Episode 22 of Startup Jazz. This week, George and Michelle dive into funding rounds, AI innovation, valuations, covering 9 compelling stories from the startup ecosystem.

Stories featured in this episode:

1. An Insurance Salesman Went Down a Wellness Rabbit Hole, and Started a Side Hustle In His Kitchen. Now It’s On Track for $3M. (Entreprenuer)

2. Exoskeleton-as-Organ Company (36KR)

3. This is the Biggest Mistake Founders Make When Entering a ‘Hot’ Market (Entreprenuer)

4. They Started a Newsletter in College and 5 Years Later Sold It for $75 Million. Here’s How Alex Lieberman Builds Big Things. (Entreprenuer)

5. Exclusive: Founded By 2 Brothers In Their 20s, YC-Backed Denki Raises $4.1M To Automate Financial Audits (Crunchbase News)

6. Massive AI Deals Drive $189B Startup Funding Record In February While Public Software Stocks Reel (Crunchbase News)

7. Eight Sleep Raises $50M At $1.5B Valuation To Expand Into ‘Predictive, AI-Driven Health’ (Crunchbase News)

8. Fintech Plaid Completes Tender Offer At $8B Valuation (Crunchbase News)

9. OpenAI’s New $110B Raise At A $840B Valuation Marks The Largest Venture Deal Ever (Crunchbase News)

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