Andrew Ng Steps Down from Landing AI, Announces New Fund Launch Image Credits: Cate Dingley Andrew Ng, the renowned AI expert and entrepreneur, is transitioning from his role as CEO of Landing AI, a computer vision platform he founded in 2017. Dan Maloney, who previously served as the Chief Read more…
These 70 robotics companies are hiring The robotics industry continues to evolve rapidly, fueled by the exciting possibilities of generative AI and the expanding scope of automation. If you’re seeking a career in this field, you’re in luck—companies are on the hunt for talent, and opportunities abound across various sectors, Read more…
Founder of Defunct Fintech Synapse Secures $11M for New Robotics Venture Sankaet Pathak’s New Robotics Startup Raises $11M Despite Synapse’s Collapse Sankaet Pathak, the founder of the failed fintech company Synapse, has raised $11 million in pre-seed funding for his new robotics startup, Foundation. Despite the fact that tens of Read more…
The Collapse of Synapse: A Cautionary Tale for the Fintech Industry Introduction Imagine waking up one day to find that your financial assets, amounting to millions of dollars, have suddenly been frozen with no clear path to recovery. For users of the fintech platform Synapse, this scenario became a harsh Read more…
“Tingit Launches Marketplace for Effortless Fashion Repairs” Image Credits: Tingit Do you have a favorite jacket with a torn sleeve or a pair of scuffed sneakers collecting dust in your closet? Tingit, a Lithuanian startup, aims to help you breathe new life into your worn-out clothing with its newly launched Read more…
“AI Talent Managers, Emerging Technocapitalist College Towns, and the Surge in Defense Tech Acquisitions” This week on Equity, we’re diving into some deals that stand out for a few reasons—some good, and some… well, we’ll see. First, there’s the $80 million round for Story, a company aiming to mix web3 Read more…
Mergers and Acquisitions Can Reshape the Competitive Landscape No two businesses are alike, and that’s a positive thing: This week has shown us once again that it creates opportunities for companies to pursue different strategies, collaborate, or challenge market leaders. Image Credits: Getty Images Most interesting startup stories from the week:- Read more…
Revolutionary Foundation Model for Brainwaves Could Transform EEG Technology AI models are increasingly being applied to various datasets, yet their outcomes often lack consistency, particularly in the medical field. A startup called Piramidal aims to address this issue with a foundational model specifically designed for analyzing brain scan data. Image Read more…