South Korea’s AI Law Triggers Alarm Among Startups
In January 2026, South Korea enforced the AI Basic Act, one of the world’s first comprehensive national laws to regulate artificial intelligence. Lawmakers framed the act as a landmark step…
Commit Acquires Savannah to Tap Africa’s Tech Talent
In January 2026, Commit announced its acquisition of Savannah, a fast-growing African software-talent platform. The deal signaled more than a routine cross-border acquisition. It reflected a strategic bet on Africa’s…
Policy Fixes Safety Startups Need in Budget 2026
As conversations around the Union Budget 2026 intensify, policymakers face a clear choice: treat road safety as a narrow transport issue or recognise it as a public-health and economic priority.…
Voice AI Startup Cartesia Enters India With Big Plans
Cartesia made a decisive move in January 2026 by launching its operations in India. The US-based voice AI startup chose India to accelerate product development, expand its engineering base, and…
Why “Build It and They Will Come” Is Bullshit
“Build it and they will come” sounds comforting. It flatters builders. It rewards effort. It promises fairness. Work hard, create something great, and the world will notice. That fantasy keeps…
Pump.fun Launches $3M Startup Fund Beyond Memecoins
Pump.fun surprised the crypto and startup world in January 2026 when it announced a $3 million fund dedicated to backing early-stage startups. Known primarily as a memecoin launch platform, Pump.fun…
Israel Launches National AI Supercomputer to Power Startups
Israel took a decisive step in January 2026 to strengthen its position as a global technology powerhouse. The country launched its first national AI supercomputer with a clear goal: give…
Baseten Hits $5B Valuation as AI Inference Demand Soars Fast
The artificial intelligence market entered a new phase in early 2026. Training models no longer dominated the conversation. Execution, speed, and cost efficiency drove every serious enterprise discussion. In this…
The Startup Advice That’s Quietly Ruining Companies
Startup culture loves slogans. Founders repeat them in pitch decks, investors tweet them, and accelerators print them on walls. “Move fast and break things.” “Fail fast.” “Do more with less.”…
Is Startup Success Concentrated in Too Few Regions?
Startup success has long appeared geographically predetermined. For decades, a small number of regions have dominated venture capital flows, unicorn creation, major exits, and the global narrative of innovation. Founders…