Episodes

  • Revolutionizing Fusion Power and the Decline of China’s Startup Scene

    Revolutionizing Fusion Power and the Decline of China’s Startup Scene
    Sep 15 2024
    Every fusion startup that has raised over $300M. China's startup scene is facing a dire situation as investors pull out. Plus, China's quantum ambitions may face headwinds from a weak startup ecosystem. Also, Indian biotech startups launch 11 unique products in biosciences. Sources: https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/14/every-fusion-startup-that-has-raised-over-300m/ https://fortune.com/2024/09/14/china-economy-startup-creation-venture-capital-fundraising-investors-xi-jinping/ https://thequantuminsider.com/2024/09/14/chinas-quantum-ambitions-may-face-headwinds-from-weak-startup-ecosystem/ https://thecommunemag.com/indian-biotech-startups-launch-11-unique-products-in-biosciences/ Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:43) Every fusion startup that has raised over $300M (00:03:35) China's startup scene is dead as investors pull out—'Today, we are like lepers' (00:06:30) China's Quantum Ambitions May Face Headwinds From Weak Startup Ecosystem (00:08:54) Indian Biotech Startups Launch 11 Unique Products In Biosciences
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    13 mins
  • Defense Startup Revolutionizes America’s Missile Arsenal, Startup Recap: Challenges and Successes

    Defense Startup Revolutionizes America’s Missile Arsenal, Startup Recap: Challenges and Successes
    Sep 14 2024
    Startup Anduril aims to revolutionize America's missile arsenal with their innovative Barracuda models. Plus, a recap of the diverse world of startups, highlighting challenges and successes in the industry. Sources: https://www.newser.com/story/356197/startup-says-its-new-missiles-are-cheap-quick-to-make.html https://www.newser.com/story/356197/startup-says-its-new-missiles-are-cheap-quick-to-make.html https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/13/some-startups-and-investors-are-more-risk-averse-than-others/ https://www.newser.com/story/356197/startup-says-its-new-missiles-are-cheap-quick-to-make.html Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:36) Startup Says It's Got a Solution for America's Missile Problem (00:02:28) Startup Says It's Got a Solution for America's Missile Problem (00:04:33) Some startups and investors are more risk-averse than others (00:08:13) Startup Says It's Got a Solution for America's Missile Problem
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    11 mins
  • Ireland’s Aquaculture Startups Shine, AI Startup Poolside Valued at $3 Billion

    Ireland’s Aquaculture Startups Shine, AI Startup Poolside Valued at $3 Billion
    Sep 13 2024
    Aquaculture startups from Ireland's BIM Innovation Studio program make waves in the 'Hot 100 Startups' list. AI startup Poolside nears a $3 billion valuation. Plus, Accel launches a pre-seed scaling program and a tech worker shares tips on negotiating for more startup equity. Sources: https://www.killerstartups.com/aquaculture-startups-among-irelands-hot-100/ https://fortune.com/2024/09/12/ai-startup-poolside-3-billion-valuation-bain-capital-ventures/ https://www.bizzbuzz.news/industry/startups/accel-to-invest-up-to-1-mn-in-pre-seed-startups-1336337 https://www.cnbc.com/2024/09/13/here-are-5-tips-on-how-to-negotiate-for-more-equity-at-your-startup.html Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:39) Aquaculture startups among Ireland's Hot 100 (00:03:35) AI startup Poolside nears $3 billion valuation (00:06:02) Accel To Invest Up To $1 Mn In Pre-Seed Startups (00:09:49) This 32-year-old cashed out on over $2 million in startup equity—here are five tips on how to negotiate for more shares
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    13 mins
  • Toxic Workplace Fallout, Global Gold Rush for Buried Hydrogen, VR Without Headsets, and Accel Atoms 4.0 Investment

    Toxic Workplace Fallout, Global Gold Rush for Buried Hydrogen, VR Without Headsets, and Accel Atoms 4.0 Investment
    Sep 12 2024
    A startup employee claims she was fired for 'liking' a LinkedIn post on toxic workplaces. A global gold rush for buried hydrogen gains momentum with a Bill Gates-backed startup. A startup engineers light to create immersive experiences without headsets. Accel Atoms 4.0 unveils a $1 million investment in AI and rural-focused startups. Sources: https://www.hindustantimes.com/trending/startup-employee-claims-she-was-fired-for-liking-a-linkedin-post-on-toxic-workplaces-101726116584028.html https://www.cnbc.com/2024/09/12/bill-gates-backed-startup-on-the-global-gold-rush-for-buried-hydrogen.html https://news.mit.edu/2024/brelyon-creates-immersive-digital-experiences-without-headsets-0912 https://pune.news/business/accel-atoms-4-0-1-million-investment-in-ai-and-rural-focused-startups-unveiled-229297/ Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:45) Startup employee claims she was fired for ‘liking’ a LinkedIn post on toxic workplaces (00:02:55) Bill Gates-backed startup says a global gold rush for buried hydrogen is picking up momentum (00:05:35) Startup’s displays engineer light to create immersive experiences without the headsets (00:08:19) Accel Atoms 4.0: $1 Million Investment in AI and Rural-Focused Startups Unveiled
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    13 mins
  • Recruitment Tech Startup Raises Funding, ISF Startup Fest to Focus on Early Stage Ventures

