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Topic #1

Roboflow (trends)

Roboflow is a startup offering an all-in-one platform for developers building computer vision applications.

Roboflow provides tools for image management, model training, evaluation, and deployment of computer vision applications.

The startup’s target audience is companies that don’t have in-house computer vision experts. Their tools help bridge this gap, enabling companies to quickly build out their computer vision ideas.

To support this goal, Roboflow provides developers with access to 750K open-source computer vision data sets. The platform also features AI-assisted data labeling that can label thousands of images in minutes.

Roboflow has been used to create solutions that detect counterfeit money, call out product defects, and identify real-time theft threats in retail environments.

Company data shows that Roboflow is used by more than 1M engineers and more than half of the Fortune 100.

What's Next

Roboflow is part of the Automated Data Labeling meta trend.

High-quality data is needed to train ML/AI models, but manually labeling and annotating data is inefficient.

That’s why some startups are looking to automate the process with AI.

Automated labeling begins with humans labeling a small sample of the data. That labeled data is then used to train an ML model. Once trained, the ML model can automatically predict labels for the rest of the data.

The process can also involve programmatic labeling in which humans write labeling rules and the ML applies those rules.

Scale AI is the largest data labeling startup today. The company was last valued at $29B.

Scale combines AI-powered data labeling with human-in-the-loop training.

Snorkel AI is a startup that’s focused on programmatic data labeling. The platform also offers labeling templates and error analysis.

When put together, Snorkel says their tools make AI data prep 100x faster than traditional methods.

Snorkel has raised $235M in funding and was last valued at $1.3B.
 

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Topic #2

Scribenote (trends)

Scribenote is an AI-powered platform that automates transcription and documentation for veterinarians.

At the beginning of an appointment, the veterinarian clicks a button to begin recording. From there, the Scribenote platform runs in the background and captures all the audio.

Once the appointment is over, Scribenote automatically converts the audio into structured medical notes and SOAP format (the standard format for veterinarian documentation).

Veterinarians can drag and drop the notes directly into their clinic’s database. 
 
Scribenote data shows that their platform, already used by more than 6K veterinarians, saves users up to two hours per day.

The startup launched in 2022 and secured $8.2M in seed funding in September 2024.

What's Next

Scribenote is part of the Vet Tech Startups meta trend.

The veterinarian software market is already valued at more than $1.5B, and it’s predicted to grow at a CAGR of more than 13% through 2030.

AI is a critical factor that’s driving this market forward. 

For example, more than 43% of veterinarians are either somewhat optimistic or very optimistic about the use of AI in their practice. Nearly 70% of vets use AI technology daily or weekly.

Here are a few vet tech startups that are trending right now:

VetRec is an AI-powered assistant that can summarize up to 1,500 pages of a patient’s medical history, record and transcribe appointments, and integrate with a clinic’s existing software.

Vetster offers a desktop site as well as an app that connects pet parents to vets. Pet parents can browse through vet profiles, book an appointment time, and communicate through video, text, or audio.  

Pettable is an online platform that makes it easy for pet parents to obtain ESA (emotional support animal) letters to provide to their landlords. Pet parents use the platform to set up a phone appointment with a mental health professional and receive their ESA letter in less than 24 hours.

Topic #3

Barrel Leg Jeans (trends)

Barrel Leg Jeans are a baggy style of jeans.

The waist of barrel leg jeans hits near the belly button and the style widens from there. The jeans are baggiest at the knee and then they taper into the ankle.

Some jeans feature a subtle barrel leg while others are exaggerated and extra-roomy in the thigh and knee.

Barrel leg jeans can be tricky to fit and style. That’s why social media is filled with women offering styling tips and showing their own try-ons.

The style has also been spotted on celebrities like Gigi Hadid and Jennifer Lopez.

In addition to jeans, barrel legs are also popular in other pants like sweatpants and trousers.

Search volume for “barrel leg pants” has increased by more than 1000% in the past two years.

What's Next

Barrel Leg Jeans are part of the Oversized Fashion meta trend.

Many women are drawn to oversized silhouettes because they want a relaxed look with a focus on comfort.

Women frequently pair oversized graphic t-shirts and gym shirts with form-fitting bottoms like biker shorts or high-waisted slim jeans.

Today’s trending oversized suits lean heavily on menswear staples.

Women are styling them with a poplin shirt and tie underneath.

Balloon pants are another oversized fashion trend.

Also known as harem pants, these pants are tight at the waist, very baggy through the rest of the leg, and tight at the ankle.

These flowy pants can be dressed up with a fitted tee and heels or dressed down with sneakers and a loose top.

Topic #4

Fractional COO (trends)

A Fractional COO is a part-time executive who’s hired to guide an organization through specific challenges.

This type of executive can bring years of wisdom and experience to a business’ operations without creating a major budget impact.

The average annual salary for a COO is $314K while a fractional COO charges between $200 and $250 per hour.

This type of work appeals to executives, as well, because they enjoy the flexibility and diversity of the projects they take on.

Fractional COOs, like consultants, are typically hired to tackle a specific project like improving cash management, launching a new product, streamlining processes, and the like.

However, unlike consultants, fractional COOs are an integral part of the organization. They’re expected to fit in with the corporate culture, participate in leadership meetings, and guide their teams to align with the company’s vision.

What's Next

Fractional COOs are part of the Fractional Executives meta trend.

Data shows that the number of fractional executive positions has more than tripled since 2018.

In addition, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the number of people in temporary business management roles has grown 57% since 2020.

More than 163K individuals on LinkedIn currently label themselves as some type of fractional executive.

One analysis showed that job postings for fractional CFOs and CMOs are the most popular, but there’s also growing interest in hiring fractional CEOs and CTOs.

Search volume data supports this trend.  

Search volume for both “fractional CTO” and “fractional CFO” have more than quadrupled in the past two years. 

Search interest in “fractional CEO” has grown exponentially in recent months.

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