Squads ship. Startups scale. Giants bet billions on those who move like one team.

When Meta poured $14.3B into Scale AI, it wasn’t just chasing training data—it was backing a founder who builds with surgical focus and squad-level velocity. This is the mindset that separates momentum from noise: no departments, no silos, just adaptive teams solving what matters most.

In fast-moving AI, structure is strategy. And the ones who get it? They don’t just ship features—they shape the future.

In Today’s AI Simplified: 

• Founder’s Insight: There’s no “Product team” or “Design team”—just the company, and the squads that ship. This week’s insight challenges the org chart mindset and makes a case for squad-based execution. When priorities shift, squads reform. Context stays intact. Focus sharpens.
• AI News: I n a $14.3 billion investment deal, Alexandr Wang, CEO of Scale AI, will join Meta to lead a new superintelligence lab. Google’s Veo 3 hints at a future where AI video isn’t just generated—it’s playable. OpenAI-backed Genspark reemerges as a no-code Super Agent․
• AI Spotlights: This week’s featured tool is Pincel—a fast, browser-based AI image editor that strips away complexity while delivering pro-level results. Over on X, Elon Musk’s announcement of Grok 4’s launch livestream sent the AI world buzzing, with speculation swirling around the model’s upgraded capabilities.

There’s Only One Team. The Company.

Here’s the mindset shift that changes everything: stop thinking in departments. There’s no “Product team,” “Design team,” or “Backend team.” There’s only the company—and the only structure that actually ships is the squad.

At 10Web, we organize around outcomes. Each squad is a small, multidisciplinary unit with one job: ship a result. When priorities shift, squads reform.

It’s not a matrix. It’s not agile theater. It’s a working system.

This mindset is how we shipped—in just one quarter—a full Website Builder API, an upgraded AI Co-Pilot, a redesigned Dashboard, new brand creation assets, and more.

Some of these weren’t even on our Q2 roadmap. But squad-centered shipping made it possible.

Why squads work:

• Context stays intact. Handoffs between departments bleed nuance. Squads keep the full picture from idea to launch.
• Focus is clear. Squads aren’t built to exist—they’re built to deliver.
• Hiring aligns from day one. When you hire for a “department,” you eventually have to renegotiate—are they ready to join a squad? Ready to move to another? But when you hire for the team—you hire directly into a squad-focused culture.

This isn’t just about agile. It’s a mindset for startups serious about momentum. If you want to build fast, pivot fast, and scale without bureaucracy—start by building squads.

1. Meta Invests $14.3B in Scale AI to Power AGI Ambitions

In a landmark move, Meta has invested $14.3 billion for a 49% stake in Scale AI, a leading data-labeling startup, marking its second-largest investment after acquiring WhatsApp. This strategic partnership aims to bolster Meta's AI capabilities, particularly in developing advanced models like LLaMA.

As part of the deal, Scale AI's CEO, Alexandr Wang, will join Meta to lead a new superintelligence lab, focusing on artificial general intelligence (AGI). While Scale AI will continue to operate independently, this collaboration is expected to enhance Meta's access to high-quality training data and accelerate its AI initiatives.

2. Google’s Veo 3 Edges Toward Playable World Models

Google’s DeepMind may be inching closer to a future where AI-generated video isn’t just watched—it’s played. In a recent post, Demis Hassabis hinted that Veo 3, their latest video generation model, could evolve into a fully interactive “world model” system.

World models differ from traditional video generation in one key way: they don’t just simulate visuals—they simulate how agents and objects behave, respond, and evolve over time. DeepMind has started pairing Veo 3 with its Genie simulation platform and Gemini 2.5 Pro, suggesting an early attempt at creating dynamic, immersive environments where users or AI agents can interact in real time.

In other words, this isn’t just about generating footage—it’s about laying the foundation for AI-generated game worlds, training simulations, or even personalized entertainment. With Veo’s advancements in temporal coherence, camera movement, and physics-driven realism, Google could be pioneering a whole new category of AI-powered media.

3. OpenAI-Backed Genspark Launches “Super Agent” for Everyday Tasks

Genspark has officially shifted from a niche AI search tool to a no-code agent platform — and the results are staggering. Built on GPT-4.1 and powered by OpenAI’s new Realtime API, Genspark’s “Super Agent” lets users chain together complex workflows without writing a single line of code.

Need to auto-schedule meetings, prep slides from Google Docs, generate video scripts, or reply to Slack messages based on sentiment? Genspark handles it all through drag-and-drop actions that can be customized and scaled. In just 45 days, the 20-person team hit $36M in ARR — an eye-popping number that reflects the hunger for tools that do more than talk.

Super Agent works across voice, text, and browser input. It stores context, connects to your favorite SaaS tools, and runs continuously without prompting. Early adopters are using it to offload everything from recruiting tasks to content marketing pipelines.

What makes this significant isn’t just the product—it’s the validation of a broader trend: agents that do, not just respond.

Tool of the week

Pincel: Fast, Smart, No-Fuss AI Image Editing

Pincel is gaining traction as the AI image editor for people who don’t want to wrestle with layers, downloads, or steep learning curves. It’s quick, intuitive, and surprisingly powerful, as it brings pro-level image editing to your browser without the bloat of traditional design tools. 

Key features:

• AI Inpainting: Remove unwanted objects and watch Pincel fill the gaps with realistic, context-aware detail.

• Generative Fill: Add new elements just by typing a description—perfect for creative brainstorming or post-production tweaks.

• One-Click Background Removal: Clean extractions in seconds, ready for marketing, e-commerce, or profile pics.

• Image Upscaling: Sharpen and resize without sacrificing quality—great for social, web, or print assets.

Social Buzz

Elon Musk Announces Grok 4 Launch Livestream

Elon Musk took to X to announce the official launch of Grok 4, the next major release from his AI company, xAI. In a brief but buzz-generating post, Musk confirmed a livestream event scheduled for Wednesday at 8 p.m. PT, marking the most anticipated update since Grok's debut.

Though details remain under wraps, Grok 4 is rumored to deliver upgrades in reasoning, speed, and multimodal performance. The post comes after weeks of teasers hinting at a post–Fourth of July reveal, and positions xAI squarely in the summer spotlight.

AI Event Pick

AI for Business: Unlocking Growth in the Age of Intelligence

📅 Date: July 11, 2025

In this must-attend virtual event, business leaders, marketers, and tech innovators will explore how AI is not just reshaping operations—but unlocking entirely new growth models. From automation to personalization, this session breaks down what works now in AI strategy and what’s coming next.