Tess Danielson 
What the hell is up with AI agents and chatbots? If you ask the tech world, they say they are the future. But if you ask consumers and users, it is much more of a mixed bag. It has proven to be an effective tool in the business and startup space, but it is impossible … more
Huntress Labs “10 Years of Wrecking Hackers” Website | LinkedIn | Crunchbase Unicron Stats About Protect Your Endpoints, Identities, Logs, and Employees. The fully managed security platform that combines endpoint detection and response, Microsoft 365 identity protection, a predictably affordable SIEM and science-based security awareness training. Powered by custom-built enterprise technology for mid-market enterprises, small … more
For Keely Cat-Wells, founder and CEO of Making Space, the original vision for her future focused on dance – a creative outlet that rescued her from a traditional education that wasn’t built for her. But that physical freedom would be stolen from her. “I lost my health and what I thought was my future,” she … more
Disabled founders occupy an awkward position among historically marginalized groups. When they aren’t completely overlooked or locked out of funding, they’re often treated as charity cases — ones investors seemingly deem unworthy of backing. A 2022 report from Access2Funding, “Transforming Opportunities and Outcomes for Disabled Entrepreneurs,” reveals stark disparities: Disabled entrepreneurs are up to 400 … more
Spotlight: reMarkable Website | LinkedIn | Crunchbase Product: reMarkable set out to build a tablet that replicates the feel and visual experience of writing – creating the world’s first digital paper in the process. About reMarkable Unicorn Stats: Mission and Vision: At reMarkable, we’re emulating paper. That’s why our paper tablets feature a tactile, high-friction surface, … more
Spotlight: Wheel Health (Formally Enzyme Health) Website | LinkedIn | Pitchbook Unicorn Stats: Vision: We have a simple vision for the future: to put great healthcare in everyone’s reach. This vision is rooted in the belief that we can’t solve the problems of healthcare with the same infrastructure that created them. We believe healthcare will … more
Funding barriers for disabled founders are some of the worst in the venture capital (VC) industry. In a 2023 Access2Funding report, the UK disability think tank found this group could be up to 400% less likely to secure investment than their counterparts. But this grim statistic has also resulted in a number of groups looking … more
There are many hurdles to becoming a successful startup founder, but some – like the disabled – it can be harder to get your business off the ground. Luckily, numerous programs have emerged to help disabled founders lay the groundwork for their dream startups. From government initiatives and nonprofit funding to advocacy networks, these resources … more
Soon, Kimmy Paluch, co-founder and managing partner of Beta Boom, will board a plane from Utah, returning to Jamaica for one of her family’s rare reunions — a gathering that draws relatives from across the globe. The youngest of five daughters, Kimmy was born and raised in Jamaica, surrounded by a sprawling extended family. Her … more
Spotlight: Meet Lee-Anne Reuber, Founder and CEO of Sekond Skin Society “Breaking barriers for people with disabilities, supporting all bodies with all abilities, reducing stigmas, and creating a truly inclusive community motivates me each day!” – Collabs.io Mag Interview As a thought leader and advocate for accessibility, Lee-Anne Reuber, founder and CEO of Sekond Skin … more
While every founder has their trials and tribulations, those who are disabled face even more obstacles than their peers. But through sheer will – and maybe even a little spite – these entrepreneurs want you to know they’re here to change the world, no matter who tries to stand in their way. Here are 6 … more
Creativity can be a transformative force — one that shapes not just innovation, but survival itself. For Jerrica Kirkley, M.D., Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer of Plume it has been the cornerstone of her success. “It’s just such a big part of every facet of my life,” she says. “We as physicians, as healers, have patients in … more
Private equity (PE) in the U.S. has had a decades-long love affair with the roll-up strategy, a tactic involving mass acquisition and consolidation to achieve industry dominance. The lucrative market emerging around artificial intelligence and its new capabilities – such as generative AI and blockchain – is irresistible to PE acquirers. While this approach can … more
The 2025 Forbes Midas Seed List is back for its fourth year to celebrate the early-stage investors who fund the dreamers and create a household name. Finding the right investor is essential to the long-term success of any startup. The venture capitalists on the Seed List have proven time and time again that they have … more
Katherine Kostereva is CEO and co-founder of Creatio, a no-code platform that automates workflows and serves as a customer relationship management (CRM) tool. She always aimed to make the startup a global force, and today you can find it in more than 100 countries. While Katherine calls Newton, Massachusetts, home today, she grew up a … more
“Things are only impossible until they’re not.” – Captain Picard, Star Trek, The Next Generation. For Justin Ayars, founder and CEO of EqualityMD, this isn’t just a quote—it’s a way of life. “[Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry]’s dream was to see past the squabbles of humanity and show the world what a future could look … more
Technology’s hottest trend can be summarized in two words: artificial intelligence. AI startups are racing to innovate and deploy new solutions across a broad range of industries and applications. From 2023 to 2024 alone, the industry grew by 80%. The different sectors within AI are changing and evolving every day–with new ideas creating breakthroughs every … more
Unicorn Investor Club: Icertis Website | LinkedIn | Pitchbook Portfolio Summary Description Pitchbook: Developer of a contract intelligence platform designed to structure and connect every kind of contract. The company’s platform uses artificial intelligence to read, analyze documents, and third-party papers to provide authorized users with detailed risk reports and automatic obligations, as well as … more