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Johanna Hart and Jason Sun, founders of the biomedical startup Intrea, pose for a portrait to discuss their competition.

High school grads competing on world stage with health care startup

Recent Lake County high school graduates Johanna Hart and Jason Sun are making waves on the international business scene. The pair recently launched a biomedical startup called Intrea, which focuses on skin healing techn…

Guy Franklin and Amir Wolner at the opening of Hakibbutz NYC, a new hub for Israeli startups in Manhattan.

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Israeli tech ecosystem in New York gets dedicated hub as 470 startups operate in city

Supporters of Andre Dickens at a rally inside BUZZ Coffee and Winehouse in Atlanta during the 2021 mayoral campaign.

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Atlanta’s Black businesses are under threat. Here’s how we can save them.

Ronen Solomon, founder and CEO of altshare, speaking about startup equity and venture capital trends.

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One in four startups now has a solo founder as AI transforms entrepreneurship

Atlanta twins, 12, borrowed $600 from their parents and now net $200 a month selling 3D-printed toys to classmates

Twelve-year-old twins in Atlanta are proving that a solid business plan beats age every time. Aaron and Alain Osirus launched A3D, a custom 3D-printing startup, after identifying a…

Founder Shegun Otulana standing in a bright office space discussing venture studio growth and Birmingham tech development.

HARMONY VENTURE LABS · 1d ago

After A $1.25B Exit, Birmingham, AL, Founder Shegun Otulana Is Turning Industry Problems Into Portfolio Companies At Harmony Venture Labs

Shegun Otulana is proving that major startup success does not require a base in Silicon Valley. After founding the mental health software platform TheraNest and guiding it to a his…

Michelle Obama speaking during a live podcast taping at the Essence Festival of Culture in 2026.

ESSENCE FESTIVAL · 2d ago

Michelle Obama Shared a Lesson About Power That Every Founder Needs to Hear

Michelle Obama recently spoke about the nature of power during a live taping of her podcast at the Essence Festival of Culture. Her perspective provides a clear framework for found…

Jai Howitt and Evan Bryce pose together outdoors, representing the founders of the Art of Mondays community.

ART OF MONDAYS · 2d ago

The startup community curing the Sunday scaries

Business networking is undergoing a major shift. The traditional conference model, often defined by sterile convention centers and awkward presentations, is failing to deliver valu…

TechCrunch branding displayed during the Stripe x Startup Battlefield competition launch event.

TECHCRUNCH · 3d ago

Applications close in 48 hours — here's everything Australian founders need to know about Stripe x Startup Battlefield

The window for Australian startups to secure a spot at Stripe Tour Sydney is closing fast. Founders have exactly 48 hours left to submit applications for the Stripe x Startup Battl…

A list of trending local business types like car rentals and dog cafes identified by OnDeck research data.

ONDECK · 3d ago

Americans Cash in On the Popular Businesses People Can’t Stop Googling

A large portion of the American workforce wants to be their own boss. With over 60 percent of people expressing a desire to leave the traditional employment track, the focus shifts…

Greylock partner Saam Motamedi discussing early-stage investment strategies during a venture capital industry briefing.

GREYLOCK · 3d ago

Why Greylock capped its new fund at $1.5B when it says it could have raised more

Greylock Partners recently closed a $1.5 billion 18th fund. Despite the current venture capital trend of raising ever-larger pools of capital, the firm intentionally capped this fu…

Modern glass office building with trees and landscaping under a blue sky in the Irvine Healthcare Corridor.

CITY OF IRVINE · 3d ago

City of Irvine Launches Landmark Center of Innovation & Entrepreneurship

The City of Irvine is establishing a new hub for local business growth. Located in the Healthcare Corridor at 510 Technology Drive, the Irvine Center of Innovation & Entrepreneursh…

A stylized 3D rendering of a modular nuclear reactor core prototype designed by Valar Atomics for power generation.

VALARATOMICS · 3d ago

Nuclear startup Valar Atomics in talks to raise new funding at $6B valuation

Valar Atomics, a three-year-old company developing small modular nuclear reactors, is in talks to raise a new funding round at a $6 billion valuation. Sequoia is expected to lead t…

Downtown Berkeley street view showing office building construction and local development signage.

