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Silicon Canals
1 day ago
Artificial intelligence

New Kid on the Block: Here's how Amsterdam AI startup Langwatch saves businesses from PR disasters and costly legal cases

Generative AI presents innovation but also risks; Langwatch offers a tool to ensure responsible deployment. [ more ]
TechCrunch
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Generative AI is coming for healthcare, and not everyone's thrilled | TechCrunch

Some experts believe generative AI in healthcare may not be ready for widespread adoption due to mixed opinions from professionals and patients. [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Fireworks.ai open source API puts generative AI in reach of any developer | TechCrunch

Fireworks.ai boasts the largest open source model API with over 12,000 users.
Fireworks.ai helps fine-tune models for businesses and allows for experimentation with multiple models. [ more ]
TechCrunch
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Ema, a 'Universal AI employee,' emerges from stealth with $25M | TechCrunch

Generative AI is creating a buzz in technology discussions.
Ema startup aims to revolutionize AI in the workplace by automating mundane tasks. [ more ]
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innovation
Harvard Gazette
6 days ago
Education

Turning ideas into impact - Harvard Gazette

Winning startup initiatives recognized at Harvard President's Innovation Challenge Awards.
Event highlights impact of past winners, diverse project range, and significant funding received. [ more ]
Berlin Startup Jobs
2 weeks ago
Berlin

Job Vacancy: Performance Marketing Spezialist (m/w/d) (KI | Startup | Remote | Lernen) // LWB Gruppe | Marketing & Communications Jobs | Berlin Startup Jobs

Performance Marketing is evolving, requiring a blend of creative and technical skills for continuous optimization. [ more ]
TechCrunch
2 months ago
Startup companies

Only 7 days left to save $1,000 on Disrupt passes | TechCrunch

TechCrunch Disrupt offers super early-bird pricing until March 15 to save $1,000.
The event provides a platform for networking, learning, and inspiration with masterclasses, stages, and roundtable discussions. [ more ]
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TechCrunch
1 week ago
Information security

Exclusive: SafeBase taps AI to automate software security reviews

SafeBase utilizes AI to automate security questionnaires, saving time and improving accuracy for customers. [ more ]
funding
TechCrunch
1 week ago
Startup companies

'Wallet-as-a-service' startup Ansa raises $14 million with female investors leading the way | TechCrunch

Ansa raises $14M in Series A funding, with female investors contributing 95.6% to the round. [ more ]
Coindesk
1 week ago
Cryptocurrency

'Buy Bitcoin' Sign Sold for Over $1M at Auction

The 'Buy Bitcoin' sign held behind Janet Yellen was sold at an auction for 16 BTC, benefiting a Bitcoin layer-2 startup called Tirrel Corp. [ more ]
TechCrunch
3 weeks ago
Startup companies

ShareChat's valuation drops below $2 billion in new funding | TechCrunch

ShareChat's valuation plummeted below $2 billion from nearly $5 billion, despite positive growth and user base. [ more ]
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Artificial intelligence
financialpost
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Google Alums Go Big in Japan With Months-Old Startup Sakana AI

Sakana AI, a Tokyo-based startup founded by former Google researchers, is capitalizing on Japan's increased interest in artificial intelligence. [ more ]
Independent
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

'When my friend died, we made a chatbot that could talk like him - people can be more vulnerable with AI'

Eugenia Kuyda built an AI chatbot from her best friend's texts after his death.
Her interest in AI was sparked back in 2012 when she became fascinated by machine conversations and chatbots. [ more ]
Coindesk
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Crypto AI Startup Sahara Raises $6M to Reward AI Trainers

Start-up Sahara aims to reward users and AI trainers for their contributions to AI development.
Sahara's model differs from current practices by focusing on compensating those who help AI tools improve. [ more ]
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Berlin Startup Jobs
1 month ago
Berlin

Job Vacancy: Head of Sales & Account Management - DACH Region (m/f/d) // JOIN Solutions AG | Sales Jobs | Berlin Startup Jobs

JOIN is a leading HR Tech Startup assisting over 80,000 companies in finding suitable talents efficiently.
They are seeking a Head of Sales & Account Management with a proven track record in leading high-performing sales teams in the startup environment. [ more ]
Berlin Startup Jobs
1 month ago
Berlin

