Macy’s CEO Jeff Gennette Will Retire Next Year After 40 Years With the Company
Gennette started at Macy’s in 1983 as an executive trainee.
The Download: India’s AI independence, and predicting future epidemics
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. Inside India’s scramble for AI independence Despite its status as a global tech hub, India lags far behind the likes of the US and China when it comes to homegrown AI. That gap…
Irrigreen’s precision sprinklers prevent water waste and wet legs
Investors just pumped millions into Irrigreen, a startup vying to quench America’s thirsty lawns with “approximately 50% less water.” Seed investor Ulu led the $15 million funding round. Two tech investors that are focused on water conservation — Burnt Island and Echo River — also chipped in, among a handful of others. The San Francisco–based […]
Irrigreen’s precision sprinklers prevent water waste and wet legs by Harri Weber originally published on TechCrunch
6 VCs explain why embedded insurance isn’t the only hot opportunity in insurtech
According to David Wechsler, a principal at OMERS Ventures, “having an embedded strategy is not required for venture funding.”
6 VCs explain why embedded insurance isn’t the only hot opportunity in insurtech by Anna Heim originally published on TechCrunch
Horrifying Video of Car Flipping Through Air Caught On Tesla Dashboard Camera
The clip has now gone viral on Twitter with over 17.5 million views.
4 Best Practices for Smarter Higher-Education Admissions Procedures
Here are four key tips higher education institutions can use to build a better admissions process.
Amazon Is Starting to Let Customers Know What Products Are Returned Often
The e-commerce giant has begun flagging certain items that were frequently sent back.
How Digital Marketers Can Prepare for the Changes AI-Powered Search Engines Will Bring
Here are a few tips on how brands can prepare for (and leverage) the impacts of AI-powered search.
5 Insider Tips for Improving Your Confidence as a Public Speaker
Presenting publicly can be a nerve-wracking experience. Here are five key tips to help you boost your confidence.
How to Unlock Your Team’s True Potential by Creating a Team of Leaders
A team of leaders is crucial for your business to stay ahead of the curve and out-think your competition.
Online used-car marketplace Shift cuts workforce 30% following CarLotz merger
Online used vehicle retailer Shift Technologies cut its workforce by 30% in the first quarter as the company sought to reduce costs and eliminate duplicate positions following its merger with CarLotz, CEO Jeff Clementz said during an earnings call. The layoffs came as the company saw its revenue plummet in the fourth quarter and its […]
Online used-car marketplace Shift cuts workforce 30% following CarLotz merger by Kirsten Korosec originally published on TechCrunch