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AI is 'Backbone' of Venture Capital Landscape, Says Western Alliance's Bob Curley
Bob Curley, deputy chief banking officer of regional banking at Western Alliance Bank, told Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec AI is the backbone of the venture capital landscape. He also said they're seeing it accelerated in energy and science. He also…
4 Andreessen Horowitz partners share their 2026 AI predictions
Another year, another slate of potential AI breakthroughs. Four partners at the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz debated what 2026 might bring to the AI world on an episode of the company's podcast that aired December 29, 2025. They focused…
Prompt Shift: Top Consumer AI Trends for 2026 Reshaping Search, Shopping, and Creativity
AI no longer sits quietly in the background. In this episode of The Speed of Culture podcast, Suzy founder and host Matt Britton explains why 2026 will become a turning point for consumers, not just companies. He breaks down the top consumer AI…
23 women investors who made partner or higher at VC firms in 2025
Women are still climbing the venture ladder, though the ladder has gotten harder to climb. The share of women decision-makers at big venture capital firms stayed flat at 17% in 2024, according to a PitchBook analysis of firms managing $50 million…
WSJ: Democrat Boston's Biotech Boom Goes Bust
Boston's once-thriving biotech sector is facing a major downturn as venture capital investment and government grants decline, leading to layoffs and dwindling job prospects. The Wall Street Journal reports that the biotech industry in Boston, long…
Four Semiconductor Plants in India To Begin Commercial Production in 2026
Semiconductor Plants in India: Union Minister for Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Friday that four companies will commence commercial manufacturing of semiconductor chips in 2026, marking a significant milestone in India's push for…
Nvidia's AI empire: A look at its top startup investments
No company has capitalized on the AI revolution more dramatically than Nvidia. Its revenue, profitability, and cash reserves have skyrocketed since the introduction of ChatGPT over three years ago — and the many competitive generative AI…
Gate Ventures Shows Crypto Venture Funding Rebounds Through 2025, With Capital Shifting Toward Late-Stage And Core Infra
Gate Ventures' report shows that cryptocurrency venture funding rebounded sharply from 2023 lows through 2025, with capital increasingly concentrated in late-stage deals and core sectors such as infrastructure, DeFi, stablecoins, and regulated…
How to Raise Capital Without Losing Control or Clarity
Fundraising may look like a milestone, but it carries hidden tradeoffs that shape how founders lead, think and protect what matters most. This article explores how approaching capital raises with intention can strengthen both the business and the…
HatchBridge Incubator helps bring KSU research, alumni and community ventures to market
Some key parts of Kennesaw State University's mission are to advance knowledge, foster innovation and serve the community. Through the HatchBridge Incubator, those facets are coming to life. In just two years, the incubator has become a launchpad…
David Sacks opens Austin office as threat of California 'billionaire tax' looms
San Francisco billionaire David Sacks announced publicly this week that his venture fund has opened an office in Austin, Texas, and that he personally has moved there as a proposed wealth tax looms over California's richest residents. On New Year's…
Five things to watch in cybersecurity for 2026
The past year in federal cybersecurity policy was full of uncertainty, as a change in administration, expiring authorities and the emergence of artificial intelligence converged and led to plenty of questions about the future of the cybersecurity…
3 credit card and travel deals that feel too good to last
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HBO's Most Underrated TV Drama Resurfaces on Streaming Charts Ahead of Highly Anticipated Season 4
In less than two weeks, HBO' s underrated television drama will make an exciting return, nearly two years after its last season aired. Titled Industry, the critically acclaimed series will be back for Season 4 on January 11, 2026, with eight…
India's deep-tech reset: From funding euphoria to manufacturing-first bets
India's deep-tech investment ecosystem is undergoing a reset, with venture capital firms moving away from broad, hype-driven bets towards manufacturing-first startups that can demonstrate early commercial traction, said Ankit Kedia, Founder and…
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