Europe is quietly building an AI powerhouse focused on specialized applications rather than consumer chatbots. Three startups leading this charge reveal a strategic shift toward solving hard industrial problems with artificial intelligence.
After being barred from US operations since 2022, prediction market Polymarket is preparing a dramatic return focused on sports betting. The platform could launch by late November, targeting peak football and basketball seasons amid a potential $15 billion valuation.
Switzerland is pioneering two distinct approaches to crypto banking that could reshape global finance. While established players integrate digital assets into traditional frameworks, new entrants are building banks from scratch on blockchain principles.
Many founders fall into the visibility trap, prioritizing awards and recognition over foundational systems. This analysis explores why this happens and what separates sustainable companies from flash-in-the-pan successes.
Companies are spending billions on specialized technology, yet professionals report it’s harder than ever to get work done. The fragmentation problem is costing businesses up to 40% in productivity losses.
Irish startups gathered in Galway for a reality check on the entrepreneurial journey. Medtech founders revealed the harsh funding landscape, while event-tech survivors shared pandemic pivot stories that offer crucial lessons for founders everywhere.
A Swiss startup’s smart glasses technology is making its global debut through American acquisition. The industrial AR market is heating up as specialized solutions outpace consumer offerings in rugged enterprise environments.
A Chilean startup has developed an engineered wood product that spans longer distances than conventional timber while being lighter than concrete or steel. This innovation could significantly reduce construction’s carbon emissions if it can overcome manufacturing and market adoption challenges.
OpenAI’s acquisition of Software Applications Incorporated brings former Apple engineers and their Sky technology into the fold. This signals a major push toward desktop AI integration that could reshape how we interact with computers.
The venture capital industry faces a reckoning as Sequoia’s silence on Islamophobia allegations reveals how performance metrics have overshadowed ethical leadership. Global investors and founders are watching closely.
