Reid Hoffman Raises 246 Million for Ai Cancerresearch Startup

This millennial's startup raised $120 million. He reveals what helped him succeed — and says it's 'more crucial' than hard work

Desmond Lim, Workstream's CEO, shares his journey — from his early financial struggles as the child of hourly workers, to knocking on doors in Palo Alto.

CNBC - 6d

AI-powered sports media company raises $13 million, led by Alexis Ohanian and Giannis Antetokounmpo

ScorePlay's technology is used by more than 200 sports organizations around the world and helps teams streamline their highlights and clips using AI.

CNBC - Feb. 11

AI-powered sports media company raises $13 million, led by Alexis Ohanian and Giannis Antetokounmpo

ScorePlay, an artificial intelligence service for sports clips, has raised $13 million in series A funding, the company announced Tuesday.

NBC News - Feb. 11

Waterlily Raises $7 Million to Help Aging Americans Plan for Care

Most Americans are unprepared to cover long-term care. This startup’s AI model could change that.

Inc. - Feb. 11

Why Deporting Millions of Immigrants Would Shock the U.S. Economy and Raise Prices

The Trump administration is seeking $175 billion for mass deportations, which would be costly for American citizens and businesses.

Inc. - 7h

Elon Musk’s startup rolls out new Grok-3 chatbot as AI competition intensifies

Billionaire CEO claims bot is ‘maximally truth-seeking’ as he looks to rival DeepSeek, OpenAI and Google Gemini. Elon Musk ’s artificial intelligence startup xAI has introduced Grok-3, the ...

The Guardian - 7h

French AI startup Mistral launches Le Chat mobile app for iPhone, Android — can it take enterprise eyes off DeepSeek?

With the new Le Chat app, Mistral is still positioning itself as a viable alternative to OpenAI's signature chatbot ChatGPT and to DeepSeek.

VentureBeat - Feb. 6

Tech companies raise more than $27 million to build infrastructure for kids online safety

A group of leading major technology companies including OpenAI and Discord have raised more than $27 million for a new initiative focused on building open-source tools to boost online safety for ...

The Hill - Feb. 10

To pay for Trump's tax cuts, House Republicans could raise student loan bills for millions of borrowers

As House Republicans look for ways to cut spending to fund President Trump's tax cuts, they've floated plans that may raise student loan bills for millions.

CNBC - Feb. 10

Olipop Just Landed a $1.85-Billion Valuation After Raising $50 Million. Here’s How It Plans to Spend the Cash

The prebiotic soda brand and two-time Inc. 5000 honoree was previously valued at $200 million in 2021.

Inc. - 5d

Prenuvo adds new health tests to flagship full-body scan, raises $120 million in fresh funding

Prenuvo exploded in popularity because of its $2,500 full-body MRI scan that has been lauded by celebrities like Kim Kardashian.

CNBC - 5d

7 Key Questions You Must Answer to Raise $1 Million in Equity Funding

Raising equity capital requires finding the right investors, structuring your deal wisely, and ensuring you can generate returns.

Inc. - 7h

Television Academy to raise AI with lawmakers: 'We want to focus on its ethical use'

Television Academy Chairman Cris Abrego and President Maury McIntyre hope to increase the organization's role advocating for its nearly 30,000 member during a trip to Washington.

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 10

Aomni just raised $4M to prove AI can boost sales without replacing humans

Aomni raises $4M to help sales teams close more deals with AI-powered research agents that provide real-time, deep prospect intelligence—boosting close rates by up to 40%.

VentureBeat - 10h

The US Government Is Not a Startup

Elon Musk and DOGE are moving fast and breaking things that can’t afford to be broken.

Wired - Feb. 7

Travis Kelce: I owe everything to Andy Reid

Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce says no one has meant more to him than head coach Andy Reid.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 6

What Makes Andy Reid a Certified Foodie

The Kansas City coach has a motto: “Let your personality show and I’ll treat you to a cheeseburger.”

The New York Times - Feb. 8

GenAI in Operations: The Overlooked Edge Early-Stage Startups

Embracing GenAI is becoming an essential strategy for new companies looking for a competitive edge.

Inc. - Feb. 8

How Andy Reid became one of the NFL's best coaches ever

Andy Reid is set to win his fourth Super Bowl as coach of the Kansas City Chiefs.

