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The Download: future grids, and bad boy bots
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. Before we embark on our usual programming we’re thrilled to share that The Download won Best Technology Newsletter at this year’s Publisher Newsletter Awards! Thank you to all of you for reading, subscribing,…
MentorcliQ raises over $80 million to grow its employee mentoring software and services
For years, Phil George was the executive sponsor of a mentoring program at McMaster-Carr, an industrial hardware supplier, where he spent weeks trying to match program participants with only scant information about them to go on. Employees often requested resources while mentors asked for training, and mentees wanted more guidance on goals. And as the […]
MentorcliQ raises over $80 million to grow its employee mentoring software and services by Kyle Wiggers originally published on TechCrunch
These companies want to go beyond batteries to store energy
If y’all have been around for a while, you know that I love writing about batteries (see exhibits A, B, and C). Using chemical reactions to store energy is handy and scaleable, and there are about a million ways to do it, which is why batteries have basically become synonymous with energy storage. But more…
E-bike maker Cowboy raises new funding round and launches AdaptivePower
Brussels-based startup Cowboy has been in the news lately for its cash burn rate. But the company wants to control its narrative again with some product and business news. Cowboy is launching a new feature called ‘AdaptivePower’, which automatically adjusts the power of the motor depending on the current slope and weather conditions. Cowboy’s electric […]
E-bike maker Cowboy raises new funding round and launches AdaptivePower by Romain Dillet originally published on TechCrunch
Crypto-friendly bank Silvergate to wind down after FTX blow-up
Silvergate Capital Corporation, the holding company of crypto-focused Silvergate Bank, announced Wednesday its intent to wind down operations and voluntarily liquidate the banking unit. The move came days after Silvergate shocked the industry with news that it was facing a financial crisis. The institution, which was one of the few banks that acted as an […]
Crypto-friendly bank Silvergate to wind down after FTX blow-up by Rita Liao originally published on TechCrunch
Wattpad lays off 15% of its staff, blames changing economic environment
Challenging economic conditions are affecting companies of all sizes, resulting in job cuts. Storytelling platform Wattpad announced Tuesday that it has laid off 42 of its 267 people workforce — that’s nearly 15% of the staff. It will provide at least 12 weeks of severance and six months of continued benefits to the departing employees. […]
Wattpad lays off 15% of its staff, blames changing economic environment by Ivan Mehta originally published on TechCrunch
Asia spurs transparency and digital economy growth
From generating artworks to creating sustainable supply chains, artificial intelligence (AI) has become a critical tool in a myriad of economic sectors worldwide. As global enterprises increasingly use AI to gain a competitive edge, governments are also working hard to fuel innovation and growth with AI. In recent years, Asian countries have stepped up efforts…
Houseware launches out of stealth to help SaaS companies optimize revenue using data
Using data to make better decisions faster helps startups in the crowded SaaS space improve product development, identify hidden market opportunities and complete work with fewer false steps, important priorities as these startups seek out a piece of the booming SaaS market, projected to increase by 19.7% over the next six years. A Singapore- and […]
Houseware launches out of stealth to help SaaS companies optimize revenue using data by Kate Park originally published on TechCrunch
‘Bling Bishop’ Lamor Whitehead Allegedly Faked Bank Docs to Finance Home
Federal investigators say Whitehead used forged papers to secure a $1.3 million mortgage.
QuantWare raises €6M to scale its quantum processor business
QuantWare, the Dutch startup that builds quantum processors for research and commercial usage, today announced that it has raised a €6 million seed round (that’s about $6.33 million) led by Dutch deep tech investor Forward.One, with participation from QDNL Participations and Graduate Entrepreneur, among others. The company says it will use this new funding to […]
QuantWare raises €6M to scale its quantum processor business by Frederic Lardinois originally published on TechCrunch