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Startup School: Max Kolysh on Landing First 10 Customers
Max Kolysh of Y Combinator shares essential strategies for startups to land their first 10 customers, emphasizing personal networks, understanding customer behavior, and targeted outreach.
Jake Paul: From YouTube Star to Investor
Jake Paul discusses his evolution from YouTube star to boxer and investor, emphasizing resilience and the importance of a strong network in his journey.
Rumble CEO on AI Compute and Quake AI Platform
Rumble CEO Chris Pavlovski discusses the company's new AI platform, Quake AI, and its strategy to capitalize on the massive demand for AI compute power with extensive GPU infrastructure.
Jon Xu on Picking Startup Ideas
Jon Xu of Y Combinator shares insights on picking startup ideas, emphasizing customer feedback, deep dives, and the importance of commitment over perfection.
SpaceX Overtakes Amazon, Iran Deal & AI Career Coaches
SpaceX overtakes Amazon in value, ECB signals caution on interest rates, and AI is reshaping career coaching.
Perini Ranch: From Cattle to AI Data Centers
Tom and Lisa Perini transformed their Texas ranch into a renowned steakhouse and are now adapting to life near an AI data center.
WorkOS CEO on Business Communication Gaps
WorkOS CEO Garrett Galow discusses why many businesses struggle to answer fundamental questions, highlighting the cost of information silos.
How Meesho Became India's Biggest Shopping App
Meesho's journey from a 2015 startup to India's largest shopping app is a testament to its focus on social commerce, understanding consumer needs, and leveraging technology like WhatsApp. Learn how they achieved this massive scale.
OpenAI IPO Pipeline Fuels $3.6 Trillion Market Surge
OpenAI is reportedly preparing for an IPO, joining a tech pipeline valued at $3.6 trillion, reflecting strong investor interest in AI.
OpenAI Files Confidentially for IPO
AI leader OpenAI has confidentially filed for an IPO, targeting a listing this Fall with Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley.
Emergent's Mukund Jha on $100M ARR in 6 Months
Mukund Jha, CEO of Emergent, discusses how the company achieved $100M ARR in six months by democratizing software development with AI.
7 Free Ways to Get a Backlink From StartupHub.ai
Seven legitimate, mostly free ways to earn a link back to your site from StartupHub.ai, from claiming your company profile to running an Agent Readiness scan or publishing an article.
Scaling AI Beyond Informal: Axiom Math's Carina Hong
Carina Hong of Axiom Math discusses scaling AI through formal verification, aiming to build reliable and collaborative systems.
Anthropic's IPO Filing Signals Race to Lead Over OpenAI
Anthropic files for an IPO, intensifying the AI race with OpenAI and highlighting the high stakes for investor capital in the booming sector.
Anthropic Eyes IPO Amidst AI Race with OpenAI
AI startup Anthropic has filed confidentially for an IPO, aiming to compete with OpenAI and capitalize on the booming generative AI market.
Luma AI CEO on Physical AI Lab
Luma AI CEO Amit Jain discusses the company's new physical AI lab, emphasizing the need for multimodal data and open systems to overcome limitations in current robotics training.
Anthropic Eyes IPO Amid AI Race, Files Confidentially
AI firm Anthropic has confidentially filed for an IPO, joining the race with OpenAI and signaling significant investor interest in the AI sector.
Anthropic Valuation Surges to $965B, Overtaking OpenAI
Anthropic has reportedly achieved a valuation of $965 billion, surpassing OpenAI and signaling a fierce competition in the AI sector.
IIT Engineers Reject $550K Jobs for Startup
IIT engineers Varun Vummadi and his co-founder left high-paying jobs to build Giga, an AI company revolutionizing customer support. Learn about their journey.
Africa's Startup Funding Shifts Amidst AI Boom
African startups face funding shifts due to the AI boom. Founders are adapting by seeking domestic capital and focusing on local solutions, with fintech leading the way.
Anthropic Valued at $65B in Funding Round
Anthropic raises $65B, valuing the AI firm at that amount, while MLB considers a salary cap and Dell sees strong AI server demand.
Notion's Ivan Zhao: The Refounder's AI Journey
Notion CEO Ivan Zhao discusses the company's evolution, the impact of AI on business strategy, and the importance of a 'founder's mindset' in navigating the future.
The Agent Economy Is Being Rigged Before It Starts. Here's How We Break It Open.
Software just got commoditized, which means discovery is the new moat - and the model giants who are also investors are positioned to own it. x402-mesh is the open, backward-compatible protocol that puts price discovery back where it belongs: the moment an agent hits a paywall.
SpaceX, OpenAI in IPO Frenzy
SpaceX and OpenAI are reportedly competing for control in the IPO frenzy, according to Bloomberg Businessweek Daily.
OpenAI IPO Rumors Heat Up with $1 Trillion Valuation Talk
OpenAI is reportedly nearing an IPO with talks of a valuation close to $1 trillion, signaling a major moment for the AI leader.
OpenAI Prepares for IPO Amidst AI Race
OpenAI is reportedly gearing up to file for an IPO in the coming weeks, a significant move amid the booming AI market.
