The Engine Team 12/19/25 The Engine Team 12/19/25

Startup News Digest 12/19/25

Congress revisits FCC’s role in broadband access and innovation

Jade Smith 12/19/25 Jade Smith 12/19/25

#StartupsEverywhere: San Francisco, California

Autumn Labs provides software that makes it easy to monitor factory stations, and its process through a single platform helps organizations reduce production stoppages while enhancing product quality. We interviewed Prathik Muppidi, co-founder of Autumn Labs, to understand their software capabilities and the various challenges they encounter, such as broadband access, the H-1B visa lottery, and the limited definition of an accredited investor.

The Engine Team 12/12/25 The Engine Team 12/12/25

Startup News Digest 12/12/25

House passes capital formation package

Jocelyn Tsai 12/12/25 Jocelyn Tsai 12/12/25

#StartupsEverywhere: Austin, Texas

During peak travel season, quick and reliable turnover is essential for rentals. Diana Muturia and her co-founder built Clyn, a platform that automates cleaning operations for short-term and vacation rentals. We sat down with Diana to discuss her journey building the platform, the challenges of fundraising, the barriers to accessing public data, and broadband infrastructure.

Jade Smith 12/5/25 Jade Smith 12/5/25

#StartupsEverywhere: Brooklyn, N.Y.

In the busy tech scene of Brooklyn, NY, a startup called Structify is changing how businesses handle their information. Founder Alex Reichenbach’s approach cuts through the traditional complexity of data management by building custom data pipelines that any user can interact with in natural language. We sat down and talked to Alex, who detailed how the company uses AI to automate the role of a data engineer, AI policy, the importance of compute credits to early-stage startups, and the need for STEM talent development.

The Engine Team 12/5/25 The Engine Team 12/5/25

Startup News Digest 12/05/25

Supreme Court weighs copyright rules for ISPs

The Engine Team 12/2/25 The Engine Team 12/2/25

Comments of Engine Advocacy on Revision to Rules of Practice Before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board

Engine submitted comments to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office opposing proposed changes that would restrict access to the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB).

The Engine Team 11/21/25 The Engine Team 11/21/25

Startup News Digest 11/21/25

Startup priorities remain as congressional calendar winds down

Jill Crosby 11/21/25 Jill Crosby 11/21/25

How a patent tax would harm startup innovation

The Trump administration is reportedly exploring a new framework for patent fees and valuation.

Mitchell Winter 11/21/25 Mitchell Winter 11/21/25

#StartupsEverywhere: New York, N.Y.

Born to immigrant parents, Aidan Chau grew up around restaurants and saw firsthand the operational challenges they face. He built Maple, an Al phone answering service that handles orders and reservations so restaurant teams can stop missing phone calls and operate with greater efficiency. We sat down with Aidan to discuss building Maple, the potential implications of the New York RAISE Act, and how the right Al tools create jobs rather than replace them.

Jill Crosby 11/20/25 Jill Crosby 11/20/25

Promoting universal Internet access without raising costs for startups

While Congress weighs proposals to reform federal broadband programs aimed at closing the digital divide, policymakers must carefully evaluate how imposing new fees on startups could impact the innovation ecosystem.

The Engine Team 11/7/25 The Engine Team 11/7/25

Startup News Digest 11/07/25

SCOTUS considers legality of Trump tariffs

Jade Smith 11/7/25 Jade Smith 11/7/25

#StartupsEverywhere: Cary, N.C.

Deliveri is a logistics platform that helps customers lower costs and manage their shipping needs. Founded by Jason Brown and based in Cary, North Carolina, the company offers a multi-carrier shipping solution for e-commerce businesses in the U.S., with plans to expand this service into Latin America. We sat down with Jason to discuss his business, how recent changes to trade policies are impacting small businesses, the importance of the Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) exemption, and his future goals for Deliveri.

The Engine Team 11/5/25 The Engine Team 11/5/25

Comments of Engine Advocacy on the Operation of the Agreement between the United States of America, the United Mexican States, and Canada

Engine weighed into the U.S. Trade Representative's review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement with comments highlighting how essential provisions in the Agreement's digital trade chapter are delivering for startups.

The Engine Team 11/3/25 The Engine Team 11/3/25

Response of Engine Advocacy regarding Request for Information; Regarding Employer Noncompete Agreements

Engine submitted comments to the Federal Trade Commission outlining how overly broad noncompete agreements harm innovation by limiting worker mobility.

The Engine Team 10/31/25 The Engine Team 10/31/25

AI Essentials: The role of data centers in the AI ecosystem

If data and compute are integral to AI innovation, then the facilities that house those resources play an obvious central role and are essential to understand as well.

Mitchell Winter 10/31/25 Mitchell Winter 10/31/25

#StartupsEverywhere: San Juan, P.R.

In the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, Jonathan Gonzalez saw firsthand the failures of both disaster response systems and the traditional insurance industry. After spending over a year and a half navigating an ultimately unsuccessful insurance claim for his mother, he decided to take action. That experience led him to found Raincoat, a company building the technology to power faster, smarter, and better insurance for disaster recovery. We sat down with Jonathan to talk about his journey, the role of AI in transforming disaster insurance, and the unique challenges of building a startup from Puerto Rico.