Startups

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A founder presenting to a VC panel where one investor is asleep, illustrating bias and disengagement in pitch meetings.

Founder Stories

Founders Reveal Bizarre VC Pitch Meetings Amidst Bias

At a critical pitch meeting for a $15 million Series A round, a venture capitalist from a top 3 firm fell asleep.

Kian Parsa·June 7, 2026

A cracked unicorn statue symbolizing struggling startups, juxtaposed with a glowing AI circuit board and a stark landscape.

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Nearly half of US unicorns face funding drought

Nearly half of America's 857 unicorn startups, once symbols of innovation and rapid growth, have not secured fresh funding in three years, leaving their billion-dollar valuations in serious doubt.

Kian Parsa·June 4, 2026