Disrupt Work

Show HN: On-Demand H200 GPU Cloud from $0.79/HR

Hi HN,We’ve launched a GPU cloud platform offering on-demand access to high-end GPUs — with pricing starting at $0.79/hr, no queue, and no preemption.What we offer:- On-demand H100, H200, and B200 instances- H200 pricing from $0.79/hr- Multi-region support: US, Singapore, and Europe- No queuing, no bidding, and no interruptions- Used by AI startups, researchers, and open-source developersTry it: https://hpc-ai.com/?utm_source=hackernews&utm_medium=post&ut...We bu

AI Dev Tools

We have been working with several tools like bolt.new and lovable.dev. All of these tools stop working after a certain level of coding complexity. - circular coding reintroduces similar bugs - new functionality gets harder to add only through prompts<p>Is there a reason why and a cut-off where you have to start using AI-IDEs for further development?

Ask HN: Are early-stage startups looking for affordable vetted developer support

I&#x27;m exploring a model where startups can get access to reliable developers (contract&#x2F;fractional) without the complexity of traditional outsourcing. Curious if this would be helpful to other founders here.<p>Have you struggled with hiring devs quickly? What matters most to you—cost, skill, timezone alignment, or trust?<p>Would love to hear thoughts or connect with anyone facing this.

Show HN: Unlimited Search API for AI agents – $100/mo (seeking 10 beta devs)

We&#x27;ve been frustrated about search vendors making their pricing unfriendly...SerpAPI - 5K searches a month for $75 a month Tavily - 15K searches a month for $100 a monthSo expensive for just 5k-15K searches a month...This causes startups not to experiment as freely as possible -- we all need to count pennies because of that at Vela Partners (https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.vela.partners&#x2F;).We built an infrastructure to run unlimited search at a fraction of their cost to solve our own pain point.H

Show HN: Launching Echovox Studio – ideate → research → generate → edit in mins

Hi HN,We’ve built Echovox Studio—a browser-based, end-to-end audio content workflow that takes you from idea → research → script → voice → edit in a few minutes.Why we made it While prototyping an audio-streaming product, we talked to creators (founders, educators, bloggers, podcasters). The same pain points kept surfacing:no time to research or script + trouble finding relevant ideas + a fragmented toolchain (recording, TTS, editing all separate)What it does (not limited to below):1) 1-click to

Show HN: Everyone's Building AI Startups – But Most Are Missing This One Thing

I’m 17 and spending most of my time exploring the AI space — building, failing, watching, and learning. Every day, I see dozens of AI tools being launched: wrappers, chatbots, slide generators, email assistants. It&#x27;s clear we’re in the middle of a gold rush.But here&#x27;s the problem: Most AI startups today are solving convenience, not necessity.We’ve over-optimized for speed, but under-delivered on value. Yes, AI can make your slides faster or write a cold email in seconds — but that’s no

Show HN: CTO as a Service

In my journey of &quot;building&quot; startups, I have found time and time again that although I am interested in both business and technical, I tend to do much better in the latter.I know vibe coding is THE thing now but I also believe having strong technical founders is also paramount for your success as a non-tech founder. So here&#x27;s what I offer:- Connect with me and let&#x27;s chat and get to know each other.- If we come to an agreement, I&#x27;ll make you an MVP(for $1000 just to make

Show HN: Stillflo: a minimalist productivity suite to help you focus

I built Stillflo as a side project after feeling overwhelmed by large, cluttered task managers and kanban boards. I wanted something simpler, something that helps me prioritize a few key things each day and not get lost in the noise.I’ve been using it at my day job for the past few weeks and it’s helped me stay focused.Stillflo is a web-based productivity suite with a minimal, dark-mode interface. It includes: Daily Focus: Plan your day with 1 top task, 3 supporting tasks, and a couple “nice to

How AI is transforming Seattle-area startups: Insights from GeekWire 200 CEOs

Nearly all of the respondents to a recent GeekWire 200 survey said the are seeing productivity increases from AI. AI is ...

Financial services are pushing up the revenues of the Southeast Asia 500’s most prominent tech startups

Sea, Grab, and GoTo climbed the rankings of the Southeast Asia 500, in part thanks to their fast-growing fintech businesses.

Micro-drama startups are vying with Reels and Shorts for screen time

A new wave of upstarts is tapping into a trend where viewers are snacking content in their short bursts of downtime. Micro-dramas, 2 to 3-minute serialized episodes packed with plot twists are vying for eyeballs that would otherwise be doomscrolling through Instagram Reels or YouTube Shorts.

Female founders are optimistic that AI could solve challenges they face funding and scaling startups

Forty percent of female founders say that macroeconomic conditions have hurt their businesses—and 46% say that political ...

Apple eyes Perplexity, explores AI deals with Mira Murati and other startups

Apple is exploring new opportunities in artificial intelligence (AI), and one of its top options is a possible deal with AI startup Perplexity. More details.

Building AI-Native Fintechs: How Startups Are Winning At Machine Speed

We’re entering a pivotal shift where companies are no longer just aiming to be cloud-native, they're striving to be AI-native ...

Startup radar: Seattle-area startups tackle AI personas, sales intelligence, marketing automation

Bluepill CEO Ankit Dhawan; Ecosided CEO Haixia Wang; Proponent CEO Prashant Mohite; Flickboom CEO Yinhan Liu; and ...

The startups rolling out of Europe’s early-stage micromobility scene

A handful of early stage micromobility startups out of Europe that are filling the gaps in a maturing ecosystem.

Here are the 24 US AI startups that have raised $100M or more in 2025

U.S.-based AI startups continue to rake in venture funding with multiple companies already raising impressive rounds in 2025.

Startups Weekly: Fast and furious

Some startups accrued value at lightning speed this week, and we got confirmation that defense tech is red hot.

These Startups Are Cracking the Code on Battery Recycling

A shortage of rare earth elements can't be solved by just opening more mines. That's why these companies are figuring out ...

The Beauty in Complexity: Lessons from Entrepreneurship

Complexity transforms into beauty through persistence, creativity, and entrepreneurship.