Pudgy Penguins’ approach may be the answer to fixing NFTs’ revenue problems
The company’s toy-focused expansion is its bet that NFTs should have a broader presence, one that’s not limited to the digital world.
The Download: plastic’s problem with fuel prices, and SpaceX’s blockbuster IPO
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. Fuel prices are soaring. Plastic could be next. As the war in Iran continues, one of the most visible global economic ripple effects has been fossil-fuel prices. But looking ahead, further consequences could…
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VC Office Hours: How data can help improve social impact investing
Erin Harkless Moore talks about Pivotal Ventures’ investment strategy, and its future.
How to Market to the Increasingly Socially Conscious Customer
Brands must remain adaptable as consumer preferences evolve, influenced by global events, cultural shifts and generational differences
Save $369 on This MS Office and Windows 11 Pro Bundle
The lowest price on the web for Windows 11 Pro and MS Office: $50.
‘We Will Not Be Able to Fund Payroll’: La Perla Has Reportedly Not Paid Employees in a Month
A new email obtained by the New York Post shows that the company does not have the funds to pay its employees.
Airbnb, Patagonia and Adobe Are Some of the Companies Offering Cool Perks to Employees. Take a look.
From surf breaks to digital detox cabins, here are some of the best perks on offer right now.
Two large equity funds launched out of Europe this week. What gives?
Two large equity funds came out of the gate in Europe this week. So, what gives? Earlier this year we covered how Liquidity Group, a growth-stage debt financier, had raised $40M and launched a $250M Europe debt fund for tech companies. Backers included Apollo (private equity, and Yahoo! owner) and MUFG (a Japanese bank). Liquidity […]
TechCrunch+ Roundup: How to pitch 7 VCs, building AI moats, immigration law Q&A
Meeting investors is easy. The hard part is crafting a story that’s so convincing, they’ll wire you some money.
Startups may have trouble finding their enterprise footing
According to a survey from Battery Ventures, the percentage of respondents that let their engineers self-select tools fell from 74% in Q3 2023 to 44% last quarter.
BeReal pushes back at report that it’s losing steam, says it now has 25M daily users
Just under a year ago, the buzzy new social app BeReal looked to be on the rise, with reportedly 20 million users launching the app every day to snap their candid photos. However, in the months since, BeReal’s traction has declined, according to a new report from Similarweb, despite its rollout of new features like […]