AlligatorZone®

AlligatorZone®, where kids meet cool startups, produces family-friendly startup events that stimulate creativity, curiosity and clairvoyance in kids (age 7-17).

[AlligatorZone® @alligatorzone]

Thank you, founders of ⁦@oncactusai⁩ https://t.co/CWfeuRhexr and ⁦@navierboat⁩ for inspiring #bayarea kids at ⁦⁦@alligatorzone and for the uplifting community gathering last Sunday.⁩ Thank you ⁦@ComputerHistory.⁩ Thanks sponsor: ⁦⁦⁦@pikmykid⁩

[Sampriti Bhattacharyya @sampritibh]

Signed our FIRST nine figure deal!
Past few weeks have been insane but excited for what the future holds for @navierboat. Details soon!
🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀 🌊🌊🌊🌊

[Sampriti Bhattacharyya @sampritibh]

Our first @SeaAirSpace and the N30 stole the show without a fancy booth!

The highlight was the feedback from Admirals, Captains, and operators. When you hear “this is a game changer” over and over, it reinforces the necessity of what we are building. A super long-range, super reliable, software-defined hydrofoiling platform isn’t just new tech- it is becoming mission critical for the next generation of maritime capability.

We’re excited to continue expanding our work with the Navy to help ensure they have the most capable platforms for the most demanding situations at sea.

Thanks @SeaAirSpace for a great show, and @zachsilber ( Standard & Works) for capturing the momentum around maritime innovation!
Love this video!

[Patrick OShaughnessy @patrick_oshag]

Wolfgang Hammer helps founders and CEOs, at both startups and massive fortune 100 companies, use storytelling to better understand what they do, and why it matters.

In many ways, this conversation is a manual for how to find that story and communicate it in a way that resonates.

Wolfgang (@Beuysaunt) is a film producer and executive who helped create House of Cards and ran several major studios. He’s now building a new kind of film studio with support from Mitch Lasky and Marc Andreessen.

We talk about how stories work, what great ones have in common, and why understanding your own story can be transformative. Wolfgang explains the three layers every story must have — the external, the emotional, and the philosophical — and how they apply to building companies and leading people.

So many CEOs have Wolfgang to thank for changing how they think and talk about their business, and I hope this episode gives you the tools to do the same.

Enjoy!

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
02:50 The Three Layers of Story
04:44 Prompts for the Three Layers
05:54 Why Companies Struggle to Tell Their Story
08:11 The 80/20 Rule: Familiar vs. New
10:17 Suspense from Minimal New Information
11:16 Understanding the Customer's Story First
14:07 What CEOs Can Learn From Filmmakers
15:30 The CEO's Job: Master Communicator
17:12 The Definition of an Iconic Character
18:23 All Stories Are About Death
19:20 Two Kinds of Stories: Desire Fulfilled or Anxiety Purged
21:09 Story as an Ultimate Concern
23:31 Deconstructing Great Stories
26:25 The Relentless Role of Status
30:57 The Story So Big It Terrifies You
32:29 Inner Conflict: The Heart vs. Itself
35:06 A Unified Theory of Storytelling
36:09 The Two Core Truths
38:15 Kindest Thing

[Knightscope @iKnightscope]

Knightscope Unveils the All-New K7 Autonomous Security Robot

SUNNYVALE, Calif., November 13, 2025 – Knightscope, Inc. (NASDAQ: KSCP), a leading developer of advanced physical security technologies, today unveiled the K7 Autonomous Security Robot (ASR) – the Company’s next generation of perimeter protection built for large outdoor environments.

The all-new K7 redefines the boundaries of autonomous security. Engineered to patrol vast outdoor areas 24/7, the K7 combines light-duty, off-road performance with Knightscope’s proven suite of AI-powered detection, deterrence, and reporting technologies – extending protection far beyond the reach of traditional cameras or human guards.

“The K7 represents the next frontier in autonomous physical security,” said William Santana Li, Chairman and CEO, Knightscope, Inc. “We designed it to secure environments previously considered too large, too remote, or too dangerous for conventional solutions – and to do so reliably, affordably, and without compromise – designed and built in America to protect Americans.”

The K7 is designed to autonomously patrol miles of fence lines, warehouses, open terrain – safeguarding thousands of yards of physical assets that traditional systems struggle to reach effectively. Ideal for critical infrastructure, transportation hubs, logistics yards, industrial complexes, and defense installations, its advanced sensor array enables it to watch, listen, and patrol autonomously while relaying real-time intelligence and situational awareness.

Early Access Program and Waitlist Now Open
Knightscope is now accepting waitlist registrations for the K7 here: https://t.co/TKYZM9kReM. Early participants will gain priority access to limited series production expected to begin deployment in the second half of 2026.

“We’re taking a disciplined approach to market introduction,” added Li. “Our focus is on client success and demonstrating how autonomous security can solve challenges in real world operations.”

