The Basics of Buying a Franchise
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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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What ROI Should Really Look Like for Your Company’s Public Relations Campaigns
Many companies see the value of PR and are willing to invest in it. But they want lickety-split results and to see themselves plastered all over the news.
This Couple Cashed in Their 401ks to Launch a Virtual Business — Here’s How It Led to a 9-Figure Exit and Owning 2 Professional Soccer Teams
How Bryan and Shannon Miles went from tech to breweries to serving drinks in their own soccer stadium.
Khosla Ventures, Pear VC triple down on Honey Homes, a smart way to hire a handyman
There’s apparently a lot of demand for an on-demand handyperson. Khosla Ventures and Pear VC have just tripled down on their investment in Honey Homes, which offers up a dedicated handyman to take care of all the random tasks on a homeowner’s to-do list. The company raised $9 million last June in a Series A […]
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TikTok tests 60-minute video uploads as it continues to take on YouTube
TikTok is testing the ability for users to upload 60-minute videos, the company confirmed to TechCrunch on Thursday. The feature is available to a limited group of users in select markets, and TikTok says it doesn’t have any immediate plans to make the feature available widely. The feature, which was first spotted by social media […]
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Flock Safety’s solar-powered cameras could make surveilliance more widespread
Flock Safety is a multi-billion dollar startup that’s got eyes everywhere. As of Wednesday, with the company’s new Solar Condor cameras, those eyes are solar-powered and using wireless 5G networks to make them all that much easier to install. Adding solar power to the mix means that the company’s mission to blanket the country with […]
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Agora raises $34B Series B to keep building the Carta for real estate
Since he was very young, Bar Mor knew that he would inevitably do something with real estate. His family was involved in all types of real estate projects, from ground-up construction to managing residential, commercial and retail properties. But unlike his parents, Mor also had a passion for technology. His interest in tech was reinforced […]
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Secure Better Project Management for $20 Through May 22
Set your project manager up for success, even if that person is you.
Should You Tell Your Employer About Your Side Hustle? This One Non-Negotiable Step Will Reveal the Answer, Expert Says.
By definition, a side hustle takes place in addition to (and likely completely outside of) a 9-5 — but that doesn’t always mean it should stay a secret.
Should Boeing’s CEO Get a 45% Pay Raise for a 45% Failure? Inside His Controversial $32.8 Million Pay Package.
Boeing CEO David Calhoun’s leadership has resulted in financial struggles and dissatisfied workers — and a proposed $32.8 million pay package as he walks out the door.