NASA and Boeing officials pushed back against recent reporting that the two astronauts brought to the ISS on Starliner are stranded on board. The companies said in a press conference Friday that they are using âthe luxury of timeâ to learn as much about the capsule as possible before it returns to Earth. The two […]
As the country reels from a Presidential debate that left no one looking good, the Supreme Court has swooped in with what could be one of the most consequential decisions it has ever made, in the context of the tech industry. By reversing a 40-year-old decision, the court has opened up regulators to endless interference […]
Googleâs plan to promote Android apps outside its Play Store is starting to shape up, as a new feature called âCollectionsâ reveals a way that users will be able to keep up with their apps from their Android home screen. At this yearâs Google I/O developer conference, the company presented developers with tools to re-engage […]
Many VC firms are struggling to attract new capital from their own backers amid a tepid IPO environment. But established, brand-name firms are still able to raise large funds. On Friday, Kleiner Perkins announced that it closed on more than $2 billion in fresh capital across two funds, a slight increase from the 52-year-old firmâs […]
Welcome to Startups Weekly â Hajeâs weekly recap of everything you canât miss from the world of startups. Sign up here to get it in your inbox every Friday. I just came off recording an episode of Equity, where I learned about the newest wave of stupidity. The tech industryâs DEI allergy has hit a […]
Marketing and sales software giant HubSpot said on Friday that itâs investigating a cybersecurity incident. On Friday, rumors of some kind of cyberattack against HubSpot began circulating on social media. When reached for comment, HubSpot spokesperson Camille Uzel told TechCrunch that on June 22 the company âidentified a security incident that involved bad actors targeting […]
The blockbuster $5 billion deal between Volkswagen Group and Rivian is just days old. But it turns out, VW Group was tapping into Rivianâs software expertise months before the partnership was announced. VW Groupâs struggling software arm Cariad has hired at least 23 of the startupâs top employees over the past several months, a TechCrunch […]
VCs Jonathon Triest and Brett deMarrais see their ability to read people and create longstanding relationships with founders as the primary reason their Detroit-based venture firm, Ludlow Ventures, is celebrating its 15th year in business. It sounds silly, attributing their longevity to whatâs sometimes called âMidwestern nice.â But is it crazy? Maybe not. Before Ludlow, […]
Welcome to our 100th pitch deck teardown! This week, Iâm taking a look at MegaModâs seed-stage pitch deck. MegaMod seems to be the latest darling of the gaming industry and just pocketed a cool $1.9 million, bumping its post-money valuation to $27 million. With a mission to revolutionize the game creation process, MegaMod says it […]
President Joe Bidenâs administration is doubling down on its interest in the creator economy. In August, the White House will host the first-ever White House Creator Economy Conference, which will invite a group of influential social media personalities and industry professionals to discuss issues like data privacy, fair pay, AI, and mental health with senior […]