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Meta just made a $14.3 billion bet on data-labeling company Scale AI, but it's not a traditional takeover: Meta's taking a 49% stake in the company and adding Scale's co-founder Alexandr Wang to its team. Today on Equity, we break down what this means for Meta's AI ambitions and revisit Wang's early AI predictions. Listen to the full episode to hear more highlights from the week, including: How Chime's IPO priced above expectations at $27 per share and jumped in early trading, and Anthony's not-so-hot takes on what this signals for the tech IPO market Why Y Combinator's Demo Day was packed with “agentic” AI startups building autonomous software, and how a recent chat with Fiverr's CEO sheds light on AI-driven task automation in the gig economy How Jony Ive's LoveFrom spent 18 months quietly collaborating with Rivian on their first electric bike, a spinout product confirmed to have a bike-like form factor Equity will be back next week, so stay tuned! Equity is TechCrunch's flagship podcast, produced by Theresa Loconsolo, and posts every Wednesday and Friday.  Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the casts. You also can follow Equity on X and Threads, at @EquityPod.  Credits: Equity is produced by Theresa Loconsolo with editing by Kell. We'd also like to thank TechCrunch's audience development team. Thank you so much for listening, and we'll talk to you next time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Martijn Hemminga en Jasper Spanjaart nemen je in de Recruitment Tech Monthly mee door de belangrijkste ontwikkelingen in mei en juni. In de spotlight: de investering van Main Capital in Jobdigger, de overname van Nocore, diverse AI-onderzoeken én een terugblik op Demo_Day 2025.

Homeowners risk is getting wilder, but the answers are already here. On June 18, 2025 (10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET), join this free, fast‑paced virtual Demo Day to watch live walkthroughs from Premier sponsors … Read More » The post Don’t Miss This Event! | Homeowners Risk Remix: AI + Data Demo Day for Next‑Gen Carriers appeared first on Insurance Journal TV.

On this episode of Talking Technology extra, we meet the team from Glide ahead of their demo day in Dublin. We take a trip to The Wayfinding Centre to meet Amos Miller and Luke Buckberrough (co founders of Glide's parent company Glidance Inc.).They explain what the product is, discuss recent delays, and tell us about their ambitious vision for the future.  Would you use Glide? Send us a WhatsApp voice note now on 086 199 0011. Support the show

Daniele Cattaneo è incubation manager per le Pepinières d'Entreprises, e oggi ci parla dell'appuntamento del 10 giugno dedicato al lavoro e in particolare del Demo Day, la fiera dell'innovazione in Valle d'Aosta pensata per incontrare startup, imprese innovative e centri di ricerca che presenteranno i loro progetti.

As Indiana's famous Month of May comes to a close, Mitch Frazier and Cayla Chiddister recap big news for Mark Warner and LIberation Labs, look ahead to exciting new for AgriNovus' Velocity Demo Day and Indiana's hosting of the Global Entrepreneurship Congress next week. Mitch and Cayla also look ahead to his next career journey and talk about what's next for the podcast: Mark Warner talks Vivici partnership on the podcast: https://podcast.agrinovusindiana.com/public/215/Agbioscience-8a9a4381/50e60709Velocity Demo Day is coming on 6/18. Register here: https://agrinovusindiana.com/velocity/The Global Entrepreneurship Congress kicks off in Indianapolis next week! Agbioscience listeners can use the code ECOSYSTEM50

As Indiana's famous Month of May comes to a close, Mitch Frazier and Cayla Chiddister recap big news for Mark Warner and LIberation Labs, look ahead to exciting new for AgriNovus' Velocity Demo Day and Indiana's hosting of the Global Entrepreneurship Congress next week. Mitch and Cayla also look ahead to his next career journey and talk about what's next for the podcast: Mark Warner talks Vivici partnership on the podcast: https://podcast.agrinovusindiana.com/public/215/Agbioscience-8a9a4381/50e60709Velocity Demo Day is coming on 6/18. Register here: https://agrinovusindiana.com/velocity/The Global Entrepreneurship Congress kicks off in Indianapolis next week! Agbioscience listeners can use the code ECOSYSTEM50

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This week, I'm joined once again by Alejandro Gutierrez, now officially leading Solana Superteam Ireland, a new initiative powered by the Solana Foundation to accelerate Web3 innovation across the entire island of Ireland.In this conversation, Alejandro and I go deep on how Solana Superteam Ireland came to life, why the momentum is building so quickly, and what this means for Ireland as a Web3 hub.Alejandro shares how he went from convincing Dogpatch Labs to give him a table and a few chairs to creating a thriving Talent Hub that's now attracting builders every Friday. That energy evolved into the Dublin BuildStation, a collaborative space supporting 19 project submissions to the recent Solana Colosseum Hackathon.From stablecoin payments and agentic AI to health tech and startup funding, we talk about the intersection of talent, ecosystem development, and the future of digital finance on Solana in Ireland.In this episode:How Alejandro kicked off Solana Superteam Ireland from the ground upThe role of Dogpatch Labs and Solana Foundation in backing Irish buildersWhy Ireland is uniquely positioned for Web3 leadershipThe Dublin BuildStation and how it supports foundersEmerging verticals in Solana: payments, AI, and healthcareThe potential for a silent stablecoin revolution in the Irish payments landscapeThe importance of community, continuity, and open collaborationWhat's next: Dublin Startup Village, university engagement, and moreEVENTS:Dublin Tech Week - May 23rd- 30th, 2025 - full event listingCryptoMondays Ireland with ETHDublin, Solana Superteam Ireland & Techstars - 26th May 2025Techstars Web3 2025 Demo Day at NYTechWeek (NYC) - 4th June 2025LINKS:Solana Superteam Ireland:  Website  |  X/(Twitter)  |  LinkedInAlejandro Gutierrez: X/(Twitter)  |  LinkedInLeave a review & subscribe on: Apple Podcasts  |  Spotify  |  MoneyNeverSleeps (website)Email us: info@norioventures.comPete Townsend:  X/Twitter  |  LinkedIn MoneyNeverSleeps:  X/Twitter  |  LinkedIn  |  Newsletter

