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AMP CEO and co-founder Rachel Woods has explained how the eight-person AI company uses structured AI-agent workflows to manage business operations without expanding its workforce at the same rate as its workload. By combining documented processes with automation, AMP supports sales, marketing, customer service and administrative activities while maintaining a

Starbucks matcha has exceeded $1 billion as a company-defined product platform, according to executives discussing the coffee chain’s latest results. U.S. comparable sales rose 7.7% in the fiscal fourth quarter. The figures put customized drinks and afternoon orders in focus, although Starbucks has not disclosed matcha’s separate quarterly revenue. Key

Google AI search advertising now includes multiturn ads in U.S. AI Mode, allowing sponsored results to appear during follow-up questions. Announced October 28, 2026, the expansion gives eligible advertisers additional placements without requiring separate campaigns or budgets. The update also raises questions about keyword targeting, campaign controls and performance measurement.

Micro1 plans to spend $1 billion over 12 months acquiring and licensing company workplace data for artificial intelligence development. The startup supplies AI developers with data drawn from business operations, while companies with relevant records can receive compensation for licensing materials used to develop and evaluate AI systems. Key Takeaways

SendCutSend, a custom metal manufacturing company co-founded by Jim Belosic, secured a Series B funding round that valued the business at $2.1 billion. The Reno, Nevada-based company allows customers to order custom metal parts from digital designs, addressing procurement challenges for individual builders and large businesses. Key Takeaways Jim Belosic

Bill Gross, founder of technology incubator Idealab, launched Idealab.ai, an AI platform designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs identify business opportunities and develop startup concepts. The platform uses a large collection of business ideas and research tools to help users explore potential ventures based on their professional skills, interests and market

Cal AI co-founder Zach Yadegari credited paid influencer partnerships with helping the AI-powered calorie-tracking app attract users. One early creator post reportedly brought in about 1,000 users in two days, while the startup generated more than $30 million in revenue within two years of launching. MyFitnessPal announced its acquisition of

Ambi, an AI startup co-founded by former Plaud executive Peter Mo, has raised $26 million across multiple funding rounds to build an assistant that helps users find information and act on it during work. The company is introducing apps for iPhone, Mac, and Apple Watch while planning additional desktop software