NBC News - Feb. 7

What Forerunner Ventures Looks For in Consumer Startups: Vision, Magnetism, and Unfair Advantages

Partner Nicole Johnson shares her outlook for consumer brands and where she’s looking to invest in 2025.

Inc. - Feb. 10

This Startup Just Inked a Deal to Develop a Commercial Nuclear Fusion Plant

Type One Energy’s nuclear fusion deal with the Tennessee Valley Authority comes as the region has experienced an economic boom.

Inc. - 6d

Saudi Arabia Hires Startup to Develop Brain-Computer Control Implants

Yahoo News - 4d

These Two EV Startups Joined Forces, and the Result Is Energizing for Both

Telo Trucks and Aptera combined their core competencies to put solar panels on small electric pickup trucks.

Inc. - 1d

Aura Bora Exits During a Tough Time for Food and Beverage Startups

The cult-favorite sparkling water brand doubled its sales last year. Is that enough for a home-run exit?

Inc. - 7h

After Partnering With Anthropic, This Startup Has Grown Revenue by 10X. Here’s How

Coding platform Replit is using generative AI to empower anyone to write software and create apps.

Inc. - 2h

Oscars flashback: Raising a glass to 'Sideways'

20 years ago, the adapted screenplay winner got the prize ahead of 'Before Sunset,' 'Million Dollar Baby,' 'Finding Neverland' and 'The Motorcycle Diaries.'

Los Angeles Times - Feb. 6

Measles outbreak in Texas raises concerns

Officials have confirmed 48 measles cases, most of them in Gaines County, Texas. According to the CDC, cases have also been found this year in four other states and New Mexico's health department ...

CBS News - 1d

Will Andy Reid haunt himself? Eagles' best chance vs. KC looks familiar

If the Eagles win Sunday, expect their investment in the trenches to haunt the Chiefs — and Reid, whose fingerprints are all over his opponent's roster strategy.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 7

Chiefs vs. Eagles: Most crucial 2025 Super Bowl coaching matchup isn't between Andy Reid, Nick Sirianni

The real chess match is between Andy Reid vs. Vic Fangio

CBS Sports - Feb. 8

McDaniels, Reid lead Edwards-less Timberwolves past Trail Blazers, 114-98

Jaden McDaniels had 30 points, 10 rebounds and four assists, Naz Reid scored 11 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter and the short-handed Minnesota Timberwolves overcame a 15-point deficit to ...

ABC News - Feb. 8

Super Bowl 2025: Andy Reid to break one of Bill Belichick's NFL playoff records when Chiefs face Eagles

The Chiefs head coach will have this record all to himself

CBS Sports - Feb. 9

2025 Super Bowl: Where Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid rank among the best QB/head coach duos ever

Examining where Reid and Mahomes rank among elite duos as they try for their fourth Super Bowl victory

CBS Sports - Feb. 9

Hydratac raises $3M for ‘extremely realistic’ shooter game

Hydratac, with just seven people working on a next-generation "extremely realistic" shooter game, has raised $3 million.

VentureBeat - Feb. 11

2 Trump nominees raise red flags for GOP

Republican senators are warning that two of President Trump's nominees for national security positions who have championed radical views will face tough scrutiny. Elbridge Colby, Trump’s pick to ...

The Hill - 5d

Questions raised over Rachel Reeves's CV and expenses

The BBC has established the Chancellor left the Bank of England nine months earlier than she states in her LinkedIn profile.

BBC News - 5d

Hot Inflation Raises Stakes of Trump’s Tariffs

Economists warn that enacting tariffs at a time of persisting price pressures is a risky move.

The New York Times - 4d

DOGE Teen Owns ‘Tesla.Sexy LLC’ and Worked at Startup That Has Hired Convicted Hackers

Experts question whether Edward Coristine, a DOGE staffer who has gone by “Big Balls” online, would pass the background check typically required for access to sensitive US government systems.

Wired - Feb. 6

Trump Moves to Close Carried Interest Tax Loophole, Which Could Hurt Startups

The last three U.S. presidents have all called for an end to the tax break.

Inc. - Feb. 10

Reid Hoffman Raises 246 Million for Ai Cancerresearch Startup

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