Congress advances sweeping tax bills touching on R&D, AI, and more
#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.
Mapping the future: charting the AI ecosystem & a policy blueprint for startup success
The startup struggle with AI transparency laws
Startup News Digest 05/09/25
#StartupsEverywhere: New York, N.Y.
Charlotte Ketelaar is passionate about using her background in investment to help startups raise capital. While mentoring a variety of startups, she found a wide gap between the founders and investors, which led her to co-found Capwave AI. Recently, we had the opportunity to sit down and discuss her product, the role of open source, and more.
Startup News Digest 05/02/25
#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
#StartupsEverywhere: San Francisco, Calif.
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.
Startup News Digest 04/25/25
#StartupsEverywhere: Lincoln, Neb.
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.
Startup News Digest 04/18/25
Sacrificing Patent Quality for the Sake of “Efficiency”
Startup News Digest 04/11/25
#StartupsEverywhere: Raleigh, N.C.
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.
Startup News Digest 04/04/25
#StartupsEverywhere: New York, N.Y.
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.
