Pepper Lunch Team on Seizing Unique Opportunities for Global Growth
Interview with Pepper Lunch executive team Troy Hooper, Yuto Tago, and Sumio Matsumoto about Japanese hospitality and the “DIY Teppanyaki” brand story.
The Download: reward hacking explained, and suspected Iranian cyberattacks
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. Here’s why AI agents lie and cheat to reach their goals When two OpenAI models hacked into Hugging Face last month, they weren’t trying to make money or commit sabotage—they were…
How to Measure Franchise Success With Comparative Testing
This simple task is imperative for decision-making and business growth.
Komi rolls out to the public with new creator tools, including on-page checkout
Komi, a digital storefront for content creators and celebrities, today announced its public launch along with new features, including the ability to sell products across multiple online stores in one place, on-page checkout functionality, marketing tools and more. The company also announced its $12 million Series A round, led by VC investors RTP, Third Prime, […]
Want agency in the AI age? Get ready to fight
This story originally appeared in The Algorithm, our weekly newsletter on AI. To get stories like this in your inbox first, sign up here. There’s an AI revolution brewing. Last week, Hollywood’s union for actors went on strike, joining a writers’ strike already in progress—the first time these unions have been on strike simultaneously in…
STOP Taking Finance Advice From BROKE “INFLUENCERS”
Nowadays, it’s impossible to avoid influencers. You’ll find them on TikTok, YouTube, and even your own inbox. There’s no shortage of advice they’d be happy to give you on everything…
Yelp’s Small Business Expert Says This Is What Makes a Mom & Pop Shop Stand Out
Around the country, Yelp is observing which local, independent businesses rise to the top. The ones that do understand something crucial about where they stand in the business landscape, and how to make the most of it.
These Are America’s Favorite 150 Mom & Pop Shops, According to Yelp and Entrepreneur
We looked at the data. Here are the small, most beloved shops that locals rave about the most.
Hawaiian Luaus on a Nut Farm, ‘Astounding’ Magic Shows, Bible Stories on Stage: America’s 15 Favorite Local Entertainment Experiences
Around the country, these local arts and entertainment businesses never fail to inspire and amuse.
Ecstatic Breathwork, Goat Yoga, and a Founder Known as ‘The Machine’: America’s 15 Favorite Local Fitness Businesses
Across the country, people wanting to move and get in shape are looking for new experiences, and personalized attention.
From VanMoof to VanPoof! How did the e-bike pioneer go bankrupt, even as the market boomed?
Troubled e-bike maker VanMoof — which had raised a total of $189.1 million from the likes of Balderton Capital and Felix Capital, among other investors — has now officially gone bankrupt in the Netherlands after barely a week in an administrative process. As TechCrunch previously reported, the company was in a “suspension of payment” process, […]