Meet the latest VC judges joining Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Twenty founders will pitch their companies on the Disrupt Stage, but only one will walk away with the $100,000 equity-free prize and the coveted Disrupt Cup.
How Branch Basics Built a $50 Million Cleaning Empire On Trust, Not Hype
One in every three Branch Basics purchases in 2025 came from a friend or family recommendation. That single data point tells you everything about how this women-founded cleaning brand scaled to over $50 million, and why it’s still growing.
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Octopus Energy spins off its Kraken utility billing and AI platform
The British renewable energy provider said that its Kraken platform had $500 million in committed annual revenue, spurring a spinoff that could result in a massive IPO.
How developers are using Apple’s local AI models with iOS 26
A list of apps that are using Apple’s local models to introduce new features.
This Uncomfortable Mindset Is the Biggest Growth Hack For Entrepreneurs
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This Windows 11 Pro Bundle Brings Security, AI Tools, and Training Together
Get Windows 11 Pro with a lifetime license plus a complete training course for just $24.99.
Mastodon has a new plan to make money: Hosting and support services for the open social web
Mastodon launches hosting and support services to generate revenue and expand the open social web.
Indian fintech Jar turns profitable by enabling millions to save in gold
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OpenAI’s research on AI models deliberately lying is wild
AI models don’t just hallucinate. They also “scheme,” meaning deliberately lie or hide their true intensions.