Beyond the Pitch: Fazil Suleymanov on Founders, VC and What Accelerators Are Really For
Fazil Suleymanov, Founder & CEO of XFounders, reflects on what truly separates exceptional founders from convincing storytellers, why offline environments reveal what pitch decks cannot, and how AI, capital, and changing founder dynamics are reshaping accelerators and venture capital.
Inside ‘Wingmen’: The Web3 Crime Drama Pioneering On-Chain Film Production
WINGMEN is a Web3-native crime drama combining on-chain film funding, NFTs and audience participation with a six-episode story set inside the volatile world of crypto.
The Future of Mind Privacy Will Begin Before Anyone Reads a Thought
Neurotechnology is not yet a universal mind-reading machine. But as systems translate neural and muscle signals into commands, the harder question is who controls the data generated before an action begins.
Renat Mansurov | ELYS Life: The World’s First AI for Mental Health
Renat Mansurov, founder of ELYS Life, on building personalized AI support after his own experience with panic attacks - and why mission, behavior change and ambition sit at the center of the product.
Embodied AI Has Left the Demo Stage. AGIBOT Wants It on the Production Line
AGIBOT used WAIC 2026 to present four embodied AI products and industrial deployments designed to show that robots can operate inside real production and service workflows - not merely perform impressive demonstrations.
Why Sheryl Sandberg Is Betting on Smartphone Vehicle Inspections
Sheryl Sandberg’s $10 million investment in Self Inspection points to a quieter shift in automotive technology: turning ordinary smartphone cameras into infrastructure for decisions worth billions.
Apple Intelligence Cleared for China With Alibaba and Baidu
China’s internet regulator has approved Apple Intelligence for the market, with Alibaba’s Qwen set for integration and Baidu developing features for Chinese users.
ELYS Life to Host Private Launch Event in Dubai
ELYS Life will host a private launch event at Wellth by Medcare in Dubai on July 4, introducing its AI-powered nervous-system OS and personalized longevity mentor to a curated circle of founders, investors, doctors, wellness leaders, media, and strategic partners.
Global Tech Weekend Tbilisi 2026: How a Citywide Festival United the Region’s Tech Ecosystem
Global Tech Weekend Tbilisi 2026 brought more than 10,000 attendees, 150 brands, and 200 speakers to Georgia’s capital, turning the city into a platform for technology, culture, startups, investment, and cross-sector collaboration.
MENA Blockchain Week 2026 Concludes: How Dubai’s First City-Wide Blockchain Initiative Drew 5,000+ Attendees Across 40+ Events
MENA Blockchain Week 2026 brought together 5,000+ attendees, 100+ speakers, and 40+ events across Dubai, turning the city into a decentralized platform for blockchain, AI, digital assets, regulation, community, and institutional collaboration.