Job Vacancy: Founder's Associate (German) // skillto.eu | Internships Jobs | Berlin Startup Jobs

Opportunity for growth in a startup-like environment
Emphasis on core skills and qualifications for success [ more ]
Practical Ecommerce
1 month ago
Marketing

Don't Outsource Revenue, Says Hair Growth Founder

Faraz Khan founded Fully Vital in 2021, selling hair wellness products targeted at women over 40.
He learned the importance of not outsourcing revenue for customer acquisition, counting it as one of his biggest regrets. [ more ]
www.fastcompany.com
1 month ago
Marketing

These storage containers are like Magna-Tiles for adults

Magnets can bring joy to home organization tasks for adults, inspired by popular magnetic toys for children.
Cliik offers plastic containers with satisfying click lids, sold through boutique grocery and design stores. [ more ]
venture-capital
TechCrunch
1 month ago
Startup companies

Call for speakers: Present at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 | TechCrunch

Opportunity to speak at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 in San Francisco
Topics should be relevant to startup founders and entrepreneurs [ more ]
TechCrunch
2 months ago
Startup companies

Ex-Brex exec Sam Blond is already leaving Founders Fund just 18 months after he joined | TechCrunch

Sam Blond is leaving Founders Fund and the profession of venture capitalist to go back to operating in a startup or tech company.
Blond's departure from Founders Fund created curiosity due to his successful background in companies like Brex and Zenefits. [ more ]
TechCrunch
2 months ago
Startup companies

OpenAI board member Bret Taylor has a new AI startup | TechCrunch

Bret Taylor's new startup Sierra is building conversational AI agents and has raised significant capital.
FlowFi is blending human and computer intelligence in its software to help startups with their financial work. [ more ]
TechCrunch
3 months ago
Startup companies

Team, timing, and execution - the trilogy of success | TechCrunch

Startups need to focus on building a strong team, executing their plans effectively, and understanding the importance of timing.
Entrepreneurs should prioritize leadership and interpersonal skills alongside technical expertise. [ more ]
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TechCrunch
2 months ago
Media industry

Former Twitter engineers are building Particle, an AI-powered news reader | TechCrunch

AI used for personalized news summarization
Focus on compensating authors and publishers
Particle.news enhancing news reading experience [ more ]
TechCrunch
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Bioptimus raises $35 million seed round to develop AI foundational model focused on biology | TechCrunch

New AI startup Bioptimus focuses exclusively on applying AI to biology.
Bioptimus faces data challenges due to sensitive clinical data and will be a capital-intensive startup. [ more ]
Ft
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

The OpenAI business model

The AI startup is one of the fastest-growing companies in history.
Questions remain about the long-term viability of its revenue stream. [ more ]
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TechCrunch
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Mistral AI releases new model to rival GPT-4 and its own chat assistant | TechCrunch

Mistral AI introduces Mistral Large to compete with top language models like GPT-4 and Claude 2.
Mistral AI launches a ChatGPT alternative called Le Chat and adopts OpenAI-like business model. [ more ]
TechCrunch
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Qloo raises $25M to predict your favorite movies, TV shows and more | TechCrunch

AI can identify nuanced taste and culture patterns
Qloo uses AI to uncover consumer behaviors and trends [ more ]
TechCrunch
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Metronome's usage-based billing software finds hit in AI as the startup raises $43M in fresh capital | TechCrunch

Metronome, a startup that helps software companies offer usage-based billing, has raised $43 million in a Series B funding round.
The company saw a 6x increase in ARR last year as more companies transitioned to usage-based models or a combination of subscription and usage-based. [ more ]
funding
TechCrunch
2 months ago
Startup companies

Bootstrapped for 8 years, Xensam has now snapped up $40M for AI that manages software assets | TechCrunch

Xensam, a software asset management startup, has raised $40 million in its first outside funding round.
The funding will be used to develop AI technology, expand the team, and enter the U.S. market. [ more ]
TechCrunch
3 months ago
Startup companies

Naboo provides an Aibnb-like experience for company seminars | TechCrunch

Naboo raised an $8 million funding round and processes over $1.5 million in transaction volume per month.
Naboo is an all-in-one platform for company seminars, offering a marketplace of houses, catering services, activities, and transportation options. [ more ]
TechCrunch
3 months ago
Startup companies

