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Featured Startups
30-Second News Picks
Tweets of the Week
Notes from The Staff
Other Newsletter Recommendations!
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Featured Startups
KillerStartups’ Mission is to help entrepreneurs achieve the next big thing. Our role is to connect you with founders you can help, and founders who can help you!
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30-Second News Picks
Archer Aviation is Launching Air Taxis in Dubai - TechCrunch - See Source
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Our 30-Second Summary:
Archer Aviation, the electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicle company, is set to launch air taxi operations in Abu Dhabi by 2026, marking its debut in the international market outside the United States. This expansion is part of Archer's memorandum of understanding with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) to extend air taxi services throughout the United Arab Emirates.
This strategic move follows a $142 million agreement with the U.S. Air Force for up to six of its "Midnight" aircraft, capable of carrying four passengers and a pilot with a 100-mile range. Archer aims to transform lengthy car commutes into short 10- to 20-minute eVTOL flights in urban areas, with the Midnight aircraft designed for efficient back-to-back flights and minimal recharge time.
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Battle of the Billionaries on SharkTank - CNBC - See Source
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Our 30-Second Summary:
During an episode of ABC's 'Shark Tank,' Maurice Bachelor and his founding partner Joel Griffith presented their Los Angeles-based company, Bot-It, which seeks to alter public perceptions of AI bots. Bot-It is a website and mobile app utilizing AI to automate online tasks, such as appointment booking and restaurant reservations.
They also offer a "pro" subscription to expedite processes like sneaker release draws or concert ticket acquisition. This concept stirred controversy due to the negative impact bots have had on consumer experiences in industries like sneakers and live events.
Michael Rubin, CEO of Fanatics, a guest judge on the show, pointed out the billions of dollars worth of products targeted by bots annually, prompting discussions about the ethics of supporting such technology. Bachelor and Griffith sought a $150,000 investment in exchange for a 10% equity stake, emphasizing that their technology aims to counteract cheating and ensure real individuals have a fair shot against faceless bot armies.
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Tweets of the Week
when startups do insanely cool things:
the team is small
— anu ☻ (@anuatluru)
9:49 PM • Oct 13, 2023
Startup meme from the archives #89
— Dago Renouf - depressed founder 😩 (@dagorenouf)
1:12 PM • Oct 15, 2023
Dear Angel investor friends:
I get that it can be frustrating when your startup investments don’t work out, but please refrain from sending emails to founders calling them a failure — especially when they’ve been pouring blood sweat and tears into a business for years.
You’re… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
— Brian Luerssen (@bluerssen)
12:26 AM • Oct 16, 2023
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4:13 PM • Oct 12, 2023
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4:23 AM • Oct 7, 2023
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Notes From KillerStartups Staff 👀
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