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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

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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. 

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.

On This Tuesday Edition of the Black Tech Building Show. I'm going to preview Winter Olympics and the latest tech news.Recorded 1/28/2025

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

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!

Trey Ford and RSnake did a surprisingly great demo day with Reach Security.  It blew what little hair RSnake has left back. A person-based risk approach to IT governance and control? Who would have thought of such a thing?  Definitely worth a watch if you control security at a large organization. 

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

Today Trey Ford and RSnake sit down and review BigID. It is an entirely different way of thinking of digital loss prevention (DLP) where they hunt down data all over your environment and attempt to classify and ideally remove or protect data whenever possible.  In the event of a breach they can identify the blast radius of that breach and what PII is in scope, what regulations are triggered, etc.

Josh was in NYC and Vegas. An excuse, at best.

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.

This episode was recorded on our way home from a huge demo day we did with strip till and Salford tillage. Tune in as we recap the day.

Trey Ford and RSnake sit down to watch a great demo with Hypori, who does a different take on mobile device management by... not doing it. They act as a tunnel to virtual machines that run a mobile environment off the device, limiting attack surface and greatly improving privacy for the end users without requiring a second device.

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

Today Trey Ford and RSnake sit down with MirrorTab which aims to thwart client side malicious plugins from reading data meant to banks, and other sensitive websites, using clever WebRTC and video tricks.

Today Trey Ford and RSnake sit down with the Nucleus founding team to walk through the origins of the product, how it solves the problem of disjointed security product alerts/findings, and enables a lot of automation as a result.

In this episode of the RepcoLite Home Improvement Show, we cover everything from masking tape to design questions to MERV ratings.WHICH MASKING TAPE IS RIGHT?When choosing tape for a paint project, the options range from basic brown masking tape to more expensive products like blue painter's tape and FrogTape. The basic brown masking tape is affordable but often allows paint to bleed under the tape, making it unsuitable for precise masking. Blue painter's tape is a middle-tier option that performs well if properly applied by pressing the edges firmly, preventing most bleed. FrogTape, the most expensive option, uses paint-block technology, which reacts with water-based paints to create a seal and prevent the paint from bleeding through even without extra pressure on the edges. Specialty tapes for delicate surfaces like wallpaper and freshly painted walls are also available. FESTOOL PRODUCTS and DEMO DAYIn this segment, I talk about the Festool products we carry, explain their benefits and strengths (very briefly--focusing specifically on dust extraction). I wrap it up mentioning Byron Center's upcoming Demo Day on October 8.ANDY YATES DESIGN Q&AIn this segment, I interview Andy Yates from Andy Yates Design, answering questions from listeners about design dilemmas.Question 1: Megan from Grand Rapids asks about using a dark charcoal color in her son's small bedroom, including the ceiling. While Megan worries it will make the room feel boxed in, Andy explains that dark colors can actually make a space feel more expansive by receding, but suggests balancing it with lighter elements like bedding, drapes, and lighting.Question 2: An anonymous listener asks for advice on dealing with a green color her husband chose for their family room that she dislikes. Andy suggests sampling the paint on the wall and discussing it over time without using negative language. He also offers the idea of hiring a designer for neutral guidance.FURNACE FILTERS and MERV RATINGSOn this segment, we talk about furnace filters and their impact on your HVAC system. We discuss the importance of regularly changing furnace filters to maintain the longevity of an HVAC system. But we focus mainly on how higher-rated filters (with a higher MERV rating) trap more dust, but can also end up restricting airflow, potentially harming your system and reducing air quality. CHAPTERS00:00 Welcome and Weekend Plans01:15 Upcoming Show Highlights03:00 Windshield Wiper Woes07:18 The Great Tape Debate13:45 Festool Sanders and Dust Extraction18:40 Quick Break and Upcoming Segment Teaser19:01 Design Q&A with Andy Yates19:21 Dark Colors in Small Rooms: A Design Dilemma23:21 Resolving Color Disputes in Home Design29:57 Fall Home Maintenance Tips32:50 Understanding MERV Ratings for Furnace Filters38:01 Show Wrap-Up and Final Thoughts

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.