Ola founder's AI startup becomes unicorn in $50M funding | TechCrunch

Krutrim, an AI startup founded by Ola founder Bhavish Aggarwal, has reached unicorn status with a valuation of $1 billion.
Matrix Partners India led the $50 million funding round in Krutrim. [ more ]
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Berlin Startup Jobs
3 months ago
Berlin

Job Vacancy: Co-founder & CTO @ AI Business Travel Assistant (m/f/d) // Lufthansa Innovation Hub GmbH | IT / Software Development, Seeking Co-Founders Jobs | Berlin Startup Jobs

Swifty is an autonomous AI tool in the travel industry that streamlines the business travel booking process.
The company is looking for a technical co-founder to help grow the venture and execute product iterations. [ more ]
Berlin Startup Jobs
3 months ago
Berlin

Job Vacancy: Content Lead - B2B SaaS / Climate Tech // Climatiq | Marketing & Communications Jobs | Berlin Startup Jobs

Climatiq is a climate tech startup building a tech platform to help organizations tackle the climate crisis.
They have a powerful carbon calculation engine and are used by sustainability leaders worldwide. [ more ]
Entrepreneur
3 months ago
Marketing

PR Isn't Everyone's Forte. Is It Time For You to Bring in the Pros? | Entrepreneur

Know your limits and consider your team's expertise
Consider freelancers for cost-effective solutions [ more ]
Berlin Startup Jobs
3 months ago
Marketing

Job Vacancy: Content Lead - B2B SaaS / Climate Tech // Climatiq | Marketing & Communications Jobs | Berlin Startup Jobs

Climatiq is a climate tech startup building a tech platform to help organizations tackle the climate crisis.
They have a powerful carbon calculation engine and are used by sustainability leaders worldwide. [ more ]
Berlin Startup Jobs
3 months ago
Marketing

Job Vacancy: Content Lead - B2B SaaS / Climate Tech // Climatiq | Marketing & Communications Jobs | Berlin Startup Jobs

Climatiq is a climate tech startup building a tech platform to help organizations tackle the climate crisis.
They have a powerful carbon calculation engine and are used by sustainability leaders worldwide. [ more ]
Forbes
3 months ago
Marketing

Council Post: 20 Ways Startups With Limited Marketing Budgets Can Thrive

Position yourself as an authority on established platforms to save money on building your own website traffic.
Establish strategic partnerships with businesses or influencers to expand your reach on a limited budget.
Offer a solution to a real problem and showcase early success to attract customers. [ more ]
TechCrunch
4 days ago
European startups

Amae Health is building an in-person approach to mental healthcare in an increasingly digital space | TechCrunch

Amae Health aims to improve the mental healthcare system for patients with severe mental illness by providing comprehensive care under one roof. [ more ]
TechRepublic
3 weeks ago
European startups

Top 10 Marketing Strategies for Startup Success | TechRepublic

Limited budgets call for smart marketing strategies in startups. [ more ]
Harvard Business Review
2 months ago
European startups

The Challenge of Retaining Startup Talent After an Acquisition

Acquired workers have significantly higher turnover rates compared to regular hires
Startup employees leave after an acquisition because they seek new challenges and opportunities [ more ]
TechCrunch
14 hours ago
Data science

Atlan scores $105M for its data control plane, as LLMs boost importance of data | TechCrunch

Atlan founders built the company based on prior experience with data governance and believe in the importance of solving complex data problems within organizations. [ more ]
LogRocket Blog
5 days ago
UX design

Leader Spotlight: The benefits of being a full-stack PM, with Kunal Thadani - LogRocket Blog

Being resourceful is a key quality for a full-stack Product Manager. [ more ]
www.fastcompany.com
1 month ago
UX design

An early Apple designer on what makes an interface truly great

Abigail Brody has a design background at Fortune 500 companies like Apple.
Her human-centric design approach is influenced by both Fortune 500 and startup experiences. [ more ]
Medium
3 months ago
UX design

UX Enhancements Through a Developer's Lens

Recognition of the challenges faced when competing with established software giants
Focus on enhancing the messaging view in Tempo Messenger [ more ]
AdExchanger
1 week ago
Marketing tech

