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Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Would you replace your CEO with an AI avatar?
Hey there, it's tech reporter Alexandra Sternlicht filling in for Allie. Everyone is talking about 'vibe coding' (using LLMs to code apps, websites and so on), but no one is talking about 'vibe business.' This is perhaps because all startups, to varying extents, are vibe businesses—operating on unspoken built-if-sold and ask-for-forgiveness-not-permission principles. But one startup founder is trying to monetize this reality. 'You just need to give us some general ideas on what to do, what to sell, what's your goal and we'll handle the rest,' says Xiaoyin Qu, founder of which helps clients build websites and businesses with teams of AI avatar executives. 'We're essentially a technology digital team for any business…with particular agents that have particular functions.' Qu recently garnered attention for making an AI avatar to be her own company's CEO and having it assist in negotiations for HeyBoss'$3.5 million seed round led by OpenAI Startup Fund. HeyBoss aims to staff its customers' businesses with similar AI employees, each customized for different roles and based on specific criteria—say, a designer named Nova with UX/UI skills and an artistic personality, or a brand strategist who can synthesize competitor strategies. These digital employees are essentially chatbots that a business owner converses and collaborates with from the PC or smartphone, similar to the way you might use ChatGPT. According to Qu, HeyBoss's virtual employees are built with LLMs from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google, as well as proprietary models. When I met Qu over Zoom, avatar CEO Astra, a red-skinned woman with striking blue eyes and donning a bodysuit, was positioned in a still frame on the wall behind her. 'She's faster, smarter, and more reliable than any human executive I've worked with,' says Qu in the company's funding announcement. HeyBoss is betting that people's preference for human colleagues extends to human-esque avatars so that startups would hire it over a non-personified LLM like OpenAI's ChatGPT. Qu is targeting less tech literate people than those who are vibe coding their way into big tech jobs; people who might want to use AI to start a yoga business or bakery, for example. With relatively low interest rates and ubiquitous AI tools that theoretically decrease the capital and time required to start companies, the vibe business phenomenon has the potential to grow, inspiring more people to start their own companies. HeyBoss is not Qu's first business. I initially met her in 2021 when she made the Forbes 30 Under 30 list (which I used to edit) for her virtual events company Run The World. During the Covid-19 pandemic, Run The World exploded—hosting 10,000 events in its first month post-launch and growing from five to 45 employees during that time with $15 million in funding from backers like Andreessen Horowitz. Things went south for Run the World when society reopened and people absconded from virtual events. As Run the World dissolved via asset fire sale, Qu and her cofounder Xuan Jiang engaged in a legal battle. First, Run the World, then-helmed by Qu, sued Jiang for computer fraud, breach of contract, and breach of fiduciary duty, per Axios. Then Jiang countersued Qu, RTW and a16z and others for discrimination. Ultimately, Qu, RTW and its investors effectively won the case. This lived experience is maybe part of Qu's decision to do things differently with HeyBoss. She's hiring a human 'vibe growth marketer' for HeyBoss. In a LinkedIn post about the job she says: 'Fuck traditional job requirements: Majors, years of experience, degree, GPA, fancy schools etc. Don't care. Your job: Make people talk about Heyboss all the time,' she writes. 'Your only rule: 👉 Blow it up. But don't get me arrested.' See you Thursday, Alexandra SternlichtX: @iamsternlichtEmail: a deal for the Term Sheet newsletter here. Sara Braun curated the deals section of today's newsletter. Subscribe here. This story was originally featured on Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Hindustan Times
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
'Proud of you queen': Ranveer Singh cheers for Deepika Padukone as she receives star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Bollywood power couple Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone never fail to serve relationship goals—and today was no exception. As Deepika Padukone made history by receiving her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Ranveer took to Instagram to share a proud and emotional tribute to his wife. Ranveer Singh congratulates Deepika Padukone for her Hollywood Walk of Fame star. In his Instagram Stories, Ranveer shared the news of Deepika receiving The Hollywood Walk of Fame star with stunning picture of Deepika and added an emoticon which read, 'damn proud of you!' He tagged Deepika's Instagram account and also put Beyonce's Run The World (Girls) to go with the post. A screenshot of Ranveer Singh's Instagram stories. Deepika among 2026 Hollywood Walk of Fame class Deepika has been selected for the honour in the Motion Pictures category. The announcement places her alongside a star-studded lineup that includes Demi Moore, Rachel McAdams, Emily Blunt, Timothée Chalamet, Rami Malek, and Stanley Tucci—highlighting her growing international presence and recognition. The names were