agents for the FBI and other agencies
Aslan, a startup building AI agents that act as operatives in national security missions, is publicly launching today after raising $20.8 million in funding, the company first shared with Axios. Why it matters: The company offers agents for the FBI…
Trump Jr.'s 1789 Capital Leads New $1 Billion Funding Round For Polymarket
Donald Trump Jr.-linked venture fund, 1789 Capital, is leading a new round of funding for Polymarket at a valuation of $21 billion, according to multiple reports, in a move that comes amid an increased push by states to regulate betting on these…
The Trump administration's plan for protecting consumers? Politely ask companies to behave
In mid-July testimony before Congress, Russell Vought boasted that, as the acting head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, he'd refashioned the agency's approach to pursuing banks and other financial companies accused of exploiting…
Beam Benefits founder's new startup draws $21M seed funding
Beam Benefits co-founder Alex Frommeyer is back with a new Columbus startup that just secured $21 million to rethink how employers provide health insurance. Why it matters: Frommeyer sees the impressive seed funding round as part of a rising tide…
Army secretary frequently warned White House about Hegseth before his departure: Sources
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll's resignation follows a strained relationship with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and repeated warnings to the White House, including Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, about what has been described as Hegseth's widespread and…
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