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Last week, we talked with Kindred Ventures, a small, nine-year-old, San Francisco-based early-stage venture firm that, despite investing in a lot of nascent startups — more than 100 to date — takes a generalist approach, investing in AI, climate tech, consumer internet companies, crypto deals, fintech startups, health startups, mobility startups and the outfits developing […]

Kindred Ventures foresees a ‘massive explosion of startups’ courtesy of AI by Connie Loizos originally published on TechCrunch

In this issue: Atmos Space Cargo’s research and manufacturing space capsule; another anomaly hits Launcher’s Orbiter space tug; news from NASA, and more.

Max Q: Welcome to the era of MaaS (microgravity-as-a-service) by Aria Alamalhodaei originally published on TechCrunch

Defense technology company Anduril Industries has acquired Adranos, a startup that manufactures solid rocket motors for in-space and terrestrial applications. The two companies did not disclose the terms of the deal. Indiana-based Adranos’ solid rocket motor propulsion systems are designed for tactical missiles, hypersonics and space launch vehicles. Adranos has also developed a solid rocket […]

Anduril’s teeing up to take larger defense market share with latest acquisition by Aria Alamalhodaei originally published on TechCrunch

Nearly six months after Google officially shut down its cloud gaming service Stadia, it appears the company may be launching a similar product through YouTube. The Google-owned video-sharing platform is reportedly testing an online game offering that could give users the ability to play games via the YouTube website on desktop or the YouTube app […]

YouTube reportedly experimenting with online games by Lauren Forristal originally published on TechCrunch

According to a new report from Axios, Amazon wants to partner with small businesses, such as bodegas and IT shops, so that they can become delivery partners. The company pays a small fee to small retailers for each package they deliver. With this program, Amazon wants to expand its last-mile delivery network and find new […]

Amazon wants to turn small shops into delivery partners by Romain Dillet originally published on TechCrunch

What does it take to turn an unknown startup into a household name? The ability to scale. It’s the Holy Grail that every early-stage startup founder chases. Scaling internal operations may lack the glamor of funding rounds and founder profiles, but it’s essential heavy lifting for startup success. Founders looking for inspiration need look no […]

Glean operational advice from Airbnb and Instacart at TC Disrupt 2023’s Builders Stage by Lauren Simonds originally published on TechCrunch