Au programme de l'actu des nouvelles technologies et de l'accessibilité cette semaine : Du côté des applications et du web Les nouveautés de TalkBack 16. Google I/O 2025 : de l'IA, beaucoup de blabla… et quelques nouveautés bluffantes. Mise à jour de Dolphin Easy Reader en version 12. Gemini Live Vision dispo sur le SmartVision. Témoignage et activation. Mise à jour importante pour Be My Eyes pour Windows. AppleVis va lancer une plateforme communautaire de suivi des bugs des logiciels Apple. USA : Be My Eyes permet aux DV d'effectuer des achats depuis l'application avec InnoSearch AI. NotebookLM : l'outil de recherche IA de Google débarque sur les smartphones. AppStore. Google Play. Le reste de l'actu Des témoignages d'utilisateurs Android suite à notre Appel au peuple. Le projet ALIAS cherche des participants. Campus Louis Braille, Demo Day du 2 juin 2025 Cette semaine sur Oxytude Nous vous avons proposé : Edito – La presse Apple et l'accessibilité des produits pommés, fainéantise, je m'en foutisme ou incompétence ?. Remerciements Cette semaine, nous remercions Arnaud, Arnaud le Belge, Carlos, Corinne, Murielle, Nicolas, Pascal, Stéphane, Tony et Yannick pour leurs infos ou leur dons. Si vous souhaitez vous aussi nous envoyer de l'info ou nous soutenir : Pour nous contactez ou nous envoyez des infos, passez par le formulaire de contact sur la page oxytude.org/contact. Pour nous soutenir (dons, liens affiliés ou liste de produits) rendez-vous sur la page oxytude.org/soutenir. Pour animer cet épisode Cédric, François et Philippe.

In this episode of Demo Day, we sit down with Minnie Ingersoll, Partner at TenOneTen Ventures and host of the LA Venture Podcast, for an insider look at how venture capital is evolving in 2024.Minnie drops exclusive insights on a growing trend: LP sharing - a powerful but rarely discussed tactic that's helping up-and-coming VCs fundraise faster and smarter. If you're a VC, founder, or aspiring fund manager, this episode is packed with tactical gems.We also talk about:How new VCs can build deal flow from scratchThe role of media and personal brand in fundraisingThe biggest red flags Minnie looks for in foundersHer honest take on remote vs in-person startup cultureWhere AI is actually making a difference in VC workflowsHow to get in the room where it happens - and stay thereWhether you're raising your first fund or trying to land your next round, Minnie's advice will change the way you think about investing, networking, and storytelling.Listen to the full episode and don't forget to subscribe for more interviews with top VCs and startup operators.#VCInsights #FundraisingTips #MinnieIngersoll #TenOneTen #StartupAdvice #DemoDayPodcast #EarlyStageInvesting #LPSharing #AIVC #VentureCapital #Founders #DealFlow #PersonalBrand #SeedInvesting #PitchTips #TechStartups #LAStartups

There are things that happen in all our lives that we struggle to make sense of and when they are particularly hard, our concepts or thoughts on God and what is true are all challenged. For some they lose faith, or they deconstruct their faith, but how do you rebuild it? We are going to spend 4 weeks talking about how do we restore and rebuild our theology after going through crisis or trying times? How do we sort through the rubble, keep what is good and build something stronger and restored?

Ietwat onverwacht werd het Groningse First2Find uitgeroepen tot hoogstgewaardeerde recruitmentsoftware (RT35) van 2024. Tijdens het Podcast Theater tijdens Demo_Day 2024 blikt mede-oprichter Sander Govaers terug én vooruit. "We hebben onze software speciaal ontwikkeld om kandidaten efficiënt te vinden, en een belangrijk deel van ons succes komt doordat we goed luisteren naar onze klanten."

In de Recruitment Tech Monthly van mei 2025 blikken Martijn Hemminga en Sandor Lokenberg terug op de belangrijkste ontwikkelingen in recruitmenttechnologie van april. Jasper Spanjaart is deze maand afwezig, en dus neemt Sandor plaats achter de microfoon. In deze aflevering aandacht voor grote investeringen in Jobdigger en Cruit, AI als rode draad tijdens Trend_Day én een vooruitblik op Demo_Day 2025.

Episode 704: Sam Parr ( https://x.com/theSamParr ) and Shaan Puri ( https://x.com/ShaanVP ) talk to Blake Scholl ( https://x.com/bscholl ) about he went from high school dropout to Groupon to the founder of a supersonic jet startup.  — Show Notes: (0:00) Find your red line (4:29) Problems hidden in plain sight (13:00) The making of Boom Supersonic (23:00) No rules of thumb (29:13) Blake's favorite interview question (34:22) Demo Day at YC (38:13) Selling Richard Branson (47:46) Being a dark matter founder (52:14) What does the most ambition of yourself look like? (55:51) Progressively overturning of the skeptics (1:01:06) Working with Jeff Bezos at Amazon — Links: • Steal Shaan's $20M Pitch Deck: https://clickhubspot.com/wem • Boom - https://boomsupersonic.com/  — Check Out Shaan's Stuff: Need to hire? You should use the same service Shaan uses to hire developers, designers, & Virtual Assistants → it's called Shepherd (tell ‘em Shaan sent you): https://bit.ly/SupportShepherd — Check Out Sam's Stuff: • Hampton - https://www.joinhampton.com/ • Ideation Bootcamp - https://www.ideationbootcamp.co/ • Copy That - https://copythat.com • Hampton Wealth Survey - https://joinhampton.com/wealth • Sam's List - http://samslist.co/ My First Million is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by HubSpot Media // Production by Arie Desormeaux // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano

In this episode of Demo Day, host Sean Goldfaden sits down with Jeff Bocan, Partner at Okapi Venture Capital, to dive deep into the founder-investor dynamic, red flags to watch for, and what truly sets top-performing startups apart. 

At the end of April, AgriNovus CEO Mitch Frazier jumps on the podcast with Cayla Chiddister to recap the month gone by and events coming up, including: Recent travels and discussions around how the Midwest can add additional value to its commodities, an existing strength and something we've done time and again. Mitch recently spoke with AgFunder News' Elaine Watson on challenges meeting opportunities in this tough environment right now and how "pessimists might sound smart, but it's the optimists who will win. That story is here.Our next Quadrant event is coming up in Indianapolis focused on the evolution of food ingredients based on shifting consumer preferences, how food companies are responding and what that means for farmers. You can register for the free event here.Quadrant's discussion aligns nicely with a gigantic event -- The Sweets and Snacks Expo (learn more here).Field Atlas just closed its May Company Tour application window, but August is still open for college students to apply. Learn more here.Velocity Demo Day is coming up June 18 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Register for the free event here.

