[[{“value”:” VCs Jonathan 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 what’s sometimes called “Midwestern nice.” But is it crazy? Maybe not. Before Ludlow, […] © 2024 TechCrunch….
The White House will host a conference for social media creators
[[{“value”:” President Joe Biden’s 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 […] © 2024 TechCrunch….
Pitch Deck Teardown: MegaMod’s $1.9M seed deck
[[{“value”:” In an industry where creators are often tossed aside like yesterday’s lootboxes, MegaMod swoops in with a heroic promise to put them front and center. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. “}]]
Who won the presidential debate: X or Threads?
[[{“value”:” There were definite differences between how the two platforms managed last night, with some saying X felt more alive, and others asserting that Threads proved that X is no longer necessary. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. “}]]
Following raft of consumer complaints, Shein and Temu face early EU scrutiny of DSA compliance
[[{“value”:” Ultra low cost ecommerce giants Shein and Temu have only recently been confirmed as subject to centralized enforcement of the strictest layer of the European Union’s digital services regulation, the Digital Services Act (DSA), but on Friday the Commission announced it’s sent a bunch of requests for information (RFI) to both platforms vis-a-vis to their […