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Welcome to the First Foundevo
Issue of 2025!
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Hey y’all,
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We’re absolutely buzzing about
what’s ahead. Think of us as your
co-founder in spirit, here to
deliver the freshest insights and
game-changing strategies you won’t
find anywhere else.
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This year, we’re planning to
elevate Foundevo even further with
exclusive content tailored to your
needs—insider looks at recently
funded startups, invaluable CEO
insights, and must-know growth
tactics to supercharge your
business. Whether you’re launching
your first venture, scaling your
startup, or simply driven by a
passion for the future of
innovation, Foundevo will be your
trusted guide every step of the
way.
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We’re thrilled to have you with
us on this journey. Here’s to an
inspiring 2025 full of
opportunities, milestones, and
success. Together, let’s make it a
year to remember. Happy New Year!
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— Your Foundevo crew
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In This Edition:
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STARTUP’S
STRATEGY
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What’s The One
Thing You Think
Could Make or
Break Your
Startup in
2025?
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Starting a
company is
exhilarating—but
it’s also a
journey filled
with potential
pitfalls. As we
head into 2025,
here’s a reality
check: 90% of
startups
fail.
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The good news?
Even the best
founders face
challenges, and by
learning from the
common mistakes
others have made,
you can steer
clear of hidden
traps.
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The inspiring
part?
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Mistakes don’t
define your
journey—they
refine it. Every
challenge is an
opportunity to
grow, pivot, and
build a stronger
foundation. The
best startups
evolve by
learning,
experimenting, and
keeping their
users at the
center of
everything.
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2025 is your
year to break
the 90% stat.
Focus on avoiding
these traps,
prioritize
building something
people truly want,
and keep your eyes
on sustainable
growth.
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Startup
founders, what’s
your game plan
for avoiding
these
mistakes?
Drop your thoughts
in the comments or
share your journey
so far—we’d love
to hear your
story! (Link)
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VC PULSE
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What Trends,
Predictions, and
Insights will
Shape the VC
Landscape in
2025?
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We’ve handpicked 6 freshly
released VC
reports
that will give you
an edge in
navigating the
fast-changing
world of venture
capital and
technology.
Whether you're a
startup founder,
investor, or
industry
professional,
these insights are
a must-read to
stay ahead of the
curve.
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1. PitchBook:
2025 US Venture
Capital Outlook
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Explore sector
trends, capital
flow predictions,
and what’s on the
horizon for the VC
ecosystem. → Read it
here
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2. Sequoia
Capital: AI in
2025 -
A visionary take
on AI’s
transformative
potential and
what’s next for
this
groundbreaking
field. → Read it
here
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3. Forerunner
Ventures: State
of the Market -
Consumer AI,
early-stage VC,
IPOs, and
M&A—this
comprehensive
report covers it
all. → Read it
here
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4. Andreessen
Horowitz: Big
Ideas in Tech
2025 -
Discover a16z’s
bold predictions
and the ideas
driving the next
wave of
innovation. → Read it
here
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5. Morningstar:
Global Market
Predictions for
2025 -
Uncover
macroeconomic
trends and
strategies for the
global investment
landscape. → Read it
here
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6. Affinity.co:
The Deal
Sourcing Guide
for VC -
A practical guide
to mastering deal
sourcing for
venture capital
professionals. → Read it
here
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Click
here to
read the
latest 6
VC
reports.
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Cheers to a bright 2025!
Wishing you a year of success
and growth. Let’s make it
amazing!
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pudgypenguins
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AI INSIGHTS
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Is Your
Business Ready
to Thrive in The
Ai-First World
of 2025?
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The Stanford AI
Index 2024
Report
is here, and it’s
packed with
insights that can
redefine your
strategy. Here’s
what’s shaping the
AI landscape—and
how you can
leverage it:
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1️⃣ AI is
everywhere.
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Industries like
healthcare and
education are
adopting AI at
lightning speed.
From early disease
detection to
personalized
learning, the
impact is
life-changing.
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Takeaway:
AI isn’t a
luxury—it’s a
necessity for
staying
ahead.
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2️⃣ Creativity
redefined by
Generative
AI.
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Tools like
ChatGPT and DALL-E
are empowering
teams to work
smarter, innovate
faster, and
communicate more
effectively.
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Takeaway:
AI creativity
isn’t replacing
jobs—it’s
amplifying what we
can achieve.
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3️⃣ Big bets on
AI = Big
rewards.
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With global AI
investments
surging, companies
report massive
gains in
productivity and
cost savings. AI
isn’t just solving
problems—it’s
creating
opportunities.
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Takeaway:
The ROI on AI
adoption is
impossible to
ignore.
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4️⃣ Ethics and
trust lead the
way.