    Recruitment Tech Startup Raises Funding, ISF Startup Fest to Focus on Early Stage Ventures
    Sep 11 2024
    Willo, a recruitment tech startup, secures funding for its innovative video interview tools. The International Startup Festival (ISF) is coming to Hyderabad, focusing on early stage ventures. Plus, French startup Neat raises $55 million for embedded insurance offering. Also, Google announces a deal with direct-air capture startup to remove carbon emissions. Sources: https://www.businessinsider.com/willo-recruitment-tech-startup-funding-mimecast-ceo-2024-9 https://www.bizzbuzz.news/industry/startups/isf-startup-fest-to-focus-on-early-stage-ventures-1336134 https://www.pymnts.com/news/investment-tracker/2024/french-startup-neat-raises-55-million-for-embedded-insurance-offering/ https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/google-announces-deal-with-direct-air-capture-startup-to-remove-carbon-emissions-225627149.html Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:43) Willo, a recruitment tech startup, just raised funding from Mimecast's former CEO using this 19-slide pitch deck (00:03:00) ISF Startup Fest To Focus On Early Stage Ventures (00:06:18) French Startup Neat Raises $55 Million for Embedded Insurance Offering (00:08:51) Google announces deal with direct-air capture startup to remove carbon emissions
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    12 mins
  • Pharmacy Tech Startup Raises $2M, Family Offices Bet Big on Startups, Cambridge Startup Analyzes ’Multi-Omics’ Data

    Pharmacy Tech Startup Raises $2M, Family Offices Bet Big on Startups, Cambridge Startup Analyzes ’Multi-Omics’ Data
    Sep 10 2024
    Pharmacy tech startup Directo raises $2 million in funding. Family offices make big bets on startups, from burgers to space-tech. Cambridge startup CardiaTec analyzes 'multi-omics' data to discover new heart drugs. Sources: https://www.capitalbrief.com/briefing/pharmacy-tech-startup-directo-raises-2-million-0633dad2-72e2-4105-8039-be4de5a202d0/ https://www.tradingview.com/news/moneycontrol:659c8f021094b:0-family-offices-bet-big-on-startups-from-burgers-to-space-tech-here-are-the-top-picks/ https://www.tradingview.com/news/moneycontrol:659c8f021094b:0-family-offices-bet-big-on-startups-from-burgers-to-space-tech-here-are-the-top-picks/ https://thenextweb.com/news/cambridge-startup-analyses-multi-omic-data-discover-heart-drugs Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:40) Pharmacy tech startup Directo raises $2 million (00:03:18) Family offices bet big on startups: From burgers to space-tech, here are the top picks (00:06:05) Family offices bet big on startups: From burgers to space-tech, here are the top picks (00:08:40) Cambridge startup analyses 'multi-omics' data to discover new heart drugs
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    12 mins
  • Atomico Raises $1.24B Fund for European Startups, Innovative Alternatives to Plastic, Miami-based AI Bookkeeping Startup Raises $200M, and RayzeBio Founder Raises $370M for Autoimmune Startup

    Atomico Raises $1.24B Fund for European Startups, Innovative Alternatives to Plastic, Miami-based AI Bookkeeping Startup Raises $200M, and RayzeBio Founder Raises $370M for Autoimmune Startup
    Sep 9 2024
    Atomico secures $1.24 billion fund to support European startups. Discover startups offering sustainable alternatives to plastic. Miami-based AI bookkeeping startup raises $200 million. Former RayzeBio CEO raises $370 million for autoimmune startup. Join us as we explore the latest developments in the startup world and the innovative solutions these companies are bringing to the market. Sources: https://thenextweb.com/news/atomico-raises-funds-european-startups-seed-pre-ipo https://www.jumpstartmag.com/4-startups-offering-sustainable-and-creative-alternatives-to-plastic/ https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/09/miami-based-ai-bookkeeping-startup-finally-has-raised-another-big-round-200m-in-equity-and-debt/ https://www.statnews.com/2024/09/09/rayzebio-dice-alums-raise-370-million-candid-autoimmune-startup/ Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:46) Atomico raises $1.24B fund for European startups from seed to pre-IPO (00:03:02) 4 Startups Offering Sustainable And Creative Alternatives To Plastic (00:06:21) Miami-based AI bookkeeping startup finally has raised another big round: $200M in equity and debt (00:09:25) RayzeBio, Dice alums raise $370 million for new autoimmune startup
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    13 mins
  • Revolutionizing Cybersecurity, Freelancing for Startups, State Compliance Challenges, and the Power of AI in Fashion

    Revolutionizing Cybersecurity, Freelancing for Startups, State Compliance Challenges, and the Power of AI in Fashion
    Sep 8 2024
    Discover groundbreaking cybersecurity startups transforming digital defense. Learn how to manage expectations and navigate iffy management experience when freelancing for a startup. Explore the challenges startups face with state-level compliance. Dive into the heartwarming story of a Mexican startup's journey to a major adidas contract through the power of AI in fashion. Sources: https://www.bizzbuzz.news/industry/startups/groundbreaking-cybersecurity-startups-transforming-digital-defence-1335830 https://www.freelanceinformer.com/news/freelancing-for-a-startup-heres-how-to-manage-your-expectations-and-navigate-iffy-management-experience/ https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/07/startups-are-getting-fined-or-sometimes-banned-by-individual-states/ https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/07/how-a-viral-ai-image-catapulted-a-mexican-startup-to-a-major-adidas-contract/ Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:43) Groundbreaking cybersecurity startups transforming digital defence (00:02:47) Freelancing for a startup? Here's how to manage your expectations and navigate iffy management experience (00:05:26) Startups are getting fined, or sometimes banned, by individual states (00:08:19) How a viral AI image catapulted a Mexican startup to a major adidas contract
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    12 mins