It's 2021 for AI while the rest of the startup market is stuck in 2024 | TechCrunch
Jan 22, 2024 - techcrunch.com
The Equity podcast discusses the latest in startup business news. The upcoming week will see the start of the Q4 2023 earnings cycle with major companies like Intel and Visa reporting their results. The crypto market is not experiencing a post-ETF boom, and the reasons are still unclear. AI unicorn ElevenLabs has secured $80 million in fresh capital, while Canva's growth has been surprisingly large. Cybersecurity fundraising fell last year, despite the increasing number of market breaches. There are also issues between developers and Apple Vision Pro, suggesting a need for Apple to improve its developer relationships.
In other news, it appears possible to slow down TikTok. The podcast also mentions that TechCrunch has an informative show on crypto and interviews with founders. The Equity podcast is available every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7 a.m. PT on various platforms including Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, and more.
Key takeaways:
The Q4 2023 earnings cycle will start this week with big names like Intel and Visa reporting results.
Crypto is not experiencing a post-ETF boom and the reasons are yet to be determined.
ElevenLabs, a synthetic voice startup, has become the newest AI unicorn with $80 million in fresh capital.
Despite the increasing number of breaches, cybersecurity fundraising fell again last year.
