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  "generated_at": "2026-06-05T22:43:43.351Z",
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    {
      "title": "Reid Hoffman is leaving Microsoft’s board to go ‘founder mode’ with  startup Manus",
      "url": "https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/05/reid-hoffman-is-leaving-microsofts-board-to-go-founder-mode-with-startup-manus/",
      "summary": "After a very profitable decade on Microsoft's board, Reid Hoffman is stepping down to focus on his AI drug discovery startup Manus.",
      "source": "TechCrunch",
      "published": "Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:35:01 +0000",
      "image": null,
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        "tech",
        "startups",
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        "fund",
        "angel"
      ],
      "_source_weight": 3,
      "_score": 24
    },
    {
      "title": "Founders share VC horror stories, and some are naming names",
      "url": "https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/05/founders-share-vc-horror-stories-and-some-are-naming-names/",
      "summary": "A massive viral conversation sharing VC horror stories has taken place this week on X. Some are weird. Some are infuriating.",
      "source": "TechCrunch",
      "published": "Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:47:56 +0000",
      "image": null,
      "_source_themes": [
        "tech",
        "startups",
        "work",
        "fund",
        "angel"
      ],
      "_source_weight": 3,
      "_score": 24
    },
    {
      "title": "Startup Battlefield 200 applications officially close in 3 days",
      "url": "https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/05/startup-battlefield-200-applications-officially-close-in-3-days/",
      "summary": "Applications for Startup Battlefield 200 officially close on June 8, 11:59 p.m. PT. Don't wait any longer. Secure your shot at competing on the Disrupt Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 this October at San Francisco's Moscone West.",
      "source": "TechCrunch",
      "published": "Fri, 05 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0000",
      "image": null,
      "_source_themes": [
        "tech",
        "startups",
        "work",
        "fund",
        "angel"
      ],
      "_source_weight": 3,
      "_score": 24
    },
    {
      "title": "As VC-backed e-bike startups went bankrupt, bootstrapped Lectric grew",
      "url": "https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/05/as-vc-backed-e-bike-startups-went-bankrupt-bootstrapped-lectric-grew/",
      "summary": "Lectric, which says the U.S. market is ripe for competition and choice, has launched three new brands in the past six months.",
      "source": "TechCrunch",
      "published": "Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:38:06 +0000",
      "image": null,
      "_source_themes": [
        "tech",
        "startups",
        "work",
        "fund",
        "angel"
      ],
      "_source_weight": 3,
      "_score": 24
    },
    {
      "title": "The most interesting startups right now want to get you off your phone",
      "url": "https://techcrunch.com/video/the-most-interesting-startups-right-now-want-to-get-you-off-your-phone/",
      "summary": "While the AI fundraising machine keeps breaking its own records, some founders are building in the other direction.  Mirror founder Brynn Putnam just raised money for Board, a startup focused on bringing people together through in-person games and social experiences. Cyberdeck cr",
      "source": "TechCrunch",
      "published": "Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:17:06 +0000",
      "image": null,
      "_source_themes": [
        "tech",
        "startups",
        "work",
        "fund",
        "angel"
      ],
      "_source_weight": 3,
      "_score": 24
    },
    {
      "title": "NSA said to be readying Anthropic’s Mythos for use in cyber operations",
      "url": "https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/05/nsa-said-to-be-readying-anthropics-mythos-for-use-in-cyber-operations/",
      "summary": "The U.S. eavesdropping agency is reportedly preparing Anthropic's Mythos for use in cyberattacks, despite a federal ban on using the AI model maker.",
      "source": "TechCrunch",
      "published": "Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:32:57 +0000",
      "image": null,
      "_source_themes": [
        "tech",
