Founder Playbook
In-depth profiles, firsthand accounts, and lessons learned from the founders and executives building today's most innovative companies.
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.
YouTuber Kane Parsons' 'Backrooms' movie hits screens this weekend
The movie 'Backrooms,' directed by 17-year-old YouTuber Kane Parsons, is projected to gross between $80 million and $90 million at the domestic box office this weekend, according to TechCrunch .
Consumer AI Subscriptions Hit $20 Standard
In 2026, ChatGPT became the #1 most-expensed app by transaction volume, according to Aionx .
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
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
Ferrari uses IBM AI to enhance F1 fan experience
Since IBM's involvement, engagement data for the Ferrari app has shown a staggering 62% increase over Formula 1 race weekends, according to TechCrunch .
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 .
Spotify Studio App vs. Google NotebookLM
Imagine a podcast tailored to your deepest listening habits.
Google AI agents unlock advanced search for complex queries
Google now allows subscribers to create 'information agents' that perform in-depth research, purchase products, or reserve hotels on their behalf, according to The Guardian .
Google IO 2026: Gmail Inbox Gets Conversational AI Features
At Google IO 2026, Google unveiled Gmail Live, a new feature allowing users to simply ask their inbox natural language questions.
YouTube AI search to generate videos with Gemini Omni
This summer, Google will allow users to conversationally search their emails.
Elon Musk sues OpenAI over mission shift, profit focus
Elon Musk is demanding the redistribution of up to $150 billion from OpenAI's for-profit entity to its non-profit, alleging a profound betrayal of its founding mission.
Seemingly Fittest Founder Diagnosed with Rare Cancer
After a 35-year-old founder was diagnosed with a rare, aggressive cancer, an AI chatbot flagged a critical detail in his PET scan with 90% probability, a finding later confirmed by three additional ph
Novak Djokovic takes advisor role at General Atlantic
Tennis legend Novak Djokovic, known for his relentless pursuit of peak physical and mental performance, has formally joined private equity giant General Atlantic as a Global Strategic Advisor.
Cerebras stock plunges after first earnings report as public company
Cerebras Systems' stock plunged 11% in extended trading after its first earnings report as a public company, despite a 94% surge in first-quarter revenue.
Superhuman acquires GPTZero AI detection startup
Just three years after its founding, AI detection startup GPTZero, with over 19 million users and $30 million in annual revenue, has been acquired by Superhuman.
Google Docs: Turn Off Gemini Pop-Ups From Bottom Bar
To stop Google Gemini's 'help me write' pop-ups in Google Docs in 2026, users must navigate specific document menus or disable all 'smart features' across their entire Google Workspace, including Gmai
Amazon CEO voices concerns over Anthropic AI model capabilities
Anthropic globally disabled access to its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models.
Meta AI unit engineers protest keystroke monitoring program
During a livestreamed, employee-only presentation, a Meta employee hijacked the feed with an expletive-laden outburst directed at a senior AI executive.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has just one direct report
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei directly supervises only one employee: his chief of staff, according to Bloomberg .
Google Slashes AI Plus to $4.99 Amid Emerging Price War
Google has slashed the monthly price of its AI Plus plan by 37.
Meta, Reliance Forge AI Data Center Partnership in India
Meta Platforms is leasing a massive 168-megawatt AI-enabled data center in Jamnagar, Gujarat, from Reliance Industries, marking its first dedicated AI infrastructure in India.
Eotrex RV Launches PG5 Atlas for $159,990, Off-Grid & NACS-Equipped
Despite a gas-powered generator for off-grid adventures, 90% of Evotrex's initial RV orders are for its $160,000 fully loaded model, featuring a NACS charging port.
Trump Administration Explores Equity Stakes in AI Companies
President Trump is reportedly in talks with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman about a deal to grant the U.
Sriram Krishnan Departs Key White House AI Policy Advisor Role
At the end of June, the White House will lose Sriram Krishnan, a senior policy advisor on artificial intelligence initially appointed by US president-elect Donald Trump.
Whistleblower Accuses IBM of Hiding Massive Data Breaches
An internal IBM investigation concluded that APT 10 potentially breached IBM's network over 56,000 times between 2013 and 2016.
Startup Battlefield 2026 Extends Application Deadline to June 8
Startup Battlefield alumni have collectively raised an astonishing $32 billion.
Reid Hoffman to step down from Microsoft board for AI startup
Reid Hoffman, a long-standing director at Microsoft and a titan of Silicon Valley, informed the company on June 2, 2026, that he would not seek re-election, choosing instead to fully commit to his AI
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.
Startup Battlefield 2026 Application Deadline Extended to June 8
The deadline for Startup Battlefield 2026 applications has been unexpectedly extended to June 8.