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Beauty Companies & Physical AI Startups - Physical AI Deployments

Another #source request: I'm looking to chat with a few #beauty companies and AI or robotics startups in the space who are helping with them #physicalAI deployments. The ideal sources must have expertise in both: beauty + physical AI. I'm not looking to talk to anyone who can share general thoughts on physical AI.

Startups Built on LlamaIndex - Production Case Study

I would like to feature your product in our upcoming book on Llamaindex Looking to feature a real-world case study in an upcoming book: seeking startups that have built production-grade products on LlamaIndex (beyond MVP). Open to any use case (RAG, agents, enterprise apps, etc.), but keen on deep, candid insights, architecture, challenges, trade-offs, and lessons learned. If this sounds like you (or someone you know), would love to connect!

Founders & Investors in Maribor - Podim 2026 Podcast Interviews

Slovenia, we're coming for you! Europe's Podcast is officially the media partner for Podim Conference 2026 – the can't-miss startup & tech showdown hitting Maribor May 11-13. Our very own Yohay Elam, all the way from Barcelona, Spain, will be on the ground at the Podim Conference hosting for us, running the podcast booth, and snagging live interviews with the boldest founders, investors, and innovators turning heads in the Alps-Adriatic scene. From green tech gems to punching-above-its-weight startups in this underrated powerhouse country – think epic mountains, killer vibes, and serious innovation juice – we're buzzing to capture it all. We want to hear your story, what you’re working on, and learn from your journey. There’s more! This is also the official launch of our Slovenia page on Europe's Podcast, and we can’t wait to load it up with all the great entrepreneurs and business leaders Yohay will be interviewing at Podim: https://lnkd.in/e43UDMpg Proud to team up with Podim. Maribor, get ready: Europe's future stories start here. See you in the podcast booth – let's make some noise and some life-changing connections! 🇸🇮🎙️ #Podim2026 #EuropesPodcast #SloveniaStartup #MariborMagic"

UK DB Trustees & Pension Experts - Employer Extraction of Surpluses

In his mission to urge pension funds into private asset investment, pensions minister Torsten Bell recently extolled a Canadian scheme. He reported that the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan made 30.2% last year in venture capital. In reality, OTPP actually had a lousy year because it lost money on private equity, a much bigger part of the private asset universe (and OTPP's exposure). My suspicion is that ministers do not really understand private capital, beyond thinking that they would not have to spend money on infrastructure and science startups if they can get pension funds to do so instead. As a result they have been making some wild claims for the sector They may also be bedazzled by IRR figures (not, repeat, NOT the same as cash returns on equities). I took a look at all of this in my last FT column, publishing just before the welcome rejection in the Lords of the government's attempt to claim powers to mandate pensions investment in private assets. I'm now planning to take a look at government plans to make it easier for employers to extract DB surpluses. If any Linkedin in connections have any thoughts or research on this, please drop me a line. I'm interested in what you think. Thanks! https://lnkd.in/ePR6DdKf

ft.com

Drone Startup Founders - Swarmer IPO Impact on Exit Timelines - Sifted

STEP 1: I’m curious whether the impressive early trading of Swarmer on the public markets will make some other drone startups consider an IPO sooner than later. What do you think? [url=mailto:[email redacted]]Drop me a line.[/url] STEP 2: Elsewhere, the less-than-three-year-old Ukrainian AI drone startup Swarmer went public on the Nasdaq earlier this week — and investors apparently couldn’t get enough: it popped over 500% on its first day trading. It’s a bit of a headscratcher: the startup only made about $300k in revenue in 2025 and has consistently burned through cash in the past two years. It prompted one VC [url=https://email.sifted.eu/e3t/Ctc/LZ+113/d2mfCN04/VXb8Fd3q6d2pW8TMWb080RwZzW178YCN5LTkD4N9h9bH67mmznW69tBBd6lZ3lVW2mBvcW6mHyDRW1-68307tPB_PW2rBqVn4ZkfQyW83g3G873FwtzW5lBblg5gd5P7W9k5ztf1W4xj5W16d-1_2N8NM6W6Q--NJ5Gx8YSW2MJK904lPB0YW5-V1W13g0gkVW8GZbp_8PbC47V2CqTz4b-dRlW1pjScC4p_0vzW62R-yK7lF6NsW719shr6t7JZJW5MbY3H8Xw8N0W76ThqW5tsg-MW1vmfWH1LDCvdMyKQyKMTlnfW4WfDwg80k1vcW9ghmnJ8FT12sW20150Z2lbP8sW2pM8YW75QqYYMxZx58rYsb6W5D5cfg6w0TfdW69ZdFn4cyRT2W2Yz5Fb4jVT3YW9f50PB4CnHlPW1FDXLY6hs37TN8w2rb9tNGt6W1MgtPD5YGKqYW1SZr9w4l63njMJ1qwp5-55DW4jNwGN2b7rTXW5c1Lv66_ndPtW4SpVmq68h3ZMW8Ky0vn6THVnSW41M0FN6grczsVRTZMy9cdCpPW31t9NR85CPNJW5Q8rq057z38HW671-FB2H6_mbW4yv5_m3_dpZjW5qtQ5c5b79-pW6tLlrW6GpX0HW996ZX08tkDc7W6WS46R25RgvBW8w6l894bynz1VqtkgY7pNkF7N1kcv1Hy-ByhW9m0d3v5Xf6MWW3-STjG72gYvtf8y7TGT04]to joke[/url]: “Nasdaq IPO is the new Series A”. For one, Ukrainian venture firm D3, which backed Swarmer, will certainly be pleased. STEP 3: [url=mailto:[email redacted]]Drop me a line.[/url]

