Industry Recognition - The Forbes 30 Under 30 Food & Drink list for 2026 features notable entities such as a viral pasta sauce brand, AI startups, and Gen Z restaurateurs [1]

Funding & Valuation - ElevenLabs has raised over $300 million [1] - The company's valuation reached $6.6 billion in October [1] - This valuation makes ElevenLabs one of Europe's most valuable startups [1]

Venture Capital & Momentum - Securing funding from top-tier VCs helps companies gain momentum [1] - Momentum attracts talented engineers, leading to better products [1] - Improved products lead to increased customer acquisition [1] - More customers result in more revenue and faster subsequent funding rounds [1]

Company Overview & Motivation - The speaker co-founded two startups providing mobility solutions and IT consultancy services across three continents in 13 countries [5] - The initial idea for the carpooling platform, রাইড buddy, stemmed from observing people traveling the same route at the same time [6] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of showing up and being present, rather than waiting to be fully prepared [3] Business Development & Challenges - The company started as a college project in 2022, initially self-funded through freelancing [5][7][8] - Early challenges included building a team with limited resources, leading to the realization that investing in the right team members is crucial [9] - The company experienced failures with its first two application versions, learning and iterating to reach the seventh version [9] Funding & Growth - The company received government grants (state and central) and attracted investors, including the Vice President of American Express [12] - The IMT business incubator played a significant role in grooming the speaker and helping the company access funding and resources [11][12] - The speaker highlights that funding and technological advancements didn't wait for the company to be fully ready; progress began when they started [12] Key Takeaway - The speaker encourages aspiring entrepreneurs to start even if they are not fully ready or perfect, as readiness comes with beginning [13][14]

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ElevenLabs has raised more than $300 million in all, soaring to a $6.6 billion valuation in October to become one of Europe’s most valuable startups.Full story: https://t.co/2lNOniP86F📸: Cody Pickens for Forbes https://t.co/9KvmzenHiR ...

Industry Trend - Startups and venture capital are participating in the national effort to develop new metal sources that the US urgently needs [1]

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Popups are the new startups.And IRL is the new URL.https://t.co/shz1ICWBmJ https://t.co/1G1XoMH9lvAndrew Yeung (@andruyeung):There's a new role every startup is desperate to fill:"Head of IRL"And they're paying $150–$250,000/year for the right personEvery startup is looking for someone to host events and build critical relationships with the stakeholders around the companyLike VCs, talent, and https://t.co/qswZ1Wy9Ri ...