Episode 13 of Startup Jazz. This week, George and Michelle dive into funding rounds, AI innovation, investment trends, covering 7 compelling stories from the startup ecosystem.

Stories featured in this episode:

1. What We Learned This Year From 6 Active AI Investors Backing Startups Across The Stack (Crunchbase News)

2. 5 Interesting Startup Deals You May Have Missed In December: A Hospital-Grade Wireless Heart Monitor, AI-Designed Proteins For Manufacturing, And More (Crunchbase News)

3. The 7 Things I Do Every December to Set My Business Up for the Year Ahead (Entreprenuer)

4. Satellite Chip Startup Secures Tens of Millions to Accelerate Low-Orbit Communication Tech (36KR)

5. AI Is Paying Off in Finance — But Only for Leaders Who Use It the Right Way (Entreprenuer)

6. Why Your Startup's Best Idea Can Be Copied in 48 Hours — and What Really Protects You (Entreprenuer)

7. Sector Snapshot: Real Estate Tech Funding Sees Slight Rebound, But Still Far Lower Than Peak Years (Crunchbase News)

Bringing you the latest in startup funding with a smooth jazz vibe.