BERKELEY · 3d ago

Berkeley learned to love business to keep startups from fleeing - San Francisco Business Times

UC Berkeley creates a massive volume of startups, yet a significant portion of those businesses leave the city as they grow. This pattern presents a challenge for local officials w…

Sandhya Venkatachalam speaking at a venture capital event about funding requirements for early-stage startups.

TECHCRUNCH · 3d ago

No product? No problem. This Disrupt 2026 session shows how to get pre-seed funding with conviction, storytelling

Startup funding expectations are shifting. Many pre-seed founders now face pressure to meet requirements previously reserved for seed-stage companies. The rise of AI allows for fas…

Kirk and Jacob McKinney standing in front of their branded Junk Teens dump truck.

JUNKTEENS · 3d ago

How 2 Brothers Started a Junk Removal Business With Less Than $10,000

Kirk and Jacob McKinney turned a modest initial investment into a seven-figure junk removal operation. The brothers started Junk Teens in 2021 with roughly 8,000 dollars, half of w…

Robbie van Zyl stands in an Atlanta office with a drone interceptor while discussing AI integration for his business.

ASKARI DEFENSE · 4d ago

Why AI is driving a record boom in new US startups

Artificial intelligence is currently fueling a record surge in new business formations across the United States. While the pandemic sparked the initial wave of new ventures, recent…

The Buck Institute for Research on Aging facility in Novato, California, home to the Lighthouse Pharmaceuticals startup.

LIGHTHOUSEPHARMACEUTICALS · 4d ago

Novato dementia drug startup gets venture capital infusion

Lighthouse Pharmaceuticals, a Novato-based startup, secured a new round of funding from a local venture capital firm. The company operates out of the Buck Institute for Research on…

Garrett Smith, a bioengineering PhD alumnus, standing in a professional setting as part of his new venture fund launch.

REEFHAVEN · 4d ago

Bioengineering Alumnus Launches Venture Capital Fund Focused on San Diego MedTech Startups

Garrett Smith, a University of California San Diego bioengineering alumnus, has launched ReefHaven Ventures. This new venture capital fund centers on early-stage medical technology…

A stylized document showing the UK national innovation blueprint resting on a desk.

UKGOVERNMENT · 4d ago

The UK finally has a blueprint for innovation — now it must act on it

The United Kingdom has finally produced a formal blueprint for innovation. This move marks a significant shift in how the government approaches the economy. For years, observers ha…

Palash Soni, co-founder of Goldcast, speaking during an interview about his company's acquisition.

GOLDCAST · 4d ago

Meet Palash Soni, IIT and Harvard graduate who sold his startup for $300 million | Hindustan Times

Palash Soni, an IIT and Harvard graduate, recently shared his perspective on building and selling his B2B video startup, Goldcast, for $300 million. The company, which he co-founde…

Vernon Foster and a group of local startup founders seated together at a dinner event discussing business growth.

GROWTH DINNERS · 5d ago

Dinner-for-founders concept looks to earn place at the table in local startup scene

Vernon Foster is building a specialized community for Richmond entrepreneurs through his new venture, Growth Dinners. The business hosts monthly, invite-only sessions that bring lo…

Stacey Feeley, new executive director of 20Fathoms, poses for a professional portrait.

20FATHOMS · 5d ago

Stacey Feeley joins 20Fathoms as executive director during BlueTech industry growth

20Fathoms has appointed Stacey Feeley as its new executive director. Feeley brings over two decades of experience in business leadership, including her tenure as the co-founder and…

Luca Ferrari, CEO of Bending Spoons, stands in a modern office space while discussing his data-driven hiring process.

BENDING SPOONS · 5d ago

Getting Hired at This Company Is Harder Than Getting Into Harvard

Bending Spoons is a Milan-based tech firm that recently made waves for its extreme hiring standards. Last year, the company saw 800,000 job applications. Of that massive pool, they…

Kevin Ryan sitting in his office at the AlleyCorp building in Nolita, New York.