Renovation & Trade Founders & Experts - Hedging Raw-Material Risk

#journorequest #IranWar Raw material spikes are squeezing renovation & trade startups - one delay can wipe out profit. Looking for founders and experts adapting (locking prices, pre-buying, etc.) to protect margins. e: [email redacted]

Startup Founders & CTOs Who Hired Dev Agencies - AI Tooling Impact

Interesting data point: AI dev pods are delivering first commits in 7 days. Traditional agencies average 4-6 weeks to ramp. Anyone else noticing this gap? Been researching the AI-augmented development space for a piece I’m working on and came across some numbers that surprised me. Sharing because I’m curious if others are seeing the same thing. The comparison between traditional agency models and AI Velocity Pod models: • Cost: $25k+/month variable (traditional) vs $15k/month fixed (AI pod) • Management overhead: \15 hours/week (traditional) vs \2 hours/week (AI pod) • Onboarding: 4–6 weeks to ramp (traditional) vs first commit Day 7 (AI pod) • Code velocity: 1× baseline (traditional) vs 5× (AI pod using Claude + Cursor) Context for the 5× velocity claim: Microsoft research confirms developers complete tasks 20–55% faster with AI assistance. The 5× number gets credible when you factor in senior architectural oversight, Agentic QA (automated test writing on every PR), and AI-generated boilerplate, not just a junior dev with Copilot. Garry Tan confirmed at YC that 25% of their Winter 2025 cohort had 95% AI-generated code. That’s the competitive environment early-stage startups are building in now. Question for the thread: For those of you who’ve hired dev agencies recently — has the AI tooling they use actually changed your outcomes, or does it mostly feel like the same model with better marketing?

Founders Building Startups - Share Your Journey

Every founder has a story worth telling. I want to hear yours!!! Looking for founders to feature in a new interview series. If you’re: Building a product or startup Sharing your journey publicly Down for a quick 10-min chat DM me. No stage too early.

Startups for environmental solutions feature - India - 5 selected

Are you building solutions to India’s environmental challenges? If yes, your work deserves the spotlight. Makers of New Bharat is a flagship series by News with Navya that highlights homegrown startups and innovators shaping a better future for India. For a special edition of Makers of New Bharat, we are looking to feature companies building solutions in: • Waste Management • Education • Water Crisis • AI for Climate Action • Wildlife Conservation Technology • Sustainable Fashion • Sustainable Materials & Alternatives to Plastic • Carbon Capture, Climate Data & Monitoring We want to hear your story and learn how your work is contributing to a more sustainable future. That’s what will make this special edition of Makers of New Bharat truly stand out. If you think your startup fits the spotlight, DM us or write to us at [email redacted] with a brief overview of your mission. We will be collaborating with just 5 startups for this special edition, selected on a rolling basis. Let’s show the world what Bharat is building!

