‘Degrading’ and ‘Offensive’: Internet Divided After Barbara Corcoran Shoots Money Gun At Employees
The “Shark Tank” star was looking to treat employees for Employee Appreciation Day.
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How Dogpatch Games Wrote the Rulebook for Tabletop Gaming Customer Service?
In this episode, hear how Shannon Newton used customer service and event planning to turn Dogpatch Games into a community staple — and more than a board game store.
Fire TV launches a new dedicated Oscars hub that lets users predict the winners
Amazon announced today the launch of a dedicated Oscars hub on Fire TV where movie buffs can get ready for the 2023 Academy Awards ceremony, including watching all the nominated movies as well as cast their votes via the interactive voting experience, “Oscars predictions,” where users can vote for Oscar winners directly on the screen. […]
Fire TV launches a new dedicated Oscars hub that lets users predict the winners by Lauren Forristal originally published on TechCrunch
Catch founder says health benefits startup is shutting down
In a tweet, Anderson individually addressed those she felt were supportive to Catch as its scaled its app to provide payroll and benefits for people who are self-employed.
Catch founder says health benefits startup is shutting down by Christine Hall originally published on TechCrunch
Is a Hackathon Right for Your Company? Here’s What You Should Know.
Holding a hackathon inspires your teams, surfaces top talent, builds loyalty and camaraderie, and, of course, reveals solutions for bedeviling, chronic issues.
Upload Ventures, a SoftBank LatAm spin-out, seeks to raise a $250 million fund
Less than one year after Upload Ventures spun out of SoftBank’s investment arm, the Latin American-focused investment arm is seeking to raise a $250 million fund, filings show. TechCrunch reached out to Upload Ventures but did not yet what back at time of publication. Reports show that the Mexico and Brazil-focused firm has already landed […]
Upload Ventures, a SoftBank LatAm spin-out, seeks to raise a $250 million fund by Natasha Mascarenhas originally published on TechCrunch
Uber Drivers Reveal the 5 Worst Things Passengers Can Do During a Ride. You Could Be Guilty of Doing Them Without Even Realizing.
Not tipping, being rude, and adding stop-offs at drive-thrus were just some of the complaints.
I Downloaded Every App of the Day for 1 Year. Here Are the Traits That Set Them Apart From the Rest.
Here are eight common traits of top apps (and how to apply them to your product).
Why Are These Limited Edition Girl Scout Cookies Being Sold at a 500% Markup?
The new “Raspberry Rally” cookie from the Girl Scouts is already finding its way to eBay.
3 Ways AI is Changing How Startups Build Their Brand
AI is making major headlines and touting more and more use cases in 2023. Here are three ways in which startups can leverage AI to build a brand that stands out.