The ‘together tech’ wave might be the most intriguing startup bet of 2026
The ‘together tech’ wave might be the most intriguing startup bet of 2026 Theresa Loconsolo , Anthony Ha , Kirsten Korosec , Sean O'Kane Jun 5, 2026 While the AI fundraising machine keeps breaking its own records, some founders are building in the other direction. Mirror founder Brynn Putnam just raised money for Board, a startup focused on bringing people together through in-person games and social experiences. Cyberdeck creators are going viral crafting whimsical DIY computers that literally encourage users to touch grass.
- ▪The ‘together tech’ wave might be the most intriguing startup bet of 2026 Theresa Loconsolo , Anthony Ha , Kirsten Korosec , Sean O'Kane Jun 5, 2026 While the AI fundraising machine keeps breaking its own records, some founders are building
- ▪Mirror founder Brynn Putnam just raised money for Board, a startup focused on bringing people together through in-person games and social experiences.
- ▪Cyberdeck creators are going viral crafting whimsical DIY computers that literally encourage users to touch grass.
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The ‘together tech’ wave might be the most intriguing startup bet of 2026 Theresa Loconsolo , Anthony Ha , Kirsten Korosec , Sean O'Kane Jun 5, 2026 While the AI fundraising machine keeps breaking its own records, some founders are building in the other direction. Mirror founder Brynn Putnam just raised money for Board, a startup focused on bringing people together through in-person games and social experiences. Cyberdeck creators are going viral crafting whimsical DIY computers that literally encourage users to touch grass. Unlike the AI-free browser crowd, this doesn’t just feel like backlash, but also people genuinely gravitating toward things that feel a little more human.
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