TechCrunch+ Roundup: SAFE founder survey, replacing a CEO, how cyber insurance works
Replacing a CEO is a complicated process: senior executives and board members should be in alignment, and founders must be ready to let go.
The Download: AstroTurf wars and exponential AI growth
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. Is fake grass a bad idea? The AstroTurf wars are far from over. In 2001, Americans installed just over 7 million square meters of synthetic turf. By 2024, that number was 79 million square meters—enough to carpet all of Manhattan and then some. The…
Google’s DeepMind team highlights new system for teaching robots novel tasks
One of the first things you discover in the world of robotics is the complexity of simple tasks. Things that appear simple to humans have potentially infinite variables that we take for granted. Robots don’t have such luxuries. That’s precisely why much of the industry is focused on repeatable tasks in structured environments. Thankfully, the […]
There Are 2 Types of Entrepreneurs — And This Is the One You Want to Be. Here’s Why.
By honing a few strategic leadership abilities, you’ll be able to reach new levels — ensuring that your business is running smoothly and ready for whatever comes next.
How Tragedy Can Ignite a Passion for Healing — 7 Steps For Those Dealing With Grief
My journey with business success, personal loss, grief and a Fellowship at Harvard
Startups, apply to the Space Domain Awareness Challenge Pitch-off at TC Disrupt 2023
Pitch in space! Okay, not really, but we do have exciting news for early-stage AI/ML startups. The Aerospace Corporation and TechCrunch are hosting a pitch competition at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023, which takes place September 19–21 in San Francisco. Apply to the Space Domain Awareness Challenge Pitch-off at TC Disrupt 2023 The Aerospace Corporation and TechCrunch […]
Global web3 venture funding on pace to decline for seventh straight quarter
According to the Crunchbase Web3 Tracker, funding to crypto startups around the world is on pace to notch its seventh-consecutive quarterly decline.
How ChatGPT Is Changing Digital Marketing (for Better or Worse)
The current state-of-play strengths, weaknesses and potential of this breakthrough tech, and why owners and other execs should be aware of its capability gaps.
Get an Extra Discount on a Tiny Camera, Just $60.99
This camera may be little, but there’s a ton you can do with it.
Mark Zuckerberg’s Net Worth Soars to $113 Billion after Meta Stock Surges — Making Him the 9th Richest Person in the World
Mark Zuckerberg experienced a remarkable boost in his wealth, with gains of up to $9 billion, after Meta’s stock surged by 9% following a robust second-quarter earnings report.
How to Utilize Exclusive Rights and Use Clauses in Commercial Real Estate
From use clauses to tenant-landlord agreements, knowing your rights in commercial real estate is vital.