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A symbolic courtroom scene representing the legal battle between artist KC Green and the AI startup Artisan over the use of artwork, with the 'This is Fine' dog character as a central figure.
Founder Playbook

KC Green Reaches Deal With AI Startup Artisan Over Artwork Use

On bus stops and in subway stations, Artisan AI prominently featured a version of artist KC Green's character in an advertisement, prompting Green to publicly accuse the startup of theft.

Amir Fakhoury·June 1, 2026
Futuristic esports arena with holographic AI projections, representing Lucra Sports' $20 million funding round.
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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

Marek Kowalski·May 25, 2026
Abstract visualization of AI data streams forming an upward revenue graph, symbolizing Peec AI's rapid financial growth and success in the tech industry.
Founder Playbook

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, 2026