
Brynn Putnam’s Board raises to pull people off phones with in-person games
As AI fundraising sets records, Mirror founder Brynn Putnam is betting on social time in the real world.
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As AI fundraising sets records, Mirror founder Brynn Putnam is betting on social time in the real world.

The recovery path rode trusted automation, not malware: rebind email, grab one-time codes, and cut MFA corners.

Pickleball leagues and “smart” soccer tools are becoming deal destinations, with implications for boards and LPs.

Cash App is turning a DIY social-media trend into a branded NFC accessory, signaling how payments companies now compete on experience, not just rails.
The Zakk Wylde-led band finally cracks its first top 10, setting a chart record that shows how long persistence can still take to pay off.

The former Beastie Boys rapper used his first British stage in almost 20 years to preview a solo era, with a set that signaled reinvention rather than nostalgia.

Google DeepMind's CEO says artificial general intelligence may be only a few years away, forcing leaders to prepare for a possible post-scarcity era now.

Gianni Infantino turned FIFA's biggest event into a revenue engine, but the same centralization that powers the $8.9 billion Cup keeps critics uneasy.
As media consumption shifts from cable to fragmented streaming, navigating the complex landscape of sports rights requires a strategic map of every major league.

While competitors scramble to raise eye-popping sums through public markets, OpenAI's leader is recalibrating his vision amid monetization struggles.