Citing a growing number of investments in hardware companies, Y Combinator announced today it will integrate two prototyping labs and expert hardware partners into its startup accelerator. Y Combinator will build… Read more »
Brainchild Technologies wants to build a pacifier that measures the frequency of your infant’s suck reflex, with the idea that giving parents this information via an app can help them measure… Read more »
Y Combinator, Silicon Valley’s most popular business accelerator program for startups, released data to show it’s not discriminating against women, Hispanic and black founders when choosing what to fund. It sampled 5… Read more »
I love the idea of the internet of things, I really do. But as a renter I don’t want to buy a Nest or any other device that I would need to… Read more »
Reddit’s CEO for the past three years, Yishan Wong, is out according to a new post by Y-Combinator head Sam Altman. Altman claims the resignation is the result of a dispute… Read more »
Around 10 companies will spend four months in the program, which begins in May. Qualcomm plans to distribute $10 million in funding among the startups. Read more »
This is the fourth post in our How We Built it package featuring lessons from hardware entrepreneurs on getting from an idea to a product. Ringly offers a lesson in manufacturing… Read more »
Data Elite launched in October promising office space, advice and funding to data-focused startups founded by experienced teams. On Thursday, the firm announced its first seven portfolio companies, which span a… Read more »
There’s a growing recognition that early use of disruptive technologies can require engagement with startups. More large corporations are looking to increase their engagement with fledgling tech firms, and the venture… Read more »