AI founders are increasingly using their “dropout” status as a credential during YC pitches.

Enterprises have been experimenting with AI tools for a few years. Investors predict they will start to pick winners in 2026.

AI-powered dictation apps are useful for replying to emails, taking notes, and even coding through your voice

After a tumultuous year, venture investors are still optimistic about climate tech’s long-term prospects, especially as data centers continue to drive demand for electricity, manufacturing, and materials.

According to Dealroom’s European Spinout Report 2025, 76 European deep tech and life sciences spinouts have either reached $1 billion valuations, $100 million in revenue, or both.

“We’re not going to be using iPhones in 10 years,” Callaghan says flatly. “I kind of don’t think we’ll be using them in five years.”

Plaud Note Pro is a $179 notetaker, which is an excellent recording device first

AI’s early-2025 spending spree featured massive raises and trillion-dollar infrastructure promises. By year’s end, hype gave way to a vibe check, with growing scrutiny over sustainability, safety, and business models.

“I think that 2025 was the year where the algorithm completely took over, so followings stopped mattering entirely,” LTK CEO Amber Venz Box said.

Investors on what they really want to hear in a founder’s pitch.