unveiled live by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, with past Walk of Fame inductees Eugenio Derbez and Richard Blade taking turns to announce the new class on Wednesday. Honorees are carefully selected from hundreds of nominations submitted each year, with final decisions made by a committee representing all branches of the entertainment industry. Inductees are chosen across five key categories: motion pictures, television, live theatre/live performance, recording, and sports entertainment. Who are the other honorees The Hollywood Walk of Fame class of 2026 include stars across the entertainment world, including film, television, sports, and more. Among the honorees are acclaimed actors Emily Blunt, Rachel McAdams, Molly Ringwald, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Rami Malek, and Noah Wyle. NBA legend and sports analyst Shaquille O'Neal, Good Morning America co-anchors Robin Roberts and George Stephanopoulos, who are set to receive a double ceremony in recognition of their contributions to broadcast journalism, are also on the list. Amid this global roster, Deepika Padukone's name stood out during the live-streamed announcement. She has made history as the first Indian actress to be selected for the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Deepika made her Hollywood debut in 2017 with xXx: Return of Xander Cage, and her inclusion marks a significant milestone for Indian representation in global cinema.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Yonkers Launches Multi-Platform Media Campaign to Position City as 'Hollywood on Hudson' with Largest Film & TV Production Hub in Northeast
YONKERS, N.Y., May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The City of Yonkers has announced the launch of a multi-platform advertising campaign aimed at positioning Yonkers as "Hollywood on Hudson," the largest film and TV production hub in the Northeast. The ad campaign, which launched on May 28, includes TV commercials, bus exteriors, billboards, MTA car cards on trains, paid social and organic social. The goal is to position Yonkers as Hollywood on Hudson to residents and filmmakers alike and to continue to build the brand which is copyrighted. "Yonkers isn't just making movies; we're making history. This multi-platform campaign showcases our incredible studios and diverse locations, and it celebrates the Yonkers residents whose talent and hard work is fueling our transformation into 'Hollywood on Hudson.' Partnering with our local schools that are nurturing the next generation, the future of film and TV is undeniably bright right here in Yonkers, the fastest-growing city in New York State," said Mayor Mike Spano. The stars of the campaign are the Yonkers residents who work at Great Point Studio whose testimonials are featured in a TV commercial airing throughout the Westchester area. They include Stage Manager Jason DiPaola, Grip Rohan Corbin, Graphic Designer Jordan Weaver, Stage Manager Julia Carriero, Campus Ambassador Michael Hurtado and Custodian Nancy Delgado. Sixty percent of the those employed at Great Point Studios are either from or live in Yonkers. According to the Mayor's Office of Film, permits for filming generated a total revenue of $5.45 million since 2014 with 1,510 days of filming -- at both public and private non-studio properties throughout the city. Since Great Point Studios opened its Lionsgate Studios in January 2022, it has shot eight productions. Great Point also has studios throughout the city including 90 Warburton Avenue, and 134 Woodworth Avenue which features a 4Wall LED studio. Including the new Media Pro campus at 150 North Broadway opening in July, Yonkers will now have 10 stages open and 6 more about to go under construction. When completed, the city will have 245,000 SF of purpose-built stages and over 1,000,000 SF of support space. Among the recent productions filmed in Yonkers are "Dexter" for Paramount+, "Run The World" for Starz, "Raising Kanan" for Starz, the Golden Globe winning TV series "The Penguin" starring Colin Farrell and an Apple TV+ series. The top locations for filming were City Hall, Hudson River Museum, Untermyer Gardens and Oakland Cemetery. Last September, the Yonkers Public Schools held the grand opening of the Robert Halmi Sr. Academy of Film and Television, a groundbreaking new academy that provides students with the skills and hands-on experience necessary for careers in film, television, and the broader media industry. It is named in honor of legendary and award-winning television producer Robert Halmi Sr. The city's booming film and TV production industry is just one example of why Yonkers is the fastest growing city in New York State and the safest city of its size in the nation. Yonkers also boasts the highest graduation rate among the state's big five cities. Yonkers recently opened two new schools and is expected to break ground on a new school in 2026. Yonkers is home to over $5 billion in private economic development, attracting national retail stores and businesses as well as national developers. The city is renovating and creating new open, green spaces including a new waterfront park in Ludlow. Yonkers is a leader in sustainability with a goal of ZERO emissions by 2050. Finally, Yonkers is awaiting a decision on one of the three remaining full gaming licenses in the downstate region. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE City of Yonkers, NY Error while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
