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The ‘together tech’ wave might be the most intriguing startup bet of 2026
June 5, 2026
Mirror founder Brynn Putnam raised money for Board, a startup centered on in-person games and social experiences, as part of a growing “together tech” push that also includes viral cyberdeck makers building whimsical DIY computers. It matters because these companies are betting against the AI-first fundraising boom by making products that explicitly encourage offline, embodied interaction rather than screen time.
While the AI fundraising machine keeps breaking its own records, some founders are building in the other direction.  Mirror founder Brynn Putnam just raised money for Board, a startup focused on bringing people together through in-person games and social experiences. Cyberdeck creators are going viral crafting whimsical DIY computers that literally encourage users to touch grass. Unlike the AI-free browser crowd, this doesn’t just feel like backlash, […]
Source: techcrunch.com