#StartupsEverywhere: New York, N.Y.

#StartupsEverywhere: New York, N.Y.

Constanza Gomez initially saw her interest in textile waste as just a hobby. However, that changed when she co-founded Sortile, a technology platform designed to identify textile types in order to facilitate recycling. We spoke with her about her passion for textile waste recycling, the difficulty securing public grant money, the role of AI, and the company’s future

Startup News Digest 09/06/24

Startup News Digest 09/06/24

Presidential race turns to tax policy

#StartupsEverywhere: San Francisco, Calif.

#StartupsEverywhere: San Francisco, Calif.

With a background in chemical engineering and economics, and a career spanning strategy consulting and tech product management, Maverick’s co-founder embarked on a new journey in 2019. After years in San Francisco’s tech scene, he and his co-founder launched Maverick, an AI-driven platform that creates personalized video content for e-commerce brands. In this blog post, we delve into how Maverick operates, its place in the AI ecosystem, and the impact of current policies and startup issues on its future.

The push for a new federal law regulating digital replicas and what it means for startups

The push for a new federal law regulating digital replicas and what it means for startups

The recent legislative and agency efforts directed at regulating digital replicas of individuals’ name, image, and likeness (NIL) have the potential to harm startups’ access to the artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem and chill innovation.

#StartupsEverywhere: St. Louis, Mo.

#StartupsEverywhere: St. Louis, Mo.

Hire Henry is leading the charge in revolutionizing industrial operations with cutting-edge autonomous software and robotics. The company’s flagship product, a robotic lawn mower designed for industrial application including airports, city parks, and military bases, seeks to transform the relationship between industry and robotics. We heard from co-founder and CEO George Holmes, PhD about the role of AI and automation in new technology, the importance of government funding programs for startups, and the future of Hire Henry.

Startup News Digest 08/09/24

Startup News Digest 08/09/24

Controversial California legislation threatens AI innovation

#StartupsEverywhere: Brooklyn, N.Y.

#StartupsEverywhere: Brooklyn, N.Y.

Terrament's journey began with a commitment to enhancing sustainable energy solutions and a desire to overcome the limitations of traditional energy storage methods. By leveraging shaft-digging technology from the mining industry, Terrament developed an innovative approach to replicate the energy storage capabilities of pumped hydro without needing mountains or water. We chatted with Founder Eric Chaves about how policymakers can support startups in the energy and climate space, the importance of government grant programs, and his vision for the future. 

Engine releases additional resources on startups and age verification

Engine releases additional resources on startups and age verification

To help policymakers better understand what these issues mean for startups and their users, we’re releasing an updated version of the report, one-pager, and video explainers of the impacts of age verification and the policy proposals that prompt it.

Startup News Digest 08/02/24

Startup News Digest 08/02/24

Tax package fails Senate vote in blow to innovation 

Startup News Digest 07/26/24

Startup News Digest 07/26/24

Senate advances Internet regulation rife with unintended consequences

Startup News Digest 07/19/24

Startup News Digest 07/19/24

Startups call for better access to capital for entrepreneurs of color

Startup News Digest 07/12/24

Startup News Digest 07/12/24

Congress needs to act on child care challenges

#StartupsEverywhere: Green Bay, Wis.

#StartupsEverywhere: Green Bay, Wis.

The video game industry is concentrated in a handful of locations, leaving incredible talent in underserved areas frequently overlooked. Ben Kvalo started Midwest Games to change that narrative, supporting underrepresented game developers because increasing diversity in game development leads to better products and bigger markets. Ben recently joined us to talk about Midwest Games, the challenges of raising capital in the Midwest, the importance of small developers in maintaining a healthy video game ecosystem, and the potential benefits of AI for the industry.