Episode 1: AI + Robots, YC Preview, and Why the Cool Kids Keep Picking on TechIn this week's episode of the Newcomer Podcast, hosts Eric Newcomer and Madeline Renbarger discuss three top venture capital deals, including World Labs and delivery startup Flink. They also wade into Y Combinator's upcoming Demo Day, highlighting trends in defense tech and the implications of AI's power consumption.The conversation touches on Runway's licensing deal with Lionsgate and concludes with an examination of John Mulaney's performance at Dreamforce.Chapters* 00:00 World Labs: A New Era in AI Robotics* 05:10 The Rise and Fall of Delivery Startups* 09:19 Y Combinator's Demo Day* 11:46 Defense Tech* 20:09 Powering AI: The Nuclear Debate* 24:24 Runway's Licensing Deal* 28:02 John Mulaney's Roast Get full access to Newcomer at www.newcomer.co/subscribe

Trey Ford and I sat down for a very cool demo by RAD Security. It really helps identify potentially malicious things inside of your cloud containers. Worth checking out if you work in cloud and with containers.

Trey Ford and RSnake sit down and review Pellonium. They dig into all of the cool features of the product around risk quantification and understanding how executives like to see data and ultimately quantify unrealized loss.

Today we sat down with James Wickett from DryRun, and Trey and get to see how this innovative startup is using LLMs and deep integrations with Github to automatically find issues.

Kick back and relax with Nick and Kyle today. Demo Day went off well with lots of lessons learned and excited for the next one in January. Equip is the next big event where you can see our newest equipment. October 16th, 17th, and 18th at the Kentucky Exposition Center. It's the LARGEST event in the green industry and we want to see you. We have some secrets up our sleeves that we can't wait to show you all as well some upgrades to our booths!    Check out our products at: www.mulchmateusa.com Check us out on YouTube: Mulch Mate Dawson MFG - YouTube Check out our Instagrams: MulchMateUSA, KartMateUSA and DawsonMfg Email us Questions: heyfastlane@gmail.com Nicks Coaching Program: #TeamMulchMate (mulchmateusa.com) Nicks Book List: Nick Favorite Book list (mulchmateusa.com) Contact Us: Sales@mulchmateusa.com

Many companies are hiring on the basis of DEI, (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion). In the sense of standards, they tend to be lowered for a hiring sake versus the merit of the individual. MEI (Merit, Equity and Intelligence) is the basis of hiring on these standards to best further how a company can grow and be better in the long haul. Check out the conversation!    RSVP to Demo Day:  @mulchmateusa | Linktree   Check out our products at: www.mulchmateusa.com Check us out on YouTube: Mulch Mate Dawson MFG - YouTube Check out our Instagrams: MulchMateUSA, KartMateUSA and DawsonMfg Email us Questions: heyfastlane@gmail.com Nicks Coaching Program: #TeamMulchMate (mulchmateusa.com) Nicks Book List: Nick Favorite Book list (mulchmateusa.com) Contact Us: Sales@mulchmateusa.com

Nick and Kyle take a small trip to Belmont Trailers for a DMT pickup and to swap out some upgraded control boxes for our customers. Dawson MFG is currently undergoing renovations with carpet, paint and tile in the office areas and everyone is in a tailspin. Events like this really pull a team together to work harder and make sure everything gets done when up against such a tight deadline because our DEMO DAY is in just a week!    RSVP HERE!  @mulchmateusa | Linktree   Check out our products at: www.mulchmateusa.com Check us out on YouTube: Mulch Mate Dawson MFG - YouTube Check out our Instagrams: MulchMateUSA, KartMateUSA and DawsonMfg Email us Questions: heyfastlane@gmail.com Nicks Coaching Program: #TeamMulchMate (mulchmateusa.com) Nicks Book List: Nick Favorite Book list (mulchmateusa.com) Contact Us: Sales@mulchmateusa.com

Joe Clifford's sermon for Sunday, August 11, 2024, at Myers Park Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, NC. Podcast listeners can find sermon manuscripts at https://goo.gl/vA116n.

