Stoke Space raises $100M Series B as it looks to reach orbit by 2025

October 5, 2023
Stoke Space is flying high. Fresh on the heels of a successful test of its reusable second stage, the four-year-old startup announced today that it closed $100 million in new funding led by Industrious Ventures. This newest round of funding included participation from the University of Michigan, Sparta Group, Long Journey, and other investors. Existing […]

Lawsuit alleges discriminatory pay schemes at SpaceX

October 5, 2023
SpaceX is facing a class action lawsuit over allegations that the company pays women and minority employees less than their white and male colleagues. The lawsuit was filed on Tuesday in Los Angeles Superior Court by SpaceX engineer Ashley Foltz, who says she was hired at a salary of $92,000, even though men with similar […]

How to stretch your venture dollars

October 5, 2023
If you haven’t found traction with customers and aren’t generating revenue, you should be in fundraising mode already.

How a Strong Personal Brand Can Justify Charging a Premium

October 5, 2023
A strong personal brand enhances the ability to charge premium prices by elevating perceived value and exclusivity and plays a crucial role in amplifying PR efforts, standing out in a saturated market, and establishing credibility and opportunities across various industries.