Roboflow’s $40M Boost and Chicago’s Startup Showdown

Explore how Roboflow's $40M funding round is set to democratize visual AI, making it accessible for developers worldwide. Plus, dive into the TechRise pitch competition in Chicago, where diverse startups compete for a $100,000 prize, highlighting the power of inclusive entrepreneurship. Discover the innovative tech solutions driving marine conservation and the strategic acquisition of Chroma by AI audio company Bronze, reshaping the future of interactive music experiences.

Sources:
https://siliconangle.com/2024/11/19/vision-ai-training-deployment-startup-roboflow-raises-40m/
https://chicago.suntimes.com/technology/2024/11/19/chicago-startups-competing-grand-prize-techrise-pitch-competition
https://technode.global/2024/11/20/inside-4-startups-using-tech-to-save-marine-biodiversity/
https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/19/chroma-backed-by-pinterest-and-twitter-cofounders-sells-to-ai-audio-company-bronze/

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:43) Vision AI training and deployment startup Roboflow raises $40M
(00:04:10) Chicago startups competing for $100,000 grand prize at TechRise pitch competition
(00:07:39) Inside 4 startups using tech to save marine biodiversity
(00:10:40) Chroma, backed by Pinterest and Twitter cofounders, sells to AI audio company Bronze