In the fast-paced world of tech startups, one engineer managed to pull off a feat that left many founders baffled. Soham Parekh, a software engineer, admitted to working for multiple Silicon Valley startups simultaneously. This revelation came after a viral post on social media exposed his actions. Founders shared their experiences, painting a picture of an engineer...
AI agents are becoming more popular and many startups are trying to create tools to automate tasks online. One of these startups is Browser Use. They have created a tool that makes websites easier for AI agents to understand and navigate. Browser Use has recently raised 17 million dollars in seed funding. This funding was led by Felicis' Astasia Myers. Other investo...
Humane's AI Pin is no more. HP scooped up most of Humane's assets for $116 million, which is less than half of the $240 million Humane raised from investors. This means the AI Pin, priced at $499, is now out of production. On February 28, these devices will lose their connection to Humane's servers, making them useless for calls, messaging, AI queries, and cloud acce...
Starting with their exceptional nuclear power and electricity over generation, France has decided to host AI investments focused on data centers. The total round runs up to 109 Billion Euro = ~112B USD. President Macron set himself in a hastily organized television interview suggesting this AI investment wave could be a game changer. Investments ...
Imagine a single entity that could boost Europe's tech scene by making it easier for startups to navigate and grow. That's the idea behind EU Inc, a unified startup body supported by some of Europe's top tech leaders. Patrick Collison of Stripe, Taavet Hinrikus of Wise, and Eléonore Crespo of Pigment are among those backing an open letter that calls for this transfor...
Imagine this: A former Navy SEAL turned tech entrepreneur is in an Uber, heading to a meeting in Kyiv, Ukraine. Suddenly, his phone buzzes with a warning about incoming Russian bombs. Instead of panicking, he shrugs and says, "If it's your time to go, then it's your time to go." This is Brandon Tseng, co-founder of Shield AI, who is all about bringing the latest AI t...
Building a successful startup is like navigating a tightrope – one wrong step and you could tumble into oblivion. While flashy tech and hefty investments grab headlines, the real secret sauce lies in something far less tangible: people. Think about it, what makes a team truly great? It’s not just about individual talent, but about how well they work together, share...
The tech industry was recently shaken by the untimely passing of Mike Lynch, often referred to as the 'British Bill Gates'. Unfortunately, Lynch's legacy has been tarnished by a cautionary tale of ethical accountancy within technology startups. Sushovan Hussain, the former Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Lynch's software firm, Autonomy, recently concluded a five-ye...