everything you need to read this week by @stephthefounder (June 2)

The goal is to be the best weekly newsletter to be the most succinct + fun way to learn about all the best things you need to know across tech, startups, VC, etc, sent out every Monday. (and at the minimum, it will include the links I post about every week on instagram!). Feedback (and a better/more creative newsletter name than the boring one I have now) always welcome!

Happy Monday!! Something I’ve been thinking a lot about is how to use AI more and more personally (in addition to professionally). Some have been interesting and very helpful - i.e. suggesting a size/shape of furniture for an oddly shaped space in my apartment with well thought-out logic + design taste, creating a grocery shopping list for me based on parameters like price/macro goals/# of times I have time to cook one week, and helping me draft a speech I’m giving at a friend’s wedding (this one it was only ok at, lol).

However I came across these posts and got intrigued!!! Can AI help you make money via investing (aka gambling)? 🤪 New content series?? Stay tuned….

💰 Companies that will make you a millionaire

Every week I highlight a few of my favorite startups that I personally think are really promising. They’ve typically received funding that week + are hiring, and occasionally I’ll include some special bonus ones.

This week’s companies:

1. Monarch: an all-in-one personal finance platform that helps you track, budget, and plan your money (reminiscent of Mint if you remember them! And a company I’m a fan of as a consumer). When Mint shut down in early 2024, Monarch saw a 20x their customer base, and the company has been crushing it ever since - last week they announced an impressive $75 million Series B

   • Job openings can be found found here

2. Rillet: an AI-native platform that's revolutionizing complex financial operations and accounting. They're backed by Sequoia, boast over 200 customers, 5X'd revenue last year, and just raised $25 million

   • Job openings can be found found here