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TechCrunch Apr 16, 2026 at 19:50 Startups Rising Hot

From the Startup Battlefield stage to the International Space Station: geCKo Materials built a sticky product

This week on Build Mode, Isabelle Johannessen speaks with Capella Kerst, founder and CEO of geCKo Materials.

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Apr 16, 2026 at 19:50 TechCrunch

From the Startup Battlefield stage to the International Space Station: geCKo Materials built a sticky product

This week on Build Mode, Isabelle Johannessen speaks with Capella Kerst, founder and CEO of geCKo Materials.

Apr 16, 2026 at 14:14 TechCrunch

Runway CEO says AI could help Hollywood make 50 films instead of one $100M blockbuster

Runway’s CEO says AI could help studios make dozens of films for the cost of one, betting volume will boost hit-making odds.

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Lucid Motors names new CEO, lands more money from Uber and Saudis

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