TechCrunch Mobility: Uber makes a bet on premium robotaxis
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.
Meet the minds shaping AI: TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 AI Stage revealed
At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, the AI Stage comes alive with the voices shaping the future of technology, creativity, and security. Top VCs reveal what it takes to win funding in a rapidly evolving landscape, as they place bets on the next wave of AI founders. Hear groundbreaking insights from leaders at visionary startups like Apptronik, […]
AI voice company Hyper raises $6.3M to help automate 9-1-1 calls
Hyper announced Monday a $6.3 million seed round led by Eniac Ventures, as well as an official emergence from stealth.
Grok’s AI companions drove downloads, but its latest model is the one making money
Grok’s unfiltered AI companions may be making headlines for their unhinged and NSFW responses, but it’s Grok 4 that’s driven the app’s revenue of late.
Astronomer CEO Resigns After Coldplay Kiss-Cam Scandal. Here’s How the Company—and Band—Have Responded. ‘Before This Week, We Were Known as a Pioneer’
While Chief Executive Andy Byron resigned, Coldplay made fun of the situation at their next show.
Quip is a smart clipboard management app for iOS and Mac
A new app called Quip brings a smart, universal clipboard to Mac and iOS.
Anduril alums raise $24M Series A to bring military logistics out of the Excel spreadsheet era
Rune Technologies raised $24 million to advance deployment of TyrOS, AI-enabled predictive software for military logistics that can run on the ground without internet connection.
Figma looks to raise nearly $1 billion as it kicks off its IPO roadshow
Figma looks to offer more than 36 million shares with an expected price range between $25 and $28 a share.
From idea to first check: Raising pre-seed and seed capital with Charles Hudson and Navin Chaddha at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
More than 10,000 founders, investors, and tech insiders will convene at Moscone West in San Francisco from October 27-29 for TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 — one of the year’s most anticipated tech conferences. Of the 250+ tech leaders taking the stage, don’t miss this standout panel on the Builders Stage featuring two of the most respected […]
Delegation is the Only Way to Scale — Here’s Why Most CEOs Do It Wrong
One of the biggest barriers to scaling a business is the leader’s inability to let go. Founders often become the bottleneck, unable to focus on strategic growth. The solution? Mastering the art of delegation.
‘What If It All Works?’: The Mindset Shift That Helped This Entrepreneur Build a $20 Million Fashion Brand In 4 Months
Matt Sinnreich, founder and CEO of the golf and lifestyle clothing brand Blanco, shares the strategies and tactics he used to bring it to life.