February 20, 2025

How to Build Meaningful Connections in the Digital Networking Era

In a world of digital noise and curated personas, authenticity fosters a deeper, more lasting connection. Networking for today’s world (and tomorrow’s) will require a balance of technology and human touch.

June 2023

High school changes every student’s password to ‘Ch@ngeme!’

June 29, 2023

After a cybersecurity audit mistakenly reset everyone’s password, a high school changed every student’s password to “Ch@ngeme!” giving every student the chance to hack into any other student’s account, according to emails obtained by TechCrunch. Last week, Oak Park and River Forest (OPRF) High School in Illinois told parents that during a cybersecurity audit, “due […]

High school changes every student’s password to ‘Ch@ngeme!’ by Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai originally published on TechCrunch

Plex lays off 20% of its workforce amid advertising slowdown

June 29, 2023

Plex, the free streaming app, laid off approximately 20% of its staff, TechCrunch has learned, which will largely affect the Personal Media teams and likely other departments. Plex didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment. The streaming app gives users a single destination to upload and organize content (video, audio and photos) from their […]

Plex lays off 20% of its workforce amid advertising slowdown by Lauren Forristal originally published on TechCrunch

3 Internet Stocks to Buy Before June Ends

June 29, 2023
Growing digitalization across several sectors worldwide and the advent of advanced technologies have primed the internet industry for significant growth in the foreseeable future. Given the industry tailwinds, it could…

Inflection lands $1.3B investment to build more ‘personal’ AI

June 29, 2023

There’s still plenty of cash to go around in the generative AI space, apparently. As first reported by Forbes, Inflection AI, an AI startup aiming to create “personal AI for everyone,” has closed a $1.3 billion funding round led by Microsoft, Reid Hoffman, Bill Gates, Eric Schmidt and new investor Nvidia. A source familiar with […]

Inflection lands $1.3B investment to build more ‘personal’ AI by Kyle Wiggers originally published on TechCrunch

Level wants to back your fund — and your portfolio companies too

June 29, 2023

In 2023, funds of funds (FoFs) are on track to raise the smallest amount of money this year in more than a decade. At the same time, muted venture deal activity has many firms ditching their follow-on funds. Despite these twin trends, a new emerging manager is looking to find success with a fund that […]

Level wants to back your fund — and your portfolio companies too by Rebecca Szkutak originally published on TechCrunch