Insights from AI Founders-VCs on Solving India-Specific Challenges

Unpopular opinion: most AI startups in India are still solving investor problems, not India’s problems. Everybody wants to say they are building in AI. Very few are asking whether their product can survive Indian reality. Indian reality is not a clean dataset. It is messy operations, multilingual users, compliance burdens, weak process discipline, legacy systems, low willingness to pay, and enormous pressure to show ROI quickly. That is exactly why AI in India is a much deeper opportunity than in many mature markets. Because if a startup can make AI work here, it is not just building software. It is building resilience. The question is no longer: “Can your model generate outputs?” The real questions are: Can your product reduce workload? Can it improve decision quality? Can it work in low-structure environments? Can it handle trust, governance, and accountability? Can a real institution adopt it without needing a digital miracle first? India does not need more AI theatre. It needs AI embedded into sectors where inefficiency is still treated as normal. Healthcare. Education. Compliance. Agriculture. Public service delivery. MSMEs. Legal workflows. Manufacturing. This is where the next generation of serious Indian startups will emerge. Not from hype. From grit. My belief is simple: The most valuable AI startups in India will not be the loudest. They will be the ones that make broken systems quietly function better. That is where value will be created. That is where trust will be earned. That is where India can build globally relevant companies. Founders need to think beyond model demos. Investors need to look beyond pitch vocabulary. Policymakers need to enable responsible experimentation. Institutions need to stop treating AI as a branding exercise. So here’s the real question: Are we building AI for India’s complexity — or are we still building presentations for each other? Would genuinely like to hear responses from founders, VCs, academic leaders, enterprise buyers, and policymakers.

Non-Founder Women in Tech Startups for Employee Experience Podcast

Looking for non-founder women in tech startups to come on my podcast Hey everyone! I recently launched Non-Founder Crew, a podcast dedicated to helping startup employees understand the unwritten rules of working in tech that nobody tells you about. Things like equity compensation, tender offers, what actually happens during a liquidity event, and how to advocate for yourself when you're not the one at the top of the org chart. I'm a woman who has spent over a decade working at different tech startups, including as an early employee at a company that later went on to IPO, so this stuff is pretty personal to me. I started this podcast because I kept running into the same knowledge gaps over and over and couldn't find resources that spoke to the employee experience specifically. I'd love to have women from this community come on as guests. So much of the startup advice out there is told through the founder lens, and honestly, through a pretty specific demographic of founder. I want Non-Founder Crew to reflect the full range of people who actually do the work at these companies, which means going out of my way to include voices that aren't the typical white male in tech perspective. If you're a non-founder woman working at (or who has worked at) a startup and you have thoughts on any of this: Navigating equity, raises, or layoffs What it's actually like to be an employee during an acquisition or IPO Office politics, career growth, or knowing your worth Anything else the startup world doesn't talk about honestly ...I want to hear from you. You can check out the trailer here: https://youtu.be/e6puV71JRP4?si=f\_4l1JzvMYZ2YZZ2 Drop a comment or DM me if you're interested. All experience levels and functions welcome, engineering, ops, marketing, finance, you name it. Let's build the resource we all wish we'd had. Thank youuuu!

Tech Startup Industry Experts in Costa Rica for Feature

Buenos dias from Colombia. I'm heading to Costa Rica next month and will be working on a piece about the interesting tech startups there. I'm also looking for expert voices on the industry. If you're in-the-know when it comes to Costa Rican startups, or can point me in the direction of someone who is, feel free to jot details below. ps travel tips for Costa Rica welcome too. I'm spending just under a month there. #journorequest

Expert Source on Europe Growth Fund Trends for Sifted

I’d love to hear from you: do you think the growth fund trend will continue in Europe? Are the funds being raised big enough? What else needs to be done to meet the needs of the maturing startups in Europe? [url=mailto:[email redacted]]Send me a note.[/url]

Tech Startup Leaders on Privacy Law Impact for The Guardian

I am writing a story about the impact of new privacy regulations on small tech startups, specifically focusing on how these companies are adapting their data practices and what challenges they face. I am looking for founders, CTOs, or data compliance officers at small tech firms who can share their experiences and insights. If you work at a tech startup affected by recent privacy law changes, please get in touch to share your story and the changes your company has implemented or is planning to implement.

theguardian.co.uk

DACH & CEE Startup Case Studies for Sifted Leaderboard by Friday

P.S. Calling all startups: the deadline for our DACH & CEE leaderboard, which ranks the fastest-growing startups by revenue growth across the two regions, is Friday March 13. Should your company be on there? [url=https://email.sifted.eu/e3t/Ctc/LZ+113/d2mfCN04/VWxf3m5wpbTBW66xxDR37ZJ-8W8Ny6Rt5LsVQyN4Rsygq3qgz0W7Y8-PT6lZ3kKW2g7MRb8h9By6V52WX84p-VNkW7LLy7l2gRBRnW6dtc3m4sMP9dW1YQSCS2dT4kTW4ZJQrN2SPqWFW6q3PX_24GjSRW8FBWgv62KNczVdb0z45YrybMW5jfq_W5-wH3nW74vMpj7FbGTSN2xzGTBfhWdYW7VwTbR211lnZW38rwrg2Y2bz0W6xV91v1sGf0yW4DNpBV56DMlgN8BzlY_PYQRrW4d26QC6wCSY-W23M7m-7p2cdNMYwksqX-dv8N34sN3SV3W5sW6HjSyF2y6wJ5W7Y1w4j3lZDW6W1ZdcvC3P25_9W4_rkbx8nfxwmN82MwdKm-nLvf4XG3lW04]Apply here.[/url] Applications for the DACH & CEE 2026 Leaderboard close this Friday Sifted Leaderboards have become the definitive, data-led rankings of the fastest growing startups across Europe. We'll announce the Sifted 100: UK & Ireland on March 17. The rest of Europe is still open for applications, but the deadline for DACH & CEE is this Friday, March 13.

