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Reflection, once focused on autonomous coding agents, has raised $2B at an $8B valuation to expand into both an opensource alternative to closed frontier labs like OpenAI and Anthropic, and a Western equivalent to Chinese AI firms like DeepSeek. Learn more about your ad choices. ... Show More

Novoloop has signed a deal with a contract manufacturer to produce its Lifecycled TPU material. Also, Knapsack creates a unified workspace that integrates design and coding tools to ensure design and engineering teams are on the same page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ... Show More

Base Power's Series C will help the company expand beyond Texas, its beachhead market, and build batteries in the United States. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

StartUps are a risky business, but there's lots of reasons to write a check. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

A series about what it's really like to start a business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

FLOWN is a startup that took the idea of the sort of ‘virtual co-working’ some of us during the pandemic just have some company during lockdowns, and created a model of guided “deep work” sessions with actual coaches.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic ... Show More

After years of venture capital flowing freely into early-stage tech companies, investors are getting pickier. That’s forcing founders to make tough decisions and causing more of them to shut down. WSJ Pro Venture Capital reporter Yuliya Chernova joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss t ... Show More

How can you become more open to receiving opportunities when they come to you? How can you also be patient and remember to just have fun on the journey? In addition to your wins and a listener question about financial frustration, this episode features a conversation with one of ... Show More

Plus, AI cloud-computing startup raises one of the largest-ever private debt financings. And Elon Musk’s X completes its rebrand. Zoe Thomas hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

In VC, before you pitch investors, you’re expected to get some initial cash from friends and family. Getting this money is a critical first step for a new startup. But what if your friends and family aren’t wealthy? Two founders tell us what that experience is like, and how it’s ... Show More

Scott discusses his thoughts on whether AI has the potential to be a real-time fact-checker. He then offers his advice on finding a solution to systemic issues hindering working mothers. He wraps up with an honest conversation about fame and happiness. Music: https://www.davidcut ... Show More

Stocks fall, Procter & Gamble plans price hikes; Apple launches subscription podcast service Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

Scott takes a question on whether Apple might acquire Canoo, a struggling EV startup. He then explains the value of mission statements to a company’s brand and culture, and offers advice to someone deciding if they should leave their current job to join their family business.Musi ... Show More