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Ben Ling
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Ben Ling is the founder of Bling Capital, an early-stage venture capital firm. He recently appeared as a guest on the podcast 'This Week in Startups' to discuss industry trends.
2 episodes featuring Ben Ling
Modern Wisdom
UFC champion Ben Askren survives near-death infection and double lung transplant
This episode reveals how the mental discipline of elite athletics can become a literal tool for survival during a sudden, catastrophic medical crisis.
Jun 27, 2026 · 1h 6m
This Week in Startups
SpaceX acquires Cursor as venture capitalists warn of AI startup squeeze
As major tech players acquire critical developer tools and frontier model costs soar, early-stage startups face a rapidly tightening funding environment and pressure to build defensible AI workflows.
Jun 18, 2026 · 1h 41m