July 4, 2025

The Download: India’s AI independence, and predicting future epidemics

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. Inside India’s scramble for AI independence Despite its status as a global tech hub, India lags far behind the likes of the US and China when it comes to homegrown AI. That gap…

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TuSimple co-founders clapback, consolidation continues and Waymo reaches two milestones

November 14, 2022

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TuSimple co-founders clapback, consolidation continues and Waymo reaches two milestones by Kirsten Korosec originally published on TechCrunch

Quantum Computing Is Coming: How Will It Impact Cybersecurity?

November 14, 2022
Quantum Computing is set to completely change the technological landscape with major effects in the Cyber field, among others. We gathered insights from the industry’s leaders to see how they are approaching the risks and opportunities of this developing technology

GoFreight raises $28M to become the “Shopify of freight forwarding”

November 14, 2022

Unicorn Flexport is revolutionizing the world of logistics, serving as a freight forwarder with software that enables customers to manage their shipments. But there are still thousands of smaller freight forwarders, many running on outdated ERP software or spreadsheets. A startup called GoFreight wants to help them compete by providing the “Shopify of freight forwarding,” […]

GoFreight raises $28M to become the “Shopify of freight forwarding” by Catherine Shu originally published on TechCrunch

Citi backs Indian SaaS startup Lentra as it plans to expand internationally

November 14, 2022

India initially made its name in the tech world years ago when it staked out reputation as a key hub for business process outsourcing. Now that legacy has taken a very different turn in fintech with outsourcing of a very different kind, with the emergence of embedded finance technology. In the latest development, Lentra, an […]

Citi backs Indian SaaS startup Lentra as it plans to expand internationally by Jagmeet Singh originally published on TechCrunch

Volunteer at TC Sessions: Space and get a free pass to TechCrunch Disrupt 2023

November 13, 2022

It takes a lot of people to bring a tech conference to life, and we’re looking for incredible people to support our events team and help make TC Sessions: Space an amazing experience for our attendees. If you’re incredible (heck, you know you are) or interested in space technology, tech startups, event planning — or […]

Volunteer at TC Sessions: Space and get a free pass to TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 by Lauren Simonds originally published on TechCrunch

Crypto VC David Pakman on FTX: an “entirely avoidable tragedy”

November 12, 2022

If you want to better understand exactly how big a deal it is that the cryptocurrency exchange FTX just imploded, you could do worse than talk with David Pakman, an entrepreneur turned venture capitalist. After logging 14 years with the investment firm Venrock, Pakman — who led Venrock’s investment in the digital collectibles company Dapper […]

Crypto VC David Pakman on FTX: an “entirely avoidable tragedy” by Connie Loizos originally published on TechCrunch

Engage with Aerospace Corp, Mynaric and Otter at TC Sessions: Space

November 11, 2022

We’re getting ready to launch our third TC Sessions: Space conference on December 6 in Los Angeles, and we still feel the thrill associated with space technology and the intrepid early-stage startup founders and researchers who dare to explore the possibilities beyond the boundaries of our home planet — and beyond what we thought possible. […]

Engage with Aerospace Corp, Mynaric and Otter at TC Sessions: Space by Lauren Simonds originally published on TechCrunch