MrBeast’s company buys Gen Z-focused fintech app Step
YouTube megastar MrBeast announced on Monday that his company, Beast Industries, is buying Step, a teen-focused banking app.
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Two Stanford students launch $2M startup accelerator for students nationwide
“Breakthrough’s purpose is to fill in the funding and opportunity gap that exists in many of these ecosystems because students have historically lacked access to capital and the networks required to launch their entrepreneurial pursuits,” co-founder Roman Scott said.
Google Classroom’s new tool uses Gemini to transform lessons into podcast episodes
Google Classroom now offers a Gemini-powered tool that generates podcast-style audio lessons for teachers to deepen engagement with students.
Facebook redesign focuses on friends, photos, Marketplace, and more
Meta’s Facebook redesign elevates Marketplace, refreshes profiles, and aims to win back Gen Z users.
Find Your Grind raises $5M to grow platform empowering students to explore unique career paths
Nick Gross says that Find Your Grind gives students the tools to explore what careers are out there and what paths suit their strengths, interests, and visions for what they want their futures to look like.
Depop launches a fashion collaging tool to style Pinterest-worthy outfits
Depop’s new styling and collaging tool allows users to design curated outfits.
How Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni used Gen Z methods to raise $8M for Phia
Phia raises $8M seed round in deal led by Kleiner Perkins.
Bumble BFF’s revamped app is here, focusing on friend groups and community building
Bumble BFF’s revamped app introduces a new groups feature to help users connect with new friends beyond one-on-one matching.
This app just raised $14M to take on the loneliness epidemic
Clyx is social platform that helps users find IRL community events to join.