Screenverse Raises $10.5M To Bring Programmatic To Smaller DOOH Networks | AdExchanger

DOOH and programmatic advertising should align for growth. [ more ]
AdExchanger
4 weeks ago
Marketing tech

A New Day For Targeting And Analytics | AdExchanger

Jeromy Sonne started Daypart.AI, a new ad targeting and analytics company.
Sonne sees an opportunity for a new type of programmatic startup avoiding traditional DSP methods. [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 week ago
JavaScript

Pitch Deck Teardown: NOQX's $200K pre-seed deck | TechCrunch

NOQX, a Stockholm-based startup, raised $200,000 in a pre-seed round to improve goal-setting and collaboration for companies with 50-500 employees. [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 week ago
Startup companies

Defense startup True Anomaly lays off around 25%, cancels summer internship | TechCrunch

True Anomaly laid off 25% of its workforce and cancelled the summer internship program to eliminate role duplication. [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 month ago
Startup companies

Former Nextdoor exec raises $25 million for PipeDreams, a startup rolling up HVAC companies

PipeDreams is a startup acquiring HVAC and plumbing companies to scale them using software.
The founder of PipeDreams, Dan Laufer, saw an opportunity in the market due to gaps in the consumer experience and the silver tsunami of retiring baby boomers. [ more ]
WIRED
1 month ago
Startup companies

Reddit Surges on Its First Day of Trading

Reddit's IPO is a test of investor appetite for tech IPOs
Reddit's metamorphosis into a public company, involving significant stakeholders and growth [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 month ago
Startup companies

TipTop, the new app from Postmates' founder and CEO, now lets you buy devices with trade-ins and cash | TechCrunch

TipTop introduces TipTop Shop for device trade-ins and purchases.
TipTop aims to simplify the process of buying new devices by allowing trade-ins for discounts. [ more ]
TechCrunch
2 months ago
Startup companies

Apply to pitch at TechCrunch Early Stage 2024 in Boston | TechCrunch

Pitching at TC Early Stage can provide founders with valuable feedback from expert judges.
Selected finalists get a chance to receive insight on pitch decks and secure essential advice before presenting to VCs. [ more ]
TechCrunch
2 months ago
Startup companies

MariaDB's potential take-private deal is an indictment of 2021's SPAC mania | TechCrunch

SPAC mergers have faced failures, including MariaDB's underwhelming performance after going public.
MariaDB's deal with Angel Pond Holdings and subsequent SPAC merger led to a significant drop in valuation post-merger. [ more ]
TechCrunch
1 month ago
Business intelligence

How a tiny 4-person startup, Supaglue, caught Stripe's eye | TechCrunch

Stripe's Revenue and Finance Automation unit will reach $500 million annual run rate this year.
Stripe acquired a four-person team from Supaglue to enhance its real-time analytics and reporting tools. [ more ]
TechCrunch
2 months ago
Business intelligence

New geospatial data startup streamlines satellite imagery visualization | TechCrunch

Geospatial data processing requires significant engineering prowess
Fused platform offers fast data processing and visualization capabilities [ more ]
Berlin Startup Jobs
2 months ago
Business intelligence

Job Vacancy: Junior Data Engineer // Climatiq Technologies GmbH | IT / Software Development Jobs | Berlin Startup Jobs

Team with diverse expertise from prestigious backgrounds.
Platform empowers organizations to monitor their carbon footprint. [ more ]
sfist.com
1 month ago
SF food

Day Around the Bay: Berkeley Falcon Annie Has Laid Two Eggs, Third Egg Expected Wednesday

Quince.com CEO's statement raises suspicion in trademark dispute
SF robotics startup Glacier innovating recycling with AI and robots [ more ]
Berlin Startup Jobs
1 month ago
DevOps

Job Vacancy: Backend Engineer // Qonexon | IT / Software Development Jobs | Berlin Startup Jobs

Join early-stage startup in Berlin revolutionizing recruiting with data integration platform.
Backend Engineer role: Ownership, impact building tech infrastructure with Python, Django, GCP. [ more ]
TechCrunch
2 months ago
DevOps

