Startups

This section explores the groundbreaking world of startups and their impact on industries worldwide.

Startups are the driving force behind innovation, transforming bold ideas into impactful solutions that address real-world challenges. They shape industries, create opportunities, and redefine how we live and work, fueled by creativity, resilience, and entrepreneurial spirit.

In this section, explore the latest startup news and articles from The Top Voices. Gain insights into startup successes, funding strategies, and market trends that highlight the dynamics of launching and scaling a business. Explore how founders navigate challenges, build resilient teams, and cultivate unique company cultures.

This section is curated by:

Lana Glygalo

Co-founder of Burning Heroes

Lana Glygalo is the Co-founder of Top Voices, an advocate for early-stage founders, and a startup founder herself. She was one of the creators of the Burning Heroes Founders Association – a non-profit organization supporting early-stage founders, with a network of over 2,000 founders and investors worldwide. She also created Levelty.app, an app for kids and parents that helps establish chore habits and reduce nagging and tantrums. As a female startup founder, she is deeply committed to supporting all early-stage founders, amplifying their exposure, and helping grow their online visibility, both personally and for their products.

VC Cybersecurity

April 8, 2025

2 min

Qevlar AI Gains $10M to Accelerate Autonomous Cybersecurity Solutions

Qevlar AI secures $10M to enhance SOC operations with AI-driven threat response, backed by EQT Ventures and Forgepoint Capital.

Accelerators Startups

April 3, 2025

2 min

a16z Opens Applications for Speedrun SR005 in Los Angeles

a16z opens applications for Speedrun SR005, a 12-week startup program in LA with $1M funding, $5M+ in perks, and expert mentorship. Apply by May 11, 2025.

VC Startups

April 2, 2025

2 min

Fiberdom Secures €3.5M to Scale Plastic-Free Supermaterial Innovation

Fiberdom raises €3.5M to scale plastic-free wood fiber innovation, advancing sustainable alternatives to single-use plastics in high-growth markets.

Events Startups

April 2, 2025

3 min

Web Summit Rio 2025 for Startups

Web Summit Rio 2025 returns April 27–30, bringing together 30,000+ tech leaders, startups, and investors to explore Latin America’s growing ecosystem.

Growth Startups

March 31, 2025

5 min

Learning from My First “Startup”

Lessons from a failed startup: networking, one-pager planning, follow-through, and market strategy shape new ventures with real-time applications.

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This section is curated by:

Lana Glygalo

Co-founder of Burning Heroes