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Founder Playbook

In-depth profiles, firsthand accounts, and lessons learned from the founders and executives building today's most innovative companies.

Abstract visualization of AI data streams forming an upward revenue graph, symbolizing Peec AI's rapid financial growth and success in the tech industry.

Peec startup revenue growth crosses $10 million milestone

Just six months after raising $21 million, AI startup Peec AI has already crossed $10 million in annualized revenue.

Amir Fakhoury· May 23· 2 min
A glitching AI interface on a screen, showing the word 'disregard' broken and unreadable, symbolizing a failure in Google's AI search functionality.

Google AI Overviews Break Disregard Definition Search

When searching for 'disregard' on Google, the AI Overview responds as if instructed to disregard the prompt, not providing a definition, reports 9to5Google .

Marek Kowalski· May 22· 2 min
User creating an AI-generated song cover on a holographic interface in a futuristic music studio, with an engaged audience in the background.

Spotify Expands AI Features to Enhance User Experience

For the first time, Spotify allows users to create AI-generated covers and remixes of songs, a significant shift in fan interaction with music.

Marek Kowalski· May 22· 2 min
An author collaborating with an AI interface in a futuristic studio to create audiobooks, symbolizing the intersection of human creativity and AI technology.

Spotify Unveils AI Audiobook Creator Using ElevenLabs Tech

This June, Spotify will launch an invite-only beta for an AI tool, powered by ElevenLabs, allowing authors to convert manuscripts into audiobooks with synthetic voices, according to TechCrunch .

Marek Kowalski· May 21· 2 min
Holographic AI interface displaying a personalized podcast feed, with data streams connecting from a laptop and smartphone, representing Spotify's new AI features.

Spotify launches AI features to personalize podcast listening

Spotify's new 'Studio' app can generate a daily podcast briefing using your listening habits, calendar, inbox, and even your personal notes, according to 9to5Google .

Amir Fakhoury· May 21· 2 min
Futuristic AI glasses with glowing blue accents resting on a modern desk, with a blurred cityscape in the background.

LetinAR raises $18.5M for AI glasses optics

A South Korean startup, LetinAR, just secured $18.

Amir Fakhoury· May 18· 2 min
Futuristic interface showing AI chat conversations with privacy controls, representing Apple's Siri revamp in iOS 27.

Apple's Siri revamp may auto-delete chats with iOS 27 update

With its upcoming iOS 27 update, Apple's Siri will automatically delete user chat histories after 30 days by default, according to Crypto Briefing and Mezha .

Marek Kowalski· May 18· 2 min