UpScrolled: The Palestinian-Led Platform Caught in a Free-Speech Paradox
UpScrolled surged in global app rankings on a promise of open expression. Rapid growth has now placed the platform under scrutiny over content moderation and online safety.
Mohammed Haseeb
Founder & Editor-in-Chief of LAFFAZ Media, Mohammed Haseeb is a self-taught business journalist and digital strategist covering startups, entrepreneurship, and emerging tech ecosystems across India, MENA, and global markets. His reporting highlights founder journeys, startup growth, and ecosystem developments, delivering actionable insights for entrepreneurs and business leaders worldwide.
Malaysian Entrepreneur Sells AI.com for $70 Million; Viral $100 Origin Story Questioned
Domain history records dispute widely shared claims that Arsyan Ismail bought AI.com in 1993 for ₹300 before selling it in 2025 for $70 million.
From Boardrooms to Bots: How AI and the Creator Economy Are Reshaping Fame, Wealth and Risk
How AI technology, creator wealth, and viral disinformation are reshaping who gets rich, trusted, and heard—and what leaders need to do now.
Substack confirms data breach exposing users’ email addresses and phone numbers
Newsletter platform says an unauthorized third party accessed limited user data in October, with no financial or password information compromised.
StarzPlay CEO Maaz Sheikh outlines strategy to grow viewership
StarzPlay CEO Maaz Sheikh outlines how exclusive sports rights, Arabic originals and AI-driven personalisation are shaping the streaming platform’s growth across the MENA region.
YC-backed Overlord debuts AI productivity tool that replaces self-control with enforcement
Y Combinator-backed startup Overlord has launched an AI accountability platform that monitors user behavior across devices and enforces habits through app blocking, routines, and automated interventions.
Aaron Levie on AI and Jevons Paradox: How Cheaper Intelligence Will Expand Work, Not Replace It
Aaron Levie explains how cheaper AI will expand knowledge work instead of replacing jobs, showing the modern impact of Jevons Paradox.
Boston-based Pryzm raises $12.2 Mn for to help small businesses win federal contracts
The seed funding round was led by Andreessen Horowitz. Pryzm offer and AI-backed platform to help startups and small businesses track federal opportunities, funding priorities, and stakeholders, leveling the playing field in government procurement.
Fal raises $140 Mn from Sequoia and Nvidia, hits $4.5 Bn Valuation
Fal has secured $140 million in a Sequoia-led round that includes Nvidia’s Nventures, tripling its valuation to $4.5 billion. CEO Burkay Gur says enterprises are rapidly adopting its image, video, and audio AI tools.
Shradha Sharma Launches Citizen-Led Initiative to Combat Delhi’s Air Crisis
YourStory founder Shradha Sharma has issued a powerful public call to action on Delhi’s air pollution crisis, revealing her personal struggles, receiving 600+ citizen responses, and now preparing to host an online brainstorming meet this Friday.
How Startup Burnout Happens: The Real Psychological Mechanisms
Startup burnout isn’t just overwork - it’s driven by deep psychological and physiological mechanisms. This guide breaks down the science behind founder burnout and offers practical, evidence-backed steps to prevent it.
Startup Founders’ Mental Health and Resilience – a practical guide
Startup founders face intense pressure, long hours, and emotional turbulence that often go unspoken. This practical guide explores mental health challenges, burnout triggers, and resilience strategies to help founders stay balanced and effective.