🚀 LaunchPad #21: AI, AI, and more AI
Lots of AI news this week, seems like all you need to get into a YC cohort.
🗞️ Tech TL;DR of the Week
Mistral releases new open AI models as Europe pushes to keep pace with the US and China.
OpenAI shifts into “code red” mode with major upgrades planned as competitors close the gap.
India proposes mandatory government app installs on all smartphones, raising privacy concerns.
Startup pitches are shifting to video, with founders replacing slide decks with short trailers.
Apple poaches Microsoft exec to lead its AI division, signaling a serious push in the AI race.
Samsung forms new M&A unit dedicated to acquiring AI and advanced chip technologies.
Germany’s Black Forest Labs emerges as a rising AI challenger with advanced image generation tech.
Welcome to Issue #21 of LaunchPad. Every Tuesday, I share a curated list of Tech Ops roles like BizOps, RevOps, and Chief of Staff. Every Thursday, I drop a Spotlight deep dive on one standout company or role worth your attention. If you’re trying to break into tech or level up your career, you’re in the right place.
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Strategy & Operations (BizOps)
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Strategy and Operations Senior Associate @ Google (New York)
Director of Growth Strategy & Operations @ Square (San Francisco)
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Revenue Operations (RevOps)
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Chief of Staff
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Chief of Staff to COO @ Coinbase (US Remote)
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