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Accelerated & Breakthrough Save Time; Fast Track Doesn't
SocialJan 19, 2026

Accelerated & Breakthrough Save Time; Fast Track Doesn't

How much time do FDA expedited designations save? Accelerated approval and Breakthrough status save a statistically significant amount of time. But Fast track does not Investors should keep this in mind #learnbiotechinvesting #biotech #investing #BiotechPrometheus https://t.co/tmxBBt7Izi

By Biotech Investor
Insurance Innovation Spurs New “Resilience” Startup Category
SocialJan 19, 2026

Insurance Innovation Spurs New “Resilience” Startup Category

Here is how I would summarize the state of insurance innovation. → https://t.co/BM8A74dCul Insurance innovation happens everywhere in the market, and new challenges arise which creates a new startup category ‘Resilience’. https://t.co/U0TxsVLQ03

By Florian Graillot
DIY $600 Haptic Glove Enables Real Robot Teleoperation
SocialJan 19, 2026

DIY $600 Haptic Glove Enables Real Robot Teleoperation

A high-quality haptic control for robots as a weekend project? All for under $600. [📍 Save Github & arXiv for later] A team built DOGlove, an open-source haptic glove for robot teleoperation that you can assemble yourself for under $600....

By Ilir Aliu
AI Interfaces Evolve: From Chat to Artifacts to Simulations
SocialJan 19, 2026

AI Interfaces Evolve: From Chat to Artifacts to Simulations

Welcome to the evolution of AI interfaces. Chat was 2023 and 2024. Artifacts were 2025. Environments and simulations in 2026. In this talk, I will… https://t.co/kaCfSpJaSO

By Allie Miller
Autonomous Labs Free Scientists From Bench Work
SocialJan 19, 2026

Autonomous Labs Free Scientists From Bench Work

Great article from @packyM and @evanbeard -- I agree with this distinction between automation and autonomy. We've been working on autonomy with our autonomous labs at @Ginkgo -- much needed to get scientists off the lab bench, more in...

By Jason Kelly
B2B Shifts to 70% AI, Old GTM Obsolete
SocialJan 19, 2026

B2B Shifts to 70% AI, Old GTM Obsolete

The best B2B companies are now running with 30% humans and 70% AI agents. Or even higher. The old GTM playbook is dead. At SaaStr AI 2026, we're going deep on what the new playbook actually is. And what really...

By Jason Lemkin
Six Threats Force SaaS to Deliver Smiling AI
SocialJan 19, 2026

Six Threats Force SaaS to Deliver Smiling AI

“Can your team ship AI features that make you truly smile? If you don’t smile — your customers won’t either” Traditional enterprise software and SaaS is under assault. The leaders are all still growing, but in many cases slower than...

By Jason Lemkin
Dominate AI-Driven GTM at SaaStrAnnual 2026
SocialJan 19, 2026

Dominate AI-Driven GTM at SaaStrAnnual 2026

AI is changing every GTM role. You can run from it. You can argue with it. Or ... you can learn to dominate the new world at SaaStrAnnual.com 2026. Join us.

By Jason Lemkin
Low Air Pressure Clears Senescent Cells, Extends Mouse Lifespan
SocialJan 18, 2026

Low Air Pressure Clears Senescent Cells, Extends Mouse Lifespan

Intermittent bouts of low air pressure prevent hair loss, weight gain, osteoporosis, and extend the lifespan of mice. Ascribed to selective lysosomal killing of senescent cells. Could aerobic exercise or high altitudes mimic this effect? 🧵 https://doi.org/10.1038/s41551-025-01584-5

By David Sinclair
Unlock Millions: Empower Employees to Build Their Own Solutions
SocialJan 18, 2026

Unlock Millions: Empower Employees to Build Their Own Solutions

There are millions of dollars sitting in your team’s heads waiting to get unlocked. Since the advent of the modern economy, innovation in business primarily relied on engineers. And efficiency was outsourced to SaaS tools and consultants, which often created...