ALLEYCORP · 5d ago

Kevin Ryan’s AlleyCorp raises new $335 million fund, all in on early-stage bets

AlleyCorp has closed a new 335 million dollar fund. Founder Kevin Ryan continues to focus on early-stage bets across healthcare, deep tech, and general technology. The firm origina…

Aerial view of a congested intersection on Highway 41 in Mount Pleasant showing ongoing traffic and adjacent residential areas.

INFRASTRUCTURE · 5d ago

Mount Pleasant council approves Highway 41 improvement project in 5-4 vote

The Mount Pleasant Town Council voted 5-4 on Tuesday to move forward with the Highway 41 Corridor Improvement Project. This decision grants the municipal consent required to procee…

Entrance to the historic Pajama Factory building on Rose Street in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

PAJAMA FACTORY · 5d ago

Pajama Factory makes list of fastest-growing mission-driven U.S. businesses

The Pajama Factory in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, is now listed among the 100 fastest-growing mission-driven businesses in the United States. This recognition comes from the inaugu…

Taiwo Akinropo, founder of HeyFood, working on software development in his office in Ibadan.

HEYFOOD · 5d ago

How Y Combinator-backed founder Taiwo Akinropo built a multi-billion-naira delivery business

Taiwo Akinropo started HeyFood not because he had a passion for food, but because he saw a broken system in need of a fix. While many entrepreneurs rushed to launch their startups …

Bennett Richter stands in an office environment to discuss his transition from University of Miami student to startup lead.

LASSIE · 6d ago

Startup success rooted in connections

Bennett Richter found his initial spark for business as a teenager. After feeling restricted by a standard summer job, he launched his own window and power washing service. That ea…

Aerial view of the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon campuses representing the new research collaboration.

UNIVERSITY · 6d ago

Energy innovation hub led by Pitt, CMU and WVU funded with $321 million

The University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University, and West Virginia University have received a major investment of 321 million dollars to establish a regional energy innova…

Close-up view of a high-performance microprocessor circuit board inside an AI data center server rack.

HARDWARE · 6d ago

FuriosaAI, Nuvacore, D-Matrix Join Chip Funding Spree

The capital flow into artificial intelligence hardware remains heavy as FuriosaAI, Nuvacore, and D-Matrix secure new funding rounds. These companies operate in a crowded market whe…

A person in a black hat sits in a chair with arms raised as currency notes fall around them.

UBS · 6d ago

New Report Reveals How Many Americans Are Millionaires—and How Many the US Added in 2025

The United States added more than 441,000 new millionaires in 2025 according to the latest Global Wealth Report from UBS. This increase accounts for nearly half of all new milliona…

A small business owner checking inventory in a warehouse during the June economic sentiment index reporting period.

NFIB · 6d ago

U.S. Small Business Confidence Improved in June

Small business confidence in the United States grew during June. Data from the National Federation of Independent Business shows that owners feel more optimistic about future sales…

Janna Tucker standing inside her cafe in Statesboro, Georgia, where she serves pecans and prepared meals.

ALL THE FIXIN'S · 6d ago

Homemade brand All the Fixin’s achieves big-time growth with University of Georgia Small Business Development Center support

Janna Tucker transformed her home-based pecan business, All the Fixin’s, into a regional success story with the help of the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center.…

Twelve-year-old Aaron Osirus operating a 3D printer to create custom toys in his home playroom.

A3D · Jul 14, 2026

12-year-old entrepreneur turns 3D-printed toys into thriving business with help from his twin brother

Twelve-year-old Aaron Osirus is proving that age is not a barrier to starting a successful business. Operating out of his home playroom, he launched A3D, a custom manufacturing com…

A street scene in downtown Milwaukee showcasing commercial storefronts and nearby residential housing developments.

GODADDY · Jul 14, 2026

Milwaukee is a top US city for entrepreneurs, new report shows

Milwaukee is gaining significant traction as a hub for new business owners. A recent report from GoDaddy places the city in the top tier of US locations for entrepreneurship, citin…

Indiana state road construction crew working on a highway repair project near Indianapolis.

