The Secret to a Successful Sale — Expert Tips to Navigate Common Deal Derailers
The more you can anticipate potential deal de-railers, the more likely you’ll have a successful exit transaction worthy of your time, investment and effort.
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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November 2023
The National Labor Relations Board’s Joint Employer Rule Threatens to Disrupt $825 Billion Franchise System
The NLRB’s new rule redefines the franchisor-franchisee relationship, potentially shaking the foundation of a key system that contributes to the U.S. economy. Here’s how this significant change might alter the franchising landscape as we know it.
This Gen-Z Inspired Company Started at Zero — Here’s How It Became a Pepsi Competitor On Track for $200 Million in Revenue
Entrepreneur+ will be hosting a special Q&A with the brilliant team behind the soda brand, OLOPOP.
YouTube’s new teen safeguards limit repeated viewing of some video topics and more
Two years after testifying before the U.S. Senate over child safety concerns, including teens’ exposure to eating disorder content, YouTube today announced additional product safeguards around its content recommendations aimed at teens. Specifically, the company said it would limit repeated recommendations of videos on topics that can trigger body image issues, like those comparing physical […]
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Factory wants to use AI to automate the software dev lifecycle
Developer velocity, the speed at which an organization ships code, is often impacted by necessary but lengthy processes like code review, writing documentation and testing. Inefficiencies threaten to make theses processes even longer. According to one source, developers waste 17.3 hours per week due to technical debt and bad — i.e. nonfunctional — code. Machine […]
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Boeing confirms ‘cyber incident’ after ransomware gang claims data theft
Aerospace giant Boeing has confirmed that it is dealing with a “cyber incident,” days after the company was listed on the leak site of the LockBit ransomware gang. In a statement given to TechCrunch, Boeing spokesperson Jim Prolux confirmed that attackers had targeted “elements of our parts and safety business.” The spokesperson added: “This issue […]
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Do government sanctions against ransomware groups work?
Earlier this year, the U.S. government imposed sanctions against Russian national Mikhail Matveev, an FBI most-wanted cybercriminal, who authorities accuse of being a “prolific ransomware affiliate” involved in cyberattacks in the United States and overseas. Authorities say Matveev played a major role in the development and deployment of the Hive, LockBit and Babuk ransomware variants, […]
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AirLoom has a plan to halve the cost of wind power
The Wyoming-based startup thinks the traditional three-bladed turbine is played out and has a new design to bring wind energy to more places.
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Act Fast to Score a Refurbished MacBook Pro for Only $235.97 Now Through November 9
Tackle it all with this refurbished MacBook Pro ahead of Black Friday.
Setting a New Standard for Customer Service
In this episode, hear how Ben and Jenny McAvoy, owners of Insectek Pest Solutions, prioritize communication and put customers at ease in the face of stressful pest encounters.