TechCrunch+ Roundup: FinOps for all, 15 investors who are taking pitches, Steve Blank on AI
August is one of the slowest months in venture capital, which is why now is such a good time for fundraising founders to ramp up their outreach.
We still don’t know how people are really using AI
AI companies like Anthropic and OpenAI regularly publish reports on how people are using products like Claude and ChatGPT, but they only release the data they want us to see, AI researchers say. “There is no independent source to corroborate it,” says Anka Reuel, a Computer Science PhD candidate at the Stanford Trustworthy AI Research…
How to Turn Every Adversity You Face into an Advantage
Every setback presents an opportunity for growth. Life is a series of unpredictable twists, a fact that entrepreneurs understand all too well.
How to buy an AI solution the right way: 7 questions new customers should consider
Here’s a high-level guide for evaluating an AI-based solution as a potential customer — an enterprise buyer scorecard, if you will.
Magic Leap’s original headset will stop working at the end of 2024
As a company, Magic Leap moved on from its first headset some time ago. Along with a new CEO came a major pivot. With the Magic Leap 2, the startup went all in on enterprise — a far safer and more lucrative bet than the fickle world of gaming. Still, the Magic Leap 1 has […]
Get Top-Rated Stock Screening Tools for Less Than $100 During the Labor Day Sale
A stock screener can help you take the guesswork out of investing.
A History of Franchising, From a Founding Father’s Printing Press to Fast Food Chains
In honor of Franchise Appreciation Day on September 2, we look at the history of franchising
How to Purge the Toxic Emotions in Yourself to Facilitate Healing
Learning to control emotions is imperative, especially when moving on from other traumas to create a new and happy life.
Arizona Takes Action Against Fraudulent Rehab Centers Exploiting Vulnerable Communities
Many Native individuals seeking help for substance abuse issues express disillusionment with residential facilities and clinics, which have failed to deliver on promises of sobriety and stability.
Kyle Vogt to discuss self-driving cars, AI, investing and more at TC Disrupt 2023
Cruise, the self-driving subsidiary of General Motors, has raised over $15 billion, employs more than 3,000 people and expanded its footprint across multiple cities within the U.S. It even has a presence in Dubai. What does it take to build and scale such complex technology? We’re looking forward to discussing that and more with Kyle […]
E-commerce acquirer Benitago files for bankruptcy
The move comes after the New York-based company raised $380 million in equity and debt in the past two years.