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Maya Stern

Startup Analyst

Maya covers early-stage startups, product launches, and breakout founders across emerging markets. With a background in business journalism and a sharp eye for patterns before they trend, she brings depth and precision to every feature. Maya’s reporting often focuses on underdog founders, overlooked innovation, and the human side of venture.

Articles by Maya Stern

This Isn’t Just a Platform — It’s a Power Shift: How CapitalConnect Is Quietly Disrupting the Venture World

April 18, 2025 · 2297 views

By Maya Stern, Correspondent for the Shulevitz Media Group | April 2025 In an industry where connections are currency and gatekeepers decide who gets funded, CapitalConnect didn’t ask for permission. …

Inside the Rise of Pre-Seed AI Startups

Jan. 25, 2025 · 2203 views

Originally published in SeedStage Digest (Nov 2023) Over the last 18 months, early-stage AI has evolved from an overhyped buzzword to a tangible, fast-moving frontier — and it’s being built …