Startup Jazz #25: The $120B Workout Empire — Plus Kleiner Perkins' $3.5B AI Bet

Episode 25 of Startup Jazz. This week, George and Michelle dive into funding rounds, AI innovation, valuations, covering 10 compelling stories from the startup ecosystem. Stories featured in this episode: 1. Guideline's Path to Product-Market Fit — The Early Decisions That Powered Its Acquisition by Gusto (1st Round) 2. This Workout Was Created for Male Prisoners During World War I. Now It’s Everywhere — and Worth $120 Billion. (Entreprenuer) 3. Exclusive: YC Doubles Down On Trayd, A Construction Tech Startup That Just Raised $10M In 3 Weeks (Crunchbase News) 4. StoReel Secures $ (36KR) 5. The 4-Conversation Playbook I Use to Retain Top Talent During AI Disruption (Entreprenuer) 6. Why You Haven’t Raised Startup Funding (Yet) (Crunchbase News) 7. The Tax Credit Opportunities Startups Often Forget (And Why It Keeps Happening) (Crunchbase News) 8. Exclusive: Stripe Alum Raises $9M For Meadow To Help People Plan Funerals Online (Crunchbase News) 9. The Most Active Startup Acquirers Of The Past 3 Years Aren’t Always Who You’d Expect (Crunchbase News) 10. Kleiner Perkins Raises $3.5B For AI-Focused Funds (Crunchbase News) Bringing you the latest in startup funding with a smooth jazz vibe.