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Startup Founders Implementing Agentic AI - WebSummit Vancouver 2026

Are you implementing agentic AI at your company? I’m Isaac Phan Nay, a journalist at The Tyee. I’ll be at #WebSummitVancouver2026covering how startups and tech companies are implementing AI. I want to hear from you — send me a message if you’re interested in a chat this week. #sovereignAI#WebSummit#artificialintelligence

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VR Basketball Developers - Immersive Sports Experiences & Access

Most people still think gaming and sports are separate worlds. They’re not. The future of sports is being built inside immersive experiences, virtual spaces, and interactive communities right now. 🏀🎮 And the people building it deserve more visibility. That’s exactly why we created Jams & Joysticks. Too many innovators are creating groundbreaking experiences that never get the spotlight they deserve, not because the ideas aren’t powerful… but because the right people never hear their story. So we’re changing that. 🎙️ Our newest episode features Christine Schwarz, co-founder of Virtual Round Ballers. And this conversation opens up a much bigger discussion about where gaming, fitness, sports, and VR are all heading next. ⸻ In this episode, we dive into: 🏀 How Christine went from fitness enthusiast to VR innovator 🚀 Building immersive basketball experiences in virtual reality 🧠 Why accessibility and engagement matter in sports tech 🌍 How VR can connect players of all ages and skill levels This isn’t just about gaming. It’s about the future of human interaction, sports training, entertainment, and community. And honestly… we’re only scratching the surface. ⸻ What makes conversations like this important is that innovation no longer lives only inside massive studios or billion-dollar companies. Some of the most creative ideas shaping the future are coming from independent creators, startups, developers, and visionaries building things people haven’t fully imagined yet. That’s who we want to highlight. That’s who we want the world to see. 🎥 Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/eM2BWDBU ⸻ Jams & Joysticks is continuing to grow: 🌍 Expanding across the global gaming community 📺 Bringing conversations to Roku, Amazon Fire Stick, and connected TV platforms 🎮 Showcasing more developers, creators, founders, and innovators 🚀 Creating a space where gaming culture, technology, and storytelling collide ⸻ So if you are: 🎮 Building a game 🥽 Innovating in VR or immersive tech 🧠 Creating new experiences in sports or gaming 🚀 Building something people need to see Let’s connect. We’re actively looking to: • Feature creators and innovators • Spotlight games, startups, and technology • Collaborate with people pushing the culture forward Drop a comment below: 👉 What’s one innovation in gaming or VR that you think will change the future? And if you believe more creators and innovators deserve visibility in this industry, share this with your network and subscribe to the Jams & Joysticks channel. Let’s build something bigger together. National Basketball Association (NBA) NBA G League NBA Summer League WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association) Unrivaled Basketball Athletes Unlimited Under Armour Nike Basketball Reebok AAU Boys Basketball Colin Bell The UPSHOT League #JamsAndJoysticks #VR #VirtualReality #GamingCommunity #SportsTech #GameDevelopment #Innovation #BuildInPublic #ContentCreator #IndieDev

African Creator Economy Founders - Two Major Unsolved Problems

We are sleeping on the creator economy. And we are doing it badly. I wrote this after spending a week trying to find a creator economy startup to break down for my series but what I found instead was more interesting than any single company breakdown. Two massive problems nobody is building for at scale If you are building something in this space, I want to hear from you. Full piece here 👇 #AfricanCreators #CreatorEconomy #AfricaTech #Afrobeats #MusicRoyalties #AfricanStartups #NigeriaStartups #ContentCreators #StartupEcosystem #VentureCapital #AfricanInnovation #IPRights

Rwanda Creators & Founders - Podcast on Business, Money & Growth

Over the past few years, I’ve realised that some of the most valuable insights about money, growth, business and life never make it into books or conferences. They exist in everyday conversations with people building things, taking risks and figuring life out in real time. So here’s something I want to start in Rwanda 🇷🇼 I’m looking to host conversations with people across different industries for a podcast focused on real stories and real experiences. Whether you’re in: • Trading and finance • Banking • The creator economy • Entrepreneurship • Tech and startups • Sales and marketing • Or any other industry with lessons worth sharing I want to hear your story. The goal is simple: To create honest conversations around money, business, failure, growth, risk, creativity and the realities behind the journey. Not overly scripted interviews. Just meaningful conversations people can genuinely learn from. If you’re based in Rwanda or know someone whose story deserves to be heard, feel free to comment below or send me a message. Let’s create conversations that inspire, educate and connect people across industries. 🎙️🇷🇼 #Rwanda #Kigali #Podcast #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #CreatorEconomy #Business #Finance #Innovation #PersonalBranding #AfricanCreators #Networking

