This Company Just Hit a $1 Billion Valuation — And, Surprise, It’s Not an AI Startup
Thatch is a health-benefits platform that lets employers give workers a defined, tax-advantaged healthcare budget.
Disney’s first CTO led an AI startup it once accused of copying its characters
The former CEO of Character.AI, which Disney previously sent a cease-and-desist letter to, will serve as the company’s first-ever chief technology officer.
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Amazon gives its workers a raise of $1 per hour
Amazon’s investment in these raises comes out to over $1.5 billion, or about 0.06% of its $2.68 trillion market cap.
Threads’ new features let podcasters promote shows and reach listeners
Threads is rolling out new tools for podcasters, including profile cards, episode links, transcripts, guest tags, posting reminders and audience insights, as Meta looks to make the X rival a bigger hub for podcast promotion and discussion
Next wave of VCs judging Startup Battlefield 200 contenders at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 revealed
Meet the next five top-tier investors judging the Startup Battlefield 200 contenders live at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Register before September 25 to save up to $200 and don’t miss a moment of the ultimate startup pitch competition.
3 days left to exhibit: Get your brand in front of VCs and high-value leads at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026
Last day to book your exhibit table at Disrupt is September 18. Three days left. Get your startup in front of 10,000+ founders, investors, operators, and tech leaders on October 13–15.
This Dunkin’ Franchisee Just Opened His 100th Store. His First Piece of Advice? Don’t Do What He Did.
Dave Baumgartner started with a four-store deal his first year in franchising. He now says that was a mistake.
SK Hynix reportedly in talks with Intel to build memory chips in US
SK Hynix told TechCrunch the company hasn’t finalized any plans or arrangements yet.
AI Won’t Replace Your Team. Here’s How It Will Expose Weak Hires.
The rise of AI is changing what companies should look for when hiring. The strongest teams will be built around people who can take ownership and make good decisions independently rather than simply perform a defined role.
She Taught People to Become Millionaires. Then She Started Giving the Advice No Business Book Dares to Admit.
Codie Sanchez gives business advice for a living. Then she started giving the hardest kind of advice.
Building the materials foundation for AI
The AI boom is becoming a materials challenge. As AI pushes computing into new territory, the materials behind that infrastructure are becoming just as crucial as the algorithms running on it. Semiconductors and data centers are approaching physical limits around performance, thermal management, electrical efficiency, and reliability, creating new demands for materials that can do…