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Founder Mode - 3 September 2025
We look for opportunities so that you don't have to.
StartupX Admin
September 03, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes
Hi there,
Welcome back to Founder Mode, every week I’ll keep you updated on the top finds and opportunities for startups, so that you save time and stay in the know.
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🔥 Top Finds
State of AI in Business 2025
A new MIT Media Lab report finds that despite $30–40 billion spent on generative AI by enterprises, 95% of organizations have seen no measurable business return. It’s a sobering reminder that adoption is racing ahead of actual value. Linking the actual report if you are curious to read from the source.
The Currents of a Founder
Arvid Kahl describes the invisible “currents” that shape a founder’s journey, forces that can either help you move forward or drag you off course. His list of five currents is both practical and reflective, and you’ll likely recognize at least a few in your own work right now.
Tesla reveals AI-oriented 'Master Plan Part Four'
Tesla has unveiled its latest master plan, doubling down on AI and robotics with a vision of “sustainable abundance.” The roadmap highlights everything from Optimus humanoid robots to autonomous taxis and AI-driven manufacturing shows just how central AI will be to its future.
How This 25-Year-Old Built a $675M Legal AI Startup
Max Junestrand, co-founder of Legora, scaled his legal AI startup from 10 to 100 employees in just 13 months, raising $80M along the way. This interview breaks down how he cracked one of the toughest industries to sell into, without ever having worked in it.
🎯 Startup Opportunities
Garage+ Startup Programme Connecting startups from all over the world with top-tier Taiwanese companies that are key players in the global supply chain. Application Deadline: 8 September 2025 | 500 Flagship Accelerator 500 Global’s Flagship Accelerator invests in early-stage tech startups across regions and industries
| BIND Open Innovation & Acceleration Program Invites startups globally to collaborate with over 70 leading industrial clients from the Basque region.
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🛠 Tool of the Week
Freepik
Freepik is a treasure trove of free and premium design assets. It has vectors, stock images, PSDs, and icons. Whether you’re tuning up a pitch deck, marketing visuals, or a quick prototype, it’s one of the fastest ways to make your work look polished.
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