Explore the transformative impact of NJ FAST's inaugural fintech accelerator program and its 14 graduating startups. Discover SunTrain's innovative approach to renewable energy transport via rail, and delve into the lessons from Epicery's closure in the competitive food delivery market. Plus, get an exclusive look at Vapi's pitch deck as they secure $20 million to revolutionize AI voice agents. This episode highlights the dynamic world of startups driving change across...
Explore the transformative impact of NJ FAST's inaugural fintech accelerator program and its 14 graduating startups. Discover SunTrain's innovative approach to renewable energy transport via rail, and delve into the lessons from Epicery's closure in the competitive food delivery market. Plus, get an exclusive look at Vapi's pitch deck as they secure $20 million to revolutionize AI voice agents. This episode highlights the dynamic world of startups driving change across industries.
Sources:
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/nj-fast-powered-by-plug-and-play-graduates-14-startups-in-its-inaugural-program-302340788.html
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/12/31/startup-aims-to-use-rails-to-transport-renewable-energy/
https://www.pymnts.com/news/delivery/2024/french-food-delivery-startup-epicery-shuts-down/
https://www.businessinsider.com/pitch-deck-ai-voice-agent-vapi-20-million-series-a-2024-12
Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:39) NJ FAST powered by Plug and Play Graduates 14 Startups in its Inaugural Program
(00:03:46) Startup aims to use rails to transport renewable energy
(00:07:25) French Food Delivery Startup Epicery Shuts Down
(00:10:03) VCs say AI agents will be big in 2025. Here's an exclusive look at the pitch deck one startup in the space used to raise $20 million.
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