Founder Mode - 29 Nov 2025

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Hi there,

Welcome back to Founder Mode, every week I’ll keep you updated on the top finds and opportunities, so that you save time and stay in the know. It has been a crazy week with many new launches and developments in the tech and real world.

It was a busy week for me but I’ve made it a point to never skip a week no matter what. So while my toddler sleeps, I’ve rounded up the best for you. It does take significant amount of time but I treat it as my weekly hunt to keep ahead of what’s happening.

Thanks for reading, and let’s dive in!

🔥 Top Finds

Bubble Fears Rise in China’s Humanoid Robotics Boom
China’s humanoid robotics sector is exploding with new companies, prototypes, and massive venture funding but regulators are sounding alarms. The country’s top economic planner warns that the hype cycle may be running ahead of real-world adoption, raising the risk of a capital-fueled bubble.

OpenAI API User Data Exposed in Third-Party Mixpanel Breach
OpenAI disclosed a security incident involving Mixpanel, its analytics tool, after an attacker exported some user profile information. No API keys, chat data, or payment details were accessed, and OpenAI’s systems were not breached but the episode highlights how third-party tools often can create the weakest link.

The Ultimate Curated Prompt Library for Nano Banana Pro
This growing repository pulls high-fidelity image prompts from X, WeChat, Replicate, and top prompt engineers. Whether you’re exploring photorealistic portraits, stylized looks, or more experimental concept art, the list gives you tested, high-signal prompts that reliably push Nano Banana Pro to its limits. Fast way to level up your outputs.

Alibaba Takes On Meta With New AI Smart Glasses
Alibaba just launched its Quark AI Glasses, available in two versions and powered by the company’s Qwen models. The wearable can handle tasks via voice commands and a connected app, putting Alibaba in direct competition with Meta’s growing AR hardware line.

MIT Study: AI Could Replace 11.7% of U.S. Workers
Another week another new MIT–ORNL study introduces the Iceberg Index, estimating that AI could already replace nearly 12% of U.S. jobs, far higher than the 2.2% figure suggested by earlier methods. The biggest exposure sits in administrative and financial services. This might be higher for other markets or regions, something to keep an eye on.

S&P Downgrades Tether Stablecoin Rating to “Weak”
S&P Global warned that Tether’s reliance on volatile assets like Bitcoin could leave USDT undercollateralized in a downturn. The agency assigned a “weak” rating, increasing concerns about the stability of the world’s biggest stablecoin. I’m still hopeful for stablecoin and it’s use cases but this seems like a reasonable assessment of associated risk.

Global RAM Shortage Sends Memory Prices Surging
RAM prices are spiking fast as supply tightens and AI data centers soak up global inventory. Retailers are updating prices daily, and the crunch is spreading to GPUs with consoles and consumer hardware likely next. Look at the black friday deals on RAM and you’ll see what I mean.

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🛠 Tool of the Week

Tella
Tella is one of the easiest ways to create clean, polished videos without touching heavy editing software. You can record your screen and camera, switch layouts instantly, and edit everything in a simple, browser-based interface. I like it because it removes friction, no timeline scrubbing, no complex tools, just fast recording and clean exports. Great for product demos, investor updates, async team communication, and social content.

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