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Startup News Digest 08/22/25
R&D funding, universal broadband on congressional fall to-do list
Startup News Digest 08/15/25
As states revisit AI rules, innovation advocates warn of unintended consequences
#StartupsEverywhere: Wilmington, Del.
Dunya Analytics is providing digital tools to help businesses measure, manage, and report on biodiversity and nature-related risks. We sat down with their founder and CEO, Megan Pillsbury, to talk about her startup, her experience applying for Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grants, and more.
Startup News Digest 08/08/25
Court risks setting precedent for staggering damages in AI copyright case
#StartupsEverywhere: Charlotte, N.C.
After a career in the startup ecosystem, Alex Smereczniak knew he wanted to help others along their journey to entrepreneurship. Using his experience franchising his laundry business as an example, Alex co-founded Franzy, a research and matching tool assisting individuals in opening franchises. We had the opportunity to chat with him about his product, the franchise industry, and more.
The impact of semiconductor tariffs on U.S. startups
Next week, the Trump administration is poised to use national security authorities to impose tariffs on semiconductors, key components in nearly all electronics.
#StartupsEverywhere: Mission Viejo, Calif.
At only 17, Adrian Martinez is looking to make learning more fun. His AI-powered software, Infinilearn, is a gamified personal learning app designed for homeschooled kids and teens like himself. We sat down with Adrian to discuss his app, his use of open-source AI models, the help he’s received along the way, and more.
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 Yet, many scientists rely on outdated software to analyze their data.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.