Startup Battlefield 200 Applications Close May 27
Your shot at VC access, global visibility, TechCrunch coverage, and $100K equity-free funding is running out. Deadline to apply is May 27. Apply now. This isn't just another funding opportunity—it's a direct path to serious capital and industry recognition that most small businesses never get. For Stony Plain area businesses looking to scale, this could be the catalyst you need to break through.
Local service businesses can use this funding to automate operations and expand service offerings without giving up equity.
Source: TechCrunch AI
Quick Hits
Wirestock Secures $23M for Creative AI Data
Wirestock now supplies photos, videos and 3D content to AI labs from its platform of 700,000 creators. Local service businesses can use this resource to source custom AI training materials or sell their own creative assets to the growing AI market.
TechCrunch AINotion Transforms into AI Agent Hub
Notion's new developer platform lets teams connect AI agents, external data sources, and custom code directly into their workspace. This means you can build custom automation workflows without coding, perfect for managing customer communications or scheduling.
TechCrunch AINVIDIA & SAP Partner on Enterprise AI Agents
The tech giants are building enterprise AI agents for business automation. While targeted at larger companies, these tools will eventually filter down to SMBs, offering sophisticated automation for tasks like inventory management and customer service.
Business AutomationTool of the Day
HuLoop Automation
Autonomous agents for small business operations
HuLoop Automation adds autonomous agents to expand AI offerings, helping businesses automate repetitive tasks and manage workflows without technical expertise. It's designed specifically for service-based businesses looking to reduce manual work.
Set up a simple automated client follow-up sequence by connecting your calendar to HuLoop and creating a template for post-appointment emails.
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Check it out →The Number
700,000
That's how many creators are now on Wirestock's platform supplying content to AI labs, showing the massive scale of creative data fueling AI development.
Source: TechCrunch AI
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