Long Before the Spotlight Before swipes became a cultural reflex and dating apps became billion-dollar darlings, there were the underdogs — founders grinding away, experimenting, and launching platforms that quietly shaped how people connect. Long before Tinder and Bumble took the spotlight, Jason Sherman and Kristin LaSalle — the founders…
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How I Got Paid (Fully Clothed)
No Ring Light, No Problem Let’s cut to the chase: there was a moment—right around the 17th time my online shop got ghosted by a “serious” buyer—that I thought, “Maybe I should just start an OnlyFans.” I mean… everybody’s got bills. But instead of monetizing my ankles or filming seductive…

Possible Alien Object Arriving in 2025
Aliens Called. Vengo AI Answered. On July 1st, 2025, astronomers spotted something wild barreling through our solar system at 130,000 mph: an object named 3I/ATLAS — and it’s interstellar. Yes, from another star system. While many scientists believe it’s a comet wrapped in gas and ice, others (like Harvard astrophysicist…

Ask Your AI Agent This. You Might Be Surprised.
When AI Has One Job I Asked My Vengo AI Agent: “If You Had One Goal This Week, What Would It Be?”Its answer? Crystal clear: Close more leads. Period. Sometimes, I like to mess around and ask my Vengo AI agent random questions—just to see what it “says.” Last week,…

TikTok Is Using AI to Sell You Stuff
AI-Generated Influence Is Here—And Vengo AI Saw It Coming When TikTok introduced its AI-powered ad tool “Symphony,” it sent a clear message: influencer-style content is no longer limited to real humans. Advertisers can now generate full videos—complete with avatars, voiceovers, and product demonstrations—without ever hiring a creator. It’s fast, it’s…

What Do Doughnuts and AI Have in Common?
You’re making coffee. Glazing doughnuts. Handing off orders to a line of hungry fans. Meanwhile, someone just landed on your website—wanting to book you for a birthday party next weekend. And no one’s there to respond. Sound familiar? Photo by: Vengo AI & Premier Baking Co. 🍩 Meet Premier Baking…

Founder Spotlight: How Kristin LaSalle and Vengo AI Are Using Conversational AI to Humanize Sales and Scale Connection
In today’s edition of Founder Spotlight, we’re highlighting Kristin LaSalle, Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Vengo AI and Spinnr. Vengo AI is a conversational AI platform helping businesses capture leads and automate customer engagement through chat, voice, and video avatar agents. Spinnr is a social video app designed to…

Toilet Time = Data Goldmine
What AI Is Learning While You’re on the Loo Spoiler: It’s more than you think — and it’s reshaping sales and customer engagement. Let’s set the scene. You’re on the toilet. Phone in hand. Scrolling. Tapping. Maybe clicking on an ad or watching a short video. It feels harmless —…

Founder Spotlight: How Martin Froehler and Morpher Are Democratizing Global Finance with AI and Blockchain
In today’s edition of Founder Spotlight, we’re highlighting Martin Froehler, founder and CEO of Morpher—a decentralized trading platform that’s removing traditional barriers to the financial markets. Morpher enables users to trade global assets 24/7 with zero fees and complete transparency, powered by blockchain and enhanced with AI. With a mission…

Founder Spotlight: How RJ Burr and Panex Are Reviving American Oilfields with AI
In this edition of Founder Spotlight, we’re proud to feature RJ Burr, President and CEO of Panex, a family-owned energy company based in Bowling Green, Kentucky. With decades of experience across generations, Panex is developing proven oil fields like Bayou Choctaw and inviting accredited investors to participate in the next…