3 VCs weigh in on when to follow the hype cycle — and when to ignore it
It’s OK for a founder to jump into an emerging hype cycle, but only if they have a genuine interest in that area that reaches back in time.
Roundtables: Inside the “Censorship-Industrial Complex” Idea Shaping US Policy
Listen to the session or watch below The “censorship-industrial complex” is an idea that a network of government, tech, and research groups is collaborating to suppress conservative online speech. This was fodder for the right-wing information sphere for years—then it began making its way into US policy. Watch a conversation exploring how it started, where…
Advancing generative AI exploration safely and securely
Guardrails for testing and learning are essential to accelerating exploration while minimizing security risks.
AI-powered parking platform Metropolis raises $1.7B to acquire SP Plus
AI-powered parking platform Metropolis today announced that it raised $1.7 billion to acquire SP Plus, a provider of parking facility management services, in a combination of equity and debt. Eldridge Capital and 3L capital co-led the tranche with participation from BDT & MSD Partners’ affiliated credit funds, Vista Credit Partners, Temasek, Slow Ventures and Assembly […]
Task List vs. Calendar Reminders: Which is Better in Outlook?
Juggling multiple projects with various due dates can make your head spin. You may think you’re organized and on top of everything until you miss a crucial deadline. In today’s…
Making Your Community The Secret Weapon in Rapid Franchise Expansion
Why local support and customer investment could be your franchise’s ticket to unprecedented growth.
8 Common Mistakes You Might Be Making as a Leader (and How to Fix Them)
Many leaders struggle to find their footing, and may make mistakes along their journey. Here are a few you might be making yourself.
From Side Hustle to Full-Time Success — 6 Ways to Turn Niche Interests into Profitable Ventures
A hobby, pro bono work or charity project can turn into a money-making business if you know the right steps to take.
Zero-days for hacking WhatsApp are now worth millions of dollars
Thanks to improvements in security mechanisms and mitigations, hacking cell phones — both running iOS and Android — has become an expensive endeavor. That’s why hacking techniques for apps like WhatsApp are now worth millions of dollars, TechCrunch has learned. Last week, a Russian company that buys zero-days — flaws in software that are unknown […]
Likewise debuts Pix, an AI chatbot for entertainment recommendations
Likewise, the company behind an app that can recommend your next TV binge, movie to watch, podcast to stream, or book to read, is out today with its own entertainment-focused AI companion, Pix. Built using a combination of Likewise’s own customer data and technology from partner OpenAI, Pix can make entertainment recommendations and answer other […]
SBF’s trial has started, and here’s what you missed
Hello, and welcome back to Equity, the podcast about the business of startups, where we unpack the numbers and nuance behind the headlines. Today, we have a special episode for you: we teamed up with the Chain Reaction podcast and our own Jacquelyn Melinek to talk about the ongoing trial of former FTX CEO Sam Bankman Fried, […]