Marek Kowalski
Contributing Editor
Marek Kowalski is a Contributing Editor for Business and Builders, drawing on his experience as a co-founder and CTO of a successful B2B logistics startup, which was acquired in 2021. He writes the popular "Code & Capital" column, which explores the critical, and often fraught, relationship between a company's technical architecture and its business model. Marek's writing is deeply practical, offering frameworks for non-technical founders to better understand engineering trade-offs and for technical founders to better align their product roadmap with market needs.
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Lovable inks multiyear Google Cloud deal for AI model access
Lovable, a company that crossed $400 million in annualized revenue in February, has committed to a fivefold increase in its Google Cloud usage, including AI.
Jun 4, 2026 · 2 min read
Startup Battlefield Alumni Raise $32 Billion in Funding
Startup Battlefield alumni have collectively raised a staggering $32 billion in total funding, a figure that solidifies its reputation as a launchpad for tech's next big things, according to TechCrunc
Jun 2, 2026 · 3 min read
Mach Industries Defense Tech Valuation Soars to $1.8 Billion
Mach Industries, a defense technology startup, has seen its valuation nearly quadruple in just one year, reaching $1.
Jun 2, 2026 · 3 min read
Startup Battlefield 2026 Application Deadline Extended to June 8
The deadline for Startup Battlefield 2026 applications has been unexpectedly extended to June 8.
Jun 2, 2026 · 2 min read
Github Copilot's new token billing sparks developer worries
Starting June 1, 2026, GitHub Copilot's billing will shift to a token consumption model, meaning every character of code suggestion, input, and even cached data will count towards a user's bill.
May 31, 2026 · 3 min read
SoftBank Plans Up To €75 Billion Investment in French AI
SoftBank Group is poised to invest up to €75 billion in France, aiming to construct 5 gigawatts of artificial intelligence data center capacity, according to Bloomberg .
May 31, 2026 · 2 min read
Indian court fines Google $31,600 over ad business practices
In a significant blow to its advertising model, the Delhi High Court ordered Google to pay Rs 30 lakh, approximately $31,600, for trademark infringement.
May 30, 2026 · 4 min read
Triomics AI Secures $22M for Oncology Cancer Centers
Top cancer centers like Memorial Sloan Kettering and Yale Cancer Center are now relying on AI to speed up tasks like matching patients with clinical trials, a critical shift underscored by Triomics' r
May 28, 2026 · 4 min read
Google AI Overviews Make Basic Spelling Errors
Google's AI Overview incorrectly stated there are two 'P's in 'Google' and one 'P' in the U.
May 28, 2026 · 2 min read
Vertu Unveils Alphafold Luxury Foldable Phone for CEOs
Starting at $6,880, Vertu has unveiled the Alphafold, a new foldable smartphone.
May 28, 2026 · 2 min read
AI will transform product and engineering roles by 2026, demanding new skills.
By 2025, 70% of routine coding tasks could be handled by AI.
May 27, 2026 · 4 min read
Ghost hackers' 2005 malware resurfaces, fueling cybersecurity mysteries
In 2005, malware targeting Iranian nuclear scientists was created.
May 26, 2026 · 2 min read
India's Gig Workers Train Robots for Startups
In India, gig workers earn as little as $1 per hour, wearing camera-equipped caps to collect first-person video data.
May 26, 2026 · 2 min read
Startup Battlefield 200 application deadline is May 27
Only one startup out of hundreds of applicants will walk away with $100,000 in funding with no equity taken, making the rapidly approaching May 27 deadline a high-stakes moment for early-stage compani
May 25, 2026 · 3 min read
Esports Startup Lucra Sports Raises $20M With AI Pitch
Lucra Sports founder Dylan Robbins adjusted his pitch to lead with AI, even though the company is not an AI business, a tactic that helped secure a $20 million Series B funding round for the esports s
May 25, 2026 · 3 min read
Kitchen Gadgets for Adulting: 2026 Promises vs. Reality
While an automatic pot stirrer promises 9 hours of hands-free operation, the Nosh One, a highly anticipated 'adulting' kitchen gadget, won't ship until summer 2026.
May 24, 2026 · 2 min read
Google Unveils New AI Glasses With Android XR Platform
This autumn, Google will launch new smart glasses featuring a discreet camera and speakers, allowing its Gemini AI to whisper real-time information directly into users' ears, according to BBC .
May 22, 2026 · 3 min read
Google AI Overviews Break Disregard Definition Search
When searching for 'disregard' on Google, the AI Overview responds as if instructed to disregard the prompt, not providing a definition, reports 9to5Google .
May 22, 2026 · 2 min read
Spotify Expands AI Features to Enhance User Experience
For the first time, Spotify allows users to create AI-generated covers and remixes of songs, a significant shift in fan interaction with music.
May 22, 2026 · 2 min read
Spotify Unveils AI Audiobook Creator Using ElevenLabs Tech
This June, Spotify will launch an invite-only beta for an AI tool, powered by ElevenLabs, allowing authors to convert manuscripts into audiobooks with synthetic voices, according to TechCrunch .
May 21, 2026 · 2 min read