The K7 marks the company’s boldest step forward since its founding in 2013, reinforcing Knightscope’s mission to make the United States the safest country in the world – and a key pillar to the Company’s long-term strategy to build the Nation’s first Autonomous Security Force – a unique combination of Software + Hardware + Humans.

$KSCP

[Sampriti Bhattacharyya @sampritibh]

And then the @navierboat N30 morphs into a tesla @robotaxi- what a cool drone show at UP.Summit!

[Navier @navierboat]

Our team is on the ground at @IBEXShow, in Tampa, showing off our boat and connecting with the innovators and builders shaping the future of maritime technology.

If you’re at #IBEX and want to learn more, let’s connect.

#IBEX2025 #MarineInnovation #Navier

[AlligatorZone® @alligatorzone]

@JaneCastor @VisitTampaBay @TGHCares @USFHealthMed check out @navierboat

[Ashlee Vance @ashleevance]

Meet the Tesla of boats

Our new piece on @navierboat and its all-electric, foiling boat built in the US

[Navier @navierboat]

Aviation measured breakthroughs in speed. Computing in processing power.
At sea, the barriers are tougher still.

At Up Summit, our CEO Sampriti Bhattacharyya will speak about what it takes to unlock the ocean frontier — and why breaking barriers is the only way forward.

[AlligatorZone® @alligatorzone]

Thank you @michelleefang

[Michelle Fang 🌁 @michelleefang]

Sunday 9/21

‣ Startup Pitch Salon | Investor Feedback + Audience Vote https://t.co/ZadC2fS4a5

‣ AlligatorZone, where kids meet cool startups https://t.co/QxsHZK2XBq

@alligatorzone

‣ SF Writing Club https://t.co/BAtxwkMnBU

@AnthonyPierott3 @joinwritingclub

‣ Pickleball w/ 12 (scrappy) Founders https://t.co/rfuLvW56Vu

[Michelle Fang 🌁 @michelleefang]

Sunday 9/21

‣ Startup Pitch Salon | Investor Feedback + Audience Vote https://t.co/ZadC2fS4a5

‣ AlligatorZone, where kids meet cool startups https://t.co/QxsHZK2XBq

@alligatorzone

‣ SF Writing Club https://t.co/BAtxwkMnBU

@AnthonyPierott3 @joinwritingclub

‣ Pickleball w/ 12 (scrappy) Founders https://t.co/rfuLvW56Vu

[AlligatorZone® @alligatorzone]

Stimulate children’s creativity, curiosity and clairvoyance at AlligatorZone. Register at https://t.co/YSXJoiFqrU.

[AlligatorZone® @alligatorzone]

Our latest newsletter: https://t.co/ChKP0ttasl and previous ones featuring each startup founder presenting on 9/21 added below:
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https://t.co/Z46YVtD55F
https://t.co/GfDH6rdZCC
Join us on 9/21: https://t.co/RGtQxBsbp7

[AlligatorZone® @alligatorzone]

Factory tours and walking exhibit halls are priceless for kids. We've been working on this for some years, but trade show organizers can do more. A recent one we see that's opened up its attendee registration for high school and college students is @pbexpo, which is commendable.

[Akshay Kothari @akothari]

I took my daughter to the @Tesla factory in Fremont yesterday. The 3 hours we spent there were both awe-inspiring and mind-bending. It made me realize how much I want to take her to more factories, offices, farms, and beyond.

I’m thinking of starting a WhatsApp group for SF parents (ideally with kids around 8–12 years old) to coordinate these trips. If you’re interested, reach out via DM!

[AlligatorZone® @alligatorzone]

Join us for our upcoming event. Register via https://t.co/lcjplOVPOR.

[Pikmykid @pikmykid]

The U.S. is facing a school transportation crisis, with over 90% of school districts citing severe bus driver shortages. According to our analysis, many parents are now turning to private drop-offs as a default.

#OperationalEfficiency #EdLeadership #SmartSchools #Pikmykid

[AlligatorZone® @alligatorzone]

BayArea students and undergrads, check out this startup event. https://t.co/YSXJoiESCm

[LocoRobo @LocoRobotics]

Missed us at #ISTE2025?

We were thrilled to connect with Deidre Paris, featured in our Academic Spotlight!

Want to learn more about what we showcased? Get in touch → https://t.co/dMrkA7Nu1B

Explore Paris’s Journey in STEM Education: https://t.co/xNz84AvpI6

@ISTEofficial

[Blackdove @Blackdoveart]

Artwork that is conceived of that can work on all three primary display sizes increases the market for the art and improves the viewing experience for more clients.

[Pikmykid @pikmykid]

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See how Pikmykid simplifies dismissal, hall passes, visitors & more — all in one platform.

📅 July 16 | 12PM ET

👉 Register now: https://t.co/tfW9bL6US8

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