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Ask Sophie: How long until I can travel while waiting for my green card?
To qualify for a EB-1A green card, I’ll need to travel internationally frequently for business. Once I apply, will I be stuck in the U.S.?
Ask Sophie: How long until I can travel while waiting for my green card? by Walter Thompson originally published on TechCrunch
NomuPay, formed from pieces of failed fintech Wirecard, says it’s raised $53.6M for cross-border payments
We still see regular updates on the calamitous fallout of the 2020 collapse of Wirecard, the now-insolvent fintech out of Germany that had built an elaborate house of cards on false accounting and murky business. Meanwhile, some of the assets from that operation, now under new ownership, appear to be in growth mode. NomuPay — […]
NomuPay, formed from pieces of failed fintech Wirecard, says it’s raised $53.6M for cross-border payments by Ingrid Lunden originally published on TechCrunch
Taxfix, the $1B German accounting startup, slashes 120 jobs amid funding crunch
Taxfix leaped to a $1 billion valuation in 2022 on the back of a popular mobile app used by consumers help with tax returns. But fast forward to 2023, and the Berlin-based accounting startup is taking an audit of its own affairs. TechCrunch has learned and confirmed that Taxfix has laid off 20% of its […]
Taxfix, the $1B German accounting startup, slashes 120 jobs amid funding crunch by Jagmeet Singh originally published on TechCrunch
No ChatGPT in my court: Judge orders all AI-generated content must be declared and checked
Few lawyers would be foolish enough to let an AI make their arguments, but one already did, and Judge Brantley Starr is taking steps to ensure that debacle isn’t repeated in his courtroom. The Texas federal judge has added a requirement that any attorney appearing in his court must attest that “no portion of the […]
No ChatGPT in my court: Judge orders all AI-generated content must be declared and checked by Devin Coldewey originally published on TechCrunch
Elizabeth Holmes is now behind bars: how we got here
Ten years ago, Elizabeth Holmes’ biotech startup Theranos was valued to be worth $10 billion. Five years ago, she was indicted for wire fraud. Finally, today, Holmes reported to prison to begin serving her sentence of 11 years and 3 months. It usually doesn’t take so long after an indictment for a defendant to be […]
Elizabeth Holmes is now behind bars: how we got here by Amanda Silberling originally published on TechCrunch
Have enterprise buyers finally soured on ‘bottoms-up’ tech sales?
Today’s PLG needs to inform both the product and sales teams so they can work smoothly together and clinch the next deal.
Have enterprise buyers finally soured on ‘bottoms-up’ tech sales? by Walter Thompson originally published on TechCrunch
Meet the Aerospace Corporation, AMD, Torc and more at Disrupt
TechCrunch Disrupt, a veritable who’s who and what’s what in the startup world, takes place on September 19–21 in San Francisco. It’s the perfect destination to find inspiration, gain knowledge, forge new relationships and discover essential tools to help you build your business. Time-sensitive savings: Our Memorial Day two-four-one sale on select passes ends tonight […]
Meet the Aerospace Corporation, AMD, Torc and more at Disrupt by Lauren Simonds originally published on TechCrunch
MyHeritage debuts Reimagine, an AI app for scanning, fixing and even animating old photos
AI is impacting the realm of photography, ranging from tools for professionals like Adobe Photoshop’s new generative AI, to those for consumers, like Google Photos’ forthcoming Magic Editor. Now, genealogy company MyHeritage is turning to AI to make it easier for families to preserve their memories with the launch of its latest app, Reimagine. The […]
MyHeritage debuts Reimagine, an AI app for scanning, fixing and even animating old photos by Sarah Perez originally published on TechCrunch