Seattle’s startup ecosystem has long been overshadowed by coastal hubs, despite attracting talent from major tech firms like Microsoft. The Founder Institute is rebooting its Seattle accelerator with in-person cohorts and local leadership starting March 2026. But this relaunch isn’t just about events — it leverages local autonomy to

In a world fixated on AI and PhDs, Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, urges a surprising pivot: success lies in revitalizing U.S. manufacturing, not just tech degrees. Rising manufacturing jobs in America, now surpassing 13 million, are not relics but anchors for AI's future. Huang’s perspective

Global liquefied natural gas (LNG) demand is outpacing supply by a significant margin amid ongoing geopolitical shifts and the energy transition. UAE just announced plans to substantially boost its LNG exports, aiming to capitalize on this supply-demand imbalance in 2025 and beyond. But this move isn’t solely about selling

Elon Musk's bold push to transform Tesla Inc. into an AI and robotics powerhouse already lives in the stock price. Yet Morgan Stanley just downgraded Tesla to a hold, marking its first cut since June 2023. This move reveals how Wall Street’s embrace of AI hype hits

UK taxpayers are set to lose an estimated £10.9 billion to Covid support scheme fraud and error. A report highlights that this colossal loss largely stems from a lack of effective anti-fraud controls in the government’s pandemic response. Despite deploying billions rapidly, the UK’s approach prioritized speed

Tech companies face exponential regulatory friction when states impose conflicting AI laws. Donald Trump announced a ONE RULE Executive Order this week aiming to block state-level AI regulations. Trump’s tweet underscored the problem clearly: “You can’t expect a company to get 50 approvals every time they want to

Treasury yields hit their highest level in over two months, climbing alongside losses in global government-bond markets. This surge comes as investors brace for three major US debt auctions and a looming Federal Reserve interest-rate decision. But this spike isn’t just typical market jitters—it signals a fundamental shift

Doubling transaction sales to over $2 billion on the AWS Marketplace marks an uncommon feat in cloud partnerships. Amazon Web Services and Snowflake announced this milestone during AWS re:Invent 2025, highlighting a decade-long data integration collaboration. But these numbers mask a deeper strategy of embedding AI-powered edge products within

Energy contracts with Meta now come through partnerships powered by the cloud at scale. NextEra Energy expanded its collaboration with Google Cloud as of late 2025, securing major clean energy contracts with Meta. This move signals more than green energy procurement — it hinges on how infrastructure and data systems enable

Startups and venture capital firms in Silicon Valley have traditionally relied on generic, formulaic branding that blends into a sea of identical fonts and color schemes. Day Job, a Los Angeles-based creative agency, flipped the script in 2025 by transforming the Technology Business Programming Network (TBPN) podcast into a dynamic,

Private equity deals in political advisory often go unnoticed for their strategic depth. Cinven is close to acquiring a majority stake in UK-based advisory firm Flint Global for approximately £190 million, led by executives tied to the Labour Party. But this isn’t just a typical private equity buyout—it&

Seattle’s legal market is entering a new phase as Arnold & Porter commits to hiring 60 lawyers within two years in its freshly launched Seattle office. This move targets the city’s booming innovation economy and its escalating regulatory complexity. But the real leverage lies in how the firm

The United States currently spends more than $11 billion a week on debt service, consuming 15% of federal spending and pushing public debt to over 99% of GDP. Harvard professor and former White House economic adviser Jeffrey Frankel warns that without drastic action, debt will reach 107% of GDP by

Raising $54 billion in financing is hardly ordinary—yet Paramount Skydance Corp. secured this massive debt from Wall Street’s biggest firms to back its planned acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery Inc., just days after striking a deal with Netflix. This isn't merely about buying assets at a

Enterprise tech events usually spotlight flashy demos, but the December 2025 AWS re:Invent was different. Amazon Web Services CEO Matt Garman delivered a keynote focused on practical AI deployments rather than hype. Yet, exclusive interviews including insights from NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang highlighted a critical and underappreciated constraint: America’

Iraq stands at a critical geopolitical and economic nexus, where a single oil field controls a multibillion-dollar stake with ripple effects across global energy markets. Days before the sanctions waiver on Lukoil PJSC, a giant Russian oil firm, expires, the US government endorsed Iraq's plan to transfer Lukoil’

Biotech trials typically cost millions with narrow success odds. Structure Therapeutics stunned the market by surging after a weight-loss drug cleared mid-stage trials in 2025. The company’s approach isn’t just about efficacy but about building a scalable system to accelerate drug development and reduce costly bottlenecks. This breakthrough

French power prices plummeting to zero is no ordinary weather story—this signal reveals a new grid constraint reshaping Europe’s energy future. France experienced a collapse in power prices as unseasonably warm weather slashed heating demand while robust nuclear and wind generation flooded the grid in early December 2025.

South Sudan depends heavily on oil exports for national revenue, yet its crude shipments face recurring disruptions far worse than global average commodity risks. Rebels in Sudan recently seized Heglig facilities, a pivotal node for crude transport to the Red Sea, threatening export routes that funnel most of South Sudan’

India’s edtech market often faces skepticism due to high cash burn and customer acquisition costs. PhysicsWallah just reported a 5% net profit increase to INR 89.1 Cr in Q2 FY26, returning to profitability after aggressive scaling. This isn’t merely a financial rebound—it reveals a subtle shift

Instagram ads cost $8-15 per install. Scowtt, a Seattle startup, just raised $12 million to cut through that by using first-party data smarter. Founded in 2024, Scowtt analyzes enterprise CRM data to predict conversion likelihood and customer value, then feeds these insights directly into ad platforms without forcing marketers to

China’s vow to defend sovereignty over Taiwan sharply contrasts with typical global diplomatic caution, signaling a zero-sum geopolitical design. China’s repeated declarations around sovereignty reinforce a layered security system that integrates military readiness, economic pressure, and diplomatic positioning. But this is not just saber-rattling—it’s about constructing

China’s trade surplus just passed $1 trillion for the first time, defying expectations amid weakening U.S. demand. November exports jumped 5.9% year-on-year to $330.3 billion, while imports rose less than 2%. But this isn’t just about numbers—it’s about China’s leverage through export

Insurance companies have aggressively increased purchases of AI-related stocks amid soaring valuations in the second half of 2025. This trend signals more than simple portfolio diversification—it unveils a shift in how insurers perceive systemic leverage through technology. While many frame this surge as a speculative bet on artificial intelligence,

Europe’s largest companies generated $14.9 trillion in revenue in 2025, led by century-old incumbents like Banco Santander, founded in 1857. Despite widespread expectations that tech startups or fintech disruptors would rapidly erode their dominance, none cracked the Fortune 500 Europe top 10. The story isn’t mere inertia—