Photonics — the science of guiding and manipulating light — enables applications ranging from telecommunications, artificial…
YC Founder Firesides: Brex on spend and speed as a strategy
Brex went through YC in Winter 2017, and now serves over 50,000 companies, and 40% of…
Embracing an ML-first mindset helps startups accelerate time-to-market and build long-term competitiveness
The shift towards ML-driven efficiency is changing the way founders and creators think. Learn to embrace…
Shopify makes strategic investment in US AI recommendation startup Crossing Minds
Ottawa-based e-commerce giant Shopify has invested in American artificial intelligence (AI) company Crossing Minds. According to…
Norwegian startup for e-commerce has raised €1.2M
Oslo-based company Outshifter has raised 1.2 million euros. Maki.vc, Skyfall Ventures, Klein Group and Amazon alumni…
A startup plans to fight climate change with genetically engineered super-trees
The company’s poplar could absorb over 50% more carbon than a normal tree. Originally published on…
“Spring-loaded” system pops phosphorus into molecular rings
MIT chemists have devised a new chemical reaction that allows them to synthesize a phosphorus-containing ring,…
PYKRS Smart Jacket
We’ve seen a number of bicycle helmets that include high-tech features like lights and fall-detection systems. Well, Spanish…
Meet top founders at YC Tech Talks: Healthcare
Everyday life has changed drastically over the past couple of years with COVID-19. We see that…