Startup News Digest 06/27/25

Startup News Digest 06/27/25

Federal court backs fair use in AI copyright case

#StartupsEverywhere: Austin, Texas

#StartupsEverywhere: Austin, Texas

As global conflict increases and urbanization continues, there is an increasing need for alternatives to global positioning systems (GPS). Shaun Moore, co-founder at Tern AI, realized the issue, partnered with two other co-founders and decided to use his previous startup experience to help create an innovative solution. We sat down with Shaun to learn more about his journey, product, and more.

Startup News Digest 06/13/25

Startup News Digest 06/13/25

Tax reform efforts moves to the Senate

Startup News Digest 06/06/25

Startup News Digest 06/06/25

 State AI patchwork takes shape

#StartupsEverywhere: San Francisco, Calif.

#StartupsEverywhere: San Francisco, Calif.

It’s no secret that accessing prices for medical treatments in the United States can be murky and unclear. Beth Ann Lopez–through her company, Outfox Health–is using AI to make sense of massive raw data files empowering patients to compare and contrast the costs of hospital procedures with their insurance. We sat down with Beth to talk about her company, her experience as a startup founder in America and Vietnam, and AI regulations.

Startup News Digest 05/23/25

Startup News Digest 05/23/25

House advances capital formation bills

Startup News Digest 05/16/25

Startup News Digest 05/16/25

Congress advances sweeping tax bills touching on R&D, AI, and more

#StartupsEverywhere: Southfield, Mich.

#StartupsEverywhere: Southfield, Mich.

The market for carbon-free, reliable energy is growing along with a rising electricity demand. Josef Hjelmaker, through his company, Electric Outdoors, plans to save millions of dollars in electrification conversion costs and make long-term access to the outdoors safer and more sustainable for all. We sat down with Josef to discuss his company, his experience raising capital in Michigan, and the recent American trade policy shifts. 

Startup News Digest 05/09/25

Startup News Digest 05/09/25

AI innovators need clarity, not uncertainty and legal threats

Startup News Digest 05/02/25

Startup News Digest 05/02/25

Startups call for pro-innovation immigration policy

#StartupsEverywhere: Fairfax, Va.

#StartupsEverywhere: Fairfax, Va.

When his original grading and evaluation platform wasn’t getting any bites in the world of higher education, Ali Aldubaisi and his co-founder, ​​Ali "AJ" Aldjaei, ended up pivoting to the training of law enforcement. Today, Kaiden AI is used in police academies across the country to train recruits on how to de-escalate high-pressure scenarios. We sat down with Ali to discuss his software, selling to government organizations, and founding a startup in northern Virginia. 

Uncertainty Surrounding the BEAD Program and Its Impact on Startups

Uncertainty Surrounding the BEAD Program and Its Impact on Startups

A federal program to boost broadband — a necessary component of startup founders and users ability to access the startup ecosystem — in states across the country is facing headwinds and delays as policymakers move the goalposts and risk making progress on closing the digital divide.