INDIANA · Jul 14, 2026

Braun administration pulls plug on startup fund as road repair needs mount

The Indiana state government has made a decision to terminate its startup investment fund. This action comes as officials shift their fiscal focus toward pressing infrastructure an…

The exterior of The Momentary art center in Bentonville, Arkansas, reflecting the regional focus of the new venture funds.

RENAISSANCE PHILANTHROPY · Jul 14, 2026

New York Nonprofit Launches Two Venture Funds in Northwest Arkansas

Renaissance Philanthropy is establishing the Northwest Arkansas Innovation Fund to support regional economic growth. Led by Michael Basch, this project focuses on startups and loca…

An AI-generated red mannequin stands out against a sea of yellow mannequins to visualize fashion design innovation.

LVMH · Jul 13, 2026

EXCLUSIVE: LVMH Partners With IFM Fashion School on Research Chair in Science and Creativity

LVMH is launching a research chair at the Institut Français de la Mode to study how artificial intelligence interacts with fashion design. The partnership aims to examine the link …

YCOMBINATOR · Jul 13, 2026

Apply for Funding: Y Combinator Opens Applications for Fall 2026 Startup Accelerator and Funding Program

Y Combinator has officially opened applications for its Fall 2026 startup accelerator. Founders looking for early-stage capital, mentorship, and entry into a global network of entr…

Eitan Reisel and vgames partners during a formal company briefing on their new 500 million dollar financing platform.

VAMES · Jul 13, 2026

Gaming fund vgames raises $500 million to help startups grow without giving up equity

Israeli gaming fund vgames has raised 500 million dollars for a new financing platform. This initiative targets gaming and consumer startups that need capital to scale but want to …

Kirk and Jacob McKinney standing in front of their branded junk removal dump truck.

JUNKTEENS · Jul 13, 2026

2 brothers started a junk-removal side hustle as teens with a $4,000 truck. Last year, they brought in about $3 million.

Kirk and Jacob McKinney turned a childhood habit of scavenging dumpsters into a multi-million dollar business. It started in their Massachusetts hometown when Kirk began reselling …

Kraken Technology Group uncrewed surface vessel performing maneuvers in open water for maritime defense exercises.

KRAKEN · Jul 13, 2026

Kraken Technology Group becomes Europe’s newest maritime defence unicorn

British maritime defense startup Kraken Technology Group has reached unicorn status after closing a 175 million dollar Series B funding round. This valuation places the Fareham-bas…

Naftaly Gluskin, former Essentia VC investor, posing for a professional portrait following his appointment at Vine Ventures.

VINE VENTURES · Jul 13, 2026

Naftaly Gluskin joins Vine Ventures as Principal

Vine Ventures has appointed Naftaly Gluskin as a Principal to its investment team. Gluskin moves to this position from Essentia VC, where he managed investments in companies such a…

Janine Allis speaking at a conference regarding her business ventures and family management strategies.

YO-CHI · Jul 13, 2026

Why Boost Juice founder Janine Allis takes a back seat in family business Yo-Chi

Janine Allis, the founder of Boost Juice, is shifting her focus when it comes to the frozen yoghurt brand Yo-Chi. While Allis remains a significant figure in the business world, sh…

Oded Hermoni, managing partner of J-Ventures, speaking about the firm's growth and new $36 million fund.

J-VENTURES · Jul 12, 2026

J-Ventures expands with $36 million third fund

J-Ventures has closed its third fund at $36 million, a figure that exceeds its original goal by 44 percent. This brings the firm's total assets under management to approximately $1…

Boost Juice founder Janine Allis speaking at a professional conference in 2016.

YO-CHI · Jul 12, 2026

Why Boost Juice founder Janine Allis takes a back seat in family business Yo-Chi

Janine Allis, the founder of Boost Juice, is known for her direct business advice and public commentary. However, she takes a different approach with the family frozen yogurt busin…

Anagha Rajesh working in a laboratory setting to conduct DNA-based data storage research.

BIOCOMPUTE · Jul 12, 2026

The Cliff That Sends India's Founders To San Francisco

India has mastered the art of launching startups. From government grants to incubator spaces and initial seed cheques, the local ecosystem provides enough support to turn a graduat…

Professor John Hart speaking in front of a lecture hall about the Founder's Journey course at MIT.

