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.
Broadband program hits new roadblocks
Timing the sowing and watering of crops is as important as ever in agriculture. Jessi Korinek and her co-founders at Nave Analytics are developing a software that uses satellite data to help farmers cut down on water costs for irrigation. We sat down with Jessi to discuss her product, the impact of tariffs on the agricultural industry, and the challenges she faced in receiving federal research and development (R&D) grants.
The Trump administration’s push for “efficiency” is undercutting key programs and tools that maintain balanced intellectual property frameworks that protect startups against low-quality patents and meritless, but expensive and time consuming, litigation.
As AI continues to be at the forefront of innovation, Daniele Bernadi, the CEO of Toolhouse AI, is making the technology accessible for all. Using his background in computer science and developer relations, he is working to drive positive change in the AI space. We sat down with Daniele to discuss his company, the AI regulatory landscape, and more.
Timing the sowing and watering of crops is as important as ever in agriculture. Jessi Korinek and her co-founders at Nave Analytics are developing a software that uses satellite data to help farmers cut down on water costs for irrigation. We sat down with Jessi to discuss her product, the impact of tariffs on the agricultural industry, and the challenges she faced in receiving federal research and development (R&D) grants.
With previous experience in the startup world, Chip Kennedy developed a passion for connecting humans and technology. From there, he founded CivicReach.AI, a platform using voice AI technology to improve customer experiences—especially at the local level—with the government. We sat down with Chip and Civic Reach.AI’s chief operating officer Lindsay Avagliano to discuss AI, working with governments, and more.
It’s no secret that immigrating to the United States is complicated. Immigration attorneys have many clients from many countries, navigating a variety of legal pathways. Their cases take time to prepare and even longer to be heard. Enter Khalil Zlaou, Tina Zedginidze, John Langhauser, and their product, CaseBlink. This AI software helps attorneys prepare their cases for various visa applications in a fraction of the time. We sat down with Tina to discuss her company, immigration reform, and experience participating in an accelerator program.
John Starke’s career in manufacturing cultivated a passion for quality control and computer vision technology that led to the founding of MyMatR. Focused on smarter waste disposal, MyMatR empowers individuals to make informed decisions about waste with AI-powered solutions. We sat down with the MyMatR CEO to discuss his innovative product, the future of manufacturing, and more.
Obtaining an American college degree can be challenging to navigate. Strenuous curriculums and a ballooning financial burden make student retention a growing concern. CampusESP is advancing student success by streamlining academic and financial communications with parents and families. We sat down with their co-founder and CEO, Dave Becker, to discuss his startup, the targeting of hiring initiatives like diversity, equity and inclusion, and more.
This blog continues our series called “AI Essentials,” which aims to bridge the knowledge gap surrounding AI-related topics. It discusses copyright infringement and fair use when it comes to the inputs used in AI training and why these legal questions are critical for the AI ecosystem and startup innovation.
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