Students & Young Founders - Kojan Podcast Guests

The most interesting people I know aren't in any classroom. They're building startups at 17. Publishing research before finishing school. Running communities, breaking records, asking questions nobody around them is asking. Then again, there are the average students, students who have dreams, passions and more, whose stories are constantly overlooked. None of those conversations - the outliers and the average - had an audience. I'm changing that. The Kojan Podcast launches soon — long-form conversations with students, young researchers, founders, and occasionally just someone living an interesting life. No script, just a natural conversation between 2 human beings chilling out, unlike other interview 'podcasts'. I'm now opening applications for guests for the first few episodes. If you're doing something that matters to you — research, a startup, a sport, an idea, anything — I want to hear about it. You don't have to be famous. You just have to have something worth saying. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gZJr5FvZ Or tag someone who should be on this show. follow The Kojan Podcast on Instagram — https://lnkd.in/gGxY4gsF

Much ink has been spilled of late on the “[url=https://email.sifted.eu/e3t/Ctc/LZ+113/d2mfCN04/VWX-vP35DtxsW1QKJYm24CrB8W2x7JLQ5NQfTwN72QT-q3qgz0W7lCdLW6lZ3m8W2YqWvj5F5HrpW55LYwZ2KQ9ZKW22Mz7Z3y5cGRW12fNMS4WqYYTW6pb0rl3wTVpJW6v4DjJ6m4LLQW96m_mt1xyrRmW7z2JvR6s83HPVM4b0H1NX0LZW1rhjkB931ryNW18BHz284GS0bW8jsL8R90j7JxW25Q6N03XfM0KW2Mn3V75WWFKdN8XfY1636_qjN5P_45rWXGk9W58B0755RmsH-W2Jpr0H5jZpcTN1T5W9HvPLp7W2k9v314b-sZyW58D8TG1BL-_lW7BFF274CvhWPW7CY9v96FLYVXTF1Wy7P8YdNf306WpF04]bro renaissance[/url]” happening in European tech, exemplified by loud male VC voices on LinkedIn, popular podcasts going months without interviewing women, a surge in the 996 “grindset” and a spurt of male-dominated hackathons. But UK-based Arāya Sie Fund is raising LP money to buck the trend: the fund is dedicated to only backing women (co)-led startups. [...] Dig into my full exclusive on Arāya Sie Fund, including the types of companies the fund aims to back, [url=https://email.sifted.eu/e3t/Ctc/LZ+113/d2mfCN04/VWX-vP35DtxsW1QKJYm24CrB8W2x7JLQ5NQfTwN72QT-K3qgz0W7Y8-PT6lZ3pQW4L14Pt4CCYJmW8zgjdH5bh9KMW1nwXZ85ndr7vW4x7_dV3mJV5-W1XLmxc4txdbkW4rfzcc5jvHh0W55hMVV7X5jWhW1TmzMp6kbtZvW1RgV6r3PgvPPW4Q_5km3cB37SW6K1x765yx-84W8d934X5tYHm7W93Nt_J6hVfCJW8zgzhW5b4PcGW6mvxPG5wrqYmW8Z5Y4Z1XyTz8VfGtFG92hYpvN2ZmXqNZRZQBW79Ssrx4sVstmW77Xjfk8sxDFCW2PxBZC6LGK9ZN9h7Bc3xFBTcW32hqMP4J1RJrW8m7lDM21Dsg4W8md9fk5Kwcf4W6Ng7tf88VLGddJ5MSv04]here.[/url] I’d love to hear from you, VCs: is backing female founders a priority for you and your fund? What do you make of female founder-only funds? What is missing in these funds and initiatives? Are they necessary? [url=mailto:[email redacted]]I’m all ears.[/url]

The nature of warfare is rapidly changing, and with it, the whims and interests of Europe's defence VCs and founders. The latest “new wave”: founders pitching missiles. [...] Dig into my full analysis, including some of the companies VCs are eyeing, [url=https://email.sifted.eu/e3t/Ctc/LZ+113/d2mfCN04/VWX-vP35DtxsW1QKJYm24CrB8W2x7JLQ5NQfTwN72QT-K3qgz0W7Y8-PT6lZ3n2W7ccksn94rgMtW61xc4Q7y6ysmMh4bcPQMFlZW91VWJ-24zD1lW87PFJc3dY2ncW8qZRFs36j1VcW88p8pv3yfT_bW4rMLYp27B3sWN8Cz_YX4J13-W3c3xF63jfGqVW2Z__bx66qLW6W1FtfkC30J3JmW8CG_wf1D9sSMW3MrMqP3KgSHPW2wkdDj7MjNYQW7-Hnlp83NS_hV41y6Y6C7F6TW14QKsl110mZgW3Hp5CN1Qh_RFN9khZYyc5TDhW2pPSvb22DYmFW9hjNPG26LnyTN29KzGTnvHQgW393YjZ8lnr_yW3lNyHb5kzrkgW7f_CXf8j3Njpf3GSp6004]here.[/url] And tell me: are you looking into missiles? Does it make sense as a VC case? Which missile startups are you seeing that I should know about? [url=mailto:[email redacted]]Send me a note.[/url]