DACH & CEE Startup Revenue Data Needed for Sifted Leaderboard

🥁 P.S. Calling all startups: the deadline for our DACH & CEE leaderboard, which ranks the fastest-growing startups by revenue growth across the two regions, is Friday March 13. Should your company be on there? [url=https://email.sifted.eu/e3t/Ctc/LZ+113/d2mfCN04/VVCmG72985ySW55pMcL76jtflW430FVB5LqLRPN6B8NrC3qgz0W8wLKSR6lZ3l4W8DFlBQ69MJgwN8rY_Gtszl0HW4SWyt17N2SszW2Fl56Y44pgcYN7GDmL2m3jlzW1kM-4g58TL00W1FhS994wkG7bVBR14s4h0LKqW70l_9f8Q3ZKDW2v3tMN6mCNY1W2zGSgL1YS582W7PDdnK68z4qwW2qDfKz38H5sYW75HMvN7BPsj6W1sJX-m7vW2mfW13lDW43_CVK7W82kV4-3-GVP1W598BM-3kpy0dW8-1bKG24bkYGW2mN9qD79VcGGW745SNH79XLXGW1tXhh67mtFVxW5LMNf22DwZ33F8ch7QX9S_dW5hx3kW6HH83DW2ylXdD40YJMkVJF75X221VxRW55PNj-6czwTWf355FCj04]Apply here.[/url]

DACH & CEE Startup Applications for Sifted Leaderboard—March 13

Applications open for Sifted’s DACH & CEE Leaderboard until March 13 Sifted Leaderboards annually recognise Europe’s fastest-growing startups and scaleups based on revenue growth, giving founders and operators credible visibility across the continent's startup and venture capital ecosystem. Applications are free, and each submission is independently reviewed and verified by the Sifted team.

UK & EU Investors on Iran War Impact on Startup Valuations & Funding

#journorequest Looking for UK & European investors to comment on the impact of the war in Iran on valuations of early-stage startups & their funding strategies for a Forbes story. email [email redacted]

forbes.com

DACH & CEE Revenue-Growth Startup Submissions–March 13–Sifted

🥁 P.S. Calling all startups: the deadline for our DACH & CEE leaderboard, which ranks the fastest-growing startups by revenue growth across the two regions, is Friday March 13. Should your company be on there? [url=https://email.sifted.eu/e3t/Ctc/LZ+113/d2mfCN04/VW3GWd8ZJdZKW8PTMry7s71GpW5tZZwQ5LfGzwN2NZZ423qgz0W7Y8-PT6lZ3nlW4y_3tv597_3YW304bmn2PSNpsW9bF6W673Xq9hVNKmb-4yqKQVW5ttLYk77J5phW4l3Dd97T-cGQW42v5Cs6lC7Q4W8y95G77bjDtzW2G8WDC5pkBl-W13C9ZG80F_zwW64VsDj8ynjLGW1_lc-k4BqM6SN1Gm9g9b14YqW6r0D8B70-0Y8W1PwzBb6MPXjZN1Fq2qSmMVFxW31Myrf2cDTm8W2TQgS97FXrYwN5gss2VyNtKPW8yK7sL8J42gdW6jh0D12jNzzZW5FxDmQ551w4CW5qvfqx2WJNjdW50tqMx96y9KkN7x8yznPlGpwN7p2T-LM_sH_f54xWcT04]Apply here.[/url]

sifted.eu

Startups Using Small AI Models in Healthcare, Fintech or Legaltech

#JournoRequest: Hi, I am trying to get in touch with startups building AI tools using small language models (SLMs) or edge models, especially in sectors such as healthcare, fintech or legaltech. Please DM me, this is for a story. Thanks in advance.

Investors & Founders on Iran Conflict Impact on Global Startups

#journorequest As the war in Iran impacts the global economy, I'm looking for input from investors & founders on how this conflict impacts the broader startup space, e.g., trade for small businesses? Which sectors are more at risk? e: [email redacted]

VCs on Government Tech Funds Impact on Startups for Sifted

But I’m curious to hear from you, VCs: do you think government funds and tech initiatives are getting better? What needs to still be fixed, and are they meeting the needs of the startup community? What is missing, and are they all that useful? - [url=mailto:[email redacted]]I’m all ears[/url].

sifted.eu

Digital Nomad Tech Startup Founders in UK Coastal Towns Needed

🚨 Calling UK tech startups !!! Especially if based by the coast 🏖️🌊 Niche request, but I'd like to speak to digital nomads who have set up or moved their businesses to a seaside town/rural area in the last few years If that's you/someone you know, please get in touch in the comments or via DM

HR Heads & Hiring Managers on Interview Psychology - School of Interviews

I’m looking to interviewHeads of HR and Hiring Managersfor a new content series underSchool of Interviews. You could be fromany industry or any country. Tech, SaaS, Consulting, BFSI, Startups, Enterprises In the last 34 days, I grew my School of Interviews Instagram page to10,000 followers. At this pace, it’ll cross25,000 in the next 2 months. That didn’t happen by teaching answers. It happened by teachinghow hiring managers think. This series is not about: • “How I cracked the interview” • Generic resume advice • Buzzword prep It’s about: • Interview psychology • How decisions are actually made in the room • What makes a candidate memorable vs forgettable • Red flags you notice in the first 3 minutes • Why two equally skilled candidates get very different outcomes •How you design interviews so only great people apply and average ones self-select out If you are a Head of HR, Hiring Manager, or someone who has hired at scale or If you know a colleague who is sharp, opinionated, and actually cares about hiring quality Nominate yourself or tag them in the comments. No fluff. No safe answers. Only real hiring conversations. If you hire people for a living, this is your playground. #sales #interviews

Innovative Proptech Startups in Automation & Smart Buildings

#journorequest Looking for innovative #startups in the #proptech sector, eg, automation, workplace & flexible spaces, smart/sustainable buildings, etc. email: [email redacted]

Crypto-Fintech Startup Founders for Bitcoin Guide Feature

Looking to feature a couple startups in my Crypto/Fintech Guide w/ Do Follow Link Hey everyone, I'm currently putting together a comprehensive Crypto/Fintech guide for my Bitcoin resource website. I want to make sure the guide features real, active projects. I have a few spots left to highlight founders and startups in the space with a permanent do-follow backlink. I'm just looking for quality projects to round out the content and add genuine value to the guide. If you're building something in Fintech or Crypto and want the SEO boost and exposure, drop a comment with a quick blurb about your project or shoot me a DM. I'll be vetting submissions over the next 48 hours to make sure they're a good fit!

Startup Founders & VCs in Flanders on Scaling World-Class Research

#journorequest Looking to speak with startup founders and VCs operating in Flanders for an upcoming feature: “Why does Flanders produce world-class research but struggle to scale it?” If you’d like to contribute, please send me a DM or comment below. Thank you! #Dutch #AI #Flanders #Europetech #Europeanstartups

Fastest Growing Startups Application – Sifted UK & Ireland 2026

Apply for the chance to feature on Sifted’s data-led rankings of the fastest growing startups across Europe. Applications for all regions are open – but the deadline for the Sifted 100: UK & Ireland Leaderboard (2026), sponsored by Marriott Harrison, is Friday, 13 February. Apply here [url=https://email.sifted.eu/e3t/Ctc/LZ+113/d2mfCN04/MWCzLRfq9lkW8L2_Rt87pwnRW1xTZ7Q5KnwtXN3NdJH23qgz0W7Y8-PT6lZ3mBVdhdd696RsVcW7bm3bh7vWSG0W7SyMnF5Yz-ndW4nQvPP2D-MCJW3tSMJP7HV5w-MMBCstldbFlN8-97vxgFH8BN6MJ3g6Dbh1PN7GShlBRh0pqW3nVf5k6wHT53W4vK_LG3frFz4W1HvGfN6jg8-DW783nVW5SV5KdW5XhJtg5mkyJ4W3rpC3h5DY2V0W4kt62J1-vZdLW2NwY0B4RM0LHW8l2MVV8KywmVVJ09Pq7_tGwgW46TgLp3mKSkBV8mCZJ5LP-dXW3DgwJB16FjtCW3b3ppt8-8Ss8W7ph8SQ8d2Fr1VTzw9G7hhvvlVnPBjC785pDHf1Y377204]Apply here[/url]

sifted.eu

Climatetech Startup Founders on Branding vs Resilience Choices

#journorequest As climate becomes more politically charged, some #climatetech #startups are sticking with climate-first branding, others are reframing under resilience. Looking for founders to talk about which path they chose & why. [email redacted]

