Last call to register for today’s filming of TechCrunch Live with Persona and Index Ventures

May 10, 2023

Identity management used to mean making sure you had your drivers license when you left the house, but these days it’s not so easy: identity fundamentally underpins how we engage with the digital world, and identity services can take on many forms (and abuses). Now things are getting even more interesting: the big advances we’re […]

Last call to register for today’s filming of TechCrunch Live with Persona and Index Ventures by Ingrid Lunden originally published on TechCrunch

The Download: a bold fusion claim, and a new augmented reality game

May 10, 2023

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. This startup says its first fusion plant is five years away. Experts doubt it. The news: A startup called Helion, backed by Sam Altman, claims it’s on track to flip on the world’s…

This startup says its first fusion plant is five years away. Experts doubt it.

May 10, 2023

A startup backed by Sam Altman says it’s on track to flip on the world’s first fusion power plant in five years, dramatically shortening the timeline to a carbon-free energy source that’s eluded scientists for three-quarters of a century. Helion Energy’s announcement that it’s on the verge of commercializing the process that powers the sun…

FTC Cracks Down on Student Loan Schemes That Scammed Borrowers Out of $12 Million

May 10, 2023

The two companies claimed to be affiliated with the Department of Education.

A Large (But Disconnected) Team Won’t Survive Tough Times — But a Close-Knit Team Will. Here’s Why.

May 10, 2023

Close-knit teams are the foundation we have to fall back on when times get tough.

Why a Personal Touch Pays Off In the Workplace

May 10, 2023

Getting to know your employees and team members on a more personal level spells benefits for all involved.

What Are the 3 Best Gold Stocks to Buy Now?

May 10, 2023

Gold is usually seen as a safe-haven asset during troubled times. With rising concerns of a recession later this year, it could be wise to buy gold mining stocks B2Gold…

3 Hot Summer Stock Buys

May 10, 2023

People are increasingly participating in some kind of outdoor activity as they snap out of the pandemic. Moreover, given the government efforts, investors could consider buying BRP (DOOO), MasterCraft Boat…

Kenya plans special startups’ employee-equity tax regime

May 10, 2023

Kenya is proposing a special tax regime on startups’ Employee Share Ownership Plans (ESOPs), as it aligns to its plan to spur innovation. The finance bill 2023 proposes the deferment of taxes on employee-allocated shares, recommending for them to apply after the expiry of five years from the time of share-award, or when an employee […]

Kenya plans special startups’ employee-equity tax regime by Annie Njanja originally published on TechCrunch

How do you know when it’s time to shut down?

May 10, 2023

Hello, and welcome back to Equity, a podcast about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. This is our Wednesday show, where we niche down to a single person, think about their work and unpack the rest. This week, Natasha spoke to Kristen Anderson, the co-founder and CEO […]

How do you know when it’s time to shut down? by Natasha Mascarenhas originally published on TechCrunch

The Download: how to clean up AI data centers, and weight-loss drugs’ side effects