At the end of April, AgriNovus CEO Mitch Frazier jumps on the podcast with Cayla Chiddister to recap the month gone by and events coming up, including: Recent travels and discussions around how the Midwest can add additional value to its commodities, an existing strength and something we've done time and again. Mitch recently spoke with AgFunder News' Elaine Watson on challenges meeting opportunities in this tough environment right now and how "pessimists might sound smart, but it's the optimists who will win. That story is here.Our next Quadrant event is coming up in Indianapolis focused on the evolution of food ingredients based on shifting consumer preferences, how food companies are responding and what that means for farmers. You can register for the free event here.Quadrant's discussion aligns nicely with a gigantic event -- The Sweets and Snacks Expo (learn more here).Field Atlas just closed its May Company Tour application window, but August is still open for college students to apply. Learn more here.Velocity Demo Day is coming up June 18 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Register for the free event here.

Welcome back to another episode of the Back 9 Mully Podcast!! We are so happy to be back, and we have so much to talk about! Of course, we have to start with the impressive Rory win at the Masters! Then we talk other winners and tourneys from the past few weeks. YouTube Golf match with Jon Rahm & Josh Allen VS. Phil & Grant. We then kind of talk about everything from NFL draft to a very funny story about Rich at a DEMO DAY. Thanks again for all the love and support. Please subscribe where you listen to the podcast! Now, go hit some good shots, go hit some bad shots, but remember to always have fun and don't forget to use your Back 9 Mully!

What's the one trait that separates successful startups from the rest?According to TX Zhuo—Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Fika Ventures—it's not pedigree, pitch decks, or market size. It's founder responsiveness. In this episode of Demo Day, TX reveals the surprising results of a study across 94 portfolio companies, and why the speed of your email replies might be a signal of much more than just efficiency.Sean Goldfaden sits down with TX to talk about:- How TX turned personal tragedy into a multimillion-dollar startup- His transition from founder to VC at Fika Ventures- How to stand out in a crowded pitch meeting- The biggest green (and red) flags investors look for- What most first-time fund managers get wrong- The real story behind raising Fika's first fund—with over 700 meetings- Why radical focus and honest mentorship are keys to successWhether you're a founder preparing for your next raise, or an emerging VC building your first fund, this conversation is packed with real talk and practical advice.

Thanks HSS for gathering the tribes together for HSS Demo Day!We got to sit down with Grey Lockwood / BING SURFBOARDSBilly Webb / HB BOARDRIDERS CLUBJani Lange / SUN BUMChuy Reyna / FIREWIRE & SLATER DESIGNSTaylor, Finn, & Jones Pai / HSSSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today's episode of Building the Base is part two of our "Founders in Focus" series, recorded at Manifest: Demo Day where 34 companies from across the defense industrial base demoed their disruptive tech.Hosts Hondo and Lauren caught up with some of the most dynamic founders: Tyler Sweatt from Second Front, Josh Lospinoso from Shift5, and Troy Demmer from Gecko Robotics, asking them everything from "Are founders born or made?" to "What would you like to tell DoD leadership today?" Please enjoy this rapid fire format, packed with learnings from real experiences.0:00 Introduction0:25 Tyler Sweatt, Second Front10:27 Josh Lospinoso, Shift527:06 Troy Demmer, Gecko Robotics

What makes a great founder? How do VCs really decide who to back?In this episode of Demo Day, host Sean Goldfaden sits down with Marlon Nichols, Managing Partner at MaC Venture Capital, to explore what separates good founders from great ones, the mindset of successful venture capitalists, and the hidden power of community-driven events like CultureHouse and LA Tech Week.Marlon breaks down the qualities he looks for when investing—including “repeat exceptionalism,” founder resilience, domain expertise, salesmanship, and more. Plus, he opens up about navigating blind spots, evolving Mac's investment strategy, and what it takes to succeed in today's fast-moving startup landscape.Whether you're a startup founder, aspiring VC, or someone looking to break into tech, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical advice.Topics covered include:1. How VCs really evaluate early-stage startups2. Why repeat exceptionalism matters more than a resume3. Common blind spots that derail even top-tier founders4. The evolution of LA's tech and venture ecosystem5. How to build relationships with LPs as a first-time fund manager6. Why CultureHouse has become a cornerstone of LA Tech Week7. Marlon's advice for the next generation of builders and investors

Holly contemplates some recreational tree surgeryMeet a new Lady UncleMajor League Baseball injury reportRequisitioning elements of other sports to build a better or at least more interesting form of college footballMerch Madness totals announced and new PTKU initiative unveiled!The 2025 Charity Bowl begins on April 14Fullcast theme song arranged and performed by Nick KiviCheck out Surber's band, Killer Antz: https://linktr.ee/killerantzListen to Ryan's other, less harrowing show, We're Not All Like This, and check out his new narrative podcast with Steven Godfrey, Who Killed College Football? https://www.wkcfb.com/Check out Jason's free CFB Watch Grid newsletter and other work: https://www.jasonkirk.fyi/DID YOU KNOW: Holly and Spencer write a year-round newsletter, featuring football and also unfootball things, at https://channel-6.ghost.io/

Today's episode of Building the Base is part one of our "Founders in Focus" series, recorded at Manifest: Demo Day where 34 companies from across the defense industrial base demoed their disruptive tech. Hosts Hondo and Lauren caught up with some of the most dynamic founders: Jeff Cole from Hidden Level, Doug Bernauer from Radiant, and Topher Haddad from Albedo, asking them everything from "Are founders born or made?" to "What would you like to tell DoD leadership today?" Please enjoy this rapid fire format, packed with learnings from real experiences.0:00 Introduction 0:56 Jeff Cole, Hidden Level09:20 Doug Bernauer, Radiant18:01 Topher Haddad, Albedo

