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Graduating students in an auditorium listening to a commencement speech, with a subtle visual cue representing AI in the background.
Founders

Dawson's Commencement Speech: Lessons for Future Speakers

On May 16, 2026, Salutatorian Katelyn Dawson '26 delivered a commencement address at SUNY New Paltz.

Ethan Calder·May 18
LinkedIn logo partially obscured by digital code, with a blurred city skyline in the background, symbolizing tech industry layoffs and restructuring.
Growth

LinkedIn cuts 5% of staff, signaling wider tech industry layoffs

LinkedIn is cutting approximately 875 jobs, joining over 30 other tech companies that have already laid off staff in 2026.

Maya Rios·May 15
Startup founders interacting with a holographic AI interface at the Google for Startups Gemini Forum, demonstrating rapid app development.
Founders

Google for Startups Gemini Forum Showcases AI Tools for Growth

A startup can now turn a simple text prompt into a live, deployed application connected to a database in mere seconds, thanks to new Google AI Studio integrations.

Ethan Calder·May 14
Diverse Indian shoppers using Flipkart's advanced voice AI interface for an enhanced and intuitive shopping experience.
Product

Flipkart advances voice AI, improving UX for Indian shoppers

For 89% of Indian smartphone users, artificial intelligence features are now a decisive factor in their purchase decisions, according to Source m.

Lucas Bennet·May 14
Abstract visualization of AI integrating with product development tools and user interface designs, showcasing accelerated innovation and enhanced user experience.
Product

AI integration revolutionizes product development and UX design

At the upcoming IFT FIRST Annual Event, food scientists will showcase CoDeveloper, an AI platform designed to accelerate formula development.

Lucas Bennet·May 14
Advanced AI interface managing digital marketing content and operations, symbolizing Aprimo's new platform.
Operations

Aprimo unveils agentic AI platform for marketing operations

Aprimo targets a May 2026 release for its "Interconnected Content Operations" platform, aiming to fundamentally change how enterprise marketing teams manage content.

Oliver Grant·May 12
Diverse immigrant entrepreneurs collaborating in a bright co-working space, discussing startup ideas with determination and global vision.
Founders

Immigrant Founders Leverage Grit and Global Vision for Startup Success

Immigrants comprise just 13% of the U.

Ethan Calder·May 12
How Prelion Systems Helps Facilities OSHA-Proof Compliance Without Slow Rollouts or Consultant Dependency
Operations

How Prelion Systems Helps Facilities OSHA-Proof Compliance Without Slow Rollouts or Consultant Dependency

Prelion Systems helps facilities OSHA-proof their operations with field-ready safety software designed by a professional with 30+ years of industrial safety experience. It aims to prevent costly OSHA violations by providing usable workflows mapped directly to CFR standards and ensuring audit readiness without slow rollouts or consultant dependency.

Sponsored·May 19
Futuristic cityscape symbolizing integrated digital marketing strategies for brand growth in 2026.
Growth

Digital Marketing Strategies for 2026 Growth Emerge

In 2026, brands confront a stark reality: simply publishing more content often leads to worse results, not better.

Maya Rios·May 10
IDF reservists in a modern office, actively working on laptops and whiteboards, showcasing the intersection of military service and startup innovation.
Founders

IDF reservists launch 150 new startups amid investment surge

In 2025, 150 new startups were launched by IDF reserve veterans, many still actively serving, through a single program designed to leverage their unique skills.

Ethan Calder·May 10
Indian deep tech entrepreneurs looking towards a futuristic cityscape, symbolizing global ambition and the launch of new ventures.
Founders

Polsky Center Fuels Energy Innovation With New Founder Education Program

Twenty Indian deep tech startups, despite recognized struggles with global fundraising and communication, have been selected for a new accelerator aiming to launch them onto the world stage.

Ethan Calder·May 8
Futuristic AI interface organizing construction project data and emails on a holographic display, symbolizing Newforma's Vojo assistant.
Operations

Newforma AI Assistant Vojo Enhances Construction Information Access

Newforma's new AI assistant, Vojo, actively performs tasks like filing emails and analyzing project data for construction professionals.