Startup Experts to Contribute Letters—Letters by Evernomic Launch

After three years of building quietly, we're launching Letters by Evernomic. A letter-based publication that provides a transparent and collaborative space for startup professionals to learn from real experiences, conversations, and perspectives from industry experts. The format is intentionally personal. Just direct writing addressed to readers as peers. We also want this to be collaborative. We're looking for experts to contribute, push back on our thinking, or just share what they're figuring out too. This launch coincides with a full rebrand and the first time we're publicly bringing together the portfolio we've built since 2023, over a dozen ventures across media brands and software startups. The first edition going live on Tuesday! Subscribe for free at https://evernomic.com/

evernomic.com

Legal AI Startup Founders on Model Competition for Sifted

I’ve been speaking to the founders of Europe’s legal AI startups about what the release means for them, and where they think their edge will come from. Their bet: home-grown models trained on legal data and a focus on niches within the legal trade. [url=https://email.sifted.eu/e3t/Ctc/LZ+113/d2mfCN04/VWM43p1J6nQLW9bKqdg6PRhNpW1c61D75K9PCrN24tzwx3qgz0W7Y8-PT6lZ3mlW4yD1Mj94RvzxW3c5SbM6cgdthVBt29_8Ld_cxW2Yd5k13pcnfMW589DP98cv9w2W7Xz37T1jtR4ZW1BdjhN1mRbYLW49rr0F8SSJ2jW7-6Ckm74CBwRN7y3kjPWNnj7W2YZFbW8pc1DyW7zvs4Z27nl3JW9cB3Yv3f7FzhW6HCrsk5qmBWgW3J0cDt3-TLKLW1vGpsq3w_kRbW72CpHC4N9Pz0W5mSWb87VTf8BW1Jg46F1h8H3KN36f4dzVM6jbW56lPL-6H9JNKW3nBVQ87KS5NqMm7qqcgtdYGW1dXClF1Q1TCHW4t581K4GrHlwW8HClZv93h4l0f6QXLyz04]Read it here[/url]. What interests me most isn’t the release itself, but what it signals: deep-pocketed model companies moving into specialist territory held by much smaller startups. Have thoughts on where that will go next? Get in touch [url=mailto:[email redacted]]here.[/url][url=mailto:[email redacted]]mailto:[email redacted][/url]

sifted.eu

European AI Startup Acquisition Analysts for Sifted Faculty-Accenture Report

Martin Coulter is exploring the impact of the Accenture acquisition of Faculty, a London-based AI startup, and questions the broader trend of promising European startups being acquired by large US companies. He references Faculty cofounder Marc Warner's reasoning behind the sale and wonders if this should be the last time a European company 'sells out' to a US buyer. Coulter writes: "Faculty may be the latest European startup to sell out to a US giant. But should we aim for it to be the last? As always, [url=mailto:[email redacted]]I'm keen to hear your thoughts.[/url]"

sifted.eu

Entrepreneurs with Multiple Failed Startups Before Success

#journorequest '3rd time lucky' looking for successful #entrepreneurs who endured multiple startup failures before finding a winning formula. E: [email redacted]

CTOs on GenAI Impact for Build vs Buy Decisions – The Stack

Looking for #CTOs willing to comment/talk about the extent to which genAI improvements (across models and harnesses) are rethinking how they balance "build it versus buy it" - ditto startups thinking strategically about their defensive moat in a world where software solutions can be specced and vibecoded up at real pace and with far lower engineering overhead than in the past. This is for what is likely set to be several pieces, not just one, but quick input welcomed #journorequest #engineering #tech DM me or [email redacted]

thestack.technology

Open Source Startup Experts on Europe Trends for Sifted

And as open-source companies gain favour with investors, I’m curious to know what you think. - Who should I be following in this space and why? - What challenges are Europe’s open-source startups facing? - To what extent is sovereignty a winning play? Send me your thoughts [url=mailto:[email redacted]]here[/url].

sifted.eu

Fertility Tech Startup Case Studies for January TechRound Roundup

Looking for fertilitech startups to include in a roundup for @TechRoundUK this January. Send pitches to [email redacted] by EOD tomorrow #journorequest

techround.co.uk

Startups & Investors on Defining Investment Readiness

#journorequest How do you define 'investment readiness'? Looking for startups & investors to provide 1st-hand insight & experience of what being investment-ready means. [email redacted]