In this episode I chat about my experience at my equipment dealers annual demo day last week. I go over some of the notable things I saw or learned about, including some battery equipment facts, as well as a new to me, made in France equipment brand I saw for the first time.Check out the video of my Demo Day Live Streamlawncarebusinesssuccess.comWant to send me a question, comment or feedback? Leave me a voicemail and it may be featured on an upcoming show.SEND ME A VOICEMAILCheck out my new 3D printed String Trimmer Spare String Holders lawncarebusinesssuccess.com/shopCheck out the Lawn Care Business Success Academy for downloadable products, courses, and one on one calls.instagram.com/lawncarebusinesssuccess follow Lawn Care Business Success on instagramYouTube.com/lawncarebusinesssuccess subscribe to Lawn Care Business Success on YouTubeCheck out recommended products on my Amazon affiliate storehttps://www.amazon.com/shop/lawncarebusinesssuccessEnjoy great discounts with some of our affiliate discount codes below!Use coupon code JULIO to get 50% OFF your Equip Expo 2024 Show Passes!Use coupon code LCBS10 to get 10% off your order of Kujo Yard Wearlawncarebusinesssuccess.com/kujoLooking to save $ in credit card fees? Check out Helcim and get your first $5000 in credit card transactions with no processing fees.lawncarebusinesssuccess.com/helcimUse coupon code LCBS10 to get 10% off your order of Equipment Defenderlawncarebusinesssuccess.com/equipmentdefenderUse coupon code LCBS10 to get 10% off your order of ISO Tunes audio bluetooth hearing protectionlawncarebusinesssuccess.com/isotunes

La Sala Las Musas de La Casa de la Cultura de La Cala del Moral acogió en la tarde de ayer la presentación de los 20 proyectos del IX Espacio Coworking EOI de Rincón de la Victoria. El alcalde de Rincón de la Victoria, Francisco Salado (PP), junto a la concejala de Empleo, Belén Gutiérrez (PP), y la edil de Comercio, Lola Ramos (PP), asistieron al Demoday de esta adición donde se dieron a conocer la totalidad de los proyectos innovadores, de los cuales diez corresponden a emprendedores locales. Salado manifestó durante el encuentro “el enorme esfuerzo, tiempo y conocimiento que los emprendedores han dedicado a sus proyectos que salen desde nuestro municipio para generar riqueza y empleo”. “Nuestra ciudad necesita de gente emprendedora, de proyectos innovadores que sean capaces de ver más allá. Tenéis nuestro compromiso de seguir apostando por estos espacios coworkings y otras iniciativas que favorezcan la creación de empleo, mejoren la empleabilidad y generen oportunidades para personas desempleadas, al tiempo que diversifiquen la economía y los sectores productivos de Rincón de la Victoria”, señaló el regidor, quién manifestó el más absoluto compromiso del Ayuntamiento de Rincón de la Victoria por este espacio, con la rúbrica realizada el pasado año para la celebración de cuatro ediciones más de los espacios coworking EOI. El presupuesto de los Programas será de 480.000,00 euros, de los cuales, el Ayuntamiento de Rincón de la Victoria aportará 72.000,00 euros. Nuestro compromiso por el fomento del empleo, la formación y el emprendimiento es real”. Además, el alcalde destacó “el éxito de Espacio Coworking Rincón de la Victoria que, a lo largo de todas las ediciones realizadas, han lanzado un total de 149 startups. Además, el 70% de las empresas que han pasado por las primeras cinco ediciones, continúan con su actividad”. Por último, el regidor aprovechó la ocasión para felicitar a los nuevos emprendedores deseándoles suerte en esta nueva andadura. Durante el acto cada uno de los participantes tuvo la oportunidad de compartir sus avances y exponer cómo evolucionan sus iniciativas desde el comienzo de esta edición, en octubre del pasado año sobre diferentes áreas como la tecnología, el deporte, la moda y la salud; desde proyectos que abordan los viajes y vacaciones, el surf y las mujeres, la importación y exportación, regalos, restauración, coaching, gestión cultural, alimentación saludable, medicina y veterinaria, mascotas, automatización de procesos empresariales, cosmética, mercado natural y productos ecológicos, moda, inmobilaria marketing digital, o la decoración. La jornada también contó con la conferencia de Alejandro González, fundador y CEO de Taalentfy, quien ha compartió su experiencia. También estuvieron presentes la directora del departamento de Innovación, Emprendimiento y Pymes de EOI en Andalucía, Dolores Martínez, y el mentor residente de EOI Rincón de la Victoria, Juanmi Rubio. Asimismo, la concejala de Empleo, explicó que “a través de este programa ofrecemos el asesoramiento y el espacio necesario para que los participantes impulsen sus ideas empresariales, que repercuten directamente en el fomento del empleo, la innovación y el emprendimiento”. “Ya estamos ultimando el proceso de proyectos beneficiarios de la X edición de la aceleradora EOI Rincón de la Victoria dirigido a autónomos, trabajadores por cuenta ajena, personas desempleadas o inactivas de la provincia que se celebrará desde el mes de abril a septiembre”, indica. El proyecto impulsado por el Ministerio de Industria y Turismo, a través de EOI- Escuela de Organización Industrial con la cofinanciación del Fondo Social Europeo PLUS y el Ayuntamiento de Rincón de la Victoria. Los 20 proyectos son: Sunflower Holiday Homes, La Surfera Club Social Mundo Mágico Regalos Restaurante Wanderlust Elevate Coach ArtiConnect360 Tapería Los Reyes Bioconsumidores Innoray Tech, Beodoogo ILogicalPro Seguridad Cosmética Zurca Mercado Natural Koizora Studio Inmobiliaria Tecnocasa GoDog-dog training InmoVerso Inmobiliaria Digital Pro Vanesa León Decoración Aduánate.

