Tech Innovations Combat Wildfires and Boost Startup Ecosystems

Explore how startups are leveraging technology to tackle the growing threat of wildfires, with companies like Vibrant Planet and FireDome leading the charge. Discover the impact of India's new 'Fund of Funds' on its startup landscape, and delve into RoboForce's mission to revolutionize labor with AI robotics. Plus, gain insights into the shifting dynamics of South Korea's tech funding scene, where seed funding is on the rise despite overall declines. This episode highlights the intersection of innovation, investment, and resilience in the face of global challenges.

Sources:
https://thehustle.co/news/startups-are-using-tech-to-douse-the-threat-of-future-wildfires
https://www.entrepreneur.com/en-in/news-and-trends/budget-2025-rs10000-crore-fund-of-funds-announced-for/486463
https://www.tomorrowsworldtoday.com/artificial-intelligence/ai-robotics-startup-raises-10-million-to-build-a-robot-workforce/
https://www.kedglobal.com/korean-startups/newsView/ked202502030005

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:42) Startups are using tech to douse the threat of future wildfires
(00:03:45) Budget 2025: ₹10,000 Crore 'Fund of Funds' Announced For Startups
(00:06:50) AI Robotics Startup Raises $10 Million to Build a Robot Workforce
(00:10:41) Funding to Korean tech startups at 7-year low; seed-funding soars