Founder Playbook
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Snap Alums Launch Ghost Angels Fund to Back Early-Stage Startups
In 2025, a collective of 20 former Snap employees, led by Max Rivera, launched Ghost Angels.

Esports Startup Lucra Sports Raises $20M With AI Pitch
Lucra Sports founder Dylan Robbins adjusted his pitch to lead with AI, even though the company is not an AI business, a tactic that helped secure a $20 million Series B funding round for the esports s

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.

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.

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 .

YouTube AI search to generate videos with Gemini Omni
This summer, Google will allow users to conversationally search their emails.