AI-driven entrepreneurship in 2026
Founder Stories February 23, 2026

Beyond the Pitch Deck: How Founders

Wilkie Creek mine revival in focus
Corporate Turnarounds February 20, 2026

Wilkie Creek’s Revival: How Dalmore Resources

Unilever's supply chain transformation infographic
Corporate Turnarounds February 14, 2026

The Unilever Supply Chain Reinvention: Turning

Umesh Kumar on bustling Indian street
Founder Stories February 14, 2026

Bootstrapped to Breakout: The Story of

Bengaluru, India

upstartzen.com > Blog > AI Startups
AI-driven entrepreneurship in 2026 Founder Stories

Beyond the Pitch Deck: How Founders Are Using AI to Build Solo Businesses in 2026

Synopsis Let’s be honest — the startup world has changed. Not in the “AI is coming” way. That conversation is old. What’s new in 2026 is this: founders aren’t just using AI tools anymore. They’re building entire businesses with AI acting as a kind of digital co-founder. No big team. No 20-slide pitch deck. Sometimes… […]

Read More
Emergent Labs secures $70M funding Founder Stories

Vibe-Coding Sensation: How Emergent Labs Raised $70M & Built a Global AI Community

Synopsis The rise of Emergent Labs honestly feels like one of those startup stories that sounds exaggerated… until you start digging into the numbers and user momentum. Founded by brothers Mukund Jha and Madhav Jha, the company didn’t just launch another AI tool. Instead, they introduced something they call “vibe-coding” — a culture-meets-technology approach that […]

Read More