On February 14, 2024, Greentown Labs, Halliburton Labs, and the Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship announced they are collaborating for the inaugural Houston Energy and Climate Startup Week 2024. The event will take place from September 9 to 13,…
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Pyka, a California-based startup, has delivered its first electric autonomous cargo plane to AFWERX, the US Air Force’s network of innovators. Established in 2017, Pyka has made impressive strides in the field of electric aviation, beginning its journey by focusing…
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A recent report on founder compensation from European VC Creandum has revealed that a startup founder in the CEO seat is not likely to be the Best-paid member of the company’s C-suite. The highest earners are typically founders who step…
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OpenAI, an artificial intelligence company backed by Microsoft Corp., is facing increased competition from newcomers using open-source models. One notable startup, Abacus.AI, recently took the top spot on the LLM leaderboard, Hugging Face, known for ranking AI models based on…
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In collaboration with Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), startup network firm Aalyria has reportedly showcased its cutting-edge Spacetime software. This software manages the flow of communication among various Defense Department and commercial satellites. DIU’s concept regarding a hybrid space architecture…
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Despite efforts to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), black founders of U.S. startups have made little progress in securing venture capital. According to Crunchbase data, in 2023 these individuals accounted for less than 0.48% of all venture dollars distributed,…
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Intuitive Machines is gearing up for its first-ever lunar mission. They have released a comprehensive press kit detailing the lander architecture, the payloads on board, and the full mission plan. The launch date is set for February 14, with a…
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The retention of acquired startup talent is a significant challenge facing acquiring companies today. It is keenly felt as programming employees are among the most valued assets of many startups. The loss of these professionals post-acquisition can hence signify a…
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Apple is said to have reached a potential settlement with Rivos, a Mountain View startup the tech giant sued in 2022. Apple accused Rivos of hiring its employees and stealing trade secrets. The companies informed the US District Court for…
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Papaya Global, a B2B startup that provides global workforce payment solutions, is venturing into a new marketing frontier by placing a $7 million ad during the Super Bowl. The move, uncommon for businesses operating in the B2B space, aims to…
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