Key lawmakers propose rolling back crucial Internet framework
State AI laws spark specter of burdensome patchwork
David Knight is a seasoned veteran of the startup world and has seen multiple companies through to success. He started Terbine to disrupt the electric vehicle charging space, and we spoke with him about the best startup ecosystems to live in, what it means to startups to have government support, and how policymakers can support STEM education.
José Padilla has an established track record of providing efficient, low-cost legal services. With LegalMente AI, he’s able to provide that same quality of work to those in need, including early-stage startups. We sat down with him to talk about what policymakers need to know about the uses of AI, how to keep the U.S. innovation ecosystem the most competitive globally, and his motivation to provide the most efficient work possible.
After overcoming childhood shyness in the warmth of his local Caribbean-owned barbershop, Royon Jeffrey knows the power of the beauty industry firsthand. He set out to create ListedB, an online marketplace for beauty industry professionals. We spoke to him about the financial opportunity within the industry, navigating capital access and investors, and his desire to empower small businesses owners.
Retail Aware helps brands, retailers, and their partners measure in-store product displays and shopper behavior data in real time. We talked to Founder and CEO Keith Fix about building a startup in the Midwest outside of a traditional tech hub, data privacy concerns, and the complex difficulties of immigration and visa issues for both startups and their employees.
HAAS Alert connects first responders, towing and recovery fleets, and roadway workers with vehicles and motorists through real-time digital alerts on its Safety Cloud® platform to prevent collisions and enhance road safety for everyone. We talked to Founder and CEO Cory Hohs about interconnected transportation, the technology that fuels it, and the future of roadway safety.
Arcascope translates the power of circadian rhythms into actionable products that help prevent shift work burnout. We spoke with its CEO Olivia Walch about the impact of digital trade policies that enable cross-border data flows on her business, the current state of data privacy in the U.S., and her experience navigating recent changes in tax laws for startups.
Skoden Ventures is a VC firm that backs startups led by Indigenous, Black, brown, and women founders, aiming to foster a more equitable and creative economy. In our conversation with founding partner Kelly Holmes, we explored the challenges she encountered while building her company and her aspirations to ease the path for the next generation of underrepresented founders.
Fully mobile-enabled and web-based software solution Aravenda provides consignment stores, pawn shops, estate sales, online sellers, and more with cost effective white label resale & reallocation solutions. We spoke with its Founder and CEO, Carolyn Thompson, about her journey starting and operating multiple companies, tax issues related to reselling, and what it would mean for her business if she had to proactively screen product listings.
Shatterbox is on a mission to address talent shortages, promote diversity, and equip the next generation to excel in specialized industries. We talked to Founder and CEO Dustin Baker about the labor shortage, diversity in apprenticeship programs, and potential improvements to the Small Business Administration.
Hulah is a dating app that empowers women to take control of their dating lives and date only better guys. On Hulah, any woman (in a relationship or single) can join and become a ‘ringleader,’ endorsing guys for other single women to date. In our conversation with Founder and CEO Heather Hopkins, we explored the current challenges surrounding content moderation, intermediary liability, and issues faced by female entrepreneurs.
Startups just regained a reliable method for transatlantic data transfer, but it’s already under threat from European policymakers and privacy activists. Congress has a chance to fix that as it weighs whether to renew a controversial Internet spying authority this year.
Bodhi is devoted to enhancing the connection between individuals and the energy that powers their lives. Their software platform empowers solar companies to effortlessly deliver exceptional customer experiences. Bodhi automates communication, tailoring the homeowners’ experience, allowing installers to concentrate on project execution, boosting sales, and catalyzing community transformation through energy. In our conversation with Co-Founder and CEO Scott Nguyễn, we explored the current challenges surrounding green tech, the pivotal role of workforce development, and the impact of diverse laws governing privacy, both in the U.S. and internationally.
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