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Startup News Digest 09/05/25

Supreme Court case could threaten Internet access for startups 

Startup News Digest 09/05/25
#StartupsEverywhere
Mitchell Winter
#StartupsEverywhere: Menlo Park, Calif.

Reverse logistics is managing the redistribution of returned or surplus unsold goods. Amrita Bhasin is working to make reverse logistics a mainstream corporate concept. Through her startup, Sotira, Amrita aims to reduce waste and increase producers’ bottom lines. We sat down with Amrita to discuss her company, her experience raising capital, and working in an industry transitioning directly from pen and paper to AI.

#StartupsEverywhere: Menlo Park, Calif.
#StartupsEverywhere
Mitchell Winter
#StartupsEverywhere: Wilmington, Del.

Dunya Analytics is providing digital tools to help businesses measure, manage, and report on biodiversity and nature-related risks. We sat down with their founder and CEO, Megan Pillsbury, to talk about her startup, her experience applying for Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grants, and more.

#StartupsEverywhere: Wilmington, Del.
#StartupsEverywhere
Emma Peters
#StartupsEverywhere: Charlotte, N.C.

After a career in the startup ecosystem, Alex Smereczniak knew he wanted to help others along their journey to entrepreneurship. Using his experience franchising his laundry business as an example, Alex co-founded Franzy, a research and matching tool assisting individuals in opening franchises. We had the opportunity to chat with him about his product, the franchise industry, and more.

#StartupsEverywhere: Charlotte, N.C.
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The Engine Team
The impact of semiconductor tariffs on U.S. ...

Next week, the Trump administration is poised to use national security authorities to impose tariffs on semiconductors, key components in nearly all electronics.

The impact of semiconductor tariffs on U.S. startups

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The push for a new federal law regulating digital replicas and what it means for startups

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The push for a new federal law regulating digital replicas and what it means for startups

The recent legislative and agency efforts directed at regulating digital replicas of individuals’ name, image, and likeness (NIL) have the potential to harm startups’ access to the artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem and chill innovation.

 

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