Investors are split on whether California’s diversity bill will make an impact
Even with some criticisms, most VC think that the state’s effort to track diversity data is worth it.
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The Download: Early adopters cash in on China’s OpenClaw craze, and US batteries slump
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. Hustlers are cashing in on China’s OpenClaw AI craze In January, Beijing-based software engineer Feng Qingyang started tinkering with OpenClaw, a new AI tool that can take over a device and autonomously complete tasks.…
After $43B valuation, Databricks acquires data replication startup Arcion for $100M
Databricks has remained a hot startup at a time when interest from investors has cooled across the ecosystem. Just last month the company raised $500 million at an eye-popping $43 billion valuation. That would be big money anytime, but especially in the current fund raising climate. With that kind of dough in its coffers, the […]
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Want to invest in startups? Here are 4 ways to get started as a solo GP
In the end, it all comes back to relationships. The more you can help VCs, founders, and the startup community as a whole, the more you’ll build your name.
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‘Household restocking’ startup The Rounds uses tech and AI to make sustainable e-commerce profitable
The Rounds, a sustainable “household restocking” service, wants to prove that last-mile logistics can be done both efficiently and profitably. Now, it’s claiming a significant milestone on the latter, as the startup claims it’s profitable not only at the unit economic level but also in terms of how it operates its fulfillment centers — the […]
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How to Pivot Your Business During a Crisis — and Why You Don’t Need Another Crisis Before You Get Started Pivoting
The concept of the pivot has been brought to the fore in recent years as the answer to crises, pandemics and revolutions. But, instead of reacting, why don’t we make pivoting simply a way of doing business?
3 Healthcare Stocks With Strong Stability
The healthcare industry is well-positioned for expansion due to rising healthcare expenditures and growing demand for quality treatment. Given the industry’s solid long-term prospects, investors might consider buying quality stocks…
3 Airline Stocks Showing Remarkable Market Resilience
Robust travel demand makes the airline industry’s prospects bright. Given this backdrop, resilient airline stocks Corporación América Airports (CAAP), Deutsche Lufthansa (DLAKY) and Air Canada (ACDVF) could be ideal investments…
Fintech startup Finerio secures $6.5M to create open finance ecosystem in Latin America
In the past year, Finerio created an API hub for digital payments, credit and personal finance management, as well as a place for financial institutions to comply with new open banking regulations.
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The power of green computing
When performing radiation therapy treatment, accuracy is key. Typically, the process of targeting cancer-affected areas for treatment is painstakingly done by hand. However, integrating a sustainably optimized AI tool into this process can improve accuracy in targeting cancerous regions, save health care workers time, and consume 20% less power to achieve these improved results. This…