By techycrunchy 
If you’re in the mood for some engaging reads this weekend, here are recent stories packed with intriguing developments:
- ServiceTitan’s IPO Timing: The software company’s push to go public may not be entirely tied to market conditions. VCs reveal it was under pressure to IPO, suggesting more companies might be in similar situations.
- Anduril’s Salary Secrets: Defense tech startup Anduril’s top employees earn substantial compensation, as revealed by U.S. government contracting database USASpending.gov. While technicalities make annual breakdowns tricky, the overarching takeaway is clear—these salaries are exceptional.
- EU’s New Tech Leadership: Scaling startups is a top priority for the European Union’s fresh leadership. Among them, Ekaterina Zaharieva steps in as the commissioner for startups, research, and innovation, spotlighting the EU’s commitment to fostering growth in tech.
- Y Combinator and Startup Clones: Data from Deckmatch, a data analysis startup, highlights a trend at Y Combinator: investing in startups with similar products, including AI code editors. The findings offer additional insights into the types of startups YC frequently supports.
Dig in for a thought-provoking read!