TechCrunch+ Roundup: How pitch decks fail, inside the AI hype cycle, budgeting for a downturn
It’s clear that AI is driving the latest hype cycle, but how are early-stage investors sorting the wheat from the chaff these days?
The Download: OpenAI is building a fully automated researcher, and a psychedelic trial blind spot
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. OpenAI is throwing everything into building a fully automated researcher OpenAI has a new grand challenge: building an AI researcher—a fully automated agent-based system capable of tackling large, complex problems by…
Nikola CEO steps down, replaced by chairman
EV truck maker Nikola Corp said Friday that president CEO Michael Lohscheller is leaving the top executive positions due to a family health issue. He will be replaced by board chairman Steve Girsky, a former GM board member and the CEO of the special purpose acquisition company that merged with Nikola to make it a […]
Spotify introduces new product to help software development teams with with A/B testing
Spotify is introducing a new commercial product for software development teams called “Confidence,” which is based on its homegrown experimentation platform. Confidence is designed to make it easy for teams to set up, run, coordinate, and analyze their own user tests so they can quickly optimize their ideas. Confidence is currently only available as a […]
AWS revenue growth dropped to 12% in Q2, but company remains optimistic about cloud biz
Amazon has seen AWS growth rates dropping substantially over the last three quarters from 20% to 16% to 12% this quarter. That’s not the kind of trend any company wants to see, but especially for a division like AWS, which has been a growth driver for Amazon over the years. Still, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy […]
The 5 Most Important Cognitive Biases Holding You Back
As leaders, we must constantly seek ways to improve our craft — after all, leadership is a skill that must be intentionally honed
Should You Work at a Startup or a Big Company? How to Navigate Your Career Path.
Discover the key considerations when choosing between a startup and a big company for your career path. Expert insights and practical tips.
‘We Are a Work-From-Work Company’: Leaked Memo Demands Blue Origin Employees Return to Office 5 Days a Week
The email was reportedly sent out to all 3,500 employees.
How to Build an Economy-Proof Team
In any economic climate, building a successful business hinges on having an exceptional team. But what’s the best way to find those star players?
Israel cybersecurity agency says no breach after senior official self-infects home PC with malware
Israel’s National Cybersecurity Directorate said there was “no breach” of its network after passwords belonging to a senior agency official were stolen from their home computer earlier this year and published online. A security researcher, who asked not to be named, told TechCrunch that they recently found the INCD official’s stolen credentials posted in mid-June […]
The US could learn a lot from how the UK is crafting DEI policy for venture capital
The U.K has taken the first steps to make its venture landscape more equitable. The U.S. could take notes.