By Amjad Masad
Space Policy Week: Holiday, Busy Schedule, NASA Remembrance
SocialJan 18, 2026

Space Policy Week: Holiday, Busy Schedule, NASA Remembrance

The week starts with a holiday (Martin Luther King Jr Day). Busy after that, incl NASA's annual Day of Remembrance on Thursday. What’s Happening in Space Policy January 18-24, 2026 https://t.co/BdTbHvdfP9

By Marcia Smith
NASA Ends Formal Support for Planetary Science Advisory Groups
SocialJan 18, 2026

NASA Ends Formal Support for Planetary Science Advisory Groups

On Friday, NASA Planetary Science Division Director Louise Procktor sent a letter to the planetary science community to say NASA no longer can formally support their Analysis/Advisory Groups (AGs). Link to the letter: https://t.co/mvm1oQGHCw Snip: https://t.co/1JXPcN4ej0

By Marcia Smith
Great Marketers Thrive on Diverse, Limited Resources
SocialJan 18, 2026

Great Marketers Thrive on Diverse, Limited Resources

Great marketers know how to take inspiration from everywhere. They are curious. Creative. Scrappy. They don't need "B2B marketing examples" to understand what might work in a B2B context. I think one of the best parts of the job is...

By Dave Gerhardt
Meta‑Contrarian Biotech Thesis: Consensus Locally, Ignored Globally
SocialJan 18, 2026

Meta‑Contrarian Biotech Thesis: Consensus Locally, Ignored Globally

Great article altogether by @KevinLMak on how he arrives at an $ABVX bull thesis as a generalist. You should read the whole thing, but the lines below are far too good not to share: 👉"The result is an unusual dynamic....

By Adam May
AI Empowers Non‑Technical PMs to Build Real Products
SocialJan 18, 2026

AI Empowers Non‑Technical PMs to Build Real Products

The future of product management looks a lot like Zevi Arnovitz . Zevi is an IC PM at Meta , has no technical background—is scared to even look at code—but has taught himself how to use Cursor and Claude Code...

By Lenny Rachitsky
All Core AI Concepts Visualized in One Overview
SocialJan 18, 2026

All Core AI Concepts Visualized in One Overview

Core AI concepts in one view 🧠 ML, DL, NLP, CV, RL, Robotics, Generative AI — all the building blocks explained. Great refresher for anyone working with AI. Credit in image. #AI #MachineLearning #DeepLearning #GenAI https://t.co/1JvOQkVFIJ

By Giuliano Liguori
VLAN Segmentation Stabilizes OT Networks and Boosts Cybersecurity
SocialJan 18, 2026

VLAN Segmentation Stabilizes OT Networks and Boosts Cybersecurity

🎥 Stable & secure OT networks – structured with VLANs OT networks tend to grow over time. More devices, more traffic – and suddenly PROFINET becomes unstable. ⚠️ In my new YouTube video, I take a hands-on look at why...

By Michael Grollmus
Higgsfield Becomes Fastest‑Scaling GenAI, $200M ARR
SocialJan 18, 2026

Higgsfield Becomes Fastest‑Scaling GenAI, $200M ARR

$100M to $200M ARR in just two months....Higgsfield is now the fastest scaling GenAI company in history. Here’s why it's worth paying attention to👇 In under 9 months, Higgsfield reached a $200M ARR. That pace puts them ahead of companies...

By Ryan Allis
Practical LLM Production Guide Gains Academic Citations
SocialJan 18, 2026

Practical LLM Production Guide Gains Academic Citations

Our book Building LLMs for Production is now being cited by research papers.📚✨ This book came from real work - building systems, fixing failures, rewriting chapters and learning what actually matters in production. It covers how to design, evaluate, and deploy reliable LLM...

By Louis Bouchard
Banking Becomes Proactive, Contextual, Integrated with New Interfaces
SocialJan 18, 2026

Banking Becomes Proactive, Contextual, Integrated with New Interfaces

When new interfaces meet financial intelligence, banking becomes proactive, contextual, and seamlessly integrated into everyday decisions. https://t.co/Yh0uB8tZFZ

By Jim Marous
Late AI Adoption Sparks 100% Growth for Veteran SaaS
SocialJan 18, 2026

Late AI Adoption Sparks 100% Growth for Veteran SaaS

Just got an investor update from a 10+ year old vertical SaaS company I invested in a looong time ago. Founders never quit, know space cold, but man it’s been a grind. And they are far, far from “AI Native”. However … They...