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As regulations
like the EU AI Act
emerge, businesses
prioritizing
responsible AI are
gaining trust—and
market
share.
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Takeaway:
Ethical AI is a
business
advantage, not
just a compliance
box to tick.
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5️⃣ Talent is
the future.
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AI expertise is
in short supply,
but
forward-thinking
companies are
upskilling their
teams with
AI-powered
platforms.
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Takeaway:
Upskilling your
workforce today
means leading your
industry
tomorrow.
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Calling all AI
startups:
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The future is
unfolding fast—are
you ready to seize
the opportunities?
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Don’t
miss out!
Click here
to access
the
Stanford
AI Index
2024
Report—your
ultimate
guide to
the future
of AI!
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INVESTMENT &
FUNDRAISING
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Vivid
Seats, a $940
million
online
ticket
marketplace,
is
considering
a potential
sale after
receiving
takeover
offers. (Link)
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Middle
Eastern
ready-to-eat
meal service Calo
has secured $25
million
in Series B
funding, led by Nuwa
Capital. (Link)
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Brazilian
healthcare
AI startup Carecode
has raised $4.3
million
in a
pre-seed
round from
investors
including a16z
and QED. (Link)
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Cartesia
AI
raised $27
million
in seed
funding in
December
2024 and
expects
voice AI to
grow
significantly
in 2025.
With
improvements
in
real-time,
privacy-focused
technology,
voice agents
will play a
key role in
industries
like
healthcare
and finance. (Link)
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A leading
investor in ByteDance
is preparing
to launch a
new $300
million
AI-focused
fund, according
to
reports.
(Link)
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phData, a
Minneapolis-based
leader in
modern data
applications
and AI
solutions,
has secured
an
investment
from Gryphon
Investors. (Link)
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NEW JOBS
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Work Anywhere:
Remote Tech
Roles!
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Explore exciting
remote job
opportunities with
Y
Combinator-backed
startups! Looking
for remote tech
jobs? Here’s a
list of full-time
opportunities in
software
engineering, data
science, and AI.
Explore roles with
leading companies
and work from
anywhere!
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Company
&
Role
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Details
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MixRank
(S11)
Software
Engineer
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Field:
Data
Products
Type:
Full-time
Location:
Brazil / Remote
Role:
Data
Science
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Prelim
(S17)
Software
Engineer,
Product
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Field:
Bank
Account
Software
Type:
Full-time
Location:
US / Remote
Role:
Full
Stack
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PermitFlow
(W22)
Fullstack
Software
Engineer
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Field:
Construction
Permitting
Software
Type:
Full-time
Location:
New York,
NY / Remote
Role:
Full
Stack
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Haystack
(W21)
Full
Stack
Engineer
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Field:
Delivery
Analytics
Type:
Full-time
Location: Remote
Role:
Full
Stack
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Sepal
AI
(S24)
Founding
Full-Stack
Engineer
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Field:
AI for
Enterprises
Type:
Full-time
Location:
San
Francisco
/ New York
/ Remote
Role:
Full
Stack
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Roboflow
(S20)
Implementation
Engineer
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Field:
Vision
Software
Type:
Full-time
Location:
San
Francisco
/ New York
/ Remote
Role:
Machine
Learning
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Ready to take the
leap? Get the
full list of
remote
opportunities
with Y
Combinator-backed
startups and find
your perfect role
today!
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Why is
Corporate VC
becoming the
go-to
funding
source for
startups in
2025?
Discover why
this trend
is crucial
for your
growth. (Link)
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What are
the 5 key
tech and
startup
trends that
will define
2025? From
M&A
rebounds to
booming
defense
tech—get the
inside
scoop. (Link)
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Digital
banking
startups are
on the
rise—why is
the sector
hotter than
ever, and
what does
this mean
for the
future of
finance? (Link)
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Looking for
investors
who can help
your startup
soar? Learn
how to find
the right
ones to fuel
your growth
and success. (Link)
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AI has
moved from
pilots to
real-world
applications
this
year—what’s
next in 2025
as it goes
enterprise-wide? (Link)
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What will
AI look like
in 2025?
Stanford
faculty
predict the
rise of
collaborative
agents,
increasing
skepticism,
and emerging
risks—are
you
prepared? (Link)
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Generative
AI is no
longer a
futuristic
dream—find
out how it’s
reshaping
industries,
boosting
efficiency,
and driving
customer
engagement
in 2025. (Link)
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Want to
know how AI
will
revolutionize
businesses
in 2025?
Discover 5
key ways it
will shape
the future,
from
multimodal
AI to
enhanced
enterprise
search. (Link)
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Explore
PwC’s
predictions
for AI in
2025 and
beyond—uncover
actionable
strategies
and trends
that will
transform
your
business. (Link)
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