Female Founders in UK - Exit Outcomes & Valuation Gap

Female founders receive less than 2% of UK venture capital. The funding gap is well documented. But here's what makes it worse. The founders being turned away are delivering better returns than the ones being backed. Not marginally better. Measurably, consistently, better. For every pound of funding received, female-founded companies generate significantly more revenue than their male-founded counterparts. Female-founded scaleups in the UK invest 38% of their raised capital into R&D -- twice the rate of typical firms. Over a ten-year portfolio analysis, First Round Capital found that companies with at least one female founder performed 63% better than all-male founding teams. The Kauffman Foundation found that female-founded companies generated 35% higher return on investment than all-male teams. This is not a close call. The evidence has been available for years. So let's be direct about what this is. It is not a pipeline problem. It is not a confidence problem. It is not bad luck. It is bias -- operating at scale, with real financial consequences. The question that follows from this data is one that too few people are asking: if female founders are delivering stronger returns on less capital, what happens to them at exit? That's the subject of the next piece. If this resonates - or if you've experienced the other side of this data firsthand - I'd love to hear from you. At Exitologists, we work with founders who deserve better than a system that undervalues them. Including at the point they exit. #FemaleFounders #GenderFundingGap #SMEFinance #ExitPlanning #UKStartups

Established Mid-Size Founders - Real-World Product & Growth

I’m looking to feature a few established founders in my upcoming LinkedIn series. The goal is simple: I want to dig into the real-world mechanics of how you’ve built what you have. We’ll be geeking out over industry shifts, market nuances, and the actual "why" behind your unique approach. I’m looking for founders who: - Have been in the game long enough to see a few market cycles. - Are running a mid-size operation with a distinct edge. No fluff. Just deep dives into the expertise that only comes from years of consistent revenue and a product that actually solves a problem differently. Sound like you? Drop me aDM. I’d love to hear what you’re building and see if we’re a fit for the series. #startups #business #BTWwithSagar #Consulting

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Last week, the clever clogs on Sifted’s Intelligence team pulled the data on [url=https://email.sifted.eu/e3t/Ctc/LZ+113/d2mfCN04/MWbQhwgNzwNV9dwmH3QDzGzW20x2Jc5NKsBpN1qZLrW3qgz0W7lCdLW6lZ3pdW7Nt20b1hBTB2W6zlpgr3t2nrRW42WqTV4scT8SW1--WgV67bZzHW8_5RHh5KG07CVHz2yj3kFQGnN4bYCSqvXvdNW6s5kxP6-RB0DW2qNx872PrlKxV1S70t3RVZJxW14BM6L6bBnR4W7jmF3H8fFtMjW1YlV8w14g-WXW20pPcP4JqnrNW7XtgqN6PlPB8W6thXlG7Klb2JW8DxBl77fKyr2W1pMB416X4sVGW7DfPpb8H4RVyVrJdPs36WMNhW7LkDHc49Ry8JW2dfG3w8GtTLHW1cG-gS5czN3SW2_f2rv1Tql1Vf7PvDXq04]Europe’s fastest-growing ‘tier-two’ tech hubs[/url] — those outside capitals such as London, Paris, Berlin and Stockholm. [...] This week they’ve got another treat — [url=https://email.sifted.eu/e3t/Ctc/LZ+113/d2mfCN04/MWbQhwgNzwNV9dwmH3QDzGzW20x2Jc5NKsBpN1qZLsv3qgz0W8wLKSR6lZ3nbN6jB_DkMt-qSW81mj5s99j_R-W2DxnkG89ZQK3VSWllK4lMjvcW6VvrrW5lZtvlN81Q2nPJP4TSW2Jp6Zr5Zts6JW1RVCxT2ZbDgGW68knF53lW-D5VV0sNp2vBQb6W4SGzf14Pt0_mW3r473n2JwK_CW2wnyVV4TLLsTW3gTNGc8y2GgmW8qynPy9c72VcW8gXRJm4yZt-WV4wD-Z2XCXY3W2nhBm_7t9rszW8mK23S7vrnHfW58Hzwf6ZhtFCW7Rk5tR3m5T7yW5BmSrV8gfLT5N2-Ds8vzFHdQW1nCzM86PQ5GLW33ZjFL71sz2gW3PgNJs34pj_4W8gPQZr2pvk49W7T6jnt7vNNdNf82k2zR04]a list of the startups to watch[/url] tinkering away in Europe’s smaller tech centres. One thread that comes out of the piece is a lot of these tier-two hubs are humming with deeptech energy. Drill down a little more and you more specifically find a bunch of companies working on or adjacent to chips, a sector many VCs are betting on at the moment. [...] One reason for the mini chips boom in and around these centres is the strength of research coming out of their universities. But is there something else going on that I’m missing? And do any of them stand a chance at taking on industry titans? Where in the stack could Europe win? [url=mailto:[email redacted]]Send me your thoughts.[/url]

SF Bay Area Unitree Owners & Legged Robotics Startups - Demos & Uses

For The Guardian I am working on a story related to legged robotics and would love to meet folks and companies in the SF Bay Area who are tinkering in the space. Perhaps you own a Unitree robot dog and have found interesting uses for it, or you work at a startup developing humanoids for the masses. I want to see some of the cool and fun stuff happening in the space of legged robots! Feel free to send me a private message or email [email redacted].

