Disrupt Work
Show HN: aicofounder – Make something people actually want
Hey HN!I've spent the last year building aicofounder.com together with my brother.It's a platform that helps founders research and plan their product before jumping into building.Most startups fail because they build something nobody wants. Founders often assume that what they're building is valuable, then they sink months into it only to quit after realizing there's no real need for it.aicofounder helps you:- Quickly validate your idea by searching through Reddit, X, and the
Show HN: HyprMCP – Analytics, logs and auth for MCP servers
Hi HN, my name is Philip, I’m the co-founder of Glasskube and one of the creators of HyprMCP.This project started when we did what everyone was doing — building a remote MCP server and launching it. Building the first local MCP server for testing was quite simple, and we had our first tools ready within a day. The next step was turning that into a production-ready remote MCP server.As we exposed the MCP server to our users, we wanted to authenticate them with our existing authentication methods.
Structuring early customer deals to fund product acceleration -have you done it?
We have a prototype for a parallel product that customers are validating strongly, but we're resource-constrained and it's realistically a quarter away from getting dev time.
I know other B2B SaaS startups have done larger early deals that help fund the acceleration of features/products like this. How have you structured these deals?
Specifically curious about:Positioning to customers (early access pricing, co-development, etc.)
Contract structure (prepayment, milestones, commitme
Fresh Takes on AI's Wild Ride in Late 2025
Hey There,It's October 2025, and AI is racing ahead like a caffeinated sci-fi inventor. I’ve gathered key updates on smarter tools, ethical challenges, and real-world impacts, explained simply like a coffee chat. These are my takes on public reports, free to share.1. eBay's AI Sidekick for Sellers
Imagine selling vintage sneakers on eBay with an AI assistant handling listings, customer replies, sales data, and strategy tweaks. eBay rolled out ChatGPT Enterprise to 10,000 sellers in ear
Ask HN: Why not base a tech company in a LCOL area as a hiring incentive?
What would happen if a tech company/startup based itself in a LCOL area like the US midwest or south?<p>Then the company offers say only 70% of tech salaries because it can't compete but with the incentive that everyone can easily afford houses?<p>The actual salary would be lower but the overall lifestyle could still be better<p>Have any startups tried this?
Show HN: Built a complete personal finance app with AI at 18
I'm Muhammed Mufinuddin Afraz, an 18-year-old developer who built WealthAI, a personal finance application with some unique features.Key features:
- Progressive Web App with offline functionality
- AI financial assistant using OpenRouter API
- Voice call system with specifically 3 male voice options
- Multi-currency support (150+ currencies)
- Advanced charting with Chart.js
- All data stored locally for privacyTechnologies: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Chart.js, Web Speech APIThis was a learni
Looking for 5 B2C startups or agencies to pilot next-gen product discovery
We believe the next 5–10 years will completely transform how products are discovered. Instead of search engines, agentic AI tools will explore, evaluate, and recommend products directly to the right customers, fundamentally changing marketing, SEO, and user acquisition.We’re building in this space, with a focus on geo-contextual discovery (where location, intent, and AI reasoning meet). We’re looking to partner with 5 forward-thinking agencies or B2C startups for an early pilot.You’ll get early
Show HN: I made a free global VC directory (1,500 firms, no signup)
Hey everyoneI wanted to share something I made: vcdir.com - a global, 100% free directory of 1300+ venture capital firms.Most VC databases I found were either outdated, overly complex, or hidden behind a paywall.So I decided to make one that’s:It’s 100% free to browse, no signup or paywall required.It lists 1,300+ VC firms from around the world (and the number keeps growing).Lets you filter by country, continent, investment phase, and market focusEach firm’s page includes basic informations like
VC, Déjà vu? AI funding is exploding — sparking both optimism and bubble fears. History says innovation waves often overshoot...
VC, Déjà vu? AI funding is exploding — sparking both optimism and bubble fears. History says innovation waves often overshoot before stabilizing. Yes, valuations are frothy, but capital is chasing real breakthroughs in productivity, healthcare, and enterprise. The key for investors: separate durable moats from momentum plays?⬇️AI startup valuations raise bubble fears as funding surgeshttps://www.reuters.com/legal/transactional/ai-startup-valuations-raise-bubble-fears-funding-surges-2025-10-03/#L
Can Helical Insight Be a Scalable Tableau Replacement for Start-ups and Enterprises?
Business Intelligence (BI) is no longer a luxury — it’s a necessity. Companies of every size depend on data to guide decision-making…
The Scope of Building Data Analytics START-UPS
Grab the opportunity with your skills and show your expertise in making more profits for the businesses
Benson Capital Leads $2M Investment in Civilized AI
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Civilized AI, a GovTech startup dedicated to making cities better, announced closing a $2million seed funding round led by
Audit: CT’s Venture Capital Firm Failed To Monitor Compliance
Connecticut Innovations, which employs about 30 people, was established in 1989 to stimulate and encourage the creation, transfer, research and development of new technologies, businesses and products.
Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) to set up India office amid growing venture capital interest
In its initial days, the model will be similar to what other large global VC funds, like Tiger Global, follow.
ISB & Emeritus introduce Venture Capital and Private Equity Programme
Gain expertise in venture capital & private equity with ISB's 22-week online Executive Education program. Learn deal sourcing, valuation, due diligence & more through case studies, masterclasses, and a capstone project. Apply by December 30.
AI delivers record share of venture deal value in third quarter as fundraising slump continues
As a result, fundraising remains at decade-low levels, handing leverage to investors with dry powder, according to a first ...
This new twist on venture capital is transforming investing
What is VCaaS and why is it becoming so popular? In recent years, Venture Capital-as-a-Service (VCaaS) has become more ...
20 Key Factors To Consider When Raising Venture Capital
Having a business plan that includes an executive summary, marketing strategy and competitive strengths with an exit strategy ...
Venture capital pours into AI, with Bay Area firms securing billion-dollar rounds
The surge in AI-related megadeals is reshaping the venture capital landscape, with Bay Area firms leading the charge in ...
Inside Alts: Startups are staying private longer thanks to alternative capital
The median age of companies that have gone private so far this year is 13 years since founding, up from a median of 10 years ...