Founder Mode - 11 June 2025

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Welcome to founder mode, the newsletter that keeps you updated on the top finds and opportunities, so that to save time and stay in the know.

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🔥 Top Finds

Apple WWDC 2025
Apple’s annual developer conference just dropped. “Liquid Glass” design overhaul that are giving Windows Vista vibes. Renaming of iOS and MacOS to match the year they are released and some Apple Intelligence features but Apple's stock dipped due to concerns over delayed Siri and perceived conservative updates.

Speed x AI
A wake up call to move faster. The AI revolution just ratcheted up the speed bar for startups. You think you’re moving fast enough. You’re not. Most founders will squander it by moving too slow.

The Gentle Singularity
Sam Altman explores an optimistic and nuanced vision for artificial intelligence in his latest piece, The Gentle Singularity. Rather than a sudden upheaval, Altman paints a picture of a gradual, collaborative future between humans and increasingly capable AI.

🎯 Startup Opportunities

🛠 Tool of the Week

NotebookLM
NotebookLM by Google is a smart AI-driven tool that acts as your personal research assistant. Simply feed it your notes, documents, or links, and it quickly summarizes key insights, generates outlines, or drafts content. Perfect for startup founders who need to quickly digest information and transform it into actionable content, NotebookLM saves hours spent sifting through documents, enabling you move quickly.

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- Ray