Welcome to the Demo Day Podcast – Your Inside Look at Venture Capital & StartupsHosted by Sean Goldfaden of Coefficient Labs, Demo Day brings you in-depth conversations with top venture capitalists, startup founders, and industry leaders to demystify the world of VC, fundraising, and startup growth.Each episode delivers insider insights on raising capital, navigating the founder journey, scaling businesses, and the future of tech, AI, and innovation. Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, or startup enthusiast, this podcast gives you a front-row seat to the trends shaping the startup ecosystem.In this episode, we sit down with Laurent Grill, General Partner at JLL Spark, to explore the realities of venture capital, the blind spots founders often miss when fundraising, and the future of AI-driven startups.Topics We Cover:The biggest mistakes founders make when raising venture capitalHow corporate venture capital (CVC) is shaping the future of PropTechThe impact of AI on startup innovation and investingHow VCs evaluate deals and what gets founders a ‘no' at the last minuteThe evolving LA Tech ecosystem and the role of technology in disaster recovery

La Sala Las Musas de La Casa de la Cultura de La Cala del Moral acogió en la tarde de ayer la presentación de los 20 proyectos del IX Espacio Coworking EOI de Rincón de la Victoria. El alcalde de Rincón de la Victoria, Francisco Salado (PP), junto a la concejala de Empleo, Belén Gutiérrez (PP), y la edil de Comercio, Lola Ramos (PP), asistieron al Demoday de esta adición donde se dieron a conocer la totalidad de los proyectos innovadores, de los cuales diez corresponden a emprendedores locales. Salado manifestó durante el encuentro “el enorme esfuerzo, tiempo y conocimiento que los emprendedores han dedicado a sus proyectos que salen desde nuestro municipio para generar riqueza y empleo”. “Nuestra ciudad necesita de gente emprendedora, de proyectos innovadores que sean capaces de ver más allá. Tenéis nuestro compromiso de seguir apostando por estos espacios coworkings y otras iniciativas que favorezcan la creación de empleo, mejoren la empleabilidad y generen oportunidades para personas desempleadas, al tiempo que diversifiquen la economía y los sectores productivos de Rincón de la Victoria”, señaló el regidor, quién manifestó el más absoluto compromiso del Ayuntamiento de Rincón de la Victoria por este espacio, con la rúbrica realizada el pasado año para la celebración de cuatro ediciones más de los espacios coworking EOI. El presupuesto de los Programas será de 480.000,00 euros, de los cuales, el Ayuntamiento de Rincón de la Victoria aportará 72.000,00 euros. Nuestro compromiso por el fomento del empleo, la formación y el emprendimiento es real”. Además, el alcalde destacó “el éxito de Espacio Coworking Rincón de la Victoria que, a lo largo de todas las ediciones realizadas, han lanzado un total de 149 startups. Además, el 70% de las empresas que han pasado por las primeras cinco ediciones, continúan con su actividad”. Por último, el regidor aprovechó la ocasión para felicitar a los nuevos emprendedores deseándoles suerte en esta nueva andadura. Durante el acto cada uno de los participantes tuvo la oportunidad de compartir sus avances y exponer cómo evolucionan sus iniciativas desde el comienzo de esta edición, en octubre del pasado año sobre diferentes áreas como la tecnología, el deporte, la moda y la salud; desde proyectos que abordan los viajes y vacaciones, el surf y las mujeres, la importación y exportación, regalos, restauración, coaching, gestión cultural, alimentación saludable, medicina y veterinaria, mascotas, automatización de procesos empresariales, cosmética, mercado natural y productos ecológicos, moda, inmobilaria marketing digital, o la decoración. La jornada también contó con la conferencia de Alejandro González, fundador y CEO de Taalentfy, quien ha compartió su experiencia. También estuvieron presentes la directora del departamento de Innovación, Emprendimiento y Pymes de EOI en Andalucía, Dolores Martínez, y el mentor residente de EOI Rincón de la Victoria, Juanmi Rubio. Asimismo, la concejala de Empleo, explicó que “a través de este programa ofrecemos el asesoramiento y el espacio necesario para que los participantes impulsen sus ideas empresariales, que repercuten directamente en el fomento del empleo, la innovación y el emprendimiento”. “Ya estamos ultimando el proceso de proyectos beneficiarios de la X edición de la aceleradora EOI Rincón de la Victoria dirigido a autónomos, trabajadores por cuenta ajena, personas desempleadas o inactivas de la provincia que se celebrará desde el mes de abril a septiembre”, indica. El proyecto impulsado por el Ministerio de Industria y Turismo, a través de EOI- Escuela de Organización Industrial con la cofinanciación del Fondo Social Europeo PLUS y el Ayuntamiento de Rincón de la Victoria. Los 20 proyectos son: Sunflower Holiday Homes, La Surfera Club Social Mundo Mágico Regalos Restaurante Wanderlust Elevate Coach ArtiConnect360 Tapería Los Reyes Bioconsumidores Innoray Tech, Beodoogo ILogicalPro Seguridad Cosmética Zurca Mercado Natural Koizora Studio Inmobiliaria Tecnocasa GoDog-dog training InmoVerso Inmobiliaria Digital Pro Vanesa León Decoración Aduánate.

In this episode, we're announcing the Techstars Web3 Accelerator Class of 2025 featuring founders from the six web3 startups that Techstars are investing in and accelerating in 2025 and beyond.  Get ready for insights from:Satyam Agrawal, founder of 0xBridge, enabling seamless, non-custodial, and efficient two-way Bitcoin movement across blockchains, allowing users to mint 1:1 pegged BTC without relinquishing control of their original assets.Ry Leong, co-founder of Autonom, powering perpetual trading of real-world assets (RWAs) by incorporating a decentralized system to detect and resolve data inaccuracies, enabling seamless integration of market utilities into crypto economies.Mike Maguire, co-founder of DABL, a real-time monitoring and automated hedging platform that uses institutional-grade models to enhance risk management for crypto lending platforms and traditional financial institutions in digital assets.Rami Akeela, co-founder of Nera Systems, a comprehensive Privacy Enhancing Technology (PET) platform that enables enterprises to securely deploy AI and machine learning on sensitive data through encrypted, decentralized solutions that keep data within enterprise boundaries while maintaining utility⁠.Ilya Lebedev, co-founder of nodes.garden, a one-click multichain node management platform that simplifies the complex process of setting up and managing blockchain nodes for both testnet and mainnet environments, requiring no technical expertise from users⁠.Jeremy Prasetyo, co-founder of TRUSTBYTES, creating the world's first security operations system allowing projects to see, understand and act on their risk posture with confidence.All of these founders just completed Week 1 of the 13-week Techstars Web3 accelerator.  As all of the founders for the six startups are scattered around the world, they all traveled to Dublin for Week 1 as Ireland is a fantastic place to build relationships fast.In the pressure cooker of a mostly virtual 13-week accelerator program, it's crucial for the founders to get their relationships off the ground with the Techstars team and with each other, as their accelerator classmates should become the best founder support group they'll ever have.After an intense first week of workshops, mentors, pitch-building, and then live pitching at the big Techstars Web3 launch night at Toners in Dublin which doubled as the very first CryptoMondays Ireland event, the founders decamped to go virtual for the next 5 weeks before meeting in London in April and then NYC during NYTech Week for Demo Day in the first week of June 2025.LINKS & RESOURCES:Learn more about the Techstars Web3 Accelerator:WebsiteLinkedInX/(Twitter)Connect with each startup:Satyam Agrawal, founder & CEO of 0xBridge, Mason Burkhalter, co-founder & CEO of AutonomMike Maguire, co-founder & CEO of DABLRami Akeela, co-founder & CEO of Nera Systems.Ilya Lebedev, co-founder & CEO of nodes.garden.Jeremy Prasetyo, co-founder & CEO of TRUSTBYTESKeywords: #techstars #mentors #web3 #accelerators #entrepreneurship #podcast #startupecosystem #cryptolending # #privacy #oracles #bitcoinliquidity #security #blockchainnodesLeave a review and subscribe on:Apple PodcastsSpotifyMoneyNeverSleeps (website)Email us: info@norioventures.comFollow us on X(Twitter):Pete Townsend: https://twitter.com/petetownsendnvMoneyNeverSleeps: https://twitter.com/MNSshowFollow us on LinkedIn:Pete Townsend: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pete-townsend-1b18301a/MoneyNeverSleeps: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28661903/MoneyNeverSleeps newsletter: https://moneyneversleeps.substack.com/

