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Engine Statement regarding Senate Tax Vote
Engine Statement on Senate Vote on the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024
Startup News Digest 07/26/24
Senate advances Internet regulation rife with unintended consequences
Startup News Digest 07/19/24
Startups call for better access to capital for entrepreneurs of color
AI Essentials: How do neural networks work?
Before policymakers regulate AI, they need to understand a fundamental technology: neural networks.
#StartupsEverywhere: Green Bay, Wis.
The video game industry is concentrated in a handful of locations, leaving incredible talent in underserved areas frequently overlooked. Ben Kvalo started Midwest Games to change that narrative, supporting underrepresented game developers because increasing diversity in game development leads to better products and bigger markets. Ben recently joined us to talk about Midwest Games, the challenges of raising capital in the Midwest, the importance of small developers in maintaining a healthy video game ecosystem, and the potential benefits of AI for the industry.
Engine statement on SCOTUS Decision in Moody v. NetChoice and NetChoice v. Paxton
Engine statement on SCOTUS Decision in Moody v. NetChoice and NetChoice v. Paxton
Startup News Digest 06/28/24
Privacy bill stumbles, but startups still need a uniform federal framework
#StartupsEverywhere: San Diego, Calif.
Consumer weather models are too coarse for farms and conservancies that are large enough to occupy their own microclimates. Dr. Carlos Gaitan started Benchmark Labs to solve this problem, leveraging artificial intelligence to create custom weather models for farmers and conservators—helping them increase their crop yield and better manage their land. Carlos recently sat down with us to discuss Benchmark Labs, his experience as an immigrant founder, the value of government funding for startups, and how policymakers should approach AI policy.
With support for Black founders under attack, policymakers must step up to ensure innovation is for all
The startup ecosystem should be accessible to everyone, but for the entrepreneurs who don’t look like the average founder — white, heterosexual, male — joining the startup ecosystem has always had its challenges.
Startup News Digest 06/14/24
Startup founders come to D.C. calling for policies to enable innovation for all
Startup News Digest 06/07/24
Legal setback threatens resources for underrepresented founders
Engine releases ‘Innovation For All’ report
The U.S. startup ecosystem is anchored by the premise that anyone—no matter their race, gender, sexual identity, background, or location—with an idea and the will, can launch a startup and grow a successful company.
Startup News Digest 05/17/24
Key lawmakers propose rolling back crucial Internet framework
#StartupsEverywhere: Las Vegas, Nev.
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.
Startup News Digest 04/26/24
Net neutrality revival set to ensure level startup playing field