Loop raises $95M to build supply chain AI that predicts disruptions
The San Francisco startup closed a Series C funding round led by Antonio Gracias’ firm Valor, which is a major backer of xAI.
Cellebrite said it cut off Russia, but Russia used is tools anyway
Security researchers found evidence that Russian authorities hacked the iPhone of a political opponent using a phone-unlocking device made by Cellebrite, even after the company said it would stop selling to Putin’s government.
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New leaders, new fund: Sequoia has raised $7B to expand its AI bets
The fundraise is the first major capital raise under Sequoia’s new leadership, with Alfred Lin and Pat Grady now serving as co-stewards of the 54-year-old firm.
The Real Advantage Small Businesses Have Over Big Brands
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Why the Quietest Person in the Room Might Build the Best Startup
The startup world celebrates bold personalities and fast pitches, yet many of the most thoughtful innovations come from quiet thinkers who question assumptions and look deeper..
Companies Are Hitting a Wall With AI — And Outdated Systems Are to Blame
AI is accelerating work across every department, but without alignment and clear standards, most companies are scaling inefficiencies instead of real progress.
Everyone Can Build a Product Now — the Real Advantage Is Getting People to Care About Yours. Here’s How.
The barrier to building a product has collapsed. The new bottleneck — the one most founders discover too late — is distribution.
The 3 PR Strategies I Stopped Recommending to Clients After They Backfired
These once-reliable tactics were quietly draining my clients’ budgets and credibility — here’s what I replaced them with.
How to Choose a PR Firm in the Age of AI — and What Most Companies Get Wrong
The criteria most companies use to hire a PR firm were built for a media landscape that no longer exists. Here’s what actually matters now.
Factory hits $1.5B valuation to build AI coding for enterprises
The three-year-old startup raised $150 million led by Khosla Ventures.
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