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Young African Hardware Engineers - DIY Telecom & SIM-Free Phones

A 19 year old student in Namibia just built a phone that works without a SIM card or mobile network. Simon Petrus used radio frequencies to create a device that can communicate in areas with little or no telecom infrastructure. Is it perfect? No. Critics say it resembles existing radio technology. And they may be right technically. But that is completely missing the point. A teenager in one of the most underserved regions on earth looked at a problem, unreliable communication infrastructure, and decided to build something instead of waiting for someone else to fix it. That instinct is exactly what Africa needs more of. Not perfect inventions. Not billion dollar startups. Just young engineers who see a problem around them and reach for their tools instead of their complaints. This is the story The Circuit Diaries exists to tell. Because Simon is not an exception. He is a signal. Across Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Namibia and beyond, there are young engineers building real solutions to real African problems with whatever they have access to. Most of them are doing it in silence. No platform. No community. No voice telling them their work matters. That changes now. If you are one of those builders, or you know one,drop a comment. I want to hear your story. #TheCircuitDiaries #BuildInAfrica #AfricanInnovation #EmbeddedSystems #HardwareEngineering

The European Commission is expected to unveil new proposals to boost the region’s semiconductor sector in the next few weeks, and I’m curious to know how startups feel about it. Known as the Chips Act 2.0, the text will update the 2023 European Chips Act, which aimed to boost the region’s sovereignty and competitiveness in the sector. But one chips founder tells me the first version didn’t do much to help startups. “There was practically nothing to help startups developing semiconductors,” they say. “Larger historical players clearly pulled the blanket towards themselves.” Founders in the space, I’d like to know your views. What went wrong with the original Chips Act? What do you expect for the next version? And how are you competing against the interests of larger, better-funded semiconductor players in Europe? Ping me [url=mailto:[email redacted]]here[/url].

Anyway, what I really want to know is: how will any of the new wave of research-heavy AI startups make the sort of serious money which will make them moneymakers for investors? And do they even make sense as a VC play? As always, [url=mailto:[email redacted]]email me your thoughts.[/url]

It’s still early days, but squint hard enough and the outlines of a potential “Lovable mafia” are just over the horizon, as my colleague Martin Coulter writes this morning. The Swedish vibe-coding unicorn has fast become a badge of honour among Sweden’s young AI engineers, but for a growing handful a stint at the company is proving to be a launchpad to start their own thing. The early signs this is happening at Lovable feels like the first time we’ve seen evidence of a founder factory among the new wave of AI-native startups. You can read about the handful who’ve left the vibe coder for founder life [url=https://email.sifted.eu/e3t/Ctc/LZ+113/d2mfCN04/VWX6fc5K4SxZW5p8LKj5FDXXjW1qZjFf5NwLHhN1RGL_x3qgz0W8wLKSR6lZ3kNW5k0fPc8BH7GfW7QDK935TnH86W7yLpMr5-ynQqW3ZWKMX3gM5JFW6CcstV6zy9fCW3C34HB9cnqyXN3bdb12rLfJYW4KV6M02bB6cHW14_Xfx7kCPXLW3Rx--G4xmqpVW4d_ZVw5pJhdcW1DJ1QT8xQT7ZV3286n20dMDjW5v5nsV56RvQfW1zTGv45GRKmhW4Wvw4r4Z4VmRW6p79j15FspzxW3MMv-97JCTrzW3TBmhR73WV4DW63_Z0J7PV-w2W6ZXTCK8w7QmxVgDH2N1ptrLzW4rJyLZ300GrMN2V3sR244SkYW76DcFC6vk0NyW2y0Jmw2Y1hQxW8YDtlM5jv7MsW6k1k7M3LMR49f8xXc6s04]here.[/url] Readers, I want to know: Who else from this new crop is churning out a new generation of founders? Who else from Lovable not on our list is tinkering with an idea and is worth watching? As always, [url=mailto:[email redacted]]email me your thoughts.[/url]

Founders & Startup Accelerators & Incubators - Honest Founder Stories

#Entrepreneurs, founders, and #accelerators, #incubators… I want to hear your story and your offer. I’m opening up guest spots on #EntrepreneurPitstop — a podcast where we cut through the noise and talk about what actually happens in the Entrepreneur Life and Startup communities and Life as a Founder. From: Founders, Accelerators, Incubators, Startup Specialist & Startup Business Services Not the highlight reel. The pivots, the pressure, the lessons that actually matter. If you: Are building or have built something and wanna share your story Have real-world lessons (wins and failures) Offer services to #Startups (Business specialist, accelerators, incubators) Want to share your journey with a global audience 👉 I’d love to have you on. No fluff. No guru talk. Just honest conversations that help other entrepreneurs move forward, make through the tough times, know when to pivot, deal with fears, and nay-sayers... Drop a “PITSTOP” in the comments or send me a DM and I’ll reach out. Let’s tell stories that actually make an impact. And offer guidance that matters #EntrepreneurLife #Founders #StartupLife #startupsweden #startupestonia #startupnorway #startupdenmark #eustartup

