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.
Trump’s AI protectionism has come for robotics
This story originally appeared in The Algorithm, our weekly newsletter on AI. To get stories like this in your inbox first, sign up here. Humanoid robots usually elicit more cringe than awe: They stumble, kick children, and despite advances are still worse at using their hands than my toddler. It’s a nascent industry, and such robots…
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?
The Company That Is Building the Missing Data Layer For Real Estate
How a pandemic forced one startup to abandon its original business, uncover a hidden infrastructure opportunity and ultimately position itself for an eight-figure acquisition.
Agility Robotics plants its flag in Tesla’s backyard
Agility is opening a new training center for its Digit robots in Fremont, California.