An Entrepreneur contributor argues that AI won't eliminate startup teams but will change who gets hired, favoring employees who can judge problems, execute independently and adapt across roles. The piece cites data showing 80% of CEOs plan to rebuild workflows, a projected 70% shift in job skills by 2030, a 73.4% drop in junior tech hiring in Europe, and a rise in single-founder U.S. startups from 23.7% to 36.3% since 2019.
entrepreneur.com
· 2026-09-16
An Entrepreneur contributor explains that many startups fail not from lack of profit but from running out of cash, a pattern dubbed the growth paradox. Rapid expansion forces companies to pay upfront for hiring, inventory and fulfillment while customer payments lag 30 to 90 days behind, draining bank accounts even as income statements look strong.
entrepreneur.com
· 2026-09-15
A developer has revived Startup Name Generator-style satire with a project called 'Restarted,' updating the original 2015 gag site that spat out absurd startup jargon. The tool mimics the buzzword-laden branding language of tech pitches, offering a free tier for up to three projects without requiring a credit card.
restarted.io
· 2026-09-15
Gilt Groupe, the once high-profile flash-sale e-commerce company, served as an early training ground for many employees who later launched their own startups. A number of these founders were women who credit their time at Gilt with giving them the operational and entrepreneurial skills to strike out on their own.
wsj.com
· 2026-09-15
TechCrunch is giving startups until September 18 at 11:59 p.m. PT to reserve an exhibit table for Disrupt 2026, set for October 13-15 at Moscone West in San Francisco. The event expects over 10,000 founders, investors and operators, with exhibitors getting a branded table, ten team passes, lead-generation tools, press list access and Silver Tier sponsor status.
techcrunch.com
· 2026-09-14
An Entrepreneur contributor argues that AI-driven millionaires aren't using more tools than everyone else, but are applying AI narrowly to remove the single biggest barrier in their industry. The piece cites examples like a no-code app builder that let a non-developer describe software in plain English and ship it, alongside a $400 million company built without engineers and an $80 million exit from a solo founder. It also references Intuit's 2026 QuickBooks AI Impact Report, noting 43% of US businesses report AI-driven revenue gains versus just 2% reporting losses.
entrepreneur.com
· 2026-09-12
TechCrunch announced that tonight, September 11 at 11:59 p.m. PT, is the absolute final deadline to apply to host an official Side Event at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. The company stated there will be no further extensions or chances to apply after this cutoff.
techcrunch.com
· 2026-09-11
Silkroad Innovation Hub and TechCrunch picked Cerberus, WeGlobal AI, and LOOQ as the top three startups from Central Eurasia's Road to TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 2026 regional final. The trio beat out 22 finalists chosen from a record 726 applications spanning 39 countries, and will now pitch at Startup Battlefield 200 during TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 in San Francisco this October.
techcrunch.com
· 2026-09-11
A coalition of European founders and VCs published an open letter urging EU lawmakers to preserve key features of the proposed 'EU Inc' company statute, which would allow startups to incorporate once and operate across the bloc. They warn that national lobbies, including Germany's notary association, are pushing changes that could weaken the framework before final negotiations conclude.
techcrunch.com
· 2026-09-10
Rogo, an AI company already deployed at major investment banks, has closed a new round of strategic investments and is now pushing into the wealth management sector. The funding signals growing confidence from Wall Street backers in Rogo's ability to extend its tools beyond dealmaking desks.
wsj.com
· 2026-09-10
AI coding startup Cognition has closed a Series E funding round of $2 billion, valuing the company at $48 billion. The round includes backing from investors such as Peter Thiel, underscoring strong investor confidence in AI-driven software development tools.
wsj.com
· 2026-09-09
Cofertility, a Los Angeles fertility startup led by CEO Lauren Makler, is offering young women free egg freezing—normally costing around $18,000 in cities like New York—if they agree to donate half of their retrieved eggs to other prospective parents. The company recruits candidates through targeted social media ads and a screening quiz, and has already attracted thousands of applicants, including a 24-year-old graduate student named Yuchen Tu.
wired.com
· 2026-09-09
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