SoftBank stays in as Meesho $606M IPO becomes India’s first major e-commerce listing
Meesho heads for India’s first big e-commerce IPO next week.
Sam Altman would like remind you that humans use a lot of energy, too
“It also takes a lot of energy to train a human.”
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How OpenAI and Google see AI changing go-to-market strategies
AI is changing how investors and startups bring their products to market. Three experts offered their insights at TechCrunch Disrupt.
Microsoft Office for Windows Drops to Less Than $35 to Support Smoother Business Workflows
This lifetime license deal saves you $185.
Anduril’s autonomous weapons stumble in tests and combat, WSJ reports
Defense tech startup Anduril Industries has faced numerous setbacks during testing of its autonomous weapons systems, according to new reporting by the WSJ. The problems cited include more than a dozen drone boats that failed during a Navy exercise off California in May, with sailors warning of safety violations and potential loss of life; a […]
This Thanksgiving’s real drama may be Michael Burry versus Nvidia
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Why Every Company Will Need an AI Specialist by 2026 — and What Happens If You Don’t
By 2026, an AI Specialist will be as essential as your CFO — ensuring AI adoption is strategic, scalable and safe.
The Growth Strategy Most Entrepreneurs Overlook — and How to Leverage It Today
Use this strategy to unlock sustainable growth and predictable revenue.
How Glīd won Startup Battlefield 2025: Mentorship, mission-focus, and meditation
This week in Build Mode, Startup Battlefield editor Isabelle Johannessen is joined by the winner of this year’s competition, Kevin Damoa, the CEO and founder of Glīd, a logistics infrastructure company that aims to streamline the complex container shipment process.
How to Extend Your Brick-and-Mortar Holiday Sales Beyond the Holidays
The holiday season isn’t just about sales. It’s about data.
Glīd won Startup Battlefield 2025 by building solutions to make logistis simpler, safer, and smarter
We’re excited to interview the winner of Startup Battlefield 2025, and Glid co-founder Kevin Damoa, on this week’s Build Mode!