Find XO: Insights from Founders in Gaming and Energy Innovation (techcrunch.com)

- The gaming startup Board secured a $20 million Series A funding round, and Focused Energy also attracted significant investment. - Just as social connection became a key investment theme after COVID-19, sustainability has now become a compelling narrative that draws substantial capital. - However, it is difficult to unify gaming, nuclear fusion, and composite materials under a single formula for success. - The lesson for founders is to prove customer demand and technology progress in their individual markets separately, rather than relying on trending narratives.