You’re Not Too Small for a CRM — Here’s Why It Matters For Your Startup
The first sign that you need a CRM often appears when things start falling through the cracks
The Download: future grids, and bad boy bots
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. Before we embark on our usual programming we’re thrilled to share that The Download won Best Technology Newsletter at this year’s Publisher Newsletter Awards! Thank you to all of you for reading, subscribing,…
Make These Smart Moves to Turn Your Side Hustle Into a 6-Figure Business (Without Burning Out)
Learn how to turn your side hustle into a six-figure business without any unnecessary stress. Follow our proven strategies for growth, time management and sustainable success.
An OpenAI researcher who worked on GPT-4.5 had their green card denied
Kai Chen, a Canadian AI researcher working at OpenAI who’s lived in the U.S. for 12 years, was denied a green card, according to Noam Brown, a leading research scientist at the company. In a post on X, Brown said that Chen learned of the decision Friday and must soon leave the country. “It’s deeply […]
She Runs a James Beard Award-Nominated Restaurant. Here’s Her 2-Step Process for Hiring the Best Employees.
Krista Cole, who runs Portland, Maine tapas restaurant Sur Lie with chef Mimi Weissenborn, shares hiring tactics that any small business owner can use.
How to Scale a Business Without Wasting Millions (Or Collapsing Under Your Own Growth)
Every founder wants rapid growth — until it breaks their company. Here’s how to scale with discipline, avoid costly mistakes and build something that actually lasts.
‘We Can’t Possibly Do It All Ourselves’: People Are Hopping Into Robotaxis 250,000 Times a Week, Says Waymo
Waymo, the autonomous vehicle unit of Alphabet, reports that it is booking more than 250,000 robotaxi rides per week.
Intel Requires Employees to Work From the Office More Often: ‘This Action Is Necessary’
The return-to-office mandate will go into effect on September 1.
Google’s AI search numbers are growing, and that’s by design
Google started testing AI-summarized results in Google Search, AI Overviews, two years ago, and continues to expand the feature to new regions and languages. By the company’s estimation, it’s been a big success. AI Overviews is now used by more than 1.5 billion users monthly across over 100 countries. AI Overviews compiles results from around […]
Roelof Botha, the head of Sequoia Capital, is coming to TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
We’re thrilled to announce that Roelof Botha, the managing partner of Sequoia Capital and one of the most influential figures in the venture capital world, will join us live onstage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 at Moscone West in San Francisco, which will take place from October 27 to 29. As part of our ongoing mission […]
The Founder and CEO of a Franchise That Recently Sold for $8 Billion Is Stepping Down. Here’s Who’s Replacing Him.
Learn what the change means for one of America’s most popular sandwich chains.