What I Learned From Y Combinator’s Free Startup School
If you want to start a company, you’re not alone. Aspiring entrepreneurs filed 5.5 million applications for new businesses in the U.S. last year — a record high. Though only …
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Ransomware attack on England’s health system highlights life-threatening impact of cybercrime
The National Health Service in England is urging people with universal blood types to donate after a ransomware attack disrupted hospitals’ ability to match patients — underlining how cyberattacks can have serious …
6 Effective Strategies to Secure Funding
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Securing funding is not a walk in the park. From preparing your pitch to strategizing what happens after taking your chances, it’s …
Cat-sitting startup Meowtel clawed its way to profitability despite trouble raising from dog-focused VCs
Dogs are the most popular pet in the U.S.: 65.1 million households have one, according to the American Pet Products Association. But while cats are not far off, with 46.5 …
In 2024, many Y Combinator startups only want tiny seed rounds — but there’s a catch
When Bowery Capital general partner Loren Straub started talking to a startup from the latest Y Combinator accelerator batch a few months ago, she thought it was strange that the …
Anti-AI App Booming in Popularity as Artists Leave Instagram
A new social media app is anti-AI — and its stance drew more than half a million new users within a week. I tried the app this week, I can …
Marc Andreessen Once Called Online Safety Teams an Enemy. He Still Wants Walled Gardens for Kids
In his polarizing “Techno-Optimist Manifesto” last year, venture capitalist Marc Andreessen listed a number of enemies to technological progress. Among them were “tech ethics” and “trust and safety,” a term …
OpenAI Employees Warn of a Culture of Risk and Retaliation
A group of current and former OpenAI employees have issued a public letter warning that the company and its rivals are building artificial intelligence with undue risk, without sufficient oversight, …
5 Things You Need to Consider Before Starting a Business
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Starting a small business always feels like a gamble, even in strong economic conditions. But right now, many people are concerned about …
Once defunct, Michigan Central Station will open its doors this week with a new mission
A landmark historical building, recognizable to many from the West Windsor riverfront, is coming back to life this week with a new purpose. Michigan Central Station is reopening with the new mission …