By Jason Lemkin
Cooperating Drones Lay Bricks, Reducing Construction Risk
SocialJan 18, 2026

Cooperating Drones Lay Bricks, Reducing Construction Risk

What if your bricklayer could fly? Researchers at Imperial College London tested a new way to build using cooperating drones instead of cranes or scaffolding. Two drones work together. One lays down foam and lightweight cement. The other checks accuracy...

By Ilir Aliu
Embrace AI: Developers Build Humanity’s Future
SocialJan 18, 2026

Embrace AI: Developers Build Humanity’s Future

Today is my 61st birthday. When I was born, there was no such thing as a personal computer. Today, we can talk to our development system that is building code on a phone, which is really a supercomputer in our...

By Robert Scoble
GITAI Unveils Centaur Robot for Moon Terrain
SocialJan 18, 2026

GITAI Unveils Centaur Robot for Moon Terrain

GITAI’s Centaur-Like #Robot Is Built to Work on the Moon’s Harsh Terrain by @CyberRobooo #Robotics #MachineLearning #ArtificialIntelligence #ML https://t.co/PpCU6BuUNi

By Ronald van Loon
XVN Autonomous Robots Transform Commercial Cleaning Industry
SocialJan 18, 2026

XVN Autonomous Robots Transform Commercial Cleaning Industry

Revolutionizing the Cleaning Industry with XVN-Powered #Autonomous Floor #Robots via @WevolverApp #TechForGood #Robotics #EmergingTech #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/OjKN9o0K8x

By Ronald van Loon
Build AI Systems, Not Just Individual Tools
SocialJan 18, 2026

Build AI Systems, Not Just Individual Tools

🧠 110 mind-blowing AI tools — and this is the real takeaway. This landscape shows how fast AI has fragmented and specialized across use cases: • Chatbots & assistants • Writing & research • Marketing & SEO • Productivity &...

By Giuliano Liguori
Public Software Stocks Tank, Private AI Startups Soar
SocialJan 18, 2026

Public Software Stocks Tank, Private AI Startups Soar

Strange World Indeed, 2026 January edition: - The worst time in our history to be invested in public software stocks - The best time in our history to be invested in private hot (AI fueled) startup stocks

By Jason Lemkin
Hire Talent Superior to You, Scale Infinitely
SocialJan 18, 2026

Hire Talent Superior to You, Scale Infinitely

You can scale infinitely as a CEO or VP if you are relentless in recruiting people truly better than you to work for you You will slow down within months if you recruit VPs and execs under you that aren't

By Jason Lemkin
MEK Inhibitor Trametinib Boosts
SocialJan 18, 2026

MEK Inhibitor Trametinib Boosts

Trametinib is an approved drug for melanoma. It inhibits MEK1/2 thereby shifting cells away from “grow at all costs” to maintenance & repair🐁Trimetaprib extends lifespan ~15% & with rapamycin a whopping 30%

By David Sinclair
AI B2B Landscape Shifts: Lawsuits, Billion‑Dollar Valuations, and Market Moves
SocialJan 18, 2026

AI B2B Landscape Shifts: Lawsuits, Billion‑Dollar Valuations, and Market Moves

📰 Top AI+B2B News - Sun, Jan 18 https://t.co/MWFHfEuzpm Top Stories: 1. Musk Seeks Up to $134 Billion Damages From OpenAI, Microsoft 2. ClickHouse Lands $15 Billion Valuation in AI Database Race 3. Figma (FIG) Is Down 13.2% After AI Deal With OpenAI Top SaaStr...

