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What comes after Twitter and Meta? The founders of 01A share their playbook at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
- TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is hosting an exclusive fireside chat featuring Adam Bain, Dick Costolo, and David Fischer from 01 Advisors.
- The founders, formerly associated with Twitter and Meta, will share their insights on building, scaling, and funding startups in the current tech environment.
- They will discuss their experiences in transforming Twitter and Meta, scaling revenue, and the future of technology.
- The fireside chat will cover topics like product-market fit, team building, fundraising, and investing through 01A.
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TechCrunch All Stage 2025 welcomes Boldstart partner Ellen Chisa to talk early-stage enterprise bets
- Ellen Chisa, partner at Boldstart Ventures, will be speaking at TechCrunch All Stage 2025 about investing in early-stage enterprise startups.
- She brings deep product and technical empathy to the table, having co-founded Darklang and held product leadership roles at Kickstarter and Lola Travel.
- Chisa will share insights on what investors look for in enterprise software startups, positioning strategies for founders, and common pitfalls to avoid.
- TechCrunch All Stage 2025 will feature discussions with various tech and venture experts, offering valuable insights for ambitious startup leaders.
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WARNING: These 6 AI Tools Will Replace 90% of Jobs in 2025 - Use Them Before It's Too Late
- Artificial intelligence tools are revolutionizing industries across the board, making tasks easier and more efficient.
- Six innovative AI tools are highlighted: Vidu AI for text-to-video production, FishAudio for voice cloning and audio generation, Skywork Super Agents for automated presentation creation, Midscene for open-source AI support for web and mobile apps, Replit AI for app development from prompts, and Suna AI as a personal open-source digital assistant.
- These tools offer capabilities like video production, voice cloning, presentation creation, automation of tasks, app development, and digital task automation.
- Given the rapid evolution of AI technology, leveraging these tools could be crucial for staying competitive and efficient in various fields.
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Commercial interior design startup Flipspaces raises Rs 50 crore in funding
- Flipspaces, a Mumbai-based commercial interior design startup, raises Rs 50 crore in funding from the Asiana Fund, led by Jalaj Dani, along with participation from other investors.
- The funding will help Flipspaces expand its presence in India, the US, and the UAE, invest in technology, and explore acquisition opportunities.
- Flipspaces, founded in 2015, offers interior design services using technology tools like space-visualization tools and project management platforms.
- The company plans to enhance its design tools, digital project monitoring capabilities, and consider strategic acquisitions to expand its solutions stack.
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Startups Weekly: Tech and the law
- Rubrik acquired Predibase, a data cybersecurity company, to advance AI agent adoption, following Predibase's $28 million venture capital funding.
- German startup Kadmos, specializing in a salary payment platform for seafaring workers, was acquired by NYK Line after raising $38 million in external capital.
- AI music startup Suno acquired WavTool, an AI digital audio workstation, amidst copyright lawsuit challenges.
- Getty Images retracted its primary lawsuit against Stability AI, but legal battles persist in the U.S. and U.K., in a week marked by significant M&As and funding rounds in the startup ecosystem.
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Petlibro’s new smart camera uses AI to describe your pet’s movements, and it’s adorable
- Petlibro, known for pet tech products, has released the AI-powered Scout Smart Camera for pets offering real-time insights into pet activities.
- The camera uses AI pet recognition technology to track various activities, capture surprise selfies, and provide cute descriptions of pet movements.
- Users can set profiles for multiple pets, with the device able to detect separate activities. The camera lacks barking detection but Petlibro plans to enhance features like meowing detection.
- The Scout camera is priced at $100 with subscription plans for AI features. It can be shared with up to 5 family members. Data collected is used for device improvement and handled in accordance with cybersecurity standards.
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Big Tech lands an early win in legal battles against publishers
- Federal judges sided with Meta and Anthropic in separate lawsuits over training AI models on copyrighted material.
- The rulings provide legal validation for AI companies arguing that training models on creative works can be considered 'fair use.'
- The decisions could impact how AI companies engage with industries, but appeals and broader challenges are anticipated.
- On TechCrunch's Equity podcast, discussions also covered Kalshi's $185M funding, a startup focused on reusable satellites, and Tesla's robotaxi rollout in Austin.
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TechCrunch All Stage 2025: Prepare 4 VC’s Jason Kraus will instruct on how to turn chaos into momentum
- TechCrunch AllStage 2025, happening on July 15 in Boston, aims to provide actionable insights for founders navigating various startup challenges like fundraising, product-market fit, and hiring.
