(opens original source in a new tab)YourStory10 Quotes from Mountains to Cross by Abraham M. GeorgeDiscover 5 inspiring lessons from Mountains to Cross by Abraham M. George on purpose, service, resilience, education, and impact. (opens original source in a new tab)6 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Startup DailyMedia startup Rampart raises $2.3 millionJoe Aston’s Rampart grabs $2.3m at a $29m valuation to weaponise sharper business media. (opens original source in a new tab)Simon Thomsen·6 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Startup DailyYour MVP might be lying to you: what founders should measureYour MVP may be a mirage—skip vanity traction, chase 2,500 unpaid users in 90 days, and mine real growth veins before you pitch. (opens original source in a new tab)Julia French·6 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Startup DailyOpposition calls Labor’s AI data centres renewable energy rules ‘unrealistic’Labor’s green leash on AI data centres could spook investors and jack up bills, the Coalition warns. (opens original source in a new tab)Jacob Shteyman·6 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Startup Daily3 ex journos team up to launch startup PR firm Nomen PartnersEx-journos launch Nomen Partners to give startups senior-led PR without agency bloat to steer brands through the AI noise. (opens original source in a new tab)Startup Daily·6 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Startup DailyAI startup’s tattoo-hiring stunt backfiresLemonLime founder apologises for "reckless" move that saw 7 people get inked chasing a job interviews. (opens original source in a new tab)Denham Sadler, Information Age·6 August 2026
Startups (opens original source in a new tab)TechCrunchGet up to $400 off your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass until FridayStarting today, you can take an additional $100 off your founder, investor, or attendee TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 pass, which is a nice bonus on top of our current discounted pricing. (opens original source in a new tab)TechCrunch Events·5 August 2026
Startups (opens original source in a new tab)TechCrunchNikita Bier steps down as X’s head of productThe serial entrepreneur is stepping down a little over a year after taking the "24/7 job" of overseeing X. (opens original source in a new tab)Sean O'Kane·5 August 2026
Startups (opens original source in a new tab)TechCrunchTravis Kalanick’s robotics startup Atoms taps former Uber finance chief as CFOKalanick continues to get the band back together, after acquiring Anthony Levandowski's autonomy startup, and even soliciting investment from Uber. (opens original source in a new tab)Sean O'Kane·5 August 2026
Startups (opens original source in a new tab)TechCrunchMeta launches Muse Code, an AI agent for large code basesMeta expanded its AI coding offerings with a new agent that, it promises, can handle complex tasks with complex software. (opens original source in a new tab)Lucas Ropek·5 August 2026
Startups (opens original source in a new tab)TechCrunchTrump’s DOJ gains oversight of OpenAI’s green-card employee sponsorshipsThe DOJ alleged that OpenAI did not meaningful attempt to hire U.S. citizens before seeking permanent residence for Visa-holding employees. (opens original source in a new tab)Julie Bort·5 August 2026