AVIAN AI raises $2.6M for fire prevention
AVIAN AI secures $2.6M to deploy its AI thermal monitoring for industrial fire prevention, aiming to make high-risk sites insurable again.
Zepto's Aadit Palicha: Turning Down Stanford for Groceries
Zepto CEO Aadit Palicha discusses forgoing Stanford to build a rapid grocery delivery service, leveraging AI, and focusing on customer experience.
Claude Agents Get Private Sandbox
Anthropic's Claude Managed Agents now offer self-hosted sandboxes and MCP tunnels, bringing agent execution and private service access under enterprise control.
Recursive AI Hits $4.65B Valuation with Self-Improving Tech
Recursive AI, a leader in self-improving AI, has achieved a $4.65B valuation after raising over $650M. CEO Richard Socher discusses the company's vision to build AI that drives its own innovation.
Why we built the Agent Readiness scanner, and what comes next
A founder note on the April 20, 2026 launch of /agent-readiness, a 50+ signal, six-dimension audit of how prepared a website is for AI agents. Includes what we're shipping next: a public Agent-Ready Web Standard, one-click fix PRs, and conformance tiers.
Anthropic Eyes $900B Valuation in Massive Funding Talks
AI research firm Anthropic is reportedly in talks to raise $30 billion at a valuation exceeding $900 billion, signaling strong investor confidence and potential IPO plans.
Cerebras Seeks $4.8B IPO Amid AI Chip Demand
AI chipmaker Cerebras is reportedly seeking an increased IPO valuation of $4.8 billion, reflecting strong investor demand for AI infrastructure.
Cerebras Systems Eyes $4.8 Billion IPO Amid AI Chip Demand
AI chipmaker Cerebras Systems is targeting a $4.8 billion valuation for its upcoming IPO, signaling strong investor confidence in the demand for specialized AI hardware.
Rezolve AI CEO on Hostile Bid for Commerce.com
Rezolve AI CEO Daniel Wagner discusses the company's hostile bid for Commerce.com, citing rapid growth and the need to innovate in the retail sector.
Angi CEO on AI Pivot: "Double Our Speed to Market"
Angi Inc. is pivoting to an AI-first strategy to enhance user experience and speed up product development, aiming to double its market entry speed.
Long Lake's Taubman on AI Take-Private Deals
Long Lake CEO Alexander Taubman discusses the company's AI-driven take-private strategy on the 'No Priors' podcast, highlighting AI's role in transforming businesses.
Jobless Claims Rise, Rivian Expands, Claude AI Pivots
Bloomberg Money Minute reports on rising jobless claims, Rivian's production boost, and Anthropic's Claude AI pivot to personal use.
Dick Costolo on Twitter's Growing Pains
Dick Costolo, former CEO of Twitter, discusses navigating hyper-growth, fostering agility, and the importance of communication and focus in leadership.
Coinbase Cuts 14% Staff, Cites AI Shift
Coinbase lays off 14% of staff, pivoting to an AI-native operational model and leaner structure amid market downturn.
Kled IP-Banned All of Nigeria. The Defense Made It Worse.
A 22-year-old founder, an a16z and Unshackled Ventures-backed data-licensing app, and the choice to ban a country of 230 million people instead of admitting the fraud system could not keep up. His investors have said nothing.
Chatbase CEO on AI Chatbots and Bootstrapping Growth
Chatbase CEO Yasser Elsaid shares his playbook for bootstrapping an AI agent business to $1M ARR, emphasizing self-serve, content marketing, and iterative product development.
AI Legal Startup Manifesto Raises $60M Series A at $750M Valuation
Manifesto OS, an AI legal startup, has raised $60M Series A at a $750M valuation. CEO Dan Mishkin discusses how AI is streamlining legal services and expanding access to justice.
BMG Acquires Concord, OpenAI Faces Sales Targets
BMG acquires Concord, OpenAI misses sales targets, and Oprah Winfrey partners with Wondery for exclusive podcast distribution.
Google Invests Up To $40B in AI Startup Anthropic
Google plans a massive investment of up to $40 billion in AI startup Anthropic, signaling a major push in the AI race.
Meta's AI Push: Layoffs and $10B in Compute Costs
Meta is reportedly planning to cut 10% of its workforce, impacting around 8,000 employees, as it grapples with substantial AI compute costs and internal competition for resources.
Meta Cuts 10% of Jobs Amid Efficiency Push
Meta is cutting around 10% of its workforce as part of an efficiency push, mirroring trends at other tech giants amid increased spending on AI and the metaverse.
Musk's $60B AI Bet: SpaceX Eyes Cursor Deal
SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, is reportedly in talks to acquire AI startup Cursor for $60 billion, signaling a major investment in AI.
Apple CEO Succession: Cook to Executive Chairman
Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down on September 1st, handing the reins to hardware chief John Ternus, marking a new era for the tech giant.
Slash Raises $100M to Disrupt Business Banking
Fintech startup Slash has raised $100M in Series C funding to challenge incumbents like Ramp and Brex with AI-powered business banking solutions.