How to make your startup stand out in a crowded market, according to investors
Investors on what they really want to hear in a founder’s pitch.
The Download: coding’s future, the ‘Steroid Olympics,’ and AI-driven science
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. Anthropic’s Code with Claude showed off coding’s future—whether you like it or not At Anthropic’s developer event in London this week, Code with Claude, attendees were asked if they’d shipped code…
Why Your Startup’s Best Idea Can Be Copied in 48 Hours — and What Really Protects You
Startups today face a rapidly changing landscape where success depends on more than just product quality.
Innovation Will Stall in Your Company If You Don’t Fix This Cultural Problem
The fastest tools won’t matter if people don’t feel safe, steady and invested enough to use them well.
Social media follower counts have never mattered less, creator economy execs say
“I think that 2025 was the year where the algorithm completely took over, so followings stopped mattering entirely,” LTK CEO Amber Venz Box said.
Small Businesses Have the Real AI Advantage. Here’s How They Can Make the Most of It.
Here’s how you can use AI as a decision-making partner so you can think better, personalize at scale and operate like a larger team without losing your voice.
2025 was the year AI got a vibe check
AI’s early-2025 spending spree featured massive raises and trillion-dollar infrastructure promises. By year’s end, hype gave way to a vibe check, with growing scrutiny over sustainability, safety, and business models.
75% of Entrepreneurs Struggle With Delegation. This Framework Will Help You Master It.
Learn when to delegate, what to hand off first and how strategic delegation becomes the thing that drives growth long before you feel “ready” for it.
Plaud Note Pro is an excellent AI-powered recorder that I carry everywhere
Plaud Note Pro is a $179 notetaker, which is an excellent recording device first
Gmail Users Can Finally Do What They’ve Been Asking For Since 2004
Google is rolling out a feature that lets users change their @gmail.com addresses while keeping all their data.
This Niche Japanese Food Franchise Is Opening 20 New Locations After Record Sales Year
Onigilly Japanese Kitchen is hoping to go mainstream with its traditional onigiri rice balls.