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Former Builder.ai Finance Chief Faces US Grand Jury Subpoena Amid Financial Investigation

The former finance chief of AI startup Builder.ai has been subpoenaed to appear before a Manhattan grand jury. The company, once valued at over $1 billion, collapsed after internal reviews revealed potentially fraudulent sales and dramatically revised revenue figures.

Builder.ai’s Former Finance Chief Subpoenaed in US Investigation

Andres Elizondo, the former finance chief of collapsed artificial intelligence startup Builder.ai, has been subpoenaed to appear before a federal grand jury in Manhattan, according to reports from the Financial Times. Sources indicate the subpoena was issued last month as part of an investigation into the company’s financial practices.

by Gabriel Novak
Assistive TechnologyBusiness Acquisition

Creator Economy Reaches Inflection Point as Brands Demand Enterprise-Grade Infrastructure

The creator economy faces a critical infrastructure gap as brands shift significant budgets toward creator partnerships. Industry leaders are developing sophisticated systems to manage risk, measurement, and workflow complexity at enterprise scale.

The Infrastructure Challenge in Creator Marketing

According to reports from CreatorIQ’s recent industry conference, the creator economy has reached a pivotal moment where operational complexity represents both its greatest opportunity and most significant bottleneck. Sources indicate that running a single global creator marketing campaign now requires coordination among approximately 61 professionals across multiple time zones and agencies.

by Aaron Blake
Business AcquisitionStartups

Core Financial Systems Expands Dublin HQ with 30 New Jobs Supported by Enterprise Ireland

Software consultancy Core Financial Systems is creating 30 new jobs at its Dublin headquarters as part of a €1 million expansion plan. The positions in software development, IT infrastructure, finance, and marketing will nearly double the company’s workforce. Enterprise Ireland is supporting this growth initiative aimed at advancing AI strategies and financial management solutions.

Major Expansion for Financial Software Consultancy

Software consultancy Core Financial Systems has announced plans to create 30 new positions at its Dublin headquarters, according to reports from the company. The expansion is part of a €1 million Research, Development and Innovation plan supported by Enterprise Ireland, with recruitment reportedly beginning next month.

by Aaron Blake
Assistive TechnologyComputer Hardware

Apple M5 MacBook Pro Launch Imminent: Performance Upgrades, Retained Design & Future Roadmap

Apple’s marketing chief Greg Joswiak has dropped a major teaser suggesting the M5 MacBook Pro launch is just days away. The new models promise significant performance enhancements while maintaining the current design language, with higher-end M5 Pro and M5 Max variants scheduled for 2026.

Apple appears to be on the verge of unveiling its next-generation M5 MacBook Pro lineup, with Senior Vice President of Marketing Greg Joswiak dropping a clear teaser that has the tech community buzzing. The subtle yet unmistakable hint came in the form of a V-shaped MacBook image – a clever visual representation of both the Roman numeral for 5 and the powerful new silicon generation awaiting Apple’s professional laptop users.

Executive Teaser Confirms Imminent Launch

by Aaron Blake