Female Founders Fund looks to raise $75 million for new fund
The Fund was founded in 2014 to back female-founded companies at an early stage.
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Meta reportedly hires four more researchers from OpenAI
Looks like Meta isn’t done poaching talent from OpenAI.
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The time to triage is over
In 2024, extension rounds and bridge financings will go back to being few and far between as VCs refocus on new deals.
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How to Lead with Compassion During These Traumatic Times
Afraid of getting it wrong, most leaders remain silent about collectively traumatizing events. While that’s no longer an option, it can be hard to know where to begin, so here are five actionable considerations for organizational leaders.
Sephora Is Putting Customer Favorite Merchandise Behind Lock and Key
The change goes against Sephora’s original try-before-you-buy business model.
Google Maps gets more social with a new feature to help you plan outings with your friends
Google Maps is getting a few new updates, including a social feature that is designed to help people plan and collaborate with their friends. The navigation platform is also adding improved transit directions and emoji reactions. The new social feature is designed to take planning out of your group chat and into Google Maps. The […]
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Meta seeks legislation that would require parents to approve teens’ app downloads
Meta wants to shift the burden of monitoring social media usage among teens back to the app stores — and to parents. In a blog post published today, Meta’s Global Head of Safety, Antigone Davis, argues that parents should be responsible for approving their teen’s app downloads and staked Meta’s position in supporting federal legislation […]
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The bull case for software growth in 2024
Can tech companies meet rising investor confidence in their value with future results that will defend or extend those gains?
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Here are this year’s top 40 startups at Station F
Every year, hundreds of (very) early stage startups choose to participate in one of the startup programs of Station F, an iconic startup campus based in Paris. And Station F has shared a list of the 40 most promising startups as part of the Future 40 selection. Some of them participate in Station F’s own […]
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To find success as a woman founder, embrace your scrappy side
There is a wealth of information on the internet about fundraising for startups, but the existing playbooks need to be updated for women.
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