September 29, 2026

The Download: climate tech companies to watch and AI’s discovery problem

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. Coming soon: our 2026 list of Climate Tech Companies to Watch With the planet nearing 1.5 °C of warming, climate policies being unraveled, and Big Tech backpedaling on its climate ambitions,…

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Coming soon: Our 2026 list of Climate Tech Companies to Watch

September 29, 2026

Earlier this month, the UN announced the planet will tip past 1.5 ˚C of warming, “likely within the next few years,” squashing any lingering hope that nations would cut emissions fast enough to achieve the loftiest goal of the Paris climate agreement. In the US, the world’s second-largest-emitting country, its leader continues to deny climate…

Making AI an asset, not an expense

September 29, 2026

When customers talk about AI costs, the conversation usually starts with token prices and ends with access to the latest, most capable model in the cloud. Do they always need that level of capability? Not necessarily. But that is often where the conversation goes. As AI moves from experimentation to production, model choice is only…

Protego Ventures closes debut $125 million fund for Israeli defense tech

September 29, 2026

Protego Ventures, the first and largest dedicated defense tech VC in Israel, just completed its final $125 million closing, TechCrunch learned exclusively.

Ex-Tesla team raises $12.5M to put supply chains on autopilot

September 29, 2026

Atomic’s agentic supply chain software is now being used by companies like DoorDash and HelloFresh.

Anthropic’s prospectus details losses, growth, and, yes, a warning that its AI could end humanity

September 29, 2026

In its prospectus, Anthropic just told investors it’s losing tens of billions of dollars a year, but also growing like crazy, and — oh yeah — its own AI might pose an existential risk to humanity.

You Don’t Need a Big Company’s Budget to Borrow Its Best Systems. Here’s How.

September 29, 2026

Successful entrepreneurs turn admiration into action by identifying, adapting and measuring the systems that help high-performing companies achieve consistent results.

Your Expectations Aren’t as Clear as You Think. This 4-Step Method Helps Your Team Deliver What You Actually Need

September 29, 2026

Most missed deadlines and disappointing work come from unclear expectations, not poor performance.

The 1-Hour Test That Shows Where AI Will Actually Pay Off

September 29, 2026

Many AI tools work exactly as designed yet deliver little value because they add friction to the way people actually work instead of removing it.

Constant Urgency Is Burning Out Your Best People. Use These 5 Moves to Keep Them Winning.

September 29, 2026

This article offers a five-part leadership playbook for helping top performers sustain excellence through constant change by providing calm, clarity, tradeoffs, support and meaningful recognition.

The Relationships You Need to Build in Your First 60 Days as a New CEO

September 29, 2026

Learn who to talk to, what to listen for, and why most new CEOs get this wrong.