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How many AI models is too many? It depends on how you look at it, but 10 a week is probably a bit much. That’s roughly how many we’ve seen…
To benefit all, diverse voices must take part in leading the growth and regulation of AI
As AI’s presence in our lives increases, so does the number of diverse founders leveraging it to develop positive, socially impactful services and products.
Entrepreneurship is all about taking risks. It means innovating without fear of failure, stepping into the unknown, and pursuing ambitious ideas.
It’s critical to protect equity investments in minority businesses from activist organizations
Angel investors and investment groups that fund BIPOC entrepreneurs must remain committed to keeping vital early-stage capital flowing.
To survive, web3 startups must expand their buyer base to brand-new markets that showcase a greater willingness to spend, invest and innovate.
Will 2024 (finally) be the year of the autonomous vehicle?
Safety remains the paramount metric for autonomous vehicle deployment, yet there has to be industry consensus on how to adequately measure a robotic or human driver’s safety.
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Siri needs to get a lot smarter, and quickly
Siri seems to be lagging the competition in the voice assistant department by a country mile.
The whole point of a startup is to build something enduring.
In the wake of centralized “crypto-in-name-only” financial collapses, 2023 bore out a recommitment to advancing sustainable decentralized networks.
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Against pseudanthropy
We must take steps to keep artificial intelligence systems from behaving as if they are living, thinking peers to humans.
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Startups aren’t doing as badly as you might think
A deep dive into the data from startup accounting firm Kruze Consulting shows that startups that can keep an eye on the fundamentals are in pretty decent shape.
Instead of forcing a technology onto a product, the design process flows to the technologies. In this way, the technology becomes a natural solution.
a16z will give literally any politician money if they help deregulate tech
Venture capital giant Andreessen Horowitz has announced its intent to begin lobbying the U.S. government, and their plan is as tone-deaf and obtuse as this summer’s dreadful “Techno-Optimist Manifesto.” Essentially,…
EV sales are thriving. Here’s how the US can stay in the race
Jon McNeill, founder of venture studio DvX and vice chair of the Cruise board, weighs in on where the U.S. stands in the EV revolution.
As generative AI shapes the next generation of application products, we can expect even more sweeping evolution.
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Keep your business model simple
It appears that the allure of complex pricing models and business strategies often proves too tempting to resist.
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How come founders don’t give a crap about sustainability?
If you care about equity, sustainability, parental leave — pick your poison — you have a chance to make a difference.
Art, psychology, theology and philosophy have all struggled with that question for as long as we’ve had conscious thought.
To find success as a woman founder, embrace your scrappy side
There is a wealth of information on the internet about fundraising for startups, but the existing playbooks need to be updated for women.
Veteran to visionary: What I learned in the Marines about being a fintech founder
According to the SBA, veterans are roughly 45% more likely to form their own business compared to people who haven’t served in the military.
How to leverage military experience to become a successful entrepreneur
Veterans already possess many of the skills and attributes needed to be a successful entrepreneur — including having courage.
Building AI-powered robots that can learn how to interact with the physical world will enhance all forms of repetitive work
The heady, futuristic world of artificial intelligence brings us a new promise: The ability to be perfectly average.
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Startups learn the hard way that relying on OpenAI’s tech can burn them
A recent update to OpenAI’s ChatGPT that allows users to upload PDFs and ask questions about them has sent ripples through the startup ecosystem.
If you’re looking to make a significant difference in the world, your startup could be the vehicle that drives that change.
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Your startup should solve an impossibly hard problem
Most obvious problems that have obvious solutions don’t need startups.
The urgent call for innovation and investment in maternal health
Women’s health remains one of the most underfunded, under-researched, and underserved areas of investment and study.
As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, it’s becoming more adept at generating human-like text.
As a climate tech investor, unit economics is the only thing I care about
We must focus on disruption and innovation in industry sectors with the greatest capacity to make progress on decarbonization.
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The fight for venture equality heads to court
Equity won’t come just via a gesture of goodwill; it now must be ratified in the courts.