Join top innovators in wildfire risk technology for back to back live demos showcasing cutting-edge solutions that help insurers stay ahead of growing threats. Exclusive Live Demos – … Read More » The post Wildfire Risk Intelligence Demo Day – The Future of Risk Management Starts Here! appeared first on Insurance Journal TV.

This week, OpenAI inked a five-year, $11.9 billion deal with CoreWeave, the GPU-heavy cloud provider, securing its own AI computing pipeline—and a $350 million equity stake in the company. With CoreWeave's pending IPO and deep ties to Microsoft, OpenAI's deal marks a significant shift in the AI cloud wars. Today, on TechCrunch's Equity podcast, hosts Kirsten Korosec, Max Zeff, Anthony Ha, and Rebecca Bellan are diving into whether or not the deal is a power move against Microsoft or just an inevitable step in OpenAI's bid for more compute, key deals of the week, and what you missed at South by Southwest 2025.  Listen to the full episode to hear about: What Kirsten and Rebecca are seeing on the ground in Austin, and which founders are making moves Who's feeling the ‘vibe shift' leading up to Y Combinator's latest Demo Day, and why founders are raising less money Scopely's $3.5 billion bid for Pokémon GO maker Niantic Equity will be back next week, so stay tuned! Equity is TechCrunch's flagship podcast, produced by Theresa Loconsolo, and posts every Wednesday and Friday.  Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the casts. You also can follow Equity on X and Threads, at @EquityPod. For the full episode transcript, for those who prefer reading over listening, check out our full archive of episodes here. Credits: Equity is produced by Theresa Loconsolo with editing by Kell. We'd also like to thank TechCrunch's audience development team. Thank you so much for listening, and we'll talk to you next time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textIn this special International Women's Day episode of Soul of Travel, Season 6: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, we are thrilled to share the inspiring wmnsWORK 2025 Demo Day presentations.wmnsWORK helps women and non-binary folks build thriving tourism businesses through education, mentorship and community. wmnsWORK is an accelerator focused on women and non-binary early-stage entrepreneurs designed to help you get a leg up on your tourism business and rally a community while you build it. They do this through 3 main pillars: Education, Mentorship, and Community.The goal of wmnsWORK is to flatten the learning curve when it comes to industry knowledge and entrepreneurship, helping you reach your goals faster and with more fun through 12 weeks of expert-led workshops, mentorship, and community.Demo Day is your chance to learn more about what these inspiring wmnsWORK Cohort 5 grads have been up to. They've worked so hard to refine their pitches and business offerings, and are excited to share them with the tourism industry at large. Through each company's 5-minute pitch, you'll get a glimpse of their passion and dedication as they unveil their unique ventures to fellow members of the tourism industry, and learn how YOU can support them. From tour operators to travel designers, it's a diverse lineup that captures the essence of the evolving tourism landscape. We encourage you to connect and collaborate with these fabulous wmn+!Featuring Buoyant Travel, GINI, Common Healing, AdventurUs, Transformative Journeys, ATWASI, Komasa Collection, Scotland Hikes and Tours, Immersive Local Adventures (ILA), and Off Da Rock Bahamas.Join us for this special soulful presentation from the graduates of WmnsWork Cohort 5 in celebration of both International Women's Day and Women's History Month. 

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Today is the day. It's Winter Olympics on this special Black Tech Building Special. I'm going over Algebra problem early discrete math problem with technology terms. SQL demo, Python demo. small, Windows Latest demo., and Network troubleshooting demo. After completing this the latest Tech News.Recorded 1/31/2025

