Building AI Startups

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Dr. Jonathan Doerr retweeted
Disrupt is coming to Amsterdam this October. If you are building something real and looking for a co-founder, or want to see how AI-native ventures get built from the ground up, this room is for you. 7 October · 6pm–9pm · @StartDockNL · Amsterdam RSVP → luma.com/amsterdam2026
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I got the developer's original 2016 price list for Germany's tallest residential tower. Floor 1 → 42: +78% per m². Almost none of it gradual. Two steps carry it: +18% at floor 31 +52% at floor 43, where the penthouses start Full curve: gt-41.com/en/journal/grand-t…
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Dr. Jonathan Doerr retweeted
Riyadh, we're coming. 🇸🇦 Two Disrupt voices on The Capital stage at Money20/20 Middle East @money2020_me. @ali__oosman breaks down the Capital Flow Equation: Entry. Retention. Exit. @jonathan_doerr rewrites the rules of enterprise value for a world where companies are AI-native from day one. September 14–16. See you there.
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Dr. Jonathan Doerr retweeted
Partnered with @colabswork, we're bringing the Builders Meetup energy to Riyadh. Founders, investors, ecosystem people: this one's for you. 16 September · 7pm–10pm luma.com/riyadh2026
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Dr. Jonathan Doerr retweeted
Congrats team @Ask_ORO! I have seen the team working through extremely tough market & deliver a killer product that’s loved by everyone! @ZIGChain is proudly doubling down in the latest round as well :)
We have raised a $3M strategic round to make onchain finance feel less like infrastructure and more like a conversation. Backed by: @mhventures & @Maple_block
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Dr. Jonathan Doerr retweeted
Last week, Abu Dhabi brought together 450+ founders, operators, investors, and builders for an evening of honest conversations about building. From sharing what they're building to discussing what's working (and what isn't), the room was full of the kinds of conversations and connections that move things forward.💡 Thanks to everyone who joined us at @hub71ad alongside @awscloud. Looking forward to seeing you at the next one. 🚀
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Dr. Jonathan Doerr retweeted
Funfact - TVL on @ZIGChain is up 350% in 7 weeks. Majority of this is ethereum:0xa0b86991c6218b36c1d19d4a2e9eb0ce3606eb48, directed towards tokenized credit vaults on @NawaFinance & @Valdora_finance! ethereum:0xb2617246d0c6c0087f18703d576831899ca94f01 is the meta asset of onchain finance because it serves t both originators & investors, and its JUST getting started 🚀
ZIGChain has now crossed $50M in TVL. What’s interesting is that 66% of that capital is in stablecoins, with over $33M in USDC deployed across yield products in the ecosystem. Users aren’t just holding assets here. They’re actively putting capital to work. And this is only the beginning of what the ecosystem can support.
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Dr. Jonathan Doerr retweeted
Nature has always been productive. Now it's investable. Ridge is bringing forests, farmland and regenerative land into capital markets as regulated, ISIN-listed securities. The full story 👇 disrupt.com/stories/nature-h…
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Dr. Jonathan Doerr retweeted
The Builder's Meetup is coming to Abu Dhabi. Disrupt.com x @hub71ad x @awscloud 10 July · 4–8 PM GST · Hub71 After London, founders, operators, and builders sharing practical lessons on execution, growth, and building AI-native ventures. 🔗bit.ly/3Qwt71j
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Dr. Jonathan Doerr retweeted
Ridge is live. Natural assets are one of the world’s largest asset classes — yet they remain disconnected from institutional capital. Ridge is building the missing infrastructure: transforming forests, regenerative agriculture and conservation assets into regulated, institutional-grade financial products. This is what venture building looks like: solving structural gaps in global markets. Read more: disrupt.com/stories/nature-h…
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engelvoelkers.com/de/de/expo… exclusive apartment for sale in Grand Tower Frankfurt - 41st floor with amazing city view
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Dr. Jonathan Doerr retweeted
Dubai was a packed house. Don't miss us in London this Thursday — happening alongside London Tech Week. Soho Works, 180 Strand. @ali__oosman on why you should be there. 👉 lu.ma/t1meprns
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Dr. Jonathan Doerr retweeted
The team behind Cloudways ($350M exit) and PureVPN (5M+ users) is opening the doors next Thursday in London. Not a panel. Not a pitch fest. A real look at how ventures get built, funded, and exited. Oh, and @awscloud will be in the house. London Tech Week just got one more stop worth making Grab your spot: luma.com/t1meprns
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Dr. Jonathan Doerr retweeted
That's a wrap on Dubai. Full house. 100+ people. Every conversation was worth having. Thanks to @awscloud for joining us. Next stop: London. June 11. Soho Works, 180 Strand. During Tech Week. Apply: luma.com/t1meprns
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Dr. Jonathan Doerr retweeted
Dubai builders — June 2. @awscloud x Disrupt.com · Builder's Meetup · Emaar Square Building something serious in the region? Be in the room. lu.ma/iy6fccev
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Dr. Jonathan Doerr retweeted
If you are building something cool & want the best Venture builder to back you with skill & investment, this one is not to be missed. @Disrupt_com & @awscloud hosting the next wave of superstars in Dubai! Register now!
Dubai builders — June 2. @awscloud x Disrupt.com · Builder's Meetup · Emaar Square Building something serious in the region? Be in the room. lu.ma/iy6fccev
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Dr. Jonathan Doerr retweeted
AI has stopped being a feature and started being the foundation. We're excited about a new wave of startups rebuilding software, services, and silicon— and pushing AI into the physical world. ycombinator.com/rfs
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