Derek from TrendFoundry

Derek from TrendFoundry

San Diego, CA, United States
TrendFoundry decodes the U.S. AI economy—funding rounds, IPO pipelines, enterprise shifts, and policy trends. Curated by Derek for founders, analysts, and builders.
13
Jun
Digital illustration showing a blue AI figure and a brown-toned human therapist face-to-face, representing the rising role of AI therapy versus traditional therapy in 2025 U.S. healthcare.

AI Therapy vs. Traditional Therapy: How 2025 Is Reshaping U.S. Mental Health

AI therapy tools are rapidly reshaping U.S. mental healthcare. With Medicare starting coverage and Gen Z leading adoption, here’s what the data shows—and why it matters.
6 min read
13
Jun
A dark blue banner showing “Walmart and Amazon Stablecoins” on the left, with Walmart and Amazon logos and a gold dollar coin on the right, illustrating stablecoin strategy.

Walmart and Amazon Stablecoins: Why 2025 Could Be a Turning Point in Retail Payments

Walmart and Amazon are preparing to launch stablecoins in response to rising card fees and new U.S. regulation. Here’s how this could reshape retail payments in 2025.
3 min read
12
Jun
Thumbnail showing a dollar sign and justice scales, symbolizing Midjourney’s $300M rise and its copyright lawsuit from Disney and NBCUniversal over AI-generated content. (181 characters)

Midjourney’s $300M Rise Meets a Federal Copyright Reckoning

Midjourney’s rise to $300M stunned the tech world. Now, a federal lawsuit by Disney and NBCU could change how AI startups train their models. Here’s what’s at stake for builders, platforms, and the future of generative AI.
5 min read
12
Jun
Thumbnail image with the title 'Why Eco-Conscious Travel Is Booming in 2025', featuring icons of eco-lodges, airplanes, leaves, and charts on a clean green-themed background

Why Eco-Conscious Travel Is Booming in 2025

Sustainable travel is no longer niche—it’s redefining how Americans plan, book, and experience tourism. From SAF to green filters, here’s what’s changing in 2025.
5 min read
11
Jun
Clean infographic showing the word “PALANTIR” with icons for government and AI, and key stats: $2.5B in federal contracts, $300B+ valuation, against a white minimalist background.

How Palantir Is Powering the Largest Civilian Surveillance System in U.S. History

Palantir has secured $2.5B in federal contracts and now powers a unified surveillance grid across U.S. agencies. Here's how it's reshaping the future of AI and privacy.
6 min read
10
Jun
Infographic visualizing China’s surge in silver imports in 2024–2025, highlighting key sectors like solar, electronics, and electroplating amid rising global demand.

China’s 9,000-Tonne Silver Import Surge: U.S. Supply Risks & Strategic Fallout

China imported over 9,000 tonnes of silver in 2024—its largest surge in history. This shift is driving up global prices and straining U.S. clean energy and electronics. Here’s what’s happening—and why it matters.
7 min read
10
Jun
Infographic showing how GLP-1 drugs reshape U.S. habits: central pill with icons of food, jeans, protein, and insurance symbolizing health, fashion, and cost changes.

How GLP-1 Drugs Are Reshaping U.S. Health, Consumer Behavior, and Business in 2025

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro are reshaping American health and spending patterns. From fast food to fashion, here’s how one medication is changing the economy.
6 min read
09
Jun
A hand places $20 bills into a glass jar filled with coins, beside bold text reading “Why Millennials and Gen Z Are Turning to Cash” on a mustard-yellow background.

The Return to Cash: Why Millennials and Gen Z Are Embracing Physical Money in 2024–2025

Millennials and Gen Z are ditching digital wallets for cash. Fueled by TikTok trends and financial stress, this analog comeback is reshaping how young Americans think about money.
3 min read
08
Jun
Illustration showing Gen Z’s payment shift: a banned credit card symbol, smartphone with checkmark, BNPL icon, and digital wallet on a blue background with headline text.

Why Gen Z Is Ditching Credit Cards—and What It Means for Fintech

Summary Gen Z is rapidly shifting away from traditional credit cards. From BNPL services to mobile wallets, they’re rewriting
3 min read
07
Jun
Flat-style thumbnail with headline “Bigger, Smarter, More Global” and icons for grocery trends: cart, food bag, price tag, and laptop, on a light blue background.

"Bigger, Smarter, More Global" – The New Face of U.S. Grocery Stores

From warehouse giants to ethnic markets, U.S. grocery is undergoing a seismic shift. E-commerce, inflation, and changing values are redrawing the food retail map. Want to win shelf space in 2025? Here’s what’s changing—and why it matters.
4 min read

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