Joe Clifford's sermon for Sunday, August 11, 2024, at Myers Park Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, NC. Podcast listeners can find sermon manuscripts at https://goo.gl/vA116n.

Massey's has yet another Demo Day going on and Chris Holmes, pinch-hitting for Eric Muhoberac, joins Don to give us all the info we might need for that Demo Day, where you can grab a kayak and go snag some Red Snapper, Delacroix and Shell Beach could be the go-to spots for all you padders out there, and what is the easiest way to sign up for Ride the Bull coming up.

RSnake and Trey Ford sit down with Karim Hijazi, CEO of Vigilocity, to look at a very cool demo of his platform that detects compromises coming from malware that beacons out to his servers.

It's Demo Day!! David makes room for his new emotions (guest hosts) Nate and Charlotte as they navigate the stream of consciousness for Inside Out 2. In this episode, we discuss anxiety, peace that passes understanding, the basis of beliefs, and the “already, but not yet” life that Christians lead. And remember, you are not an ennui consumer! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and click the notification bell.  Episode 032 - Inside Out 2 (2016) - https://popcorntheology.com/2016/02/01/032-inside-out/ James' book Cinemagogue has a new edition! Hear more in this episode and read more here. For a sneak peak at the Director's Cut, click here. — We've got new merchandise! Check it out at the merch store. Help us recruit more film lovers and theology nerds by sharing this episode with your friends. Rate and review the podcast wherever you listen to help attract more listeners. Follow and connect with us on social media. Support us on Patreon. Chapters: Intro - 00:00 Popcorn Ratings - 03:11 Theology Ratings - 07:31 Subscribe, Share, Connect - 10:02 Ads - 11:48 Popcorn Thoughts - 14:05 Japanese Folk Religion - 18:12 Mighty Rushing Wind - 29:06 Folklore vs Mythology vs Truth - 38:33 Lightning Round - 54:35 Music by Ross Bugden: ♩♫ Epic Trailer Music ♪♬ - Fall (Copyright and Royalty Free) #InsideOut2 #Pixar #InsideOut #ChristianPodcasts #MoviePodcasts #YouAreNotAMindlessConsumer #MovieDiscussion #FilmCriticism #MovieReview #FilmReview #FilmDiscussion #MovieExplanation #FilmAnalysis #CharacterAnalysis #MovieExplanation #MovieAnalysis #MovieReaction #reformedtheology

Best part of a new project - demo day   Bible calls this sanctification - to set apart, make holy - consecrate (with force to make sacred)   Tear up the carpeting NO going back! You see all the EXTRA work that you didn't know you had before… It's Worth it!   I want to be a better man, a better husband, a better dad, a better employer/ee, a better friend, a better…   Biblical principles of change… Romans 12 - God is in the business of change - don't conform to the old patterns, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind… Ephesians 4 - put off the old self, put on the new self… Colossians 3 - put to death what is earthly - put on as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you must also forgive…And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. God is prepared for us to move in a new direction - Deuteronomy 17 - the laws concerning Israel's kings - they didn't even have a king… God's principles are timeless - He doesn't change - the real change we need in our lives is the constant transformation of our old selves into the image of Jesus…   5 Things to Help You Change Read more - you become a more reflective person, less thrown about why the winds and wilds of the day… Deepen solid relationships with people who challenge you to be better… Honest assessment of your situation, life, attitude, circumstances - the carpeting is old, it needs to be torn up and tossed out… Don't be afraid to ask for help - Biblical counseling, mature Christian friend, God's Word as a light unto your feet and a lamp unto your path… It's Worth it - it will cost you, but it's worth it…   T4M guys - just a reminder that Training4Manhood is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) ministry and you can make donations either via Zelle (info@training4manhood.com) or by visiting the Training4Manhood website. Huge thank you to Jared Wood for allowing T4M to use his music in our intro and outro selections.

