Episode 29 of Startup Jazz. This week, George and Michelle dive into funding rounds, AI innovation, founder insights, covering 5 compelling stories from the startup ecosystem.
Stories featured in this episode:
1. From Credit Cards To An AI Concierge: How Amex Ventures Backs Startups Building Autonomous Commerce (Crunchbase News)
2. 5 Tax Strategies Smart Founders Use to Protect Their Profits (Entreprenuer)
3. AI Is Rewriting What Investors Should Look For In Early Startup Teams (Crunchbase News)
4. European AI Funding Is Growing. Will That Boost The Region’s Startup Scene? (Crunchbase News)
5. Exclusive: Fazeshift Scores $17M As Investors Bet On AI-Powered Finance Ops, Starting With Accounts Receivable (Crunchbase News)
Bringing you the latest in startup funding with a smooth jazz vibe.
26 Apr 2026
Startup Jazz #28: The $2.5M Fl
Episode 28 of Startup Jazz. This week, George and Michelle dive into funding rounds, AI innovation, founder insights, covering 8 compelling stories from the startup ecosystem.
Stories featured in this episode:
1. She Raised $2.5 Million From Friends and Family — And Saw Zero Sales. Then She Leaned Into a ‘Hunch.’ Now Her Company Sells $300 Million a Year. (Entreprenuer)
2. A Better Way To Fail: How This Platform Aims To Turn Startup Shutdowns Into Something Salvageable (Crunchbase News)
3. Ecommerce Founders Who Ignore This Type of AI Will Lose Their Best Customers — Here’s Why (Entreprenuer)
4. Boyu, Matrix, Shunwei Lead (36KR)
5. Most Founders Think Debt Is Risky and Equity Is Safe. Here’s Why That Belief Is Costing Them. (Entreprenuer)
6. Exclusive: Schematic Raises $6.5M To Help Companies Update Their Pricing Faster And Easier In The AI Era (Crunchbase News)
7. Sector Snapshot: Autonomous Vehicle Funding More Than Triples In 2026 To Hit Record Amount (Crunchbase News)
8. Cybersecurity Funding Holds Up At Robust Levels (Crunchbase News)
Bringing you the latest in startup funding with a smooth jazz vibe.
18 Apr 2026
Startup Jazz #27: How Quiet Founders & Nonverbal Secrets Generated
Episode 27 of Startup Jazz. This week, George and Michelle dive into funding rounds, AI innovation, valuations, covering 8 compelling stories from the startup ecosystem.
Stories featured in this episode:
1. Why the Quietest Person in the Room Might Build the Best Startup (Entreprenuer)
2. Is Your Body Language Sabotaging You? This Nonverbal Communication Expert’s Method Has Helped Her Clients Generate $2 Billion in Sales. (Entreprenuer)
3. Fintech Startups Globally Raise More Money In Far Fewer Deals In Q1 2026 (Crunchbase News)
4. I Sold My Startup A Year After Founding It. Here’s Why That Was The Fastest Way To Build Real-World Healthcare AI (Crunchbase News)
5. China Leads Asia’s Startup Funding To Its Highest Level In More Than 3 Years (Crunchbase News)
6. Exclusive: Repeat Founders Raise $20M For Spektr, A Fintech Compliance Startup, In NEA-Led Series A (Crunchbase News)
7. Exclusive: GetWhys Raises $5.2M To Help Companies Like Intel And Verizon Better Understand Their Customers (Crunchbase News)
8. The CEO of a $19.9 Billion Startup Says Businesses Are In Danger of Being Replaced By Vibe Coding — But This One App Is ‘Quite Safe’ (Entreprenuer)
Bringing you the latest in startup funding with a smooth jazz vibe.
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