UK & US Startup Founders for Eastern Eye Business Feature

URGENT HELP NEEDED!!! I’m putting this out here because I genuinely need an urgent help — and I know this network has the right people. I’ve recently taken on a larger editorial responsibility as a Senior Journalist at Asian Media Group’s Eastern Eye, where I handle UK–South Asian business news and long-form features. Right now, I have three major feature stories open for collaboration, and they need real voices, lived experiences, and the right PR connections — urgently. The first feature focuses on UK-based entrepreneurs, traders, and business analysts. I’m trying to understand what it truly takes to build and sustain a business in the UK today, beyond headlines and policy statements. The second story is more specific and time-sensitive. It looks at UK and US startup founders, particularly those navigating cross-border clients, capital, partnerships, and geopolitical uncertainty. The third is the most human story of the three. I’m seeking inputs from people connected to hospitality, logistics, care, agriculture, and migrant-led sectors in the UK, or PR professionals who represent voices from these industries. This piece is about the work that keeps the UK economy moving, often without visibility. What I truly need right now are relevant contacts. If you can contribute directly, connect me to the right founders, operators, workers, analysts, or simply point me toward the right PR agency or communications lead, it would genuinely help. Even a tag or mention in the comments goes a long way. If you are — or represent — any of the above, please email me at [email redacted] with the subject line “AMG Feature Collaboration”, and briefly mention who you are and how you connect to these stories. If you’ve read this far, thank you. And if you can help in any form — a comment, a share, or a connection — I’d truly appreciate it. Journalism only works when the right people show up. #PRs #Mediaquery #Journorequest #business #founders #startups #southasian #PRcomm

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Iraq Startup Founders in Tech Sectors for Interview

Are you building a startup in Iraq that’s changing the game? 🇮🇶 I’m looking to interview Iraqi startups for a regional tech publication - from AI & digital infrastructure to climate, civic tech, biotech, and science. DMs open. #IraqStartups #MENAtech #StartupIraq

Startup Founders & Legal Experts on Business Launch-Exit—Outlook Money

#Journorequest New Year, new stories. For my upcoming piece in Outlook Money, I am looking to speak with: Leap-Takers: Did you leave a stable corporate job to start something of your own? Whether it's a niche cafe, a microbrewery, or a SaaS startup, I want to hear about your "Day 1." The Brave Exitors: Closing a business is often harder than starting one. If you’ve had to shut down a venture, I want to know about your experiences The Legal Guardians: I’m seeking legal experts and firms who specialize in startup compliance, due diligence, and handling insolvencies. If you or someone you know fits these profiles, please drop a comment or DM me! #StartupsIndia #Entrepreneurship #OutlookMoney #SmallBusiness #BusinessLifeCycle #IndiaBusiness

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Questions on Children’s Data Privacy in Nigeria for Digital Child Series

“A child is not a data point. A child is not a metric. A child shouldn’t be profiled.” Last Thursday at the 7th Privacy Symposium Africa 2025, I shared the stage with data privacy professionals Alex Onyia Confidence Osein Mercy Matthew Edith Utete Afolabi Khadijah Ifeoma Peters, speaking on protecting children’s privacy rights as they explored online learning platforms. We discussed the intersection of data privacy and children’s rights. My stance was simple: Parents, schools, and EdTech companies must move from being passive users to active Guardians. a. Turning privacy policies into fun, bite-sized checklists (the legal stuff should be left for lawyers) b. Teaching kids about the importance of data privacy – the what's to share and what-not-to's. It was intense, insightful, and exactly the kind of conversation we need to be having in this industry. But after the applause, the real work began. During the networking session (shoutout to Tife Ekundayo (CIPP/E, LL.M) , we reached the core – collection and retention of data, addressing the need for data minimisation. We concluded that most "Privacy Policies" were unreadable, dull legal sentences that failed at the one thing they were meant to do – educate the data subjects. Conversations with parents over the week made me realise that: 1. Most don't know what data is being collected on their kids. 2. Most don’t understand the concept and power of consent. 3. Most are unaware of the permanent footprint left by "Sharenting." I attended to share my opinions but left with a fresh perspective, a notebook full of ideas and a new network of privacy advocates. Exploring one of the ideas has led me to officially launch a new content series: The Digital Child. 🧒🏾📱 This isn't just for lawyers and data privacy enthusiasts, but also: For Parents: I will break down how to protect your child’s digital identity without banning technology. For EdTech & Startups: I will explain core child rights concepts that enable you to build "Safety by Design" in line with data protection laws, so you gain trust. Watch the full panel session here: https://lnkd.in/dJhFDiPH 👇 CTA: I am looking to feature questions from real parents, founders, and anyone newly navigating the data privacy space in Nigeria in this series. What is the one thing that confuses you most about children's data privacy? Drop it in the comments, and I’ll answer it in the first edition, which will be released next Tuesday. Special thanks to Sempala Allan Kigozi and the organisers for a wonderful time. Privacy is a duty of care. One we owe to the kids who will design our future. #DataPrivacy #PSA2025 #Childrights #PrivacySymposiumAfrica2025 P.S. I stole the first sentence from my fellow panelist Confidence Osein 🙈

