Startup Jazz #22: From Wellness Hustle to $3M — Plus OpenAI's Record $110B Raise

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.