The 6-Point Checklist Every Founder Needs Before Raising Their First Dollar
Here are six questions investors are quietly asking before they ever mention your pitch deck.
The Download: reviving frozen pig kidneys and boosting nuclear power
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. Pig kidneys that were “frozen” for a year have been brought back to life Pig kidneys that were cooled to -150 °C and stored in a freezer for months have been…
ChatGPT’s New Work Mode Can Run 95% of a One-Person Business (No Hiring or Coding Required)
OpenAI just launched Work — and it could replace half your AI stack while cutting your software bill.
The ‘Efficiency Paradox’ Holding Back High-Growth Companies (and How to Break It)
Chasing cost efficiency during a growth spurt feels smart — until it burns out the team that got you there.
Applications close in 48 hours — here’s everything Australian founders need to know about Stripe x Startup Battlefield
The window is almost shut. On August 19, eight startups will take the stage at Stripe Tour Sydney in front of investors, global press, and the Australian tech community. One startup walks away with automatic entry into TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco — no application, no further competition, a guaranteed spot on the world’s most […]
Vertu wants executives to pay $6,880 for an AI agent — here’s how it actually performs
From AI workflows to battery life and security, here’s what it’s really like to live with Vertu’s luxury foldable every day.
The Pursuit of Cultural Relevance Is Getting Risky. Here’s How Brands Can Get It Right.
Brands are rushing into cultural moments, but without a clear role or real experience behind them, relevance can quickly turn into risk.
1 in 3 Entrepreneurs Burn Out — The Ones Who Don’t Do These 4 Things Differently
Founder fatigue builds quietly — but the right habits and structure can prevent it.
Databricks hits $188B valuation, extending its run as AI’s favorite second act
Databricks has remade its image into an AI company and has published research on the cost savings of open weight AI models for coding.
Too Many Business Owners Have Forgotten the Basics — Here Are 3 You Can’t Ignore
Making a good first impression, promoting yourself in your community and staying positive help lay the foundation on which successful businesses are built.
The Zoom hack that says, ‘Don’t record me’
If every meeting, watercooler conversation, and date gets transcribed and summarized, who’s actually reading any of it?