Know Before You Buy: These Are The Costs Associated With Purchasing and Operating a Franchise
From initial investments to royalty fees to legal costs, take stock of these numbers before it’s too late.
Own, a new social media app, aims to tokenize the creator economy
Own is the latest alternative to TikTok to emerge in the market, featuring blockchain technology and a token economy.
March 2023
3 Colossal Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist Right Now
High-profile bank failures and stubbornly high inflation have heightened volatility in the stock market lately. Regardless of uncertain macroeconomic conditions, colossal stocks Visa (V), Merck (MRK), and Salesforce (CRM) could…
One founder’s account of what’s left behind from SVB’s crash
Hello, and welcome back to Equity, a podcast about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. This is our Wednesday show, where we niche down to a single person, think about their work and unpack the rest. This week, Natasha interviewed Series CEO Brexton Pham, who has been building a […]
One founder’s account of what’s left behind from SVB’s crash by Theresa Loconsolo originally published on TechCrunch
T-Mobile to acquire Ryan Reynolds’ Mint Mobile in $1.35 billion deal
T-Mobile is acquiring Mint Mobile, the budget-friendly wireless provider partially owned by Ryan Reynolds in a deal valued at up to $1.35 billion, the company announced on Wednesday. The move indicates that T-Mobile is looking to boost its prepaid offerings. In a blog post, T-Mobile said it reached a deal to acquire Ka’ena Corporation, the […]
T-Mobile to acquire Ryan Reynolds’ Mint Mobile in $1.35 billion deal by Aisha Malik originally published on TechCrunch
The Download: GPT-4 is here, and metaverse marriages
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. GPT-4 is bigger and better than ChatGPT—but OpenAI won’t say why OpenAI has finally unveiled GPT-4, a next-generation large language model that was rumored to be in development for much of last year.…
Once scammed for ten grand, this VC is building a crypto security vault
One of the barriers to bringing cryptocurrency into the mainstream is the frequency of fraud in the space. Last year alone, over $3.9 billion worth of crypto was “lost”, according to an industry report, even though the number was already down roughly 50% from the year before. Francois Le Nguyen, an angel investor and former […]
Once scammed for ten grand, this VC is building a crypto security vault by Rita Liao originally published on TechCrunch
How to Use the 5 Senses — Plus a Secret 6th One — to Catapult Your Brand Experience
When it comes to “brand experience,” harnessing the power of the five senses in your brand strategy will completely change how your customers respond to you. Here’s how.
Fine-dining meals delivered to your home are just an Entrée order away
Entrée chefs prepare restaurant-quality meals that are delivered in packaging to prevent food from arriving soggy or cold.
Fine-dining meals delivered to your home are just an Entrée order away by Christine Hall originally published on TechCrunch
‘Trust is a hard thing to earn’: SVB’s closure could disproportionately affect Black founders
The social impact of Silicon Valley Bank was ‘unparalleled.’
‘Trust is a hard thing to earn’: SVB’s closure could disproportionately affect Black founders by Dominic-Madori Davis originally published on TechCrunch
Practice your pitch with Kleiner Perkins and Sequoia Capital on TechCrunch Live
TechCrunch Live records live today and tomorrow at 12:00 PDT, and you’re invited to pitch your startup. Called Pitch Practice, it should be self-explanatory. Participants have a chance to practice their pitch by presenting to another founder and investor. This week’s guests are fantastic too. You want their feedback on your pitch. Participants have two […]
Practice your pitch with Kleiner Perkins and Sequoia Capital on TechCrunch Live by Matt Burns originally published on TechCrunch