The FTC is investigating Microsoft, Amazon and Alphabet’s investments into AI startups The companies have 45 days to respond to the agency. Pranav Dixit Updated Fri, Jan 26, 2024 The FTC is investigating Microsoft, Amazon and Alphabet’s investments into AI startups The Federal Trade Commission is launching an inquiry into massive investments made by … Continue reading The FTC is investigating Microsoft, Amazon and Alphabet’s investments into AI startups
IBM bets $500M on business-focused AI startups Radek Zielinski / Nov 7, 2023 IBM announced today that it plans to invest $ 500 million in generative AI startups catering to business customers, signaling the technology giant’s entrance into the AI investment race. Generative AI, which can generate original text, images, audio, and more, has … Continue reading IBM bets $500M on business-focused AI startups
By Emily Price September 27, 2023 LinkedIn released its Top Startups for 2023 today. The list, which is now in its 7th year, highlights 50 companies based in the United States that LinkedIn says are gaining attention and recruiting top talent, based on LinkedIn data that measures growth and demand. To create the list, … Continue reading These are the hottest 50 startups in the United States right now, according to LinkedIn
By Issie Lapowsky July 14, 2023 In early 2022, shortly after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began, Valentine Hrytsenko was driving his family to Lviv—a city in the westernmost part of the country that became a refuge for Ukrainians in the early days of the war—when he got a call from a software developer named … Continue reading How a security startup’s air-raid alert app is saving lives in Ukraine
By Richard Baguley April 02, 2023 We aren’t quite at the point where artificial intelligence can run an entire business, but the new wave of AI tools is getting close. That is especially true for nascent startups, where AI tools can be invaluable in the race to get a new company up and running. … Continue reading 15 useful ChatGPT prompts for startups
By Sam Becker March 24, 2023 Mental health continues to be a top concern for millions of Americans. That includes children’s mental health, which is the single most concerning topic for U.S. parents, according to recent data from Pew Research. Evidently, investors and entrepreneurs have taken notice. Mental health is prominently featured on this … Continue reading Mental health emerges as the fastest-growing marketplace for startups, and it’s not even close
10 Benefits of Coworking Spaces for Startups 2023 Parth Shah / 21 Feb 2023 Are you a startup founder looking for a collaborative and inspiring workspace to grow your business? Look no further than coworking spaces. These shared office environments provide the perfect blend of community and flexibility for startups to thrive. With amenities … Continue reading 10 Benefits of Coworking Spaces for Startups 2023
Ad Service Startups Will Emerge From Thousands Of Tech Layoffs by Laurie Sullivan @lauriesullivan, February 20, 2023 Nearly two months into the new year, more than 93,000 workers across U.S. tech companies have been laid off in mass job cuts. The numbers from Crunchbase News include Twilio’s 1,500-person cut, DocuSign’s 680-worker cut, and Wix’s 370-person layoff announcements last … Continue reading Ad Service Startups Will Emerge From Thousands Of Tech Layoffs
By Leslie Feinzaig February 06, 2023 There was a moment last spring when startup founders across the globe experienced a sudden collective whiplash. It was the Great Venture Capital Reset of 2022, when fundraising activity screeched to a halt after running fast and hot for the longest bull market in VC history. Untold numbers … Continue reading Even in these times, smart startups can get funded. Here’s how
By Sam Becker January 24, 2023 Prior to 2022, it seemed like every other startup on the market was going public. But during 2022, as the Fed aggressively raised interest rates to curb inflation, the trend reversed. Global IPO volumes fell 45% year-over-year, according to data from Ernst & Young. In the short term, … Continue reading IPOs decline as large companies gobble up more startups. That’s bad for innovation
