Startup Trends
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Founders
AI tools empower solo entrepreneurs, fueling new business formation surge
71% of applicants to Alibaba's CoCreate Pitch competition now identify as one-person businesses, a dramatic increase from 40% just a year prior, according to Retail Technology Innovation Hub .
Ethan Calder·June 20, 2026

Founders
The Startup World's New Power Players Are Women Over 50
The enduring myth of the young startup founder is a damaging fantasy. Women over 50 are now the startup world's new power players, leveraging decades of experience and strategic patience to build durable, high-growth companies.
Ethan Calder·April 8, 2026

Insights
The Real Economy Shift: What New Capital Flows Mean for Founders
The startup playbook of growth-at-all-costs is dead. A new analysis of capital pipelines shows a decisive pivot towards real economy startups solving fundamental problems.
Ethan Calder·April 2, 2026