The former CEO of Character.AI, which Disney previously sent a cease-and-desist letter to, will serve as the company’s first-ever chief technology officer.
Failure in startups is inevitable, but how you respond determines what comes next. This piece outlines a clear, practical framework for analyzing setbacks, protecting relationships, and returning with sharper judgment and renewed conviction.
Most founders bury their press badges in the footer and wonder why coverage does nothing. Move the same logos to the three spots where buyers actually hesitate, and they start closing deals.
Most founders think expansion is a growth story, but it’s actually a stress test that exposes every weakness in the original business — and the ones who scale successfully treat their second location like a franchise, not an extension of themselves.
Researchers found common points of failure, like software used to organize and display web content, could have allowed hackers to run riot through government websites.