Fintech CEO and Forbes 30 Under 30 alum has been charged for alleged fraud
The startup CEO says she plans to publicly address the charges this week.
Moltbook was peak AI theater
For a few days this week the hottest new hangout on the internet was a vibe-coded Reddit clone called Moltbook, which billed itself as a social network for bots. As the website’s tagline puts it: “Where AI agents share, discuss, and upvote. Humans welcome to observe.” We observed! Launched on January 28 by Matt Schlicht,…
Waymo raises $16B to scale robotaxi fleet internationally
The round, led by Dragoneer Investment Group, DST Global, and Sequoia Capital, now values the autonomous vehicle company at $126 billion.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX officially acquires Elon Musk’s xAI, with plan to build data centers in space
The merger creates the world’s most valuable private company, and paves the way for Musk to try and prove out the usefulness of space-based data centers.
China is leading the fight against hidden car door handles
The Chinese government issued a new rule that goes into effect January 1, 2027.
Adobe Animate is shutting down as company focuses on AI
Adobe Animate will be discontinued on March 1, 2026, as Adobe shifts its focus to AI.
Two Stanford students launch $2M startup accelerator for students nationwide
Two Stanford students announced Monday that they have raised $2 million for an accelerator program called Breakthrough Ventures, which seeks to fund the businesses of college students and recent graduates nationwide.
Not All Money Is Good Money — Why the Wrong Investor Is More Dangerous Than Running Out of Cash
Why the wrong capital can cost founders far more than it helps — and how to recognize the difference before it’s too late.
Why European Companies Are Quietly Buying Up Premium U.S. Domains (and Why You Should Pay Attention)
Here’s what’s driving the trend and what you need to know to structure a solid deal.
Why European Companies Are Quietly Buying Up Premium U.S. Domains (and Why You Should Pay Attention)
Here’s what’s driving the trend and what you need to know to structure a solid deal.
I Was Quietly Burning Out. This One Question Changed My Entire Approach to Success
I was exhausted and convinced I couldn’t keep going, but one night and one conversation changed how I showed up as a founder.