Topic: startup launch
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Runlayer Secures $11M from Khosla, Felicis to Launch MCP AI Security
Runlayer has launched with $11 million in seed funding to secure the Model Context Protocol (MCP), which is widely adopted by major tech companies and has already attracted clients like Gusto and Instacart. The MCP, an open-source standard for AI agents to interact with external systems, lacks bu...
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NBA Star Russell Westbrook Co-Founds End-of-Life Planning Startup
Eazewell is an AI-powered platform co-founded by Donnell Beverly Jr., Russell Westbrook, and Kemba Walker to simplify end-of-life planning and reduce the administrative burden on grieving families. The platform offers 24/7 assistance with tasks like booking funeral homes and closing accounts, par...
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Ex-Magic Leap Engineers Launch 'Canva of AR' Platform
Trace, founded by former Magic Leap engineers, has launched a no-code AR creation platform aimed at making augmented reality accessible to non-technical users, from individuals to global brands. The startup has already secured major enterprise clients like ESPN and T-Mobile, who use the platform ...
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Meet the 10 Startups from Betaworks' Latest Launch Camp
Betaworks has selected ten startups for its latest Launch Camp, focusing on companies that are redefining AI interaction through innovative interfaces. The program, which began in August and concluded with a Demo Day on November 4th, supports ventures like Nora for shopping insights, Primitive fo...
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Ex-Meta Team Launches Sandbar: A Smart Ring for Voice Notes & Music
Sandbar's Stream smart ring enables discreet voice interaction for note-taking, AI communication, and media control, designed to capture ideas instantly without disrupting creative flow. The device features built-in microphones, a touch-sensitive surface, and a companion app with AI chatbot suppo...
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Turn Social Tips Into Trips With Boop's New App
Boop is a travel startup that uses AI to convert personal social travel suggestions into bookable itineraries, allowing users to adopt and customize trips shared by real travelers and creators. Founded by Nancy Li Smith, the app addresses the burden of travel planning, particularly for women who ...
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Anchor's Founders Launch Oboe: AI-Powered Learning App After Spotify Exit
Oboe is an AI-driven learning app created by the founders of Anchor, allowing users to generate custom educational courses on any subject with a simple prompt, aiming to democratize knowledge creation. The platform uses a multi-agent architecture to quickly produce tailored courses in various for...
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Roy Lee: Viral Hype Isn't Enough for Success
Roy Lee, founder of Cluely, highlights that while viral fame on social media can build initial brand awareness, it is insufficient for lasting success without a solid product and clear use cases. The startup pivoted from a controversial tool for "cheating" to focusing on an AI assistant for meeti...
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