AI Studios Launched: Stitch Studio and Every Studio, $65M for AI Support, New Hires at Anthropic and Meta Reality Labs

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Free agents

Tony Lin is seeking Product roles focused on strategy and analytics. A Georgetown and Columbia alum, he led Skye’s platform development and managed a $500M migration at Gartner. With 6+ years of experience, Tony excels at combining user research with data insights to launch products and scale operations.

Mark Ozdemir is open to engineering roles focused on full-stack development and product delivery. A Columbia graduate, Mark specializes in React, Node.js, and SQL, leading seamless releases and managing SDLC processes. He thrives in collaborative environments and drives continuous improvement in code quality and workflows.

Avery Hom is looking for Product Design roles blending strategy and user research. A University of San Diego graduate, she led the design of Skye’s four-sided marketplace and ensured a smooth user experience. Avery’s work was pivotal in Skye’s M&A success, aligning design with business goals.

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Santoash C R, a 2x founder and former technologist at Spraoi, has launched his next venture, Stitch Studio. Stitch aims to transform insurance operations with AI-powered, connected workflows, helping insurers, TPAs, and MGAs unlock efficiency and streamline processes.

Dan Shipper has announced the launch of Every Studio, an incubation arm building AI apps and creative tools under the Every umbrella. The first class of Entrepreneurs in Residence (EIRs) includes Edmar Ferreira, Cassius Kiani, Kieran Klaassen, and Naveen Naidu. Danny Aziz is joining as GM of Spiral, and Dorothy Ren joins as Hacker in Residence.

Emily Hochman Mueller has introduced Bolden, an assembly of exited founders helping early-stage companies grow and succeed. Along with Jeni Fahy, Bolden has supported nearly 30 companies, guiding founders through product launches, revenue growth, and startup exits across industries like AI, consumer products, and healthcare.

Just left 

Joe Bell has stepped down from his role as a Design Engineer at Clerk.com after a year with the team. He’s taking some time off before seeking new opportunities in the near future.

Abi Sundaram has announced the shutdown of Zencape Health after four years of building a healthcare platform focused on equitable care for underserved communities.

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