Sorce Automates Job Applications; AI16Z Priced at $0.0574
Key Takeaways
- Sorce's AI automates job applications, reducing the process to three seconds.
- ai16z (AI16Z), the first AI-led venture capital DAO, priced at $0.0574.
- 10-4 Systems founder launches Carrier1, an AI platform for small truckers.
- EU needs EU-INC to bridge 70x valuation gap with US startups: Index Ventures.
Top Stories
Sorce automates job applications, compresses process to three seconds.
On October 20, 2025, AI-powered job platform Sorce reported automating millions of job applications, reducing the application process to three seconds.
AI16Z: First AI-led venture capital DAO priced at $0.0574.
On October 18, 2025, ai16z (AI16Z), the first venture capital DAO led by AI agents, was priced at $0.0574.
10-4 Systems founder launches AI-powered Carrier1 for small truckers.
On October 19, 2025, Travis Rhyan, founder of 10-4 Systems, announced the launch of Carrier1, an AI-powered platform for small truckers.
EU needs EU-INC to bridge 70x valuation gap with US startups.
On October 18, 2025, an Index Ventures partner argued that Europe needs an EU-INC corporate entity to address startup fragmentation and a 70-fold valuation gap with U.S. companies.
Brand Launches
Elements launches 'Crackle and Crunch' Diwali Gift Box.
On October 19, 2025, Elements launched the 'Crackle and Crunch' Diwali Gift Box in collaboration with five other South Asian brands to capitalize on Diwali's growing recognition in the U.S.
Pop & Bottle cofounder reflects on 10-year organic coffee journey.
Jash Mehta, cofounder of Pop & Bottle, reflects on her 10-year journey building the organic coffee and tea brand, expanding from her kitchen to major retailers.
Hiring & Opportunities
Infisical (YC W23) hiring Full Stack Engineers; YC applications open.
On October 19, 2025, Infisical (YC W23) announced they are hiring Full Stack Engineers, with YC's Winter 2026 batch applications open until November 10.
Replacement.ai submitted to Hacker News; YC applications still open.
On October 19, 2025, wh3131 submitted Replacement.ai to Hacker News, while applications for Y Combinator's Winter 2026 batch remain open until November 10, 2025.
Market Trends
Wing advocates 'living your money' with personalized financial advice.
On October 19, 2025, Wing co-founder Pete Dorsey discussed the shift from wealth accumulation to 'living your money,' advocating for personalized, AI-assisted financial advice.
Top Asian growth companies: Advanced Nano, SungEel HiTech, Foosung.
On October 20, 2025, Simply Wall St. identified Advanced Nano Products, SungEel HiTech, and Foosung as Asian growth companies with high insider ownership and significant earnings growth potential.
Networking
Fitness networking: VCs and founders bond over 5k run, HIIT.
In October 2025, Kim Schewitz attended fitness networking events for VCs and founders in London, finding it easier to bond and form connections.
Tech Innovation
Unpopular startup ideas can become billion-dollar businesses.
On October 18, 2025, Tech Startups published an article detailing how unpopular startup ideas can become billion-dollar businesses by exploiting market blind spots.
17-year-old launches 'Omegle for Indie Hackers and Builders' app.
On October 18, 2025, a 17-year-old developer launched 'Omegle for Indie Hackers and Builders', available at xappy.fun.
Young Founders
Gen Z founders: Zolli Candy, GAME DAY, Girls Count Too.
On October 18, 2025, Alina Morse (Zolli Candy), Beau Sudberry (GAME DAY), and Ila Desai (Girls Count Too) were featured for their entrepreneurial success before graduating.