Oliver Grant·May 8
Stylized fox figure in a futuristic city, representing FOXVISITS LTD's AI-first rebranding and new SEO strategies.
Marketing

FOXVISITS LTD rebrands as AI-first agency, embracing new SEO strategies

Digital marketing agency FOXVISITS LTD has rebranded as an 'AI-first' agency, a move reported by BriefGlance .

Maya Rios·May 8
Futuristic control room with holographic displays and a glowing AI core, representing advanced AI and control systems enhancing organizational performance.
Operations

AI and new control systems boost organizational performance

At IFAT Munich 2026, Machinex unveiled MIND, an artificial intelligence platform poised to revolutionize waste sorting, signaling a broader industry shift towards autonomous operational control.

Oliver Grant·May 8
Diverse entrepreneurs working together in a bright, modern incubator space, symbolizing innovation and inclusive growth.
Founders

Asan Nanum Foundation Selects 10 Teams for Inclusive Incubation Program

From Seoul to Chennai, new programs are emerging to support diverse founders and offer alternative startup funding.

Ethan Calder·May 7
ArcaneWiz Review: Is Their AI Video Service Worth It for SaaS Companies?
Growth

ArcaneWiz Review: Is Their AI Video Service Worth It for SaaS Companies?

The generative AI video market is exploding, driving demand for high-engagement content, but traditional video production remains a bottleneck for SaaS companies. ArcaneWiz aims to solve these challenges by offering an AI video service that combines speed, cost-effectiveness, and scale with strategic creative oversight.

Sponsored·May 19
A futuristic data center visualizing the UAE's sovereign AI assistant, InceptionClaw, managing national infrastructure with advanced security and oversight.
Operations

UAE G42 launches sovereign AI assistant for national infrastructure

Every action by the UAE's new national AI assistant, InceptionClaw, is cryptographically signed, leaving a tamper-proof audit trail.

Oliver Grant·May 6
AdLift's AI-powered SEO and content marketing strategy for Relaxo Footwears, showcasing digital growth and brand visibility.
Marketing

AdLift Wins SEO Content Marketing Deal for Relaxo Footwears

AdLift secured the comprehensive SEO and Content Marketing mandate for Relaxo Footwears, signaling a major strategic push into AI-powered search environments for brands like Sparx and Flite.

Maya Rios·May 6
Futuristic cityscape with AI brain and fading search bar, symbolizing the shift from search engines to AI platforms for digital content.
Marketing

AI-first agencies optimize content amid search market decline

Gartner predicts a 25% decline in search engine volume by 2026 as users shift to AI platforms, forcing traditional digital marketing firms to rapidly rebrand.

Maya Rios·May 5
Caseworkers collaborating in a modern office, using technology to streamline child welfare processes and improve client support.
Operations

Human services organizations optimize systems and processes

The Department of Children and Family Services now uses a policy bot to help caseworkers cite complex child welfare code, streamlining a critical, often tedious, aspect of their work.

Oliver Grant·May 4
DMALL AI retail platform interface displayed on screens within a modern grocery store, showing real-time data and inventory management.
Growth

DMALL AI Retail Platform Expands to 87 Singapore Stores

In just seven months, Dmall Inc.

Maya Rios·May 4
Tanzanian auditors examining documents outside a government building under a stormy sky, representing a warning about risk management deficiencies.
Operations

Tanzania auditors warn public institutions on risk management

Auditors in Tanzania have issued a stark warning to public institutions, signaling widespread deficiencies in current risk management practices.

Oliver Grant·May 4
Students presenting innovative business ideas at CU Denver's THE CLIMB pitch competition, with a focus on entrepreneurship and funding opportunities.
Founders

CU Denver awards $27,500 to student ventures at THE CLIMB

Renmira, a SaaS solution for hospital medication management, clinched $20,000 at CU Denver's 25th annual THE CLIMB pitch competition.

Ethan Calder·May 3
Is Athena Security's Apollo 500 Worth It for High-Traffic Event Venue Security?
Product

Is Athena Security's Apollo 500 Worth It for High-Traffic Event Venue Security?

The Athena Security Apollo 500 offers an AI-powered solution for high-traffic event venues, aiming to eliminate bottlenecks and false alarms common with traditional security methods. This system provides proactive, intelligent threat detection while enhancing the guest experience by allowing seamless entry.

Sponsored·May 18