By Jason Lemkin
Startups and Enterprises Must Rethink AI Agent Investments
SocialJan 18, 2026

Startups and Enterprises Must Rethink AI Agent Investments

The Real Cost Of #AIAgents: How Startups And Enterprises Should Bet Differently by @yanivg @Forbes Learn more: https://t.co/raVQxyMCqu #GenAI #AI #LLM #ArtificialIntelligence #ML #MachineLearning https://t.co/A1dJn9oYJe

By Ronald van Loon
AI Will Reshape Bank Jobs, Not Just Cut Them
SocialJan 18, 2026

AI Will Reshape Bank Jobs, Not Just Cut Them

Wall Street banks are aligning on one thing. AI will change head count. They just don’t agree how. Jamie Dimon, Jane Fraser, and David Solomon all highlight AI-driven efficiency, but diverge on outcomes. Some expect fewer roles. Others see jobs shifting,...

By Spiros Margaris
Stop Wasting Hours Matching Sample IDs Across Assays
SocialJan 18, 2026

Stop Wasting Hours Matching Sample IDs Across Assays

1/ How many hours do bioinformaticians lose matching sample IDs across assays? Too many. And it’s avoidable. Let’s talk about why this happens—and how to stop it. https://t.co/ZIcF1bUzFF

By Ming Tang
Evolve Bank Exec Pleads Fifth on Yotta FDIC Risk
SocialJan 18, 2026

Evolve Bank Exec Pleads Fifth on Yotta FDIC Risk

Fintech Biz Weekly just dropped: Evolve Bank exec pleads the 5th Amendment in missing money case. Ex-head of BaaS Hank Word declined to answer questions under oath about if the bank did anything to jeopardize FDIC coverage of Yotta end users'...

By Jason Mikula
Gartner Maps AI Value Across Four Stack Layers
SocialJan 18, 2026

Gartner Maps AI Value Across Four Stack Layers

The Generative AI stack in 4 layers — Infrastructure → Models → Engineering Tools → Apps. A clean breakdown from Gartner showing where value is created in the AI ecosystem. Source: Gartner. #AI #GenAI #TechStack #Innovation https://t.co/C5H0hswoue

By Giuliano Liguori
Balancing Speed and Trust: Banking’s New Imperative
SocialJan 18, 2026

Balancing Speed and Trust: Banking’s New Imperative

[New Episode] SPEED VS. TRUST IN BANKING. With Phil Thomlinson and Pragya Agarwal of @TaskUs. Watch the latest episode: https://t.co/Vz857MVBk5 https://t.co/0fOzccerwM

By Jim Marous
Earned Engagement Drives Inbox Dominance and Revenue
SocialJan 18, 2026

Earned Engagement Drives Inbox Dominance and Revenue

Master This One Email Truth The more you prioritize genuine engagement (clicks, replies, consistent opens), the more AI systems reward you with prime inbox placement, even as competitors get filtered out. The sooner you realize emails aren’t sent, they’re earned,...

By Neil Patel
Create Stunning Slides Instantly with Nano Banana Pro
SocialJan 18, 2026

Create Stunning Slides Instantly with Nano Banana Pro

Transform Slides in Seconds with Nano Banana Pro by @GoogleWorkspace #GenerativeAI #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearning #ML https://t.co/Vl9F7Yjj1d

By Ronald van Loon
Salesforce Emerges as Central Hub for AI GTM Agents
SocialJan 18, 2026

Salesforce Emerges as Central Hub for AI GTM Agents

"When you have 5, 10, 20+ AI GTM agents ... you need a hub. And for the most part, that hub is @salesforce today. It's a Renaissance for @salesforce." with @kylecnorton CRO @owner https://t.co/IaEh5Zt3Gh

By Jason Lemkin
Biotech Pre‑funded Warrants Raise Cash, Delay Dilution
SocialJan 18, 2026

Biotech Pre‑funded Warrants Raise Cash, Delay Dilution

Since most biotechs aren't profitable they often use warrants (including pre-funded) to raise capital while mitigating short term dilution But what is a warrant and what are their implications? #learnbiotechinvesting #biotech #investing #BiotechPrometheus A warrant is a security that gives the...