        "startups",
        "work",
        "fund",
        "angel"
      ],
      "_source_weight": 3,
      "_score": 24
    },
    {
      "title": "Mira Murati steps back into the spotlight, carefully",
      "url": "https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/04/mira-murati-steps-back-into-the-spotlight-carefully/",
      "summary": "In the current environment, remaining heads down has diminishing returns; at some point, you have to make some noise just to remind the market you exist.",
      "source": "TechCrunch",
      "published": "Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:06:37 +0000",
      "image": null,
      "_source_themes": [
        "tech",
        "startups",
        "work",
        "fund",
        "angel"
      ],
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      "_score": 24
    },
    {
      "title": "Founders Fund launches game show starring Sam Altman, Palmer Luckey, and other tech elites",
      "url": "https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/04/founders-fund-launches-game-show-starring-sam-altman-palmer-luckey-and-other-tech-elites/",
      "summary": "The debut episode, moderated by Founders Fund chief marketing officer Mike Solana, included a star-studded cast of current tech luminaries.",
      "source": "TechCrunch",
      "published": "Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:06:47 +0000",
      "image": null,
      "_source_themes": [
        "tech",
        "startups",
        "work",
        "fund",
        "angel"
      ],
      "_source_weight": 3,
      "_score": 24
    },
    {
      "title": "Ahead of its IPO, Anthropic’s Daniela Amodei shrugs off doubts about AI’s returns",
      "url": "https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/04/ahead-of-its-ipo-anthropics-daniela-amodei-shrugs-off-doubts-about-ais-returns/",
      "summary": "Anthropic has been growing at a breakneck pace. The company announced that annualized revenue crossed $47 billion in May, up dramatically from roughly $9 billion at the end of 2025. That trajectory faces a real test, though.",
      "source": "TechCrunch",
      "published": "Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:43:26 +0000",
      "image": null,
      "_source_themes": [
        "tech",
        "startups",
        "work",
        "fund",
        "angel"
      ],
      "_source_weight": 3,
      "_score": 24
    },
    {
      "title": "Airbnb’s Brian Chesky plans to launch a new AI lab",
      "url": "https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/04/airbnbs-brian-chesky-plans-to-launch-a-new-ai-lab/",
      "summary": "The Airbnb CEO said last year it hasn't struck an LLM partnership because existing products weren't quite ready.",
      "source": "TechCrunch",
      "published": "Thu, 04 Jun 2026 22:29:50 +0000",
      "image": null,
      "_source_themes": [
        "tech",
        "startups",
        "work",
        "fund",
        "angel"
      ],
      "_source_weight": 3,
      "_score": 24
    },
    {
      "title": "Defense tech, AI, and fundraising take center stage at StrictlyVC Los Angeles on June 18",
      "url": "https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/04/defense-tech-ai-and-fundraising-take-center-stage-at-strictlyvc-los-angeles-on-june-18/",
      "summary": "On Thursday, June 18, at The Aerospace Corporation Campus, investors, founders, and tech leaders will gather for an evening of conversation exploring some of the most consequential shifts taking place across venture capital, defense technology, artificial intelligence, and advanc",
      "source": "TechCrunch",
      "published": "Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:30:00 +0000",
      "image": null,
      "_source_themes": [
        "tech",
        "startups",
        "work",
        "fund",
        "angel"
      ],
      "_source_weight": 3,
      "_score": 24
    },
    {
      "title": "S&P 500 sees $1.8 trillion wipeout, Nasdaq tallies biggest point drop on record. Here’s what investors need to know about Friday’s selloff.",
      "url": "https://www.marketwatch.com/story/s-p-500-sees-1-8-trillion-wipeout-nasdaq-tallies-biggest-point-drop-on-record-heres-what-investors-need-to-know-about-fridays-selloff-4eb7b490?mod=mw_rss_topstories",
      "summary": "A remarkable two-month sprint higher for major stock-market indexes encountered its first major hiccup on Friday as the Nasdaq Composite plummeted more than 1,121 points — the biggest one day point drop on record, according to Dow Jones Market Data.",