- Jason Kraus, founder of Prepare 4 VC, will be sharing his expertise at TechCrunch All Stage, offering insights on breaking through early-stage chaos and gaining momentum.
- Kraus has a significant impact in the startup ecosystem, helping founders with pitch sharpening, market validation, and exploring alternative funding pathways.
- His session at TechCrunch All Stage will provide founders with a tactical playbook for addressing early-stage challenges, offering clarity and a competitive edge.
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NIC Ice Cream’s parent Walko acquires Meemee’s Ice Creams
- Walko Food Company, the parent of NIC Ice Cream, has acquired Mumbai-based Meemee’s Ice Creams, expanding its presence in India’s artisanal dessert market.
- The acquisition adds Meemee’s experimental formats to Walko’s portfolio, aiming to enhance its urban market presence and digital distribution channels.
- Meemee’s branding targets younger consumers with unconventional desserts, bridging traditional and modern experiences in the ice cream sector.
- The deal allows Meemee’s to scale nationally and aligns with the shift towards niche, experience-driven ice cream products in India's growing market.
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Mumbai Auto Union Launches Meter-Based Ride-Hailing App ‘Yatri Mitra’
- Mumbai auto union partners with software company to launch Yatri Mitra, a meter-based ride-hailing app for Mumbai and Thane commuters.
- No commission model adopted by Yatri Mitra, charging auto drivers INR 25 per day; offers accident insurance to drivers ranging from INR 3 Lakh to INR 5 Lakh.
- Users will be charged as per the meter with no additional convenience fee on Yatri Mitra; app to launch fully on July 15.
- Yatri Mitra plans to expand to other Maharashtra cities and venture into cab booking; inspired by Bengaluru's Namma Yatri, which also follows a zero commission model.
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IPO-Bound Wakefit Posts INR 8.8 Cr Loss In 9M FY25
- IPO-bound Wakefit reported a net loss of INR 8.8 Cr in the first nine months of the financial year ended March 2025 (9M FY25), with revenue from operations at INR 971 Cr.
- Including other income of INR 23 Cr, the company’s total income in 9M FY25 was INR 994 Cr. In FY24, Wakefit reported a net loss of INR 15 Cr on an operating revenue of INR 986.3 Cr.
- The company filed for an IPO comprising a fresh issue of up to INR 468.2 Cr and an Offer For Sale (OFS) of up to 5.8 Cr shares, with plans for expansion and other operational enhancements.
- Wakefit, a D2C company that started as a mattress company, has expanded into a full-stack home solutions business offering over 3,000 SKUs, plans to expand retail stores, and may raise funds through a pre-IPO placement.
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The controversy swirling around Scale AI, explained
- Scale AI, a startup that Meta is investing in, has been making headlines for various reasons.
- Founder Alexandr Wang is also set to join Meta as part of the deal.
- The company specializes in enhancing AI models through human intervention, leading to collaborations with Google and Meta.
- The future of Scale AI post-Meta investment remains uncertain, with questions about its revenue and impact on AI development.
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UK’s Gradient Labs claims to have solved AI customer service for finance; will pay $10K if your provider beats them
- Gradient Labs, a London-based startup, offers a $10,000 challenge to any company comparing customer support automation solutions, aiming to retain superior metrics.
- The initiative aims to combat inflated marketing claims in the AI customer service sector, highlighted as the 'infinity plus one' era.
- The challenge involves side-by-side testing for financial services companies to assess performance, where Gradient Labs will pay $10,000 if outperformed.
- Gradient Labs specializes in automating complex customer queries in regulated industries with high success rates and improved customer satisfaction scores compared to human support teams.
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Why Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer Can Make All the Difference
- More than 39 million people visit the ER each year with an injury, and hiring an experienced personal injury lawyer can greatly impact the compensation you receive.
- Personal injury attorneys have specialized knowledge, experience, and understand the complexities of the law to build a strong case and negotiate settlements effectively.
- Dealing with insurance companies can be challenging, but lawyers know how to communicate with insurers, push for fair settlements, and handle negotiations.
- Personal injury lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, taking the financial risk off you, and they can take your case to trial if needed for a better outcome.
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Pine Labs DRHP: A Look At The Shareholding Pattern & Top Leaders
- Pine Labs filed draft red herring prospectus to raise INR 2,600 Cr via IPO.
- Shareholding pattern reveals top investors holding significant stakes in the company.
- Leadership insights show key figures and their remuneration in the fintech unicorn.
- Company plans to repay debt, invest in IT assets, and expand globally post-IPO.
- Pine Labs showcases growth, turns profitable with strong financials in recent years.
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