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I quit my dream job at Apple to launch a startup with my dad. I have no regrets.
AI Tech Startups

I quit my dream job at Apple to launch a startup with my dad. I have no regrets.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Akshat Prakash, the 27-year-old CTO of Camb.ai, based in Mountain View…

March 19, 2026
I followed the Chinese playbook for success, then quit Meta for startup life. It feels like being on-call 24/7.
AI Tech Startups

I followed the Chinese playbook for success, then quit Meta for startup life. It feels like being on-call 24/7.

After following the Chinese playbook to success, Yuhao Xu left his coveted tech job to build an AI startup.Yuhao Xu…

March 13, 2026
This AI founder who quit her 9-to-5 law job has a warning for anyone dreaming of doing the same: ‘I’m working harder now than I ever did’ | Fortune
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This AI founder who quit her 9-to-5 law job has a warning for anyone dreaming of doing the same: ‘I’m working harder now than I ever did’ | Fortune

Office workers who daydream of being their own boss may fantasize about calling the shots, earning sky-high salaries, and setting…

March 8, 2026
I quit Meta to build an AI startup. Giving up a Big Tech salary was tough — here’s how I prepared financially.
AI Tech Startups

I quit Meta to build an AI startup. Giving up a Big Tech salary was tough — here’s how I prepared financially.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jason White, a 46-year-old startup founder in the San Jose area.…

January 27, 2026
I quit Meta to build an AI startup, and many of my colleagues were jealous. Here’s how I prepared financially to leave Big Tech.
AI Tech Startups

I quit Meta to build an AI startup, and many of my colleagues were jealous. Here’s how I prepared financially to leave Big Tech.

I’ve spent half of my 20 years in the tech industry working at Google and Meta. These companies allowed me…

January 27, 2026
I quit Meta to build an AI startup, and many of my colleagues were jealous. Here’s how I prepared financially to leave Big Tech.
AI Tech Startups

I quit Meta to build an AI startup, and many of my colleagues were jealous. Here’s how I prepared financially to leave Big Tech.

Jason WhiteJason White Jason White left his job at Meta to build an AI finance startup called Bear Financial. White’s…

January 27, 2026
I helped create Alexa, then quit Amazon. Here’s why, despite being proud of what we built.
AI Tech Startups

I helped create Alexa, then quit Amazon. Here’s why, despite being proud of what we built.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with William Tunstall-Pedoe, 56, a founder and CEO. Amazon’s acquisition of his…

January 25, 2026
I quit Meta and left a comfortable salary to build a startup. Leaving wasn’t easy, but now my AI receptionist answers millions of calls.
AI Tech Startups

I quit Meta and left a comfortable salary to build a startup. Leaving wasn’t easy, but now my AI receptionist answers millions of calls.

My clearest memory from middle school is pacing in my bedroom, phone in hand, repeating the word ‘wake’ again and…

January 7, 2026
Sports Startups

They Quit Their Jobs and Each Put in $6,000 to Launch Their Dream Sports Business. Here's How It Led Them to the College Football Playoff and Beyond. – Entrepreneur

They Quit Their Jobs and Each Put in $6,000 to Launch Their Dream Sports Business. Here’s How It Led Them…

January 5, 2026
I quit the golden handcuffs of Big Tech for an AI startup. It’s not for everyone, but here’s why I know I made the right choice.
AI Tech Startups

I quit the golden handcuffs of Big Tech for an AI startup. It’s not for everyone, but here’s why I know I made the right choice.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kendall Rankin, a 30-year-old community and operations manager at an AI…

September 11, 2025

FinTech Startups Update

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8+ things to know in #MiamiTech: News from Magma, Florida Council of 100, Iru, Citadel, GoSprout, Endeavor Miami, Picsart, Beacon Council, Miami Fintech Club & more - Refresh Miami
Fintech Startups