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Founders is reshaping how startups are created in Ireland by unlocking untapped potential within the country's talent pool. Welcoming its second cohort, Founders is attracting professionals from global leaders like Stripe, Google, and NASA, alongside graduates from MIT, Stanford, and Cambridge with expertise in AI, machine learning, neuroscience, and engineering, Founders transforms exceptional individuals into the impactful founders of high growth tech startups, a foundation of Ireland's innovation economy and bolstering global competitiveness. This year's cohort brings together 40 exceptional founders - half technical engineers, half commercial talent with expertise spanning AI, machine learning, neuroscience, and computational modelling. The Founders Programme is a full-time immersive 12-week journey at Dogpatch Labs, where cofounders; a technical engineer and commercial expert, are paired before they even have an idea, building startups from scratch by complementary teams of exceptional talent. Founders provides mentorship from top-entrepreneurs and the opportunity for €100k in early-stage investment. Proven Success: The Model Works Launched as a two-year pilot, Founders is already proving its impact: Inspeq AI: Co-founded by alumni from Meta and Amazon, Inspeq AI raised €1.1M within six months for its AI-driven security platform. Glitch Ads: Founded by leaders from Google and Wayflyer, Glitch Ads secured €750k in angel funding to scale its ad optimisation technology. Amy Neale, Partner at Delta VC and mentor in the program, says: "This is a new kind of Startup Factory for Ireland - a model that taps into one of our greatest untapped resources: transitioning talent from multinationals into impactful startups. The quality of this cohort is really something special." An Engine for Exceptional Talent The programme attracts world-class talent from leading global companies and academic institutions. Industry Experience: Participants bring expertise from Google, LinkedIn, McKinsey, Meta, Stripe, and more. Academic Excellence: Alumni of MIT, Stanford, Cambridge, and Trinity College Dublin represent the pinnacle of global education. Specialised Expertise: Fields of focus include AI, neuroscience, machine learning, and engineering, showcasing the depth and breadth of innovation driving the cohort. A Critical Pillar for Ireland's Innovation Future Stephen Kinsella, Director of Immersive Software Engineering at the University of Limerick, emphasises: "Talent is the single most important ingredient in any innovation ecosystem. Founders unlocks that talent and channels it into impactful startups, making it critical to Ireland's future." Founders bridges the gap between careers at multinationals and entrepreneurship, positioning Ireland as a global innovation hub. With participants transitioning from corporate roles at Stripe, NASA, and Palantir to startup founders, Founders is addressing Ireland's competitiveness and driving growth in the global market. Looking Ahead: Investor Showcase and Beyond Founders is a two-year pilot funded by returns from successful investments in Irish startups through the NDRC. With its proven success and growing impact, new funding is required to sustain and scale this model beyond 2025. Bobby Healy, CEO and Founder of Manna Drone Delivery states: "This model has proven its value, creating startups that wouldn't exist otherwise with exceptional founding teams. Ensuring its future is critical to building a world-class innovation ecosystem for Ireland." The 2025 cohort will culminate in a showcase or "Demo Day" at Dogpatch Labs later this year, where participants will present their startups to leading investors, ecosystem leaders, and stakeholders. See more stories here.

In this episode of the 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, Sean and Drew are at the PGA Show Demo Day in Orlando. In this episode, Sean and Drew share their thoughts on some of the most intriguing clubs and presentations they saw at the PGA Show, plus they interview Cleveland's Jeff Brunski about the all-new Clevland RTZ wedges and Mizuno's Chris Voshall on the brand new Pro T-1 and T-3 Wedges. 00:00 Introduction 0:50 PGA Show Demo Day Impressions 04:56 Cleveland RTZ Wedges 13:23 Mizuno Pro T-1 & T-3 Wedges The 2nd Swing Thoughts podcast, presented by 2nd Swing Golf, covers anything and everything in golf equipment and club fitting. The 2nd Swing Thoughts will feature experts in the golf industry sharing insights and latest trends in golf clubs and club fittings. 2nd Swing Thoughts will also cover the latest in professional golf. Schedule an award-winning 2nd Swing fitting: https://www.2ndswing.com/golf-club-fittings SUBSCRIBE to the 2nd Swing YouTube channel today for more in-depth golf equipment reviews and club fitting insights. FOLLOW 2ND SWING GOLF ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2ndSwingGolf X: https://X.com/2ndSwingGolf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2ndswinggolf/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@2ndswinggolf

Today Trey Ford and RSnake sat down with Bryson Bort to discuss Scythe - a post-infection utility that allows red teamers to upload simulated but functional malware to test the reactions and defenses of enterprises. Basically the ultimate cyber-weapons as legos to play with. Very cool stuff, check it out.

I have just wrapped up a 13 week incubator for Techstars and this is the question that comes to mind... What does it take to grow, lead, and adapt in the fast-paced world of entrepreneurship?  In this episode of The Essential Shift Podcast, I'm doing a deep dive on the transformative 13-week experience in the Techstars Accelerator with Understanding Zoe (my new startup).  From the challenges of pitching on day one to the triumph of Demo Day, each week brought powerful lessons that have forever shaped how I approach business, leadership, and resilience. Whether you're a small business owner or a seasoned entrepreneur, these lessons will inspire and equip you to navigate growth with confidence. If you LOVE the episode, don't forget to share it on your Instagram stories and tag me @essential.shift.  ✨ Do your own 8 week Accelerator with the guidance for Essential Shift. Learn more here. ✨ KEY EPISODE TAKEAWAYS: Why stepping outside your comfort zone is critical for growth and finding your village to support you How to embrace feedback as a powerful tool for refinement and clarity in your business The importance of deeply understanding your customers and how their insights can drive innovation Why agility and iteration are essential, and how to move fast, test small, and learn big SHOW RESOURCES: Did you know I have my own Accelerator program? Do it in your own time - HERE Want to learn how to sell more intuitively? Check out my course - HERE  Join amazing women in our female entrepreneur community in The Circle Membership - HERE FOLLOW me on INSTAGRAM - HERE Find out more about how to WORK WITH ME - HERE If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to share it on your Instagram stories and tag me @essential.shift. Bless it be. With love, Laetitia

Today Trey Ford and RSnake sat down with Keep Aware and learned about their browser-based solution to anti-phishing, and URL detection and filtering. It is able to detect all sorts of content policy violations and alarm or stop the user from visiting the site or performing the task in question. Check it out!

We sat down with some cool people at Huntington Surf and Sport Surf Demo Day!The Pai Family - Trevor /Taylor/Aaron HSSBlaze Roche - HB LocalMike Downey - HB LocalJohn Hunter - O'neill Wetsuits Wyatt Yount - HB Local GromGrey Walker - HB Local GromChloe Morris- - HB Local GromSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, Trey Ford and RSnake sit down with Push Security to discuss their browser based identity and access control detection system. It is very cool software that allows them to identify bad things that may be occurring but also to detect places that may be used by the company that you may not otherwise know about. Check it out!

