AWS announces a wave of new AI agent tools Re: Invent 2025, but can Amazon really reach AI leaders? While the cloud giant is betting big on enterprise AI with its third-generation chip and database rebates, which has developers happy, it is still fighting to prove it can compete beyond infrastructure. on this week equityKirsten…
Technology is advancing while society is struggling to keep up. Masha ButcherFounder and GP of First Day Venturesmade him determined to bridge that gap Combining venture capital with practical PR Helping portfolio companies not only raise money, but actually break through the noise. Day has been an early backer of companies such as One World,…
Vibe coding has taken the tech industry by storm, and it’s not just that darling And replication Those of the world who are winning. Startups that have built the infrastructure behind them are also making money. SupaBase, the open-source database platform that has become the backend of choice for the vibe-coding world, Raised $100 million…
Ten years ago, raising €1 million in Copenhagen was enough to make waves in the region’s tech scene. Today, the Nordics are churning out billion-dollar companies like Lovable – which generated revenues of $200 million Just 12 months after launching. Dennis Green-Lieber, founder of AI-powered customer intelligence platform propaneHave had a front row seat to…
The browser wars are heating up againThis time with AI in the driver’s seat. OpenAI recently launched Atlas, a ChatGPT-powered browser that lets users surf the web using natural language and includes an “agent mode” that can complete tasks autonomously. It’s one of the biggest browsers launched recently, but it’s debuting with an unresolved security…
Have you ever wondered whether you are talking to a real person online or just another bot? As bots online continue to outnumber humans, leading to an explosion of deepfakes and AI-powered fraud, one company has a solution straight out of sci-fi: Scanning your iris to verify your identity, today on techcrunch equity Podcast, Rebecca…
Silicon Valley rules? It is not good to be cautious. As OpenAI removes guardrails and VCs criticize companies like Anthropic for supporting AI safety regulations, it is becoming clear who the industry thinks should shape AI development. on this issue of equityKirsten Korosec, Anthony Ha, and Max Zeff discuss how to toe the line between…
Backed by Peter Thiel and Donald Trump Jr.’s 1789 Capital, Enhanced Games aims to disrupt the Olympics with a competition that allows athletes to dope. Launching in Las Vegas in May 2026, the games promise a $1 million reward for breaking world records and rely on a business model reminiscent of Red Bull, which uses…
Today on Techchchan icity Podcast, Dominic-Madori Davis joined Jeremy NewfeldDirector of Immigration Policy at Institute for Progress, what to break Recently H-1B change Startups, founders and means for the future of technical talent in the US. For more information, watch the full episode: Heavy flaw causing 80% H-1B applicants abandon $ 100,000 perfectly…
US government shutdown It started this week is the first in seven years. Although it may not immediately feel disruptive, for startups waiting on permits, visas, or regulatory approval, even a few weeks can become a survival problem. On this episode of equityKirsten Korosec, Anthony Ha, and Max Zeff talk about how uncertainty is affecting…
