How to Master Your Sales Success — Why Every Answer and Rejection Matters
In the ever-evolving realm of sales, the conventional pursuit of securing a “yes” may often lead to frustration and missed opportunities.
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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January 2024
Amazon’s iRobot deal could be blocked by European Union
It’s been 17 months since Amazon agreed to buy iRobot for $1.7 billion. The subsequent year and a half has unfolded at a glacial pace, as the deal has inched forward. Analysts anticipated that the retail giant’s purchase of the home robot pioneer would face a good bit of regulatory scrutiny, though few expected the […]
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Private equity could be the last resort for startups struggling to exit
Startups are in a difficult spot. But the good news is that some untraveled and overgrown exit paths have a chance of opening up this year.
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Half of Apple’s India smartphone shipments are now iPhone 15
The iPhone 15 and its many iterations comprised more than half of Apple’s Q4 smartphone shipments of 2.8 million units in India, Canalys said in its quarterly report. The handset has seen remarkable success in India as Apple pushed the latest models during the festive sales, which occur across online and offline channels in the country […]
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Save More Than $150 on a Refurbished Lenovo ThinkCentre Computer
This grade-A refurbished Lenovo ThinkCentre is a great deal during this limited-time price drop.
5 Key Ways To Create a Unique and Authentic Brand That People Remember
By embracing who you are on a personal level, you create a brand that is not only unique but also genuine. In a world saturated with businesses vying for attention, authenticity is the key to standing out and building a loyal customer base.
Meta’s content moderator subcontractor model faces legal squeeze in Spain
A Barcelona-based company that works as a subcontractor for Meta, providing content moderation services for Facebook and Instagram, has been found by a court in Spain to be responsible for psychological damage suffered by a worker. The ruling, handed down Thursday, per local press reports, is the first time a court in Spain has found […]
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Want a huge jumpstart on your startup dream? This is no time to procrastinate. We have only seven days left of launch pricing to TechCrunch Early Stage 2024, taking place in Boston on April 25. Buy a $149 Founder pass or a $349 Investor pass and save $300 before prices increase on January 27. No […]
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Pitch Deck Teardown: Rypplzz’ $3M seed deck
This week, we’re taking a look at a pitch deck from Rypplzz (pronounced “ripples”), a spatial technology startup that recently raised $3 million.
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5 Smart Marketing Strategies to Boost Investor Confidence and Thrive Under Their Scrutiny
Many investors think of marketing as more of a function to build brand awareness than to generate leads and sales — but it does both. Here’s how to get your investors on board with your marketing plan.