These Are the Top Franchise Suppliers of 2025
Want to know which businesses to go to, when your franchise needs some help? Here are the best of the best.
‘I Really Didn’t Think This Would Go Anywhere’: How Elvira Built a Brand to Die For
Cassandra Peterson, also known as Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, sheds light on a character and career that has entertained millions for over four decades.
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Why I Decided to Sell My Small Business: ‘I Still Choke Up’
My store was my whole identity. It brought me joy, but at the expense of myself.
The Types of Social Media Posts That Go Viral For Small Businesses
We all post dutifully, but what actually gets customers commenting? Here, six mom-and-pops share their most successful posts.
Vinod Khosla on AI, moonshots, and building enduring startups — all at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Vinod Khosla, founder of Khosla Ventures, takes the Disrupt Stage for a candid fireside chat on AI, climate, healthcare, and transformational startups. Hear blunt, big-picture advice from one of tech’s most legendary investors, and learn what founders truly need to succeed in turbulent times.
Tim Chen has quietly become of one the most sought-after solo investors
Tim Chen, solo VC at his firm Essence VC, just closed his fourth fund, a fresh $41 million, without even trying.
Alloy is bringing data management to the robotics industry
Australia-based Alloy thinks it can help robotics firms with their data problem: the startup is building data infrastructure to help companies process and organize all the data their robots collect.
AI company Superpanel raises $5.3M seed to automate legal intake
Superpanel announced Tuesday a seed $5.3 million raise in a round co-led by Outlander VC and Field Ventures.
StrictlyVC at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: The full LP track agenda revealed
StrictlyVC joins TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 for an investor-only LP track on October 28. Explore the full agenda and grab your investor tickets before prices rise on Sept 26.
European airports still dealing with disruptions days after ransomware attack
Four major European airports in Berlin, Brussels, Dublin, and London continue to have flight delays due to a cyberattack on Collins Aerospace, a provider of check-in systems.
He Lost $100 Million — But Now Calls It the Best Investment of His Life
David Meltzer discusses why he calls losing $100 million an investment, how stage theory multiplies impact and what he’s building in public.