On dating apps, there’s already a term for the person who writes to you using AI: the chatfisher. Today I’m turning my guns on the corporate version: the senior leader who uses AI to communicate with their own colleagues. It's becoming a problem at some startups. [url=https://email.sifted.eu/e3t/Ctc/LZ+113/d2mfCN04/VX2m6c2vWnpKMYknHm6wQlJW7Pgndt5Nr-hkN7PgQ2q3qgz0W7Y8-PT6lZ3nFW3GnLMv3nJZLSW21B_qN2Qswt3W4H9gMH5QtFDmV7tt6s7nbl9lW7RHW_z3Rf35PW7Ljpkv10z0sgW600Kc02hGJ8rW1HShct210_CSW2bBmJ260D0HxN43bL7qtQfctW6PDwBJ4nCQrNW8-5kMP202tZBW2GxLkS5PJrS1W32gWCs6glpqRW4LtjMq4htZH3W7T0W3r7bgFhsW9gB5_X6Q8-86W4bHkDx4wqwwcW6f3Bxj4pZ823W7xdxrP2stD0JW4VRz_R45NxLdW4l8fmm1fQPsFW4BT37F6GxtmRW3gL4vM6hBw45W3_dCKM8XqFNrN9cdK6m4n0l8f8LJ3lC04]It’s all in here[/url] — and drop me a (human-written) line if you have a take. [...] [url=https://email.sifted.eu/e3t/Ctc/LZ+113/d2mfCN04/VX2m6c2vWnpKMYknHm6wQlJW7Pgndt5Nr-hkN7PgQ2q3qgz0W7Y8-PT6lZ3nSW45-PZD2sgj7fW3N4Wxs8mJ2t1W3MQL8T1C_b_QVjBs2r1HfZVVW3kLkz41NFcZ4W2TLbtw8__hcwW8zMPDK4tFPPvW5jq8Vm2NHBCzV1Skn635MjvhVVptzC5Z-s1RW2W2QgP4Txd_vV-kpWc6vNx34W56JhWl3vln1tW2Cv9Nc8vvCtTW1JzfPQ1JsMr7N4x8v96Y0LL2W5Cp0qB8WjWD_W2nX8fh9cTty_W8g-BSp8pr0gBW6jY3c26T4lb1W8FVKTv4L125rW3RHHr37lC5cvW4llZQf32CHjMW5LN2Rl3xT0D-W3wRCCs4x0DGlW1FYytR6NG-N1f7Qb3dd04]All the tales of AI woe are in here.[/url] What’s it like in your office? [url=mailto:[email redacted]]Let me know.[/url]

I spent last Tuesday navigating the maze that is the Guildhall in London during the Innovate Finance Global Summit — where digital assets were the talk of the town. Attendees voiced their frustration that the UK had seemingly lost its place in the stablecoin race already, with some warning of a similar missed opportunity in tokenisation. The government anticipated their cries, as City minister Lucy Rigby announced a package of measures to modernise the UK’s payment services regulation. I’m curious about where the money is actually going in this tokenisation and stablecoin excitement. Who is in acquisition talks? Which digital assets startups are currently raising? [url=mailto:[email redacted]]Drop me a line.[/url]

Startup Engineers - Retention & Turnover Trends

I've worked for two startups as an FTE and lasted 13 months and eight months respectively. Compare that to my job in 'legacy' newsrooms: 3 years, 5 years, 3.5 years. I don't think - as one former colleague sadonically suggested - that the problem is me (although I have - and do - describe myself as 'an outdoor cat'). Retention has been a problem at startups since the year dot. While the industry might have a reputation for free lunches, flashy off-sites, and equity packages, it also has one for engineers sleeping in tents and 9-9-6 work schedules. How big a problem is this in tech? And will it change? I'm working on a piece for the Financial Times. Get in touch with insights!

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Hong Kong Tech CEOs & Founders - AI Automation Space & Robotics

I'll be visiting Hong Kong soon and am keen to connect with leaders in the tech industry. I'm looking to conduct interviews with CEOs, CTOs, founders, key personnel from innovative startups, and engineers. My areas of focus include: Information Technology, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Space exploration, Electronics, Energy, and Robotics. If your company operates within these sectors and you're interested in sharing your insights and engaging in a high-level discussion, please reach out to me via this platform or on LinkedIn. Hong Kong is a remarkable city, brimming with fascinating individuals, pioneering tech minds, and creative thinkers from diverse backgrounds. Life certainly offers incredible adventures, and I'm profoundly thankful for every experience. ❤️👊🏼" 我即将前往香港，希望采访科技行业的CEO、CTO、创始人、创新创业公司及工程师。我关注IT、自动化、AI、太空、电子、能源和机器人技术。若您的业务与这些领域相关，并愿意分享经验、进行高层对话，请通过此平台或领英联系我。香港是一座美好的城市，人才济济，科技领袖和创意人士云集。 #tech #startup #hongkong #china #interview #CEO

