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…
Leadership Lessons From Failed Startup Teams
Startup failures are often explained through markets, funding, or timing. But when you look closely at post-mortems, a recurring pattern emerges: teams fail before products do. Behind many shutdowns, bankruptcies,…
Humans& Shatters Records With $480M Seed Round at $4.5B Val
The AI startup Humans& shocked the global technology industry after securing an extraordinary $480 million seed round at a $4.5 billion valuation. The deal instantly rewrote expectations around early-stage funding…
Cumin Co Raises $5M to Redefine India’s Premium Cookware
India’s direct-to-consumer landscape continues to mature, and homegrown brands now challenge legacy players across everyday categories. Gurugram-based cookware startup Cumin Co marks a major milestone in that journey. The company…
ImagiNxt 2026 to Unite Startups, Investors, Policymakers
ImagiNxt 2026 will bring startups, investors, policymakers, and industry leaders together on a single platform to shape the future of innovation in India. The upcoming edition of the flagship innovation…