Where else can you witness a pot of water boil in just a few seconds, learn about a micro nuclear reactor that skips boiling water altogether, insane AI-powered electro-cartography, and SpaceX-caliber EV charging infrastructure?Tons of companies applied to showcase their products at DERVOS and DER Task Force selected these four because, well, they are badass.* 0:00 - Impulse Labs* 6:10 - Westinghouse eVinci* 15:50 - Paces AI* 27:20 - Electric EraIf you're listening to this as a podcast, we highly suggest going to www.dertaskforce.com to watch the video version!And don't forget about tomorrow's NYC meetup at 6:30 @ 200 Varick Street. See the meetup calendar here for always up to date info. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dertaskforce.com/subscribe

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Welcome to Delphi's Crypto x AI Demo Day, showcasing some of the innovative teams building at the intersection of crypto and AI. Watch exciting product demonstrations spanning payment rails, DeFi agents, smart contract security, and more. In the final week of Delphi's Crypto x AI Month, we turn the spotlight to builders who are actively developing applications that explore new possibilities. See firsthand how teams are combining blockchain and AI to create practical solutions for real-world challenges. The Demo Day lineup includes: - Venice - private and uncensored alternative to the popular AI apps - Daisy - Daisy makes custom AI easy - Testmachine - AI powered Smart Contract Security - Skyfire - Visa for AI Agents - Almanak - End to end platform for financial AI agents - Rivalz - World abstraction layer for AI agents Part of our comprehensive virtual conference featuring 40+ industry leaders in panels, debates, and deep-dive discussions. Access the full lineup of Crypto x AI Month content here: https://delphidigital.io/crypto-ai --- Crypto x AI Month is the largest virtual event dedicated to the intersection of crypto and AI, featuring 40+ top builders, investors, and practitioners. Over the course of three weeks, this event brings together panels, debates, and discussions with the brightest minds in the space, presented by Delphi Digital. Crypto x AI Month is free and open to everyone thanks to the support from our sponsors: https://olas.network/ https://venice.ai/ https://near.org/ https://mira.foundation/ https://www.theoriq.ai/ --- Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:45 Venice AI 07:50 Almanak 13:04 Daisy AI 18:18 Testmachine 22:48 Skyfire 26:08 Rivalz 29:43 Outro Disclosure: All statements and/or opinions expressed in this interview are the personal opinions and responsibility of the respective guests, who may personally hold material positions in companies or assets mentioned or discussed. The content does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Delphi Research, which makes no representations or warranties of any kind in connection with the contained subject matter. This content is provided for informational purposes only and should not be misconstrued for investment advice or as a recommendation to purchase or sell any token or to use any protocol.

Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AIForHumansShow AI News: OpenAI's got 6 BILLION dollars in new funding and showed off a bunch of AI tools for builders at DemoDay and even teased AI agents, Microsoft's Copilot launched Voice, Vision & Think Deeper, Pika Labs' new 1.5 model lets you melt, squish and inflate yourself, a big AI safety bill was vetoed in California & Google's NotebookLM is the gift that keeps on giving. IT WAS SO MUCH NEWS Y'ALL. Join the discord: https://discord.gg/muD2TYgC8f AI For Humans Newsletter: https://aiforhumans.beehiiv.com/ Follow us for more on X @AIForHumansShow Join our TikTok @aiforhumansshow To book us for speaking, please visit our website: https://www.aiforhumans.show/ // Show Links // OAI worth 157b / 6.6b in new funding https://openai.com/index/scale-the-benefits-of-ai/ Asked Funders Not To Back Rivals https://www.ft.com/content/66e0653e-c446-47b2-8a7f-baa54ccbfb9a OpenAI Devs Official Thread https://x.com/OpenAIDevs/status/1841175537060102396 Real Time Voice API:  https://openai.com/index/introducing-the-realtime-api/ Live agent demo buying Stawberries https://x.com/tsarnick/status/1841229808510042356 Convo between Sam & Kevin Weil (OAI Chief Product Officer) https://x.com/GregKamradt/status/1841266096277696742 Follow Up on The OAI Departures https://www.theinformation.com/articles/the-openai-researchers-who-matter-now?rc=c3oojq New Co-Pilot Updates https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/microsoft-copilot-just-got-a-big-update-heres-all-the-new-ai-features https://x.com/yusuf_i_mehdi/status/1841116813918142713 Ai Xray Glasses: https://x.com/AnhPhuNguyen1/status/1840786336992682409 Gavin Newsome Vetos SB1047 https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/29/24232172/california-ai-safety-bill-1047-vetoed-gavin-newsom Anthropic Co-Founder Calls AI Companies “Silicon Countries” https://x.com/tsarnick/status/1840866952505672092 New Pika Labs Model https://x.com/pika_labs/status/1841143349576941863 PURZ examples  https://x.com/PurzBeats/status/1841303883160686636 NotebookLM Hosts Discover They Are AIs https://www.reddit.com/r/notebooklm/comments/1fr31h8/notebooklm_podcast_hosts_discover_theyre_ai_not/ Poop / Pee https://x.com/kkuldar/status/1840680947873718396 FactChecking Built-In? https://x.com/stevenbjohnson/status/1840848856130654692 Karpathy on NotebookLM https://x.com/karpathy/status/1840137252686704925 Big Updates Coming https://x.com/raiza_abubakar/status/1840819075502784887 Hedra https://www.hedra.com/ Expression Editor https://huggingface.co/spaces/fffiloni/expression-editor  

The nation of Israel endured seven years of oppression and cried out to God for deliverance. In response, God raised up Gideon to lead them. God instructed Gideon to construct an altar and demolish the false gods worshipped by the rebellious Israelites, emphasizing the need to remove false gods and idols. Similarly, we are urged to eliminate anything in our lives that does not reflect God's image. Reflect on the idols or false gods that may be exerting control over your life today, and consider what aspects you need to surrender to God. For more information, visit lakepointe.church/dailydrive

Equity is closing out the week as always with a round up of the week's top startup and venture news. Kirsten, Devin and return guest host Margaux McColl had no shortage of themes to cover: VC karaoke, the SpaceX economy, no moats for AI, OpenAI versus open source.To kick things off, we weighed in on Caroline Ellison's sentencing and deals of the week from Reflect Orbital and Pyka. Of course, we had to dive deep into Y Combinator's Summer 2024 Demo Day cohort from there - including a highlight of a few non-AI and AI startups that got our attention. And on the non-AI point, we noticed another startup getting VC attention: Synex and its portable MRIs to test glucose.Clearly, we had much to discuss on today's episode, so press play and join the conversation!Equity is TechCrunch's flagship podcast, produced by Theresa Loconsolo, and posts every Wednesday and Friday. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify and all the casts. You also can follow Equity on X and Threads, at @EquityPod. For the full episode transcript, for those who prefer reading over listening, check out our full archive of episodes over at Simplecast. Credits: Equity is produced by Theresa Loconsolo with editing by Kell. Bryce Durbin is our Illustrator. We'd also like to thank the audience development team and Henry Pickavet, who manages TechCrunch audio products.