đź‘‹ I'm Ken Metral, founder of Cosmico. I'm a serial entrepreneur and passionate technologist. I have 20+ years of experience with degrees in IT, MIS, and an MBA from Florida International University.
Funding
Seattle-based venture capital firm Madrona Capital is marking its 30th anniversary with a significant milestone: raising $770 million in fresh capital, its largest fundraise to date. This achievement surpasses the $690 million raised across two funds in 2022, highlighting the firm’s enduring appeal to investors, even in a challenging
Cloud Computing
Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries is making a groundbreaking move by planning to build the world’s largest AI data center in Jamnagar, India. With a staggering projected capacity of three gigawatts, the facility will dwarf Microsoft’s current largest data center in Virginia, which has a capacity of 600
Entrepreneurship
The entrepreneurial journey often comes with immense pressure to hustle endlessly, sacrificing health, relationships, and mental well-being in pursuit of success. But behind the glamor of billion-dollar valuations often lies a reality of burnout and personal loss. These 3 powerful documentaries offer critical lessons for entrepreneurs to build their businesses
Energy
The demand for clean and reliable energy is surging, driven in large part by the energy-intensive AI revolution. TerraPower, a nuclear energy startup founded by Bill Gates, is stepping up to meet this challenge through a groundbreaking partnership with Sabey Data Centers (SDC), one of the largest data center developers
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
2025 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for AI, as OpenAI CEO Sam Altman predicted. With the launch of Operator, OpenAI's new general-purpose AI agent, the company takes a significant step toward making automated task completion a mainstream reality. Designed to handle tasks like booking travel,
Productivity
For entrepreneurs, the idea of work-life balance often feels like an impossible goal. The myth of a perfect 50/50 split between career and family creates unnecessary guilt and frustration. Instead of chasing balance, the focus should be on being fully present in both areas. Here's how to
Business Advice
Few figures in the business world are as enigmatic as Masayoshi Son, the billionaire founder and CEO of SoftBank. Cast as a dreamer and risk-taker in Japan and Western media, Son has built an empire while navigating financial crises, setbacks, and triumphs. From his humble beginnings to becoming one of
Marketing
The future is uncertain, but one thing is clear: artificial intelligence (AI) will not only remain a fixture but also shape industries worldwide. One such industry poised for transformation is Search Engine Optimization (SEO). With the rise of AI-powered SEO tools, the field is changing rapidly, offering unparalleled efficiency and
Health
When it comes to maintaining mental sharpness as we age, professional expertise and personal experience both matter. Dr. Richard Restak, a neurology professor at Georgetown University and an author of over 20 books on the mind, offers the best of both worlds. At 83, he combines his deep academic knowledge
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Google is doubling down on its commitment to artificial intelligence by investing an additional $1 billion in Anthropic, a leading AI start-up known for its Claude family of models. This investment raises Google’s total stake in the company to over $3 billion, as the tech giant strives to close
Cloud Computing
OpenAI has joined forces with Japanese conglomerate SoftBank and Oracle to launch The Stargate Project, a groundbreaking initiative to build state-of-the-art AI data centers across the United States. Announced during a press conference at the White House, the venture represents a monumental investment in AI infrastructure aimed at securing American
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Perplexity, a rising name in generative AI, has launched its new API service, Sonar, designed to integrate its AI search tools into enterprise and developer applications. The announcement marks a significant step in making Perplexity's advanced AI capabilities more accessible and customizable. Introducing Sonar: Perplexity’s API. Sonar