Founder Playbook
In-depth profiles, firsthand accounts, and lessons learned from the founders and executives building today's most innovative companies.
Kane Parsons' 'Backrooms' Hits Theaters, Ushering In New Creator Era
At just 20 years old, Kane Parsons directed 'Backrooms' to an $81.
KC Green Reaches Deal With AI Startup Artisan Over Artwork Use
On bus stops and in subway stations, Artisan AI prominently featured a version of artist KC Green's character in an advertisement, prompting Green to publicly accuse the startup of theft.
Unastella secures KRW 28 billion in funding for rocket startup
In May 2025, South Korean startup Unastella successfully launched its Una Express-I rocket from home soil, a critical technical milestone.
Snap Alums Launch Ghost Angels Fund to Back Early-Stage Startups
In 2025, a collective of 20 former Snap employees, led by Max Rivera, launched Ghost Angels.
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 .
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.
Vertu Unveils Alphafold Luxury Foldable Phone for CEOs
Starting at $6,880, Vertu has unveiled the Alphafold, a new foldable smartphone.
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.
Dreamie alarm clock promises phone-free sleep for $250
For $249.99, the new Dreamie alarm clock promises to banish your phone from the bedroom, offering Wi-Fi enabled podcasts and pre-loaded sleep scenes without a companion app, according to Mashable . It
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.
Peec startup revenue growth crosses $10 million milestone
Just six months after raising $21 million, AI startup Peec AI has already crossed $10 million in annualized revenue.
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 .
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.
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 .
Spotify launches AI features to personalize podcast listening
Spotify's new 'Studio' app can generate a daily podcast briefing using your listening habits, calendar, inbox, and even your personal notes, according to 9to5Google .
LetinAR raises $18.5M for AI glasses optics
A South Korean startup, LetinAR, just secured $18.
Apple's Siri revamp may auto-delete chats with iOS 27 update
With its upcoming iOS 27 update, Apple's Siri will automatically delete user chat histories after 30 days by default, according to Crypto Briefing and Mezha .
Top 5 Reasons Elite Founders Are Choosing Sales Boss Coaching Over Traditional Programs
Elite founders are increasingly choosing Sales Boss Coaching for its system-based approach, which installs a business operating doctrine and infrastructure, over traditional motivational coaching. This method aims to reduce founder dependency and systematize operations for scalable growth and consistent performance.