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 But there are still thousands of smaller freight forwarders, many running on outdated ERP software or spreadsheets.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
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
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
We spoke with André Zdanow, president at FirstBuild, about how the studio is building on the success of its nugget ice maker.
How the FirstBuild product co-creation studio is changing how new things are made by Haje Jan Kamps originally published on TechCrunch
This Week in Apps offers a way to keep up with this fast-moving industry in one place with the latest from the world of apps.
This Week in Apps: Twitter’s crazy week drives social apps’ growth, Google expands user choice billing by Sarah Perez originally published on TechCrunch
Welcome to Startups Weekly, a nuanced take on this week’s startup news and trends. To get this in your inbox, subscribe here. Hey, folks. It’s Kyle, filling in this issue for Natasha, who’s taking a much needed break from the news cycle (and the spectacle that’s become Twitter). While it’s my first Startups Weekly column, […]
What the midterm madness means for startups by Kyle Wiggers originally published on TechCrunch
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
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
Tesla is sharing its EV charging connector design in an effort to encourage network operators and automakers to adopt the technology and help make it the new standard in North America. Tesla said in a blog post Friday that its design and specification files are available for download. The company said it is “actively working […]
Tesla opens its EV connector design to other automakers by Kirsten Korosec originally published on TechCrunch