Emma Peters 9/6/24 Emma Peters 9/6/24

#StartupsEverywhere: San Francisco, Calif.

With a background in chemical engineering and economics, and a career spanning strategy consulting and tech product management, Maverick’s co-founder embarked on a new journey in 2019. After years in San Francisco’s tech scene, he and his co-founder launched Maverick, an AI-driven platform that creates personalized video content for e-commerce brands. In this blog post, we delve into how Maverick operates, its place in the AI ecosystem, and the impact of current policies and startup issues on its future.

The Engine Team 8/23/24 The Engine Team 8/23/24

Startup News Digest 08/23/24

Digital replica legislation could threaten startup innovation

Jill Crosby 8/23/24 Jill Crosby 8/23/24

The push for a new federal law regulating digital replicas and what it means for startups

The recent legislative and agency efforts directed at regulating digital replicas of individuals’ name, image, and likeness (NIL) have the potential to harm startups’ access to the artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem and chill innovation.

Emma Peters 8/23/24 Emma Peters 8/23/24

#StartupsEverywhere: St. Louis, Mo.

Hire Henry is leading the charge in revolutionizing industrial operations with cutting-edge autonomous software and robotics. The company’s flagship product, a robotic lawn mower designed for industrial application including airports, city parks, and military bases, seeks to transform the relationship between industry and robotics. We heard from co-founder and CEO George Holmes, PhD about the role of AI and automation in new technology, the importance of government funding programs for startups, and the future of Hire Henry.

The Engine Team 8/16/24 The Engine Team 8/16/24

Startup News Digest 08/16/24

Congressional Startup Day underscores importance of startups in policymaking

The Engine Team 8/15/24 The Engine Team 8/15/24

IP recap: Generative AI lawsuits and what they mean for startups

High-profile lawsuits over generative AI are poised to create rules of the road for the entire AI ecosystem, including startups.

Min Jung 8/11/24 Min Jung 8/11/24

State Policy Update: What have states been up to regarding AI and how will it impact startups?

In a series of State Policy Updates, we are exploring how state initiatives are impacting the innovation happening in startup ecosystems across the country.

The Engine Team 8/9/24 The Engine Team 8/9/24

Startup News Digest 08/09/24

Controversial California legislation threatens AI innovation

Emma Peters 8/8/24 Emma Peters 8/8/24

#StartupsEverywhere: Brooklyn, N.Y.

Terrament's journey began with a commitment to enhancing sustainable energy solutions and a desire to overcome the limitations of traditional energy storage methods. By leveraging shaft-digging technology from the mining industry, Terrament developed an innovative approach to replicate the energy storage capabilities of pumped hydro without needing mountains or water. We chatted with Founder Eric Chaves about how policymakers can support startups in the energy and climate space, the importance of government grant programs, and his vision for the future.

The Engine Team 8/6/24 The Engine Team 8/6/24

Engine releases additional resources on startups and age verification

To help policymakers better understand what these issues mean for startups and their users, we’re releasing an updated version of the report, one-pager, and video explainers of the impacts of age verification and the policy proposals that prompt it.

The Engine Team 8/2/24 The Engine Team 8/2/24

Startup News Digest 08/02/24

Tax package fails Senate vote in blow to innovation

The Engine Team 8/1/24 The Engine Team 8/1/24

Engine Statement regarding Senate Tax Vote

Engine Statement on Senate Vote on the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024

The Engine Team 7/26/24 The Engine Team 7/26/24

Startup News Digest 07/26/24

Senate advances Internet regulation rife with unintended consequences

The Engine Team 7/19/24 The Engine Team 7/19/24

Startup News Digest 07/19/24

Startups call for better access to capital for entrepreneurs of color

Min Jung 7/15/24 Min Jung 7/15/24

AI Essentials: How do neural networks work?

Before policymakers regulate AI, they need to understand a fundamental technology: neural networks.

The Engine Team 7/12/24 The Engine Team 7/12/24

Startup News Digest 07/12/24

Congress needs to act on child care challenges

Min Jun Jung 7/12/24 Min Jun Jung 7/12/24

#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.

The Engine Team 7/1/24 The Engine Team 7/1/24

Engine statement on SCOTUS Decision in Moody v. NetChoice and NetChoice v. Paxton

The Engine Team 6/28/24 The Engine Team 6/28/24

Startup News Digest 06/28/24

Privacy bill stumbles, but startups still need a uniform federal framework

Imani Webb 6/28/24 Imani Webb 6/28/24

#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.

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