FieldAI raises $405M to build universal robot brains and Y Combinator says Apple’s App Store has hindered startup growth

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Helion could double output of its power plants; plus, startups don’t need to go viral to win customers; and Agent cloud startup Daytona hits $1B valuation

Helion now has another $225 million to help speed development of its first fusion power plant, due to provide Microsoft with electricity in 2028. Also, at TechCrunch Disrupt last week, two founders and a VC discussed how to not just gain an early following but keep one. And Dayto ...  Show more

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The secret to fast startup growth isn’t early sales say top names in tech; plus, Rivian bought a world model startup to accelerate self-driving ambitions

At this year’s Disrupt, Lovable GTM lead Luke Arno, Polska’s Ben Broca, and Theory Ventures’ Tomasz Tunguz gave founders some tips on how to achieve true sales success in the first 90 days. Also, EV maker Rivian has acquired Third Dimension, a U.K. startup founded by veterans of ...  Show more

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