How I Won Over Investors and Raised $1.5 Million Without a Network or Experience
I didn’t have a co-founder, prior exits or a deep-pocketed network. I still raised a $1.5 million seed round. Here’s how I positioned my pitch to win.
The Download: an AI agent’s hit piece, and preventing lightning
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Online harassment is entering its AI era Scott Shambaugh didn’t think twice when he denied an AI agent’s request to contribute to matplotlib, a software library he helps manage. Then things…
AI Can Clone Your Company in 48 Hours — But Here’s What You Need to Survive
Everything can be duplicated in 48 hours — but some businesses are finding ways to survive the copycat economy.
Shopify competitor Swap raises $100M six months after raising $40M
VC firms DST Global and Iconiq are piling into e-commerce startup Swap Commerce, which is going up against Shopify.
Where VCs think AI startups can win, even with OpenAI in the game
Vanessa Larco, partner at Premise and former partner at NEA, thinks 2026 will finally be the year of consumer AI. Larco, who’s been investing in consumer and prosumer for years, thinks we’re about to see a shift in how consumers spend time online, with AI powering “concierge-like” services. The question is, will legacy consumer products like WebMD and […]
Anthropic reportedly raising $10B at $350B valuation
Anthropic is reportedly in talks to raise $10 billion at a $350 billion valuation, marking its third mega-round in a year.
AI Doesn’t Have to Be Expensive. Here Are 8 Smart Ways to Leverage It on a Modest Budget.
Practical guidance for small and mid-sized businesses to adopt AI affordably, improve efficiency, reduce cloud waste and achieve measurable business impact.
Skylight debuts Calendar 2 to keep your family organized
Skylight, known for its digital picture frame, has a new digital product that puts software and AI at the center.
Google Classroom’s new tool uses Gemini to transform lessons into podcast episodes
Google Classroom now offers a Gemini-powered tool that generates podcast-style audio lessons for teachers to deepen engagement with students.
Brewery of the Year: Another Big Step for a Major Player in a $282B Industry
And your invitation to share in what comes next as an early-stage investor.
Manage Stress and Mental Focus With This Meditation App
A structured approach to relaxation and clarity for entrepreneurs and professionals.