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In 2017, Malte Scholz, a project manager at a 200-person startup, faced challenges finding a product management tool that suited his needs and those of his teams. Dissatisfied with existing solutions, Scholz made the bold decision to develop his own, laying the foundation for what would become Airfocus. Impressive Growth

PadSplit, a marketplace offering affordable shared housing, has surpassed a significant milestone by creating over 10,000 rooms in 18 cities across the United States. Founded with the mission to address the lack of supply, access, and affordability in the rental market, PadSplit caters specifically to lower-income workers, providing flexible commitment

Leal, a retail technology company headquartered in Bogota, Colombia, has secured $5 million in funding in what CEO Camilo Martinez refers to as a “pre-Series B” round. Funding Round Details LEAP Global Partners and Rakuten Capital led the funding round, with participation from Morro Ventures and Salkantay Ventures. This investment

Studio, a competitor to MasterClass, has unveiled its groundbreaking AI-powered online school tailored for musicians, songwriters, and producers. The platform offers a comprehensive learning experience, enabling students to learn from industry-leading artists, create music, receive feedback from peers, and benefit from personalized schedules generated by Studio’s AI coach. Enrollment Details

Today marks demo day at Alchemist Accelerator, showcasing the latest innovations from fifteen very early-stage startups led by technical founders. While the entire batch presents promising ventures, several stand out as noteworthy highlights. Alchemist’s commitment to fostering innovation has been reinforced by an additional $2 million investment from Mayfield Ventures,

Amidst a record-breaking year for the solar industry, software startup Aurora Solar has made the difficult decision to lay off 20% of its workforce, comprising approximately 500 employees. The layoffs come as the company reportedly failed to meet its growth targets for the past year, signaling operational challenges in a

Swedish medical device startup Acorai is making waves in the healthcare industry with its innovative approach to heart failure monitoring. By combining proprietary sensing hardware and machine learning software, Acorai aims to revolutionize heart pressure monitoring for clinicians, starting with doctors in the U.S. Addressing Invasive Procedures with Non-Invasive Solutions

As companies increasingly turn to AI-powered tools to enhance productivity and efficiency, it becomes imperative to establish policies addressing ethical, practical, and legal considerations. Richard Marcus, head of information security at AuditBoard, emphasizes the necessity of creating robust guidelines to navigate potential challenges associated with AI implementation. Addressing Ethical, Practical,

In a strategic move to bolster its procurement capabilities, spend management startup Ramp has announced the acquisition of AI-powered startup Venue. The acquisition, finalized last August, marks Ramp’s commitment to enhancing its procurement solutions for enterprise clients. Venue: Simplifying Vendor Management Founded in 2022 by TK Kong, Young Kim, and

In this edition of Found, we delve into the journey of theSkimm, a digital media company revolutionizing news delivery for millennial women. Co-founders Carly Zakin and Danielle Weisberg share their insights on navigating the ups and downs of the media industry. Identifying Market Gaps and Mission Zakin and Weisberg founded