Legal Tech Founders, VCs & Buyers - ARR Definition Standards

Legal Tech – We Have an ARR Problem Legal tech companies, and especially VC-fuelled startups, have an ARR problem. At its core is how you define ‘Annual Recurring Revenue’. Things have come to a head andScott Stevenson, CEO of Spellbook, has suggested ‘a huge scam’ is happening (see below). Meanwhile, Artificial Lawyer would say that because ARR is such an unclear metric, startups may be quite unintentionally causing confusion. Those startup founders and legal tech experts who Artificial Lawyer contacted this weekend agreed that ARR is easily prone to abuse, and at the very least it is open to misunderstanding from the market in general. How do we fix this? > LINK: https://lnkd.in/eaUd5KZZ > We need to find a way out of this mess. AL would like to hear from startups, VCs and buyers. What is the best way forward? Pls send comment to AL also for inclusion in a follow-up article including your view. Thanks. Let's not let a blurry metric undermine the world of legal tech. #legaltech #funding #VC MT Jack Newton

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Coaches & Consultants - Growth Newsletter Launch & Interviews

Announcement - I've spent the last ten years working 1-2-1 with coaches and consultants - helping them sign more clients. Ads, webinars, sales videos, funnels, newsletters, email outreach, SEO, offer creation - there's been a lot. I've been lucky enough to see coaches grow from idea to reality, from a few thousand a month to hundreds of thousands, from unknown coaches to industry leaders. So 10 years in, and it's time to start documenting some of what I've learnt. Here's the plan. The Coaches' Growth Letter. (I spent less 2 mins on this name) Twice weekly newsletter. Topics will include - Ads Webinars Funnels Email newsletter Cold outreach Video Scripting Social Growth Messenger Marketing SEO AEO and lots more. BONUS: I'll also be looking to regularly interview coaches that I know have unique strategies and insights and share those insights with subscribers (my favourite current story is a coach generating hundreds of live webinar attendees every week from X of reposts). This will be specifically for coaches and consultants. Not SaaS, not fintech, not AI startups. It'll be a super low price, $15 per month. I'll be launching in May. So here's the ask (well two asks). 1. If you're interested in joining in May - then drop me a DM. 2. If I've worked with you in the past, and you're up in being interviewed drop me a DM.

Nearly €80bn of public money is flooding into European VCs and startups. Some investors are sceptical [...] I’d love to hear from you: What do you make of all the new funds and programmes in Europe? Do you see the new public money as net positive (or negative) in the market, and why? What should governments be doing instead, if anything? [url=mailto:[email redacted]]I’m all ears[/url].

Digital Health Founders - Inclusive AI & IoT Adoption Stories

"I share, therefore I build." Because innovation doesn’t grow in isolation, it grows when stories are told, challenged, and carried forward. At IIHMR Startups, we started Jigyasa (Curiosity), not just a podcast, but a platform to bring forward the real stories behind health innovation. Stories of innovators who saw a broken system, chose to act, and stayed the course despite complexity, resistance, and uncertainty. Stories that are not just about ideas, but about impact, inclusion, and access. While AI/IoT/Emerging techs are one of the most explored and invested spaces in healthcare, their on-ground adoption still faces significant barriers, from trust and integration to accessibility and last-mile delivery. This is where Jigyasa comes in: a space where experience meets curiosity, and where we uncover what it truly takes to build solutions that make healthcare more affordable, inclusive, and resilient. We are now looking to feature such voices-builders, doers, and enablers- who are actively shaping the future of care. If you, or someone in your network, has a story that can inspire, challenge, and move the ecosystem forward, I would love to connect. Dr. Kushal Pareek Shivam Verma Vaibhav Vashishtha Amrit Tiwari Aditya SG Vyas Dr Avneesh Khare Dr. Atul Tiwari Parul Aggarwal Lalit Singla Ananya R. Jaipur.VC

Cairo AI & Robotics Founders & Engineers - Autonomous Future

Behind every autonomous system in Cairo is a team of brilliant engineers, data scientists, and visionary founders. From AI researchers at Egyptian universities to robotics startups in tech parks, the human talent driving this revolution is homegrown and hungry. We’re spotlighting the builders shaping Cairo’s autonomous future. If you’re working on AI, robotics, or smart city tech — we want to hear your story. Let’s build a community of innovators. Tag a founder or engineer who’s pushing boundaries. #CairoTech #WomenInAI #RoboticsEgypt #FutureBuilders #AutonomousInnovation

