Europe’s AI mafia moment: alumni networks reshape funding flows
What Changed and Why It Matters The center of gravity in AI company formation is shifting toward alumni networks. Former employees of top labs and scaled AI companies are spinning…
DeepSeek’s V4 reset the AI cost curve — a builder’s playbook
What Changed and Why It Matters DeepSeek just pushed AI prices to a new floor. Multiple reports point to dramatic cost cuts without an obvious performance collapse. Developers can now…
Inside the $100M ‘Zero Shot’ bet: OpenAI alums back AI-native apps
What Changed and Why It Matters OpenAI alumni have launched a new venture vehicle targeting $100 million, making a first close and already deploying capital. The fund’s name—Zero Shot—signals a…