Snapchat launches creator subscription in the U.S.
Snapchat will let creators set their monthly subscription price.
Canva acquires startups working on animation and marketing
With the new acquisitions, the company wants to bolster its position as a marketing solution by potentially adding video creation and more granular measurement.
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SpendRule raises $2M, emerges from stealth to help hospitals track spending
SpendRule, launched last summer, is an AI-powered platform that helps healthcare systems track their spending.
Just 8 months in, India’s vibe-coding startup Emergent claims ARR of over $100M
Indian vibe-coding platform Emergent was launched just eight months ago, and it now says it’s generating annual recurring revenue of more than $100 million, thanks to surging demand by small businesses and non-technical users.
Adani pledges $100B to build AI data centers as India seeks bigger role in the global AI race
Adani’s plan targets up to 5 gigawatts of capacity, with data centers planned alongside partnerships with Google, Microsoft, and Flipkart.
Airbnb expands its “Reserve Now, Pay Later” globally
The feature allows users to cancel eligible bookings if there is a change of plans — without losing money upfront.
As AI jitters rattle IT stocks, Infosys partners with Anthropic to build ‘enterprise-grade’ AI agents
Under the partnership, Infosys plans to integrate Anthropic’s Claude models into its Topaz AI platform to build so-called “agentic” systems.
Cohere launches a family of open multilingual models
Cohere’s Tiny Aya models support over 70 langauges
Most Entrepreneurs Never Practice This Skill — and It’s Why They Panic Under Pressure
Why mental and emotional rehearsal — not just strategy — determines how founders perform under pressure.
The Secret to Winning Sales Before Your Competitors Even Show Up
Here’s how AI-powered intent signals let founders shape buying decisions before prospects ever compare competitors.
Have money, will travel: a16z’s hunt for the next European unicorn
According to a16z, it has eyes around the world in order to spot companies as early as local funds might.