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Insights, stories, and strategies for startup founders navigating the entrepreneurial journey.

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· 2 min read
Young, diverse Indian Gen Z entrepreneurs working in a modern, high-tech co-working space, symbolizing India's entrepreneurial growth and global impact.

India's Gen Z Founders Drive 104% Growth, Reshaping Global Entrepreneurship

Ethan Calder · May 13
Diverse group of young entrepreneurs collaborating in a modern Tel Aviv co-working space with the city skyline in the background, symbolizing innovation.

Tel Aviv University Ranks 7th Globally in New Startup Founder Rankings

Ethan Calder · May 12
Diverse group of young Indian entrepreneurs collaborating in a futuristic office space, surrounded by AI interfaces, symbolizing the 104% surge in founder growth.

AI empowers Indian Gen Z to launch startups, boosting founder growth 104%

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

Immigrant Founders Leverage Grit and Global Vision for Startup Success

Ethan Calder · May 12
IDF reservists in a modern tech environment, developing advanced drone systems and secure communication platforms, symbolizing the 'War-Tech' innovation surge.

IDF reservists launch innovative startups in 2025

Since January 2025, over 300 new tech startups have been registered by IDF reservists, many directly applying battlefield insights to create advanced drone systems or secure communication platforms, a

Ethan Calder· May 11· 3 min
Diverse group of entrepreneurs networking and attending sessions at Portland Startup Week, with a subtle visual cue indicating funding challenges.

Portland Startup Week kicks off, addressing innovation gaps

Despite a record 30% surge in attendance at Portland Startup Week this year, only 15% of local startups secured Series A funding in the past year, highlighting a critical gap between enthusiasm and sc

Ethan Calder· May 5· 5 min