Ubicloud wants to build an open source alternative to AWS | TechCrunch

Ubicloud provides core cloud computing services on affordable bare-metal servers from different providers.
Focus on compute, PostgreSQL, networking now; plans to add block storage, Kubernetes later. [ more ]
TechCrunch
2 months ago
DevOps

KTrust launches an automated red team for Kubernetes security | TechCrunch

KTrust takes a proactive approach to Kubernetes security by deploying an automated system that attempts to hack into the system.
The company has raised $5.4 million in seed funding led by AWZ Ventures. [ more ]
TechCrunch
3 months ago
DevOps

Cloud native container management platform Weaveworks shuts its doors | TechCrunch

Weaveworks, a startup focusing on cloud native development tooling, has announced that it is shutting down due to uneven sales and a lack of capital.
The company faced growing competition from better-capitalized companies like Harness Labs and CircleCI, and a potential acquisition fell through. [ more ]
Berlin Startup Jobs
3 months ago
DevOps

Job Vacancy: Senior Frontend Engineer (w/m/d) // GlassFlow | IT / Software Development Jobs | Berlin Startup Jobs

GlassFlow is a Python-based data streaming infrastructure that challenges legacy technologies like Apache Kafka.
GlassFlow is an early stage VC backed startup from Berlin, building a category-defining infrastructure product with support from world-class tech angels. [ more ]
TNW | Sustainability
2 months ago
Health

Doctors have started prescribing a new medical treatment: a walking app

Walking has significant health benefits and is increasingly prescribed by doctors for various conditions.
Walk15, a Lithuanian startup, provides a platform and app to motivate people to engage in physical activity through step challenges and rewards. [ more ]
TechCrunch
2 months ago
Media industry

Former Twitter engineers are building Particle, an AI-powered news reader, backed by $4.4M | TechCrunch

AI-driven news summarization by Particl.news
Concerns about AI impact on news ecosystem
Focus on compensating authors and publishers [ more ]
Axios
3 months ago
Media industry

The Messenger is shutting down

The Messenger, a digital news startup, is planning to shut down operations after failing to secure necessary funding.
The company was losing tens of millions of dollars and only brought in $3 million in revenue last year. [ more ]
www.fastcompany.com
2 months ago
Web design

Venus Williams launches an AI interior design platform called Palazzo

AI-based interior design service Palazzo aims to simplify redesigning homes.
Venus Williams's startup Palazzo combines design expertise with technology for home renovation. [ more ]
TechCrunch
2 months ago
Music

Groover bridges the promotion gap for independent artists | TechCrunch

Indie musicians face challenges in music promotion
Groover aids independent musicians in promoting their music [ more ]
TechCrunch
2 months ago
Startup companies

$13M and 3 years later, Superlist hopes to become a Decacorn. But will it? | TechCrunch

Christian Reber, founder of the popular To Do lists app Wunderlist, has launched a new app called Superlist.
Superlist is a well-rounded To Do list app that allows users to split off personal to-do lists and share them with others.
Superlist is designed for teams, with features like project lists, shared notes, files, tasks, and images. [ more ]
Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
2 months ago
Career

Improvisation Over Strategy: What Nonprofit Managers Can Learn from Theater - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Working Solutions is a nonprofit loan fund within the CDFI space that focuses on microloans for startup and early-stage businesses in the Bay Area.
They have increased their asset size and staff over time, deploying over $50 million in small-dollar loans to over 3,500 businesses. [ more ]
Axios
3 months ago
Career

Axios Finish Line: Perils of pretend work

Growing staff too fast can lead to mounds of make-work
Resist the temptation to assume you need more people [ more ]
Entrepreneur
4 months ago
Career

5 Years and 3 Lessons: What I've Learned Leading a Public Company | Entrepreneur

Simplicity is key in organizations, as the simplest answer is usually the best.
Great people are the true drivers of success in a company, not just financial metrics. [ more ]
PUNCH
2 months ago
Cocktails

Time to Burn the Ice?

