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Startup News Digest 08/01/25
Amid trade pronouncements, startups look for digital trade details
Tech, Trade, and Tariffs: the consequences of erecting barriers to startup success
A look at how punitive trade policy that focuses on the imposition of new tariffs undermines goodwill with trading partners, invites retaliatory trade barriers, and threatens the vitality of digital trade policies relied upon by startups.
#StartupsEverywhere: Indianapolis, Ind.
The biotech industry is responsible for many modern discoveries. Yet, many scientists rely on outdated software to analyze their data. After spending years in biotech sales, Mitchell Castetter found a solution to the problem. He founded BioReact, a technology company dedicated to improving the data flow and infrastructure system for biotech companies. We sat down with Mitchell to discuss his company, AI, and the Indianapolis startup ecosystem.
#StartupsEverywhere: Chicago, Ill.
Many businesses lack comprehensive cultural insights to inform their strategic decisions. Kyle Desana and his co-founder utilize advanced algorithms to analyze cultural signals on social media, allowing businesses to make informed decisions and predict key metrics. We sat down with Kyle to discuss his company, how AI is accelerating innovation, and the need to enhance capital access in startup ecosystems like Chicago.
#StartupsEverywhere: Sommerville, Mass.
Chris Madden is utilizing his background working with startups to build Stump, a platform for local political candidates to reach voters in an individualized, AI-powered “Ask Me Anything” style. His mission is to democratize democracy. We sat down with Chris to discuss his company, determining a candidate's eligibility for the platform, and the looming threat of hate speech on content platforms.
What The Senate’s Sweeping Tax Package Means for Startups
Last week the Senate’s version of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) began to take shape, touching policy issues affecting the startup community such as AI, broadband funding and business tax credits.
#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.
#StartupsEverywhere: Buffalo, N.Y.
With a career in waste management and recycling, Sashti Balasundaram knew he was ready to make a deeper change. He created WeRadiate, a company focused on soil health using organic recycling technology and data. We sat down with Sashti to discuss his product, manufacturing, the startup ecosystem, and more.
#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.
Caught in the crossfire of the competition cases
This spring, antitrust enforcement agencies have been busy in the courtroom with cases that will impact far beyond the large tech company defendants.
#StartupsEverywhere: Los Angeles, Calif.
With a background in product marketing and research, Kene Anoliefo knew the struggles of increasing research insights to match the fast-paced development of products. We sat down with the HEARD co-founder to discuss her company, the role of AI in the startup ecosystem, and more.
Startup News Digest 05/16/25
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.