From Mundane to Magic: The Incredible Benefits of Automation for Small Business Owners
Automation can give small business workers back hours for what they enjoy, all while improving the ability to scale.
US AI Safety Institute could face big cuts
The National Institute of Standards and Technology could fire as many as 500 staffers, according to multiple reports — cuts that further threaten a fledgling AI safety organization. Axios reported this week that the US AI Safety Institute (AISI) and Chips for America, both part of NIST, would be “gutted” by layoffs targeting probationary employees […]
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April 2023
Niu’s latest scooter falls short on built-for-the-city promise
The Niu Technologies KQi3 Max has the kind of specs that should make it the ideal scooter for urban dwellers — especially those who live in hilly terrain. The 46.5-pound scooter has enough power to wisk riders through city streets at speeds of up to 20 miles per hour, handle steep hills and sharp turns […]
Niu’s latest scooter falls short on built-for-the-city promise by Rebecca Bellan originally published on TechCrunch
Getting people to try new things IRL with Sarah Peterson from The Nudge
Welcome back to Found, where we get the stories behind the startups. This week Becca and guest host Amanda Silberling are joined by Sarah Peterson from The Nudge, a startup that texts its users ideas of fun things to do in their cities each weekend. Sarah talked about the company’s origin and how they’ve built […]
Getting people to try new things IRL with Sarah Peterson from The Nudge by Rebecca Szkutak originally published on TechCrunch
What’s a fair price premium for startup shares?
What is a fair price premium for a startup? Per recent history, it’s probably not more than 200% over public-market comps. It may even be closer to 100%.
What’s a fair price premium for startup shares? by Alex Wilhelm originally published on TechCrunch
Founders – Pitch to VCs at TC Early Stage
On April 20th, TechCrunch will host TechCrunch Early Stage in Boston – an event designed to equip entrepreneurs will all the tools needed to build their unicorn startups. No founder event would be complete without pitches! TechCrunch editorial is looking for 6-7 founders to take part in a Pitch Deck Teardown. On stage. In Boston. […]
Founders – Pitch to VCs at TC Early Stage by Neesha A. Tambe originally published on TechCrunch
Kendall Jenner Talks Tequila, Sustainability, and Entrepreneurship. ‘Have Confidence in Your Judgment.’
In an exclusive interview, the mega-influencer discusses her company 818 Tequila.
The Co-Founder of a Fashion Retailer With a Nearly 100% Retention Rate Reveals the Secret to Happy Employees
Jocelyn Gailliot, Madeline Grayson and September Votta launched Tuckernuck because they wanted easy access to different kinds of clothes. Now, they run a different kind of company too.
Germany accuses Twitter of failing to remove illegal hate speech
In an early FAFO test for Elon Musk, Germany could be set to fine Twitter for repeatedly failing to comply with a social media hate speech takedowns law, aka the NetzDG, which requires swift removal of illegal content like hate speech. The Federal Justice Office (BfJ) announced the move in a press release today — […]
Germany accuses Twitter of failing to remove illegal hate speech by Natasha Lomas originally published on TechCrunch
Digital simulations open up real-world possibilities
Building a better train doesn’t end with delivering the railcars. When Siemens was asked to improve train reliability, the company added sensors and built digital models that could predict the need for door maintenance 10 days before a door actually got stuck—allowing mechanics to prevent delays before they happened. Peter Koerte, chief technology and strategy…
Virgin Orbit Declares Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
The satellite launch company slashed an estimated 90% of its workforce weeks ago.