The obesity treatment market is experiencing a seismic shift. What was once considered a stagnant therapeutic area plagued by underwhelming results has seen a renaissance driven by scientific innovation, capital influx, and increasing global demand. The zenith of this momentum—so far—came with Pfizer’s recent $10 billion licensing deal with Metsera, a biotech startup that didn’t…

In global finance and technological daring, few names evoke both awe and speculation quite like SoftBank. With its multibillion-dollar gambles in artificial intelligence and futurism, SoftBank has crafted a reputation defined by boldness and ambition. And yet, that same reputation is often overshadowed by inconsistent returns, controversial bets, and head-scratching decisions — drawing a curious…

The rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence infrastructure received a shot of momentum in early 2025 with the announcement that cloud computing provider Nebius has secured a $3 billion AI infrastructure partnership with Meta Platforms Inc. This joint venture, revealed amidst Nebius’ Q3 2024 earnings report, underscores the escalating demand for advanced compute resources needed…

In the world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), deal velocity and success rates can hinge on understated yet strategic elements—one of the most influential being the founder’s visibility. A new data study published in January 2025 by Crunchbase (Sagie et al., 2025) found that startups whose founders demonstrate higher public visibility achieve significantly faster and…

India’s ambitious stride into the Artificial Intelligence (AI) era took a significant turn with the release of its AI advisory guidelines in March 2024. Unlike some global regulatory crackdowns, India’s approach opts for what’s been dubbed a “softer” regulatory framework, favoring innovation with guardrails over rigidity. The Entrepreneur India article from April 2024 details how…

Google has made a groundbreaking stride in artificial intelligence by unveiling “HOPE”—Hierarchical Out-of-order Planner with Execution—a model architected to revolutionize continual learning and task execution capabilities in AI systems. Announced in April 2025, this innovation is not merely an incremental upgrade but a fresh paradigm shift in how AI systems integrate memory, decision-making, and adaptability…