Want to Sell More? It All Comes Down to Nailing the ‘Three P’s’ According to Legendary Pitchman Anthony Sullivan
On the new episode of “Fix My Pitch,” business coaches Anthony Sullivan and Tina Frey break down the ingredients of a knockout pitch.
Tuning into the future of collaboration
When work went remote, the sound of business changed. What began as a scramble to make home offices functional has evolved into a revolution in how people hear and are heard. From education to enterprises, companies across industries have reimagined what clear, reliable communication can mean in a hybrid world. For major audio and communications…
The Future of Retirement: Predictions and Trends
Traditionally, retirement has been viewed as a time for relaxing, enjoying the fruits of your labor, and taking a break from work. It is likely, however, that retirement will look…
Airbnb is verifying all properties in its top five markets including the U.S.
Airbnb is trying to crack down on fake listings by verifying all listings in its top five markets — US, Canada, Australia, UK, and France. The company is trying to crack down on fake listings through this program by asking hosts to submit information such as photos with GPS data The company said it will […]
Ask Sophie: Can you explain the H-1B visa, EB-2 green card transfer and Visa Bulletin?
Here’s another edition of “Ask Sophie,” the advice column that answers immigration-related questions about working at technology companies.
Legit Security lands $40M to lock down apps and dev environments
Legit Security, a cybersecurity company developing a platform to identify app vulnerabilities from code, has raised $40 million in a Series B funding round led by CRV with participation from Cyberstarts, Bessemer Venture Partners and TCV. Co-founder and CEO Roni Fuchs says that the funds, which bring Legit’s total raised to $77 million, will be […]
Why the Bull Market is Still in Charge?
It’s been nearly 2 months that the S&P 500 (SPY) has been mired in a trading range. That is why investment veteran Steve Reitmeister shares his latest insights to explain…
JOKR now valued at $800M after bagging about $50M in Series D funding
The new investment not only puts the company on a path toward profitability, but also solidifies its place in Brazil’s underserved grocery market.
The deepfake avatars who want to sell you everything
This story first appeared in China Report, MIT Technology Review’s newsletter about technology developments in China. Sign up to receive it in your inbox every Tuesday. Writing about China, a question I always get is: What technology is ubiquitous there but hasn’t caught on in the West? One of my go-to answers is livestream e-commerce. If you…
Google-backed Indian audio platform Kuku FM raises $25 million
Google-backed audio content platform Kuku FM has raised $25 million in a new funding round as it looks to make deeper inroads with its audiobook offerings in the South Asian market. Indian billionaire and technologist Nandan Nilekani’s Fundamentum Partnership co-led the Series C funding in Kuku FM with International Finance Corporation, part of the World […]
Ghana’s Complete Farmer, which connects farmers to global food buyers, raises $10.4M
Africa’s agricultural sector has a significant social and economic impact, per McKinsey. The percentage of smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa exceeds 60%, while agriculture accounts for approximately 23% of the region’s gross domestic product. But despite the apparent opportunity in the agricultural sector, it is difficult for Africa to successfully participate in global supply chains […]