Founders in India Building Serious Startups - Decisions & Endurance

If you’re building something serious, this might resonate. After a certain point, startup conversations change. They become less about ideas and more about decisions, pressure, and endurance. As part of my talk show India’s Growth Journey, I recently sat down with Ketan Patel , co-founder and CEO of Mswipe Technologies Pvt. Ltd. What made this conversation stand out wasn’t just the journey, it was the honesty around what it actually takes to build and scale. We spoke about: - operating in uncertainty when the stakes are real - making decisions without clear answers - and sustaining growth across evolving markets 🎥 Full conversation: https://lnkd.in/drR9DHjQ With India’s Growth Journey, I’m documenting conversations with founders who are truly in the arena building, scaling, and navigating complexity across India and globally. Building something serious? Let’s tell your story right. 📩 DM me. I’m looking to feature voices that value depth over visibility. #IndiasGrowthJourney #Founders #Leadership #IndiaBusiness #GlobalStartups #Fintech

Indian Engineering Leaders - Building AI Products for Global Markets

“AI is like a Ferrari. 300x velocity… but only if you know how to drive.” Balaji K Iyengar, Engineering Leader at Uber, put it perfectly. We started our careers together 12 years back from Stack Overflow days → to AI today. We spoke about coding then vs now, Bengaluru vs Mumbai tech, and what actually makes a strong engineer. Full episode out soon on https://lnkd.in/gYpCRauV If you’re building from India for the world let’s talk. Please comment or reach out to me at [email redacted] #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning #SoftwareEngineering #Developers #Programming #SystemDesign #Engineering #Tech #Technology #Startups #StartupIndia #IndiaTech #Bengaluru #Mumbai #ProductEngineering #Coding #DevLife #FutureOfWork #Innovation #TechLeadership #EngineeringLeadership #Builders #Founders #Entrepreneurs #DeepTech #SaaS #Cloud #WebDevelopment #MobileDevelopment

Barcelona Startup Founders - Local Ecosystem Insights

I'm working on an article about startups in Barcelona, and I have an idea of who the big companies are. Do I have any experts on the startup scene here in my network who might be able to answer a couple of questions?

US Startup Founders & Entrepreneurs - H-1 $100K Fee & Workarounds

Story query: I'm looking to speak to founders and entrepreneurs who can share their experiences amid a shifting H-1 visa landscape. The administration's stance is that these changes protect American workers, while there's a simultaneous argument that says it accelerates offshoring and debilitates startups. Additionally, some say the $100,000 fee introduces all sorts of things from hindering innovation, and allowing global competitors to get stronger while US businesses fumble to navigate these choppy waters. What are the biggest pain points here? Are entrepreneurs leveraging any alternative pathways? What workarounds are entrepreneurs designing right now and at what cost? Drop suggestions in comments below. Many thanks.

UK Startup Founders - Funding Rounds, Product Launches & Expansion

I'm lining up some more interviewees for my newsletter UK 2.0 🚄 🇬🇧 PR friends, founders, VCs, well-connected connections, here's what I'm looking for: 💡 UK-based startups, preferably with a "hook" coming up such as a funding round, new product launch, or pivot. Or it could be that the founders have something big to say about how life in Britain is going to change in the wake of new technology. In short, I love talking to startups, but for a focused interview there needs to be a "why now?" 💷 Also interested in those that can help tell a wider story about the UK funding environment, in the way my chat with Trismik led to a wider look at the university spin-out landscape. https://lnkd.in/ePkb3wDm 🗺️ Global companies, especially startups/scale-ups, that are expanding into the UK and hiring here. Bonus points if they have a wider societal impact or might affect how public services use technology. See my interview with Heidi AI's chief medical officer Dr Hannah A. https://lnkd.in/eMCXWjMc 🗃️ Government advisers, project leaders, etc. who can help spotlight something innovative happening in government. I've been enjoying following the work of 10DS and i.ai and would love to do more of this kind of thing https://lnkd.in/e5_Vzkjk 📕 UK-based authors with new books about technology, the future, business, or finance. Here's my interview with author and trend forecaster Sarah Housley as an example https://lnkd.in/eBk5PM8a ♣️ People and events at the centre of new tech-based communities, meetups, societies, etc. There are loads of examples of this, from my day working in Ramen Club to my reports from hackathons. I especially enjoy writing up events, so please add me to invite lists! 🪧 Campaigners, policy pros and politicians pushing for or against applications of technology. I've spoken both to AI lobbyists and AI protesters. I'm also interested in the ongoing debate over social media use in childhood, crypto and fintech, and autonomous vehicles. 💻 Analysts and VCs with views about where the UK tech scene is headed next. I particularly need more people who are happy to comment on a short turnaround when I'm writing analysis of the week's big news story. The most fun thing about my newsletter is it's not always beholden to the news cycle, so I'm very open to tackling something off-piste. But there should always be a really clear topicality or reason why I'm writing about it now. The best way to get in touch with pitches and tips is via my freelance email [email redacted] or by dropping me a message on LinkedIn. Thanks!

