Ex-WeWork director raises millions for Den’s tiny home plans

February 21, 2023

If it wasn’t for WeWork’s failed IPO, Mike Romanowicz probably wouldn’t be building a proptech business right now. The entrepreneur left his position as director of product management and strategic partnerships at the famous co-working company in January. At the time, Romanowicz detailed construction specs on small homes – that he had begun as a […]

Ex-WeWork director raises millions for Den’s tiny home plans by Natasha Mascarenhas originally published on TechCrunch

5 Ways to Build Business Credit for a New LLC

February 21, 2023

Here are five tips for building business credit for your new LLC.

Here’s Why Values Matter So Much in Business

February 21, 2023

Here are four reasons why values are so important to establish within your business.

Activision did not notify employees of data breach for months

February 21, 2023

On December 4, hackers successfully phished an employee at the games giant Activision, giving them access to some internal employee and game data. This data breach was not disclosed until last weekend, when cybersecurity and malware research group vx-underground posted on Twitter screenshots of the stolen data, as well as the hackers’ messages on Activision’s […]

Activision did not notify employees of data breach for months by Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai originally published on TechCrunch

Meta Quest users can now tap and swipe in VR without controllers

February 21, 2023

Today, Meta announced new improvements to the Quest platform as part of the v50 OS update, including an experimental feature, “Direct Touch,” that lets users tap and swipe with their bare hands. The company also rolled out an in-game multitasking feature to Meta Quest 2 and upgraded the Meta Quest Touch Pro controllers. While Meta […]

Meta Quest users can now tap and swipe in VR without controllers by Lauren Forristal originally published on TechCrunch

How I Completely Transformed My Company’s Culture on My Own Terms

February 21, 2023

Here’s how I leveraged the lessons I’ve learned to build a better company (the one I didn’t know I wanted) and leaned into a cultural rebirth on my own terms.

This Founder Started a Wellness Brand in Her Kitchen — Now She Partners with Target and Uses Her Platform to Combat Medical Racism in the U.S.

February 21, 2023

Amid a nearly year-long journey with a chronic infection, Beatrice Dixon was caught in a perpetual cycle of “medical gaslighting” and prescriptions that were more of a quick fix than a real solution. However, after her grandmother came to her in a dream, everything changed.

VCs should want to hold early-stage companies more accountable

February 21, 2023

If VCs hold their portfolio companies more accountable from the start, not only would it prevent future problems, but it would also likely help build better businesses.

VCs should want to hold early-stage companies more accountable by Rebecca Szkutak originally published on TechCrunch

How I Could Have Saved Toys “R” Us — a Lesson in Brand Building

February 21, 2023

Almost five years since Toys “R” Us officially shut its doors, let’s take a deep dive into lessons learned from the rise and fall of this beloved company.

TechCrunch+ roundup: Optimizing acquisition, parental leave tips, riding the downturn express

February 21, 2023

I was dismayed to realize that I’d used the word “downturn” in two different headlines this morning.

TechCrunch+ roundup: Optimizing acquisition, parental leave tips, riding the downturn express by Walter Thompson originally published on TechCrunch

Five benefits of a health tech accelerator program