Techstars Welcomes 12 Startups to 2023 Space Accelerator

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2. 30-Second News Picks

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Featured Startups

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30-Second News Picks

Techstars Welcomes 12 Startups to 2023 Space Accelerator - SpaceNews

Our 30-Second Summary:

TechStars is back in action, shaking up the space startup scene with its 2023 Space Accelerator. After going virtual in 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic, Techstars is going big, with 12 startups hitting the road. They're not just staying in Los Angeles; they'll also be jet-setting to Colorado and Washington, D.C.!

Why? Because these cities are hotbeds for aerospace and defense innovation. Matt Kozlov, Techstars Los Angeles managing director, is stoked about this move, saying it allows them to bring in superstar mentors and leaders from these powerhouse locations. Get ready for some out-of-this-world startups!

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Ripple Buys Crypto Infrastructure Startup in Its Second Acquisition of 2023 - CNBC

Our 30-Second Summary:

In a bid to revolutionize how big businesses handle digital currencies, Fortress Trust, led by seasoned entrepreneur Scott Purcell, is breaking new ground. Purcell, formerly the CEO of crypto custodian Prime Trust, aims to bridge the gap between enterprises and the crypto world.

Meanwhile, Ripple, renowned for its lightning-fast cross-border payments using a blockchain-based system akin to SWIFT, continues to make waves. Ripple is shaking up the fintech scene with partners like Modulr, Nium, and SBI Remit. Plus, they're making XRP, their cryptocurrency, the star of the show for speedy cross-border transactions. While all eyes were on this news, XRP remained cool, with only a 0.4% price bump, sitting at 50 cents. Exciting times ahead! 🚀💱

Department of Defense Bets on Vanderbilt Nuclear-satellite startup - The Tennessean

Our 30-Second Summary:

Vanderbilt University engineering students have cracked the code to use nuclear waste to energize machines in outer space. This discovery has birthed Zeno Power, a thriving tech startup in Nashville. With a growing team and major military contracts, Zeno Power is poised to redefine exploration in the most remote and challenging places on Earth, under the ocean, and beyond our planet's boundaries.

Unlike solar and battery-powered machines, Zeno Power's radioactive system is compact, portable, and self-sufficient, enabling it to venture into frigid, dark, and distant realms unfit for human exploration. The future of exploration just got a power-packed boost! 🚀💡

Tweets of the Week

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