In this episode, Natalie from Bain Capital Crypto and Ben from Seed Club join us to discuss consumer applications in crypto. We dive into Seed Club's recent Demo Day, viewing consumer crypto from an investor's perspective, and the current state of crypto gaming. Additionally, we cover ongoing experiments with crypto social apps, and the NFT market going forward. Finally, Natalie and Ben give their advice to founders building in crypto today. Thanks for tuning in! As always, remember this podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely their opinions, not financial advice. -- Special thanks to our sponsor LayerZero Stay up-to-date with the LayerZero Ecosystem by following: https://twitter.com/LayerZero_Labs -- Follow Natalie: https://x.com/eclecticcapital Follow Ben: https://x.com/benroy__ Follow Boccaccio: https://x.com/tripleboccaccio Follow Dan: https://x.com/smyyguy Follow Blockworks Research: https://twitter.com/blockworksres Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3foDS38 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3SNhUEt Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3NlP1hA Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/ -- Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (9:42) Seed Club Demo Day & Consumer Crypto (20:38) Crypto Gaming Today (28:07) LayerZero Ad: Blockdaemon (30:51) Experimenting With Crypto Social Apps (37:54) The NFT Market Going Forward (53:22) Advice for Founders -- Check out Blockworks Research today! Research, data, governance, tokenomics, and models – now, all in one place Blockworks Research: https://www.blockworksresearch.com/ Free Daily Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter -- Disclaimer: Nothing said on 0xResearch is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Boccaccio, Dan, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Tom Blomfield is a Group Partner at YC. Before YC, Tom founded two unicorns in the UK. He was co-founder of Monzo (most recently valued at $5BN), one of the first challenger banks in the UK. Monzo raised more than £1bn and counts 15% of the UK population as customers. Before Monzo, Tom founded GoCardless (YC S11), an online payments processor, most recently valued at $2.1BN. In Today's Episode with Tom Blomfield We Discuss: 1. From Founding Two Unicorns to YC Partner: Does Tom believe that all great founders show signs of exceptionalism early? What does Tom know now that he wishes he had known when he started his first company? Why did Tom decide now was the right time to switch from founder to investor with YC? 2. The YC Application Process: How it Works: How do the YC partners select which companies are accepted vs rejected? What specifically does Tom look for in the problem the company is looking to solve? In the interview, what are the signals of the highest quality founders? What questions does Tom always want to ask in YC interviews with founders? 3. The YC Batch: How it Works: How do the YC partners work with the 25 companies in their batch? What is the interaction? What are the single biggest mistakes companies make while in YC? What are the biggest pieces of advice YC gives founders on fundraising approaching demo day? How do the best YC founders fundraise and use demo day? How do the most nervous fundraise? How are YC partners measured in terms of their success and effectiveness? 4. AI: Consumer vs Enterprise/ Infrastructure vs Application Layer: Does Tom believe there is money to be made investing in infrastructure layer models today? Why is the commoditization of foundation models the best outcome for society? Why is Tom most excited about the application layer for the next wave of AI? What are the most exciting opportunities in consumer AI that are wide open today? 20VC: Behind the Scenes at Y Combinator: The Interview Process | What the Best & Worst Do in the Program | Do the Best All Raise Pre-Demo Day & YC's Fundraising Advice to Startups | Why the Value is in Application Layer AI with Tom Blomfield

Apple joins the tech layoff club. Microsoft warns China is planning to disrupt elections using AI. Disney+ is joining Netflix in cracking down on password sharing. How much is the going rate to buy pictures or videos to train AI models on? And, of course, the Weekend Longreads suggestions.Links:Apple Cut at Least 600 Workers When Car, Screen Projects Stopped (Bloomberg)China will use AI to disrupt elections in the US, South Korea and India, Microsoft warns (The Guardian)Disney+ will crack down on password sharing in June (CNN)Inside Big Tech's underground race to buy AI training data (Reuters)YouTube Says OpenAI Training Sora With Its Videos Would Break Rules (Bloomberg)Weekend Longreads Suggestions:How One Tech Skeptic Decided A.I. Might Benefit the Middle Class (NYTimes)How WhatsApp became the world's default communication app (Engadget)The 18 most interesting startups from YC's Demo Day show we're in an AI bubble (TechCrunch)YC's latest Demo Day shows fascinating wagers on healthcare, chip design, AI and more (TechCrunch)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.