One of Europe’s top AI researchers raised a $13M seed to crack the ‘holy grail’ of models
One of Europe’s most prominent AI researchers, Matthias Niessner, is now the CEO of SpAItial, a startup working on spatial foundation models.
Own, a new social media app, aims to tokenize the creator economy
Own is the latest alternative to TikTok to emerge in the market, featuring blockchain technology and a token economy.
Why landing your first tech job is way harder than you expected
It’s not your imagination, graduating seniors. The tech industry’s pullback from entry-level hiring has reached concerning levels. LinkedIn’s chief economic opportunity officer, Aneesh Raman, warned in The New York Times last week that “bottom rung of the career ladder” is “breaking” as AI eliminates traditional stepping-stone positions. The numbers are eye-opening: hiring of new grads […]
How to Unlock the Hidden Customer Experience Advantage That’s Quietly Powering Today’s Best Retailers
A new class of operational technologies is quietly transforming how retailers engage customers — by empowering the people and processes behind the scenes.
I Live In A 5-Minute City — Here’s How It Reframed My Approach to Productivity
In a business landscape obsessed with digital transformation, perhaps the most revolutionary change we can make is analog: bringing things closer together, not doing more, but traveling less.
Four VW execs found guilty in trial that transformed Europe’s auto market
Four former Volkswagen executives received prison sentences Monday for their role in the emissions-cheating scandal that fundamentally transformed Europe’s car market. The verdict, delivered after a three-year trial in Braunschweig, Germany, marked the latest chapter in a 10-year-long saga that reshaped the continent’s relationship with diesel technology. Jens Hadler, who oversaw diesel engine development, received […]
5 Lessons Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Some of Asia’s Most Ancient Yet Important Business Values
As more and more Asian businesses steal the limelight, it’s high time that Western entrepreneurs learn some of the ideas and philosophies that guarantee their success and longevity.
5 Signs Your Company’s Resources Are Being Misused — and How to Catch It Early
Even well-meaning teams can misuse company resources, intentionally or not. Here are five warning signs of internal company fraud — plus ways to prevent it.
Stop Blaming Remote Teams for Productivity Dips — Audit Their Internet Before It Costs You $300,000 an Hour
When remote productivity dips, poor internet, not poor performance, is often to blame.
Just 2 weeks left to apply: Startup Battlefield 200
Founders, the call has gone out. The battlefield is open — and the fearless are already moving. Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 is still accepting applications — but time is running out. Over 10,000 tech leaders will be watching. This is your chance to stand in the spotlight and be remembered. This is […]
3 Things I’ve Learned About Hiring and Firing After 35 Years in Business
Don’t get me wrong, using AI, hiring tools and professionals can be helpful to find the right talent, but you still have to do the legwork. Here are a few things that I have learned the hard way.