      "source": "MarketWatch",
      "published": "Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:27:00 GMT",
      "image": "https://images.mktw.net/im-95721773",
      "_source_themes": [
        "finance",
        "fund",
        "markets",
        "business"
      ],
      "_source_weight": 2,
      "_score": 16
    },
    {
      "title": "Marvell Technology and Flex to join S&P 500 index, replacing Pool and Campbell's",
      "url": "https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/05/marvell-technology-flex-sp-500-campbells-pool.html",
      "summary": "The move highlights the growing importance of the technology sector to the stock market.",
      "source": "CNBC Top News",
      "published": "Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:36:23 GMT",
      "image": null,
      "_source_themes": [
        "finance",
        "fund",
        "business",
        "markets"
      ],
      "_source_weight": 2,
      "_score": 16
    },
    {
      "title": "‘No one wears bling’: What does it say about America if people are afraid to wear their jewelry?",
      "url": "https://www.marketwatch.com/story/no-one-seems-to-wear-their-bling-is-it-safe-to-show-off-your-expensive-jewelry-a807bc55?mod=mw_rss_topstories",
      "summary": "“I’ve been to many shows, operas, big parties and fundraisers.”",
      "source": "MarketWatch",
      "published": "Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:30:00 GMT",
      "image": "https://images.mktw.net/im-32389357",
      "_source_themes": [
        "finance",
        "fund",
        "markets",
        "business"
      ],
      "_source_weight": 2,
      "_score": 16
    },
    {
      "title": "Marvell gets a spot in the S&P 500 — along with this data-center play",
      "url": "https://www.marketwatch.com/story/an-s-p-500-shakeup-is-hours-away-these-stocks-could-soon-earn-spots-in-the-index-a9b64d67?mod=mw_rss_topstories",
      "summary": "The new additions beef up the IT sector’s presence within the benchmark index.",
      "source": "MarketWatch",
      "published": "Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:27:00 GMT",
      "image": "https://images.mktw.net/im-94348341",
      "_source_themes": [
        "finance",
        "fund",
        "markets",
        "business"
      ],
      "_source_weight": 2,
      "_score": 16
    },
    {
      "title": "Boeing to start 737 Max production on new assembly line July 6, CEO says",
      "url": "https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/05/boeing-ceo-737-max-production-assembly-line.html",
      "summary": "The new 737 Max final assembly line in Everett, Washington, will serve as a catalyst for increasing Max production to 52 jets per month.",
      "source": "CNBC Top News",
      "published": "Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:26:54 GMT",
      "image": null,
      "_source_themes": [
        "finance",
        "fund",
        "business",
        "markets"
      ],
      "_source_weight": 2,
      "_score": 16
    },
    {
      "title": "First Google, now Meta? Big Tech may increasingly sell stock to bankroll $820 billion AI boom.",
      "url": "https://www.marketwatch.com/story/first-google-then-meta-big-tech-may-increasingly-sell-stock-to-bankroll-820-billion-ai-boom-83c69030?mod=mw_rss_topstories",
      "summary": "Stock investors may not love it — but bond investors already heavily engaged in funding the AI buildout are pleased.",
      "source": "MarketWatch",
      "published": "Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:15:00 GMT",
      "image": "https://images.mktw.net/im-91164116",
      "_source_themes": [
        "finance",
        "fund",
        "markets",
        "business"
      ],
      "_source_weight": 2,
      "_score": 16
    },
    {
      "title": "Trump administration, OpenAI discussing possible government stake in the AI startup",
      "url": "https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/05/trump-open-ai-altman-stake.html",
      "summary": "OpenAI CEO Sam Altman first shared the idea with the Trump administration in 2025, according to a source.",
      "source": "CNBC Top News",
      "published": "Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:12:29 GMT",
      "image": null,
      "_source_themes": [
        "finance",
        "fund",
        "business",
        "markets"
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      "_source_weight": 2,
      "_score": 16
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