Edition of Friday, October 9, 2026

Elon Musk questions Ambani’s influence as Starlink India launch stalls

“Is Ambani the real boss of India?” Elon Musk asked as he questioned why Starlink has yet to launch its satellite internet service in the country.

AEO for marketing operations: How to build scalable processes that connect AEO to revenue

Buyer behavior has changed since the advent of artificial intelligence. Now, before ever filling out a form or clicking an ad, prospects are likely asking AI for recommendations, comparing vendors, and gathering answers. Those interactions shape which…

A Serial Entrepreneur Launched SpikedAde Last Year. Now a Beer Giant Is Paying $75 Million for It

Jason Cohen launched the zero-sugar vodka drink in 2025. He just scored an eight-figure deal with an industry giant.

HBO Max and Tubi Viewers Spot Allegedly AI-Generated Celebrity Ads for Casino App

The internet is fed up with AI-generated ads, which appear to use the likenesses of several actors without their permission.

Ex-OpenAI robotics lead’s factory startup in insolvency proceedings

20VC x SaaStr with MongoDB’s Dev Ittycheria: OpenAI Reaccelerates to a $70B Run Rate, a CRO Jumps to a Direct Competitor, and Agents Start Picking Your Vendors

With Harry Stebbings, Jason Lemkin, Rory O’Driscoll, and special guest Dev Ittycheria, back in the CEO seat at MongoDB Dev Ittycheria joined us one week into his second run as CEO of MongoDB. CJ Desai stepped down on September 28, effective immediately, and…