The startup ecosystem is abuzz with news from TechCrunch Disrupt 2024, where judges for the Startup Battlefield have been revealed. Meanwhile, the global job market has seen significant changes, with over 60,000 layoffs across 254 companies in just one year. Tech giants like Tesla, Amazon, and Google have all conducted sizable layoffs, while AI companies continue to thrive, sparking concerns about an industry bubble. Source: https://techcrunch.com/2024/08/09/first-look-at-the-startup-battlefield-judges-at-techcrunch-disrupt-2024/