Founders in Assam - Feature Startup Journeys

Last June, I started a passion-driven initiative called Entrepreneurs Of Assam with a simple vision — to bring forward the inspiring stories of founders from Assam. Since then, I’ve had the privilege of sharing 50+ startup journeys, along with the principles, advice, and quotes that can motivate the next generation of entrepreneurs from our region. Managing everything on my own has been a fulfilling experience, but it also means I can only reach out to a limited number of founders personally. I truly believe there are many powerful stories still untold. So here’s a small request 🙌 If you are a founder from Assam (or know someone who is), I would love to feature your journey. Please feel free to reach out to me via LinkedIn or email and share your story. Additionally, I would like to request the amazing people I’ve mentioned below — it would mean a lot if you could kindly repost this to your network and help increase its reach and visibility. Your support can help bring more inspiring stories to light. Gaurav Medhi Ritu Raj Phukan Monalisha Borthakur Dr. Chinmoy Hazarika Pinashi D Khataniar RazaQul Islam Bapan Das Ratan Kumar . Jita Mali Syed Badrul Ashad Pragyan Bezbaruah Bibek Kakati Swagata Gautam Abhishek Borah Dhruba Jyoti Deka CA Harish Agarwal Ashadeep Baruah Upamanyu Borkakoty Dr. Sriparna Bhuyan Baruah Sanjive Narain Partha Neog Karishhmaa Kakoti Kaveri Banikya Pranjal Changkakati Anurag Shrivastava Dr. Chayanika D. Nath Dr.Samir Baruah Namrata Bhagawati Manoj Protim Bora Anshuman Goswami Ankur Gogoi Jesu Neelkamal Borah Pallab Nath Dr. Priyadarshini Deka Pooja Hujuri Krishna Kalita Anjan Pathak Himangshu Baruah Nitul Saikia Let’s build a platform that celebrates our people, our ideas, and our entrepreneurial spirit. #entrepreneursOfassam #startupstories #assamstartups #founderjourney #buildinpublic #entrepreneurs #assam

Fintech Founders, CPOs & Tech-Savvy Advisors - Advisor-Tech Podcast

The next five years will redefine how advisors work. AI‑driven planning, personalised client experiences and new regulatory pressures are already reshaping practices. Yet most of this innovation happens behind closed doors. That’s why I’m launching Financial Technology for Financial Advisors and Planners. From breakthrough startups to established platforms, we’ll explore the tools helping RIAs and financial planners serve clients better and grow faster. If you’re at the forefront of fintech, advisor‑tech, or you know someone who is, let’s talk. I’m inviting founders, CPOs and tech‑savvy advisors to share their stories. DM, reach out, or fill out this form. I'd love to speak with you. https://lnkd.in/g_XEw74g [email redacted] Trailer here: https://lnkd.in/gPPYE_WR #FintechInnovation #WealthManagement #Podcast #RIA #AdvisorTech #ClientRetention #Fintech #FinancialPlanning

India-Based Voice AI Startups - Voice Tech Story

Hello LinkedIn! Looking to speak to India-based #VoiceAI startups like Navana AI, Bolna AI, GreyLabs AI for a story we're working on at HBL. You can reach out to me with any leads at [email redacted].

thehindubusinessline.com

EU VC Investors - €5bn Scaleup Europe Fund Impact - Sifted

In case you missed it earlier this week, my colleague Freya Pratty and I got the scoop that Swedish investment firm EQT and British VC Atomico are [url=https://email.sifted.eu/e3t/Ctc/LZ+113/d2mfCN04/MXj208bBgLhVp4Fgy6zPtswW3Z50n15MqdwMN91mn8K3qgz0W7Y8-PT6lZ3pDW77Zzr64LkPKhW8q6NPY865Y-cW5bvCdr307GXzW60V5391cTn20W17pC0X17Dnn0W17PDtH15_fPlW11f3bg1-XtnkW96pnTy40jl-pW60fZps6zNCGQMxCmB7T8GTgW7VHclz5gWW7FN7FR6G4JrdXwW5xlfMQ69N9hgW2FfhnV6QKbRXW3ZVftW8jssN_W15BfbR4FmDG0W5J5gW6728zt-W2P3Kvd5FwN8lW6J-2CP2Gs_BmW6KBrS-1hwhnrW1W1gXp4ChS-LW4Tg1hV1v_QK4W7g8fR74_2GNsVsCYyJ40XnYNN2MRqvfgHRwxVjNYH9849nBTf3cbM7K04]now going head to head[/url] to win the management of the EU’s new €5bn Scaleup Europe Fund, which will invest in deeptech startups in areas like spacetech and AI. The two are the last left in the running after three other firms — Eurazeo, Northzone and Vitruvian Partners — were notified that they would not advance from their spot on the shortlist. The fund’s massive size would be a boon to the firm selected to run it, and a source with direct knowledge of the process told us earlier this week that a decision is “imminent”. Who do you reckon will win it? And what impact do you think such a ginormous fund will have on the ecosystem? [url=mailto:[email redacted]]Send me your thoughts and predictions.[/url]

Sustainable Startup Founders - Resilient Models & Distributed Revenue

I'm looking to hear from 'sustainable startups' - crash resistant, realistic, not overpromising underdelivery, simple economics with distributed revenue model. Are there any founders or voices in this space? I'm looking to interview a few of them. X help me find.

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.