The top 6 media/entertainment startups from Disrupt Startup Battlefield
Here is the full list of the media/entertainment Startup Battlefield 200 selectees, along with a note on what made us select them for the competition.
The Download: autonomous narco submarines, and virtue signaling chatbots
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. How uncrewed narco subs could transform the Colombian drug trade For decades, handmade narco subs have been some of the cocaine trade’s most elusive and productive workhorses, ferrying multi-ton loads of illicit drugs…
TopTechTrends
Benefit From More Than 2,000 Business Books for $40 Without Actually Reading Them
Your commute just became a crash course in the skills you’re trying to level up.
Fizz social app’s CEO on why anon works
Fizz is betting that Gen Z is tired of performing their lives on Instagram and TikTok. What started as a pandemic-era group chat frustration has turned into the dominant social platform on college campuses across the US, focused on the 99% of life that doesn’t make it into a highlight reel. Capturing the attention of a demographic typically glued […]
The Best Leaders Are Often the Least Popular — Here’s Why
Sometimes, doing the right thing makes you the most disliked person in the room.
‘College dropout’ has become the most coveted startup founder credential
AI founders are increasingly using their “dropout” status as a credential during YC pitches.
Why Young Entrepreneurs Are Flocking to Franchising — and What It Means for Your Brand
Younger entrepreneurs are reshaping the franchising landscape, bringing technology fluency, a desire for purpose-driven work and a fresh approach to business ownership.
DEI Isn’t Dying. It’s Finally Growing Up. Here’s What Progressive Leaders are Doing Differently
As performative DEI fades, progressive leaders are embedding inclusion into how they lead and build culture — and seeing stronger business results.
How I Built a Nationally Recognized Brand in a Niche Market By Welcoming Competition, Not Fighting It
Here’s how you should view your competition when your business operates in a narrow category.
Why the Best Leaders Invest in Their Mental Health Before Their Metrics
Entrepreneurs face constant uncertainty. Managing mental health is what keeps decision-making steady.
3 Lifetime AI Tools for Entrepreneurs Wanting Less Stress in 2026
Cut costs while upgrading content, research, and multimedia production.