8+ things to know in #MiamiTech: News from Magma, Florida Council of 100, Iru, Citadel, GoSprout, Endeavor Miami, Picsart, Beacon Council, Miami Fintech Club & more – Refresh Miami

April 9, 2026
Rise Expands Employer of Record Coverage for Global Fintech Startups
Fintech Startups

Rise Expands Employer of Record Coverage for Global Fintech Startups

April 9, 2026
Rise Expands Employer of Record Coverage for Global Fintech Startups
Fintech Startups

Rise Expands Employer of Record Coverage for Global Fintech Startups

April 9, 2026
Rise Expands Employer of Record Coverage for Global Fintech Startups
Fintech Startups

Rise Expands Employer Of Record Coverage For Global Fintech Startups – BlockTelegraph

April 9, 2026

EdTech Startups Update

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Educational Startups

Synopsys and ISBA Collaborate to Strengthen India’s Deep-Tech and Hardware Startup Ecosystem – India Education Diary

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April 9, 2026
Why global students are choosing India to build D2C startups
Educational Startups

Why global students are choosing India to build D2C startups

April 9, 2026
Meet Harshita Arora: From school dropout to founding 700$ startup, this 25-YO Indian origin founder is now General Partner at Y Combinator
Educational Startups

Meet Harshita Arora: From school dropout to founding 700$ startup, this 25-YO Indian origin founder is now General Partner at Y Combinator

April 9, 2026
He stressed that the tragedy lies not only in unemployment but in a generation becoming “unemployable” due to lack of core expertise.
Educational Startups

Can founders skip MBAs and still build multi-dollar startups?

April 9, 2026

Recent News

  • 8+ things to know in #MiamiTech: News from Magma, Florida Council of 100, Iru, Citadel, GoSprout, Endeavor Miami, Picsart, Beacon Council, Miami Fintech Club & more – Refresh Miami
  • Motorola acquires Canadian startup Hyper, known for AI tech that handles non-emergency 911 calls
  • Rise Expands Employer of Record Coverage for Global Fintech Startups
  • Rise Expands Employer of Record Coverage for Global Fintech Startups
  • Amazon CEO defends company's $200B bet on AI: 'You have to pursue it' – The Business Journals

Sport Startups Update

Youth water polo startup hopes to create far-reaching waves - The Record
Sports Startups

Youth water polo startup hopes to create far-reaching waves – The Record

April 9, 2026
This Founder Is Turning NIL Guesswork Into Data-Driven Deals - Hypepotamus
Sports Startups

This Founder Is Turning NIL Guesswork Into Data-Driven Deals – Hypepotamus

April 9, 2026
ElGoat raises $266,000 seed to build skill-based football gaming platform
Sports Startups

ElGoat raises $266,000 seed to build skill-based football gaming platform

April 8, 2026
Julian Lim
Sports Startups

Fearless Mindset Drives Startup-Style Disruption in Cricket – Startup Fortune

April 8, 2026
Ron Patel
Sports Startups

Bryson DeChambeau Leads Eight-Figure Buyout of Sportsbox AI – Startup Fortune

April 7, 2026
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Sports Startups

Kevin Durant sat on this startup for years, now it’s worth $10 billion

April 6, 2026
Motorola acquires Canadian startup Hyper, known for AI tech that handles non-emergency 911 calls
AI Tech Startups

Motorola acquires Canadian startup Hyper, known for AI tech that handles non-emergency 911 calls

April 9, 2026

Amazon CEO defends company's $200B bet on AI: 'You have to pursue it' – The Business Journals

April 9, 2026
$10B AI Startup Mercor Bleeds Customers After Data Breach
AI Tech Startups

$10B AI Startup Mercor Bleeds Customers After Data Breach

April 9, 2026
70-Person AI Startup Black Forest Labs Pivots to Physical AI
AI Tech Startups

70-Person AI Startup Black Forest Labs Pivots to Physical AI

April 9, 2026
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