Yesterday

From invisibility cloaks to AI chips: Neurophos raises $110M to build tiny optical processors for inferencing

Neurophos is taking a crack at solving the AI industry's power efficiency problem with an optical chip that uses a composite material to do the math required in AI inferencing tasks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

7m 37s

Yesterday

Language learning marketplace Preply’s unicorn status embodies Ukrainian resilience

Language learning marketplace Preply is now valued at $1.2 billion after raising a $150 million that marks a new chapter for the 14-year-old company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4m 36s

Jan 21

PraxisPro raises $6M seed from AlleyCorp to coach medical sales reps

PraxisPro, founded by a former pharma sales rep, offers small language model AI training specifically designed for medical product sales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4m 29s

Mar 2022

Robotaxi startup Pony.ai now valued at $8.5B

China- and U.S.-based Pony.ai said Monday its valuation has surged to $8.5 billion after the first close of its Series D funding round. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3m 30s

Aug 2023

GoStudent adds another $95M to its war-chest to go after VR and AI-enhanced tutoring

GoStudent — the late-stage tutor marketplace that has raised $686.3 million so far – has now raised another $95 million in what it calls as strategic fundraise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3m 2s

Oct 2019

Qu'est-ce qu'une licorne ?

Une licorne est une jeune entreprise du secteur des nouvelles technologies, créée il y a moins de dix ans, et qui est valorisée au moins un milliard de dollars avant son entrée en bourse. Voir Acast.com/privacy pour les informations sur la vie privée et l'opt-out. Learn more abou ... Show More

4 m

Jul 2023

Sam Altman Launches 'Worldcoin', Who College Admissions Are Snubbing & Neopets' New Era

Episode 110: Neal and Toby discuss Sam Altman's newest crypto project that requires users to verify their identity by scanning their eyeballs. Plus, the guys break down new research that shows why the wealthiest are much more likely to be admitted to the nation's top colleges. Al ... Show More

26m 12s

Feb 2022

Tech News: Investors Change Their Relationship Status With Facebook To "It's Complicated"

Yesterday, Meta/Facebook held an earnings call and things went poorly right out of the gate. By the time the call was over, the company was poised to shed 200 billion dollars in value. What happened? Plus, more news in tech. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartp ... Show More

38m 58s

Oct 2023

The latest on TikTok’s Effect Creator Rewards

Instagram head says Threads is “not going to amplify news on the platform”; Uber Eats now lets you order from two nearby stores at the same time; TikTok’s Effect Creator Rewards fund now has lower eligibility requirements, an updated payout model and more Learn more about your ad ... Show More

4m 47s

Byju’s seeks new funding at less than $2...