Arctic Ice, a startup shipping ice from Greenland's glaciers, is facing backlash for potentially accelerating climate change.
The company claims to harvest free-floating icebergs, not glacier ice, and has permits to take a small percentage of Greenlandic ice that falls into the ocean annually. [ more ]
TechCrunch
3 months ago
Fundraising

How to write your monthly investor update | TechCrunch

An investor update is a regular email a startup sends to its investors to inform them about the company's recent progress, key metrics, challenges and future plans.
Investor updates build trust with investors, allow startups to leverage investor expertise and networks, and may lead to future investment and referrals. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
4 months ago
Fundraising

Silicon Valley startups had their worst funding year since 2019

Venture capital deals in the US fell to levels not seen since 2019, with a 30% decrease in deal value from 2022.
Global venture capital investments also declined by 35% from the previous year. [ more ]
TechCrunch
3 months ago
Startup companies

Any growth is good, but sustainable growth is the key to success | TechCrunch

Finding the right way to sell your product is crucial for startups.
PayPal found its product-market fit for eBay by observing user behavior. [ more ]
TechCrunch
3 months ago
Startup companies

Beat the clock to save $300 on passes to TechCrunch Early Stage 2024 | TechCrunch

Save $300 on TechCrunch Early Stage tickets by booking before January 26 at 11:59 p.m. PT
TechCrunch Early Stage offers valuable insights on legal issues, fundraising, marketing, growth, and more for startup founders [ more ]
TechCrunch
3 months ago
Graphic design

Kittl raises another $36 million for its browser-based design tool | TechCrunch

Kittl, a Berlin-based startup, has raised $36 million in a Series B funding round to further develop its graphic design tool.
The company aims to provide a powerful design tool that is more advanced than Canva and less complex than Adobe's applications. [ more ]
WIRED
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

This Chinese Startup Is Winning the Open Source AI Race

01.AI released an open source model that outperforms other AI models on various benchmarks.
The startup aims to inspire a loyal developer base by giving away its AI models. [ more ]
The New Stack
3 months ago
Angular

AI-Assisted Dependency Updates without Breaking Things

Infield uses continuous monitoring and aggregated upgrade data
Provides a step-by-step path for safe open source component management. [ more ]
Pycon
3 months ago
Python

Applications For Booth Space on Startup Row Are Now Open!

Startup founders can apply for booth space on Startup Row at PyCon US.
Qualified startups receive exclusive placement on the PyCon US website and access to the PyCon Jobs Fair. [ more ]
Silicon Canals
3 months ago
Software development

Better Stack secures 9.1M to help developers ship high-quality software faster & cheaper; becomes profitable

Czech-born startup Better Stack has raised $10 million in funding.
Better Stack provides observability solutions and collaboration tools for developers. [ more ]
Engadget
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

The Rabbit R1 will offer up-to-date answers powered by Perplexity's AI

Perplexity, a San Francisco-based startup, is the AI provider powering Rabbit R1's interaction.
The first 100,000 R1 buyers will receive one year of Perplexity Pro subscription for free, which normally costs $200. [ more ]
TechCrunch
3 months ago
Startup companies

Back in the Unicorn Club with Cowboy Ventures' Aileen Lee | TechCrunch

Aileen Lee discusses the different types of unicorns in the startup world
Unicorns are not just based in Silicon Valley, with 19% located in New York [ more ]
TechCrunch
3 months ago
Startup companies

Welcome back to the Unicorn Club, 10 years later | TechCrunch

Majority of unicorns went public or were acquired
Enterprise-oriented companies had higher capital efficiency [ more ]
Exchangewire
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

NumberEight Secures $2.7m Funding to Deliver AI-powered 'Privacy-First' Solutions for the Ad Industry - ExchangeWire.com

NumberEight, a London-based startup, has raised $2.7m in funding to drive commercial growth and expand into the US market.
The advertising industry is facing challenges due to privacy regulations and over-dependence on personal identifiable information (PII), creating a need for privacy-first solutions.
NumberEight's on-device AI technology allows for precise user segmentation and personalized ads without relying on traditional cookies or IDs. [ more ]
Exchangewire
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

NumberEight Secures $2.7m Funding to Deliver AI-powered 'Privacy-First' Solutions for the Ad Industry - ExchangeWire.com

