Buyers Pay More for Clean Businesses — Here’s How to Make Yours Exit-Ready
Buyers don’t fear imperfection. They fear uncertainty. Clean businesses get offers faster and at better multiples.
The Download: carbon removal factories’ funding cuts, and AI toys
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. The Trump administration may cut funding for two major direct-air capture plants The US Department of Energy appears poised to terminate funding for a pair of large carbon-sucking factories that were originally set…
August 2025
Databricks CEO says fresh $1B will help him attack a new AI database market
The round, which pushes Databricks’ valuation to $100B, was co-led by Insight Partners and Thrive. CEO Ali Ghodsi says he’s found an enormous untapped AI agent market to spend the funds.
Meta rolls out AI-powered translations to creators globally, starting with English and Spanish
The new feature, which is available in any market where Meta AI is available, allows creators to translate content into other languages for a broader audience.
What Every Leader Should Know About the Power of ‘Quiet Coaching’
Learn about the “quiet coach” leadership style — a model focused on listening, empathy and thoughtful guidance over loud speeches.
Your next customer is on the TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 expo floor — will they find you or your competitor?
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 lands in San Francisco from October 27–29, and the Expo Hall is already packed with early adopters, startup scouts, and enterprise buyers looking to discover what’s next. If you’re not there to show off your product, your competitors will be — and they’ll be closing deals that could’ve been yours. There’s still […]
Steal These 6 Email Marketing Secrets to Stand Out in Crowded Inboxes
If your emails are getting ghosted, it’s not you — it’s your strategy.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Thinks We’re in an AI Bubble Because Investors Are ‘Overexcited’ About Artificial Intelligence
Altman compared the AI bubble to “the tech bubble” or the dot-com crash.
Forget Follower Counts — Influence Is Now About Engagement and Community
Nano-influencers with small but loyal followings are driving high engagement, authenticity and targeted impact through niche online communities.
India’s government to propose blanket ban on real-money gaming
The Indian government plans to ban real-money games — whether skill- or chance-based — under its proposed online gaming regulation.
TechCrunch Mobility: Ford’s big bet
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.