MIT · Jul 11, 2026

Beyond the pitch: The founder’s journey

Building a hardware startup is rarely a linear process. The path from a technical concept to a functional company is filled with specific challenges that range from fundraising to …

Jim Milks demonstrates a Bounce Imaging 360-degree tactical camera on a pole at the company's manufacturing facility.

BOUNCE IMAGING · Jul 11, 2026

Former 43North winner just snagged funding from a WNY venture fund

Bounce Imaging, the Buffalo-based startup known for its tactical 360-degree cameras, has secured a $200,000 investment from Brown and White Ventures. This funding aims to increase …

A computer monitor showing the Fable 5 AI interface processing a business creation prompt.

FABLE5 · Jul 11, 2026

Fable 5 Built a Startup Business with One Prompt in Just 3 Hours

Fable 5 is changing how we approach entrepreneurship. In a recent test, this AI system built a fully operational business from the ground up in only three hours. The process began …

Lovable founders Anton Osika and Fabian Hedin at their Stockholm headquarters.

LOVABLE · Jul 11, 2026

Lovable in talks to raise funding at $12B valuation, doubling its price tag in six months: report

The Swedish startup Lovable is currently in talks to raise funding at a $12 billion valuation. This news marks a significant shift for the company, effectively doubling its price t…

A digital promotional banner for the 2026 West Seattle Summer Fest featuring event branding.

WEST SEATTLE SUMMER FEST · Jul 11, 2026

SUMMER FEST: Is your local business planning something special?Tell us!

West Seattle Summer Fest is back, and we want to ensure our local merchants receive the spotlight they deserve. While the festival hosts many visiting vendors, the businesses that …

Hannah Pollack holding a packaged ice cream sandwich product in a commercial kitchen setting.

NIGHTINGALE · Jul 10, 2026

Former Marine's $20 Side Hustle Led to a $3M-a-Month Business

Hannah Pollack started with a simple $20 investment and a single ice cream sandwich recipe. Today, that operation has grown into Nightingale Ice Cream Sandwiches, a national brand …

A standard Bloomberg security screen displays a captcha prompt to verify human users on their web platform.

BLOOMBERG · Jul 10, 2026

AI Fuels Startup Boom Across the US

Bloomberg has implemented increased security measures on its digital platform to address high volumes of traffic and potential automated access. Users attempting to reach the site …

Standard Nuclear fuel production facility located at the historical Oak Ridge site in Tennessee.

STANDARD NUCLEAR · Jul 10, 2026

The $28M bankruptcy buy that became a $3.5B nuclear IPO and the CIA officer who made it possible

Standard Nuclear is preparing for a market debut that underscores a significant pivot in the domestic energy sector. The company, which focuses on the production of TRISO nuclear f…

San Antonio, Texas city skyline at sunset showing the River Walk and surrounding commercial architecture.

GODADDY · Jul 10, 2026

This Texas City Was Just Named the Most Entrepreneurial of 2026—and It’s Not Austin

San Antonio is the new top spot for entrepreneurs in the United States. According to the latest data from the GoDaddy Small Business Research Lab, the Texas city earned the number …

Virginia Tech building in the Potomac Yard neighborhood where the new innovation lab will be located.

VIRGINIA TECH · Jul 10, 2026

National Innovation Quarter gets state funding to launch Alexandria tech lab

A new technology hub is coming to Alexandria following a significant investment from the state. The National Innovation Quarter has secured $3.93 million in grants through the Go V…

A close-up of a large stack of United States dollar bills representing wealth and business.

PHILOSOPHY · Jul 10, 2026

Are There Ethical Billionaires? Famed Philosopher Peter Singer Thinks So

Famed philosopher Peter Singer turned 80 this week, and he is challenging the common claim that no billionaire can be ethical. While the public often views extreme wealth as inhere…

CHATTANOOGA · Jul 9, 2026

Chattanooga tech start-up accelerator partners with national lab

Chattanooga’s local tech sector is seeing a change in its support infrastructure. A new partnership between a local accelerator and a venture firm aims to provide more capital and …

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