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Former Facebook CTO Mike Schroepfer launches Gigascale Capital, a VC firm that invests in climate-focused startups
Climate change is one of the most significant challenges of our time. From drought and extreme weather events to rising sea levels that heighten the possibility of catastrophic flooding, the impacts of climate change are global in scope and cannot
Climate change is one of the most significant challenges of our time. From drought and extreme weather events to rising sea levels that heighten the possibility of catastrophic flooding, the impacts of climate change are global in scope and cannot […]
Vice is preparing to file for bankruptcy just 2 weeks after Buzzfeed News shuttered
First, it was BuzzFeed News, now Vice is reportedly preparing to file its own bankruptcy. The New York Times reported late yesterday that Vice Media Group, the parent company of media websites Vice and Motherboard, is on the verge of
First, it was BuzzFeed News, now Vice is reportedly preparing to file its own bankruptcy. The New York Times reported late yesterday that Vice Media Group, the parent company of media websites Vice and Motherboard, is on the verge of […]
Alibaba founder Jack Ma is now a college professor in Japan
Jack Ma, the billionaire co-founder of Alibaba who vanished from the public eye in 2020, has recently accepted a teaching position in Japan. This marks one of the first public positions he has undertaken since his abrupt disappearance from the
Jack Ma, the billionaire co-founder of Alibaba who vanished from the public eye in 2020, has recently accepted a teaching position in Japan. This marks one of the first public positions he has undertaken since his abrupt disappearance from the […]
Top tech startup news for Monday, May 1, 2023: Bluesky, Campus, Getir, HubSync, IBM, and TIER Mobility
Good evening! Below are some of the top tech startup news stories for Monday, May 1, 2023. Berlin-based e-scooter operator TIER Mobility is in merger and acquisition talks Berlin-based e-scooter operator TIER Mobility is reported in talks for a potential
Good evening! Below are some of the top tech startup news stories for Monday, May 1, 2023. Berlin-based e-scooter operator TIER Mobility is in merger and acquisition talks Berlin-based e-scooter operator TIER Mobility is reported in talks for a potential […]
IBM plans to replace 7,800 jobs with AI and pause hiring
International Business Machines Corp (IBM) said today that thousands of jobs within the company are going to be replaced by AI and automation in the next few years. In an interview with Bloomberg on Monday, CEO Arvind Krishna told the
International Business Machines Corp (IBM) said today that thousands of jobs within the company are going to be replaced by AI and automation in the next few years. In an interview with Bloomberg on Monday, CEO Arvind Krishna told the […]
HubSync closes Series A funding to simplify and automate tax and accounting processes for CPA firms
The market size of the Accounting Services industry, measured by revenue, is valued at $144.5 billion in 2023. And yet, the CPA profession, which makes up a large portion of this industry, has been struggling with fragmentation and inefficiency when
The market size of the Accounting Services industry, measured by revenue, is valued at $144.5 billion in 2023. And yet, the CPA profession, which makes up a large portion of this industry, has been struggling with fragmentation and inefficiency when […]
EdTech startup Campus.edu raises $29M in funding to provide an online alternative to traditional community college
For over a century, obtaining a four-year college degree has been hailed as an effective means of achieving the American dream. However, the rising cost of tuition has now exceeded the average household income. This has resulted in students acquiring
For over a century, obtaining a four-year college degree has been hailed as an effective means of achieving the American dream. However, the rising cost of tuition has now exceeded the average household income. This has resulted in students acquiring […]
Lyft to lay off 1,072 workers or 26% of its workforce, just a month after the founders stepped down
Lyft is the latest to join the layoff trend. The ride-hailing app giant is laying off 1,072 employees, or about 26% of its corporate workforce, the company said in an SEC filing Thursday. Lyft also added that it won’t hire
Lyft is the latest to join the layoff trend. The ride-hailing app giant is laying off 1,072 employees, or about 26% of its corporate workforce, the company said in an SEC filing Thursday. Lyft also added that it won’t hire […]
Is Jack Dorsey’s backed Bluesky the new Twitter alternative?
Prior to Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter in a $44 billion deal in late 2022 and “blue check mark chaos,” several attempts had already been made to create alternative platforms. But in the span of just three years, the number
Prior to Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter in a $44 billion deal in late 2022 and “blue check mark chaos,” several attempts had already been made to create alternative platforms. But in the span of just three years, the number […]
Turkish grocery delivery startup Getir in talks to acquire German rival Flink
Turkish delivery app startup Getir is in talks to take over money-losing German rival Flink, the Financial Times reported on Monday. The move comes as consolidation continues to gain momentum in one of Europe’s food delivery sector most thriving sectors
Turkish delivery app startup Getir is in talks to take over money-losing German rival Flink, the Financial Times reported on Monday. The move comes as consolidation continues to gain momentum in one of Europe’s food delivery sector most thriving sectors […]