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Former Bolt CEO Maju Kuruvilla’s startup triples to $100M valuation
12/1/2026 | 6 mins.
Spangle has raised $15 million in a Series A round to expand its AI-generated shopping experiences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
EverNitro is simplifying the process of crafting silky nitro coffee at CES 2026
09/1/2026 | 3 mins.
Get that silky-smooth nitro coffee at home without the wasteful cartridges with EverNitro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
OpenAI acquiring the team behind Convogo; also, Data security startup Cyera hits $9B valuation 6 months
09/1/2026 | 5 mins.
OpenAI is acquiring the team behind executive coaching AI tool Convogo in an all-stock deal, adding to the firm's M&A spree. Plus, Cyera raised another $400 million just six months after its last huge round. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Yes, LinkedIn banned AI agent startup Artisan, but now it’s back
08/1/2026 | 5 mins.
Several viral posts noticed that Artisan was banned. But the CEO tells us it wasn't for the reasons many thought. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How Quilt solved the heat pump’s biggest challenge
08/1/2026 | 5 mins.
Quilt's heat pumps are built containing a suite of sensors, which have delivered mountains of data that allow its engineers to wring added performance out of its systems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices