Commentary: The old guard in venture reigns supreme
Black founders have never raised more than 2% of capital in any given quarter.
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August 2023
App Store users are downrating Twitter’s rebranding to X with 1-star reviews
Many people have mixed feelings over Twitter’s rebranding to X, in preparation for its transformation into owner Elon Musk’s vision of an “everything app.” But on the U.S. App Store, users have been venting their frustrations over the name change, leading to a surge in 1-star negative reviews, a new analysis shows. According to data […]
3 Things Businesses Should Remember When Handling Used Consumer Electronics
Most businesses rely on electronic equipment, but not enough know how to handle and dispose of it properly.
Ask Sophie: Any tips for F-1 student visa approval amid the rising denial rate?
I was accepted into a prestigious robotics engineering master’s program in the U.S. but the denial rate for F-1 student visas is increasing. Why?
What if room temperature superconductors were real?
Myriad industries would be ripe for upheaval. Here are a few that would stand the most to gain.
Meta starts blocking the news in Canada — its latest standoff with publishers
Canadians using Facebook and Instagram should expect to see some gaps in their feeds, starting now. This week, Meta began blocking Canadian access to links and stories from news publishers — the company’s response to a bill that would require the tech giant to pay outlets for the right to distribute and profit from their […]
How I Bootstrapped to $100 Million Without Venture Capital Funding
How I grew my business without any VC funding — and how you can, too.
Are You Guilty of Poor Onboarding? The Consequences Are Worse Than You Think.
The onboarding process has a profound effect on your employee satisfaction, retention and productivity. Harness these actionable strategies to optimize your onboarding process, ensuring a smooth transition for new hires.
‘Life of a Girl Dad:’ Mark Zuckerberg Rocks Face Gems and Beaded Bracelets at Taylor Swift Concert
The Facebook founder attended the economy-boosting “Eras” tour with his daughters.
Chinese Zoo Denies That Bear in Enclosure Is Really a Human in Costume
The bear has created a frenzy on social media.