African AI Projects for UAE Investment Impact Story

I am working on a story about the UAE’s recent $1 billion investment in Africa’s AI future and I would love your help 👏. From recent conversations at events, it’s clear there are many initiatives across the continent. If you know any standout AI projects, startups, labs, or community programmes, please share them via DM, I would love to spotlight the innovators shaping Africa’s tech landscape.

Employees of Public Startups on IPO Wealth Creation

#Journorequest looking to talk to employees of publicly-listed former startups like Swiggy, Lenskart, Groww, Urban Co & Physicswallah for a story on wealth creation for employees thru companies' IPOs. You can stay anonymous. Kindly DM me here/on LinkedIn/over email

Startup Founders for Feedback on Incubator-Accelerator Value

Startup Founders: I am working on an article about the value of startup incubator and accelerator programs based on my experience and some informal feedback from my network of entrepreneurs. I would love to get some more broad-based feedback, and would love your opinions on this! #startups #founders #strategy #venturecapital #angelinvestors #strategy

Open Weights Model Users in Startups & Enterprises for Understanding AI

Journalist inquiry on how startups/enterprises are using open weights models Hi everyone, I'm a journalist at Understanding AI. I'm working on a story about open weights models, especially how they are being used by start-ups and enterprises. I'm particularly interested in whether the shift in the discourse towards Qwen et. al (as often discussed in the sub) has actually played out in what open weight models organizations decide to use. If you have experience using and building with open-weight models, whether that’s in startups, enterprises or other organizations, I'd love to talk! Feel free to book a Calendly slot or shoot me a DM. https://calendly.com/kai-understandingai/chat-with-kai-about-open-weights (Let me know if there's a better place to ask)

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VoIP Experts on Startup Scalability for TechRound - 5pm Deadline

Looking for experts to provide comments on why VoIP is critical for scaling startups on a budget. Send 200 words and a headshot by 5pm 19/11 to [email redacted]. Not all comments will be chosen #journorequest @PRJournoRequest

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US Startups Hiring Dyslexic Thinkers for Forbes Productivity Feature

#journorequest for Forbes, Looking for USA-based #startups & #SmallBusiness that are proactively attracting #dyslexicthinkers to their team & can talk about the value they bring, esp. around productivity. e: [email redacted]

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Startup Case Studies-Pivoting in Middle East-MIT Sloan Review ME

Hello #connections, I'm looking to reach out to startups who have entered the Middle East and have had to tweak or pivot their offerings in the region to fit the cultural, legal, and investor norms. Relevant players kindly reach out at [email redacted] TIA! #PR #PRrequest #mediarequest #middleeast #startups #UAE #SaudiArabia

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AI & Crypto Project Founders in Africa - TechCabal Year-End Feature

#JournoRequest: I’m working on an end-of-the-year list for TechCabal about builders in Africa’s AI and crypto ecosystems (engineers, executives, managers and creators) who have launched something meaningful this year. I’m looking for projects (startups, products, or services) that: Have clear, practical utility. Have achieved measurable impact or improved the ecosystem. Have influenced lives or industries in visible ways. If this sounds like you or someone in your network or portfolio, please reach out via DM or email [email redacted] Kindly engage with this post (like, comment, or share) to help it reach more founders and builders across the continent. 🙏🏾

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Deep-Sea Mining Experts & Pacific Advocates for Sierra Club Feature

#journorequest I'm working on a reported feature for Sierra Club exploring whether the U.S. can successfully mine the ocean without destroying it. This is following Trump's executive orders and growing pressure from the Inflation Reduction Act to secure more “critical minerals as part of the clean energy transition. I’m looking to speak with: 1. Marine scientists with expertise in deep-sea ecosystems or mineral extraction impacts 2. Environmental advocates or NGOs working on ocean protection 3. Pacific Ocean advocates 4. Oceanographers 5. Representatives from companies or startups involved in critical minerals, deep-sea mining If this sounds like you, or you can connect me with someone who’d be great to speak with, please DM me or email: [email redacted]. The Metals Company, Sheryl Murdock, Deep Sea Mining Campaign, Deep Sea Conservation Coalition would love to speak to you on this! #DeepDeaMining #PacificOcean

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