Zara Fernandes

Zara Fernandes is an experienced journalist and senior contributor at The Founders Magazine, where she covers global startup ecosystems, visionary founders, and the intersection of business and innovation. Her work blends data-backed storytelling with a human-centric approach, capturing the pulse of entrepreneurship across borders. With a background in business journalism and a passion for spotlighting changemakers, Zara delivers compelling narratives that inform, inspire, and influence.

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Catena Labs Secures $18M to Lead the Future of AI-Powered Banking

In a major development set to disrupt the financial services landscape, Catena Labs, a fintech startup founded by Circle co-founder Sean Neville, has announced...

Aarthi Ramamurthy Launches Schema Ventures: A $20M Fund Empowering Outsider Founders in AI and Industrial Software

Silicon Valley entrepreneur and technologist Aarthi Ramamurthy has unveiled Schema Ventures, a $20 million venture capital fund aimed at supporting "outsider" founders, particularly in...

Bootstrapping vs. Venture Capital: Choosing the Right Fuel for Your Startup Journey

When you’re launching a startup, one question can shape the entire trajectory of your business: Should you build slowly with your own resources—or accelerate with...

Nippon Steel’s $14.9 Billion Acquisition of U.S. Steel: A Landmark Deal in the Global Steel Industry

In December 2023, Japan's largest steelmaker, Nippon Steel Corporation, announced its intention to acquire U.S. Steel Corporation in a $14.9 billion all-cash deal. This...

OpenAI Secures Record-Breaking $40 Billion Funding at $300 Billion Valuation

In a landmark achievement, OpenAI has raised $40 billion in a funding round, elevating its post-money valuation to $300 billion. This marks the largest...

EmoBay: Revolutionizing Digital Mental Health Support from Hong Kong

EmoBay is an AI-driven digital mental health platform based in Hong Kong, offering 24/7 conversational support, daily mood tracking, and crisis-response guidance through a...