Bippity Boppity Bob Iger: What You Need to Know About the Two-Peat Disney CEO Who Rules the Magic Kingdom
After a 15-year stint as Disney’s CEO, Iger left the role only to return two years later.
The Download: inside the Musk v. Altman trial, and AI for democracy
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. Week one of the Musk v. Altman trial: what it was like in the room Two of the most powerful figures in AI—Sam Altman and Elon Musk—are in the middle of…
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Congress probes Ford’s big battery deal with China’s CATL
In a public letter addressed to Ford boss Jim Farley, House Republicans Mike Gallagher and Jason Smith announced that two congressional committees are investigating the automaker’s licensing deal with Chinese battery maker CATL. The probe centers on Ford’s efforts to put CATL’s battery cell technology to use at an upcoming, $3.5 billion battery cell plant […]
AOC will stream on Twitch again this weekend
Three years after her big streaming moment, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will make her return to Twitch. The lawmaker and cultural icon turned occasional Twitch personality announced on Twitter that she would be streaming again on Saturday, July 22 at 7:30PM (likely ET) on her channel. It’s official 👾👾👾 Make plans to stay in this Saturday […]
Investor opportunities abound at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023
Like Audrey II in “Little Shop of Horrors,” deal flow is an insatiable beast — but without the bloodshed. Investors need to keep their pipelines primed, and the best place to find early-stage startups with promising portfolio potential is, you guessed it, TechCrunch Disrupt 2023, taking place on September 19–21 in San Francisco. Investors, we’re […]
European insurtech is showing strength that venture data doesn’t fully detail
If you only tracked American insurtech companies that went public recently, you might think insurtech is in its flop era. Thankfully, that’s not true.
4 Reasons Business Leaders Struggle With Loneliness — and How They Can Overcome It
Being a business leader can often come with a profound sense of loneliness. Here’s why — and how they can overcome it by building stronger connections with employees and colleagues.
How Entrepreneurs Can Identify Opportunities in Disguise — Even When Times Are Tough
Rather than waiting for the good times, successful entrepreneurs transform tough times into opportunities.
What Landlords Need to Know About Automated Rent Payments
Transitioning to automated rent collection? This comprehensive guide walks landlords through the benefits and considerations of adopting autopay.
Former Uber Exec’s Tips to Entrepreneurs on Surviving a Bear Market
Emil Michael, former Chief Business Officer of Uber, shares hard-earned lessons about navigating tough economic times.
Suspending access to medication abortions will threaten telehealth access
As someone who has worked extensively on solutions for expanding reproductive health access, I know that telehealth is perfectly suited for abortion care.