Web3 adoption could come via the enterprise, but the real boom will be through startups
While the use cases in enterprise are more incremental, the real drivers of the tech might be coming from startup land.
Why physical AI is becoming manufacturing’s next advantage
For decades, manufacturers have pursued automation to drive efficiency, reduce costs, and stabilize operations. That approach delivered meaningful gains, but it is no longer enough. Today’s manufacturing leaders face a different challenge: how to grow amid labor constraints, rising complexity, and increasing pressure to innovate faster without sacrificing safety, quality, or trust. The next phase…
X’s crowdsourced fact checking system will now let contributors consider opposing viewpoints
X (formerly Twitter) this week changed how its crowdsourced fact-checking Community Notes feature works. In the new design, users will be able to review all the proposed notes that have been proposed as annotations to an X post, rather than just the one note they’re currently reviewing. In other words, it will allow contributors to […]
6 Tips for Avoiding Overcommitment
Being driven and willing to go the extra mile are great qualities to have. These traits are especially desired by employers, too. While taking the initiative and working hard is…
Don’t Get Defensive — Avoid These 7 Phrases When Talking With an Angry Person
Customer service training in this exclusive article on how to avoid defensive language—and what to replace it with when talking with a customer.
Building a Strong Corporate Culture for Lasting Franchise Success
It’s not about developing and enforcing policy. It’s about bringing habit into your organization until it becomes a part of your brand.
What’s missing from Guy Kawasaki’s 10-slide deck
A year ago, the average successful slide deck contained 19 slides. Today, the average slide deck contains 16 topics. So, should founders still be striving to shorten their decks even more?
We’ll probably retire before Databricks IPOs
Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts. 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 Friday show, and we’re talking about the week’s biggest startup and tech news. This week, Mary Ann and Alex were lucky enough to have Kirsten aboard once again […]
The last sale on passes to TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 ends tonight
Heed this final call! It’s time for all you last-minute decision makers, fence-sitters and procrastinators to shake a leg, because today is the last day that you can grab a discount on a pass to TechCrunch Disrupt 2023. Take a gander at the actual amount of money you keep — but only if you buy […]
The right treasury management strategy can extend your startup’s runway
Before diving into the options for managing your funds, let’s first determine what actually counts as “liquid cash” to run your business.
Yes, You Can Use AI for Marketing. But Don’t Forget About the Benefit of Human Touch.
Artificial intelligence might have changed the rules, but the game’s essentials are the same: Let new tools amplify your voice and target better — just ensure that it’s always your unique and personal story they’re telling.