Topic: entrepreneurial journey
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Rork’s Founders Went Viral, Raised $2.8M from a16z
Rork's founders, Levan Kvirkvelia and Daniel Dhawan, transformed near-failure into success by securing $2.8 million in seed funding after a viral tweet highlighted their no-code mobile app builder. A $100,000 investment from Austen Allred sparked rapid funding, including backing from Andreessen H...
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Ring CEO: Our Cameras Could 'Zero Out Crime' in 12 Months
Jamie Siminoff, founder and CEO of Ring, predicts that widespread use of AI-enhanced security cameras could nearly eliminate neighborhood crime within one to two years through advanced technology and sufficient coverage. Despite facing legal battles, product malfunctions, and near-collapse, Ring ...
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UC Berkeley Dropouts Raise $28M for AI Marketing Startup
A pair of UC Berkeley dropouts have secured $28 million in Series A funding for their AI-powered marketing automation platform, Conversion, proving that unconventional paths can lead to remarkable success in the tech world. The round was led by Abstract Ventures, with additional backing from ...
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Prickly Pear Health to Reveal Women's Brain Health Breakthrough at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Prickly Pear Health is launching a voice-first AI companion at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 to support women's brain health by addressing hormonal impacts on cognitive function, filling a gap in personalized healthcare. The platform was inspired by founder Iman Clark's realization that women face sign...
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