By Biotech Investor
AI Boosts Scientists' Impact While Constraining Research Diversity
SocialJan 18, 2026

AI Boosts Scientists' Impact While Constraining Research Diversity

“Artificial intelligence is influencing many aspects of society, including science. Writing in Nature, Hao et al. report a paradox: the adoption of Al tools in the natural sciences expands scientists' impact but narrows the set of domains that research is...

By Nathan Benaich
HexRunner Hits 33 Mph, New Record for Untethered Legged Robots
SocialJan 18, 2026

HexRunner Hits 33 Mph, New Record for Untethered Legged Robots

#HexRunner, developed under DARPA’s FastRunner program, set a land speed record for untethered legged robots at 33 mph. #Robot #Robotech #Robotics #Tech #AI #artificialintelligent @SpirosMargaris @PawlowskiMario @mvollmer1 @gvalan @ipfconline1 @LaurentAlaus @Shi4Tech @Fisher85M @kalydeoo @Ym78200 @Nicochan33 @chboursin @3itcom @Fabriziobustama @sallyeaves @helene_wpli @ahier...

By Amitav Bhattacharjee
AI Hype May Stall, Risking Massive Financial Fallout
SocialJan 18, 2026

AI Hype May Stall, Risking Massive Financial Fallout

Trillions are flowing into AI on the belief that progress toward AGI will keep accelerating. That belief may be more fragile than markets assume. Yoshua Bengio warns that AGI development could hit a wall, even as investment continues to surge. If expectations...

By Spiros Margaris
ChatGPT Risks: Harmful LLMs Ignored by OpenAI
SocialJan 18, 2026

ChatGPT Risks: Harmful LLMs Ignored by OpenAI

How is it people keep using or recommending ChatGPT when this happens? This is not only about the mental healthy status of any user but the flawed and harmful nature of LLMs. And in this case, the overt ignoring from...

By John C. Havens
Simple Transfer Plate Enables 2D Motion Without Robots
SocialJan 18, 2026

Simple Transfer Plate Enables 2D Motion Without Robots

Simple transfer plate that moves in… two directions. This kind of mechanism can enable flexible 2D movement for boxes or parts without complex robotics. Simple mechanical design. Can move items both X and Y. Easier than full mobile robots in...

By Ilir Aliu
Understanding Model Compression for Efficient AI
SocialJan 18, 2026

Understanding Model Compression for Efficient AI

What We Mean by Model Compression in #AI by @antgrasso #MachineLearning #ArtificialIntelligence #ML #MI https://t.co/P2ISqd0ETM

By Ronald van Loon
Inside AI Agents: Mechanics Behind Modern Intelligent Systems
SocialJan 18, 2026

Inside AI Agents: Mechanics Behind Modern Intelligent Systems

How AI agents actually work? #aiagent #RAG #AI #ArtificialInteligence #LLM #LLMs @SpirosMargaris @PawlowskiMario @mvollmer1 @gvalan @ipfconline1 @LaurentAlaus @Shi4Tech @Fisher85M @kalydeoo @Ym78200 @Nicochan33 @chboursin @3itcom @Fabriziobustama @sallyeaves @helene_wpli @ahier @rwang0 @EvanKirstel @RLDI_Lamy @Analytics_699 @Khulood_Almani @tewoz @chidambara09 @IsabellePiel29 @ClementIsa @SvetBnov @mallys @jeancayeux @aure79lien...

By Amitav Bhattacharjee
Robotic Arm Rows Boat Without Human Guidance
SocialJan 18, 2026

Robotic Arm Rows Boat Without Human Guidance

When #Robots Take the Oars: A #Robotic Arm Rows a Boat #Autonomously via @ZappyZappy7 #AI #Robot #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/FfrGSDphXK

By Ronald van Loon
Even Skeptics Are Wowed by Flawless Autonomous Rides
SocialJan 18, 2026

Even Skeptics Are Wowed by Flawless Autonomous Rides

Overcoming pioneer skepticism. The other night had a dinner with autonomous vehicle pioneer @AdrianKaehler1 who wrote the computer vision system for the Stanford team that became @waymo. He told me at dinner that he didn’t believe @elonmusk could finish Robotaxi. I answered “let’s...

By Robert Scoble