NumberEight, a London-based startup, has raised $2.7m in funding to drive commercial growth and expand into the US market.
The advertising industry is facing challenges due to privacy regulations and over-dependence on personal identifiable information (PII), creating a need for privacy-first solutions.
NumberEight's on-device AI technology allows for precise user segmentation and personalized ads without relying on traditional cookies or IDs. [ more ]
TechCrunch
3 months ago
Startup companies

Fintech isn't doomed, it just needs more time | TechCrunch

Equity is a podcast that covers the business of startups and discusses the numbers and nuances behind the headlines.
The podcast usually airs on Mondays but this episode was released on a different day due to a holiday in the US. [ more ]
TechCrunch
3 months ago
Startup companies

New, tried-and-true ways to network at TechCrunch Early Stage 2024 | TechCrunch

TechCrunch Early Stage 2024 is an event for startup founders and professionals to learn, network, and build valuable relationships.
Side Events during Early Stage Week provide opportunities for fun, knowledge enhancement, and networking within the startup and investor community. [ more ]
Futurism
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Remember That Uber-Hyped "AI Pin" Startup? It's Already Doing Layoffs

Startup Humane, creator of the AI Pin, is laying off 10 employees before the product even begins shipping.
The layoffs come after confusion and doubt surrounding the AI Pin's unveiling last year. [ more ]
WIRED
3 months ago
OMG science

Why Humans Are Putting a Bunch of 'Coal' and 'Oil' Back in the Ground

Startups are using plant waste to create concentrated carbon that can be buried or injected underground.
This carbon removal technique is not a substitute for reducing emissions, but it can help in conjunction with other methods to combat climate change. [ more ]
Forbes
3 months ago
Growth hacking

Council Post: 20 Ways Startups With Limited Marketing Budgets Can Thrive

Position yourself as an authority on established platforms to save money on building your own website traffic.
Establish strategic partnerships with businesses or influencers to expand your reach on a limited budget.
Offer a solution to a real problem and showcase early success to attract customers. [ more ]
Forbes
3 months ago
Marketing

Council Post: 20 Ways Startups With Limited Marketing Budgets Can Thrive

Position yourself as an authority on established platforms to save money on building your own website traffic.
Establish strategic partnerships with businesses or influencers to expand your reach on a limited budget.
Offer a solution to a real problem and showcase early success to attract customers. [ more ]
Who What Wear
3 months ago
Fashion & style

How Shan-Lyn Ma Is Revolutionizing Wedding Culture With Zola

Zola is a wedding registry site that has helped over 2 million couples plan their dream weddings.
Zola has expanded its services to include baby registries, solidifying its position as a game-changer in the industry. [ more ]
Entrepreneur
4 months ago
Startup companies

How to Become a Sales-Focused Founder (and Why It's Important) | Entrepreneur

Having an effective sales strategy is just as important as creating a great product.
Sales, marketing, and distribution are as important as the product itself.
About 40% of new product launches fail, highlighting the importance of sales. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
4 months ago
Startup companies

Silicon Valley startups had their worst funding year since 2019

Venture capital deals in the US fell to levels not seen since 2019, with a 30% decrease in deal value from 2022.
Global venture capital investments also declined by 35% from the previous year. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
4 months ago
Startup companies

Silicon Valley startups had their worst funding year since 2019

Venture capital deals in the US fell to levels not seen since 2019, with a 30% decrease in deal value from 2022.
Global venture capital investments also declined by 35% from the previous year. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
4 months ago
Startup companies

Silicon Valley startups had their worst funding year since 2019

Venture capital deals in the US fell to levels not seen since 2019, with a 30% decrease in deal value from 2022.
Global venture capital investments also declined by 35% from the previous year. [ more ]
LawSites
4 months ago
Law

Voting Is Closed and Here Are the Results: The 15 Finalists You Chose To Be In the 2024 Startup Alley at ABA TECHSHOW

Fifteen legal tech startups have been chosen as finalists for the eighth-annual Startup Alley at ABA TECHSHOW 2024.
These finalists will participate in a pitch competition and the winners will be chosen by conference attendees.
Over 51,670 votes were received to determine the final 15 winners. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
4 months ago
Venture

Silicon Valley startups had their worst funding year since 2019

Venture capital deals in the US fell to levels not seen since 2019, with a 30% decrease in deal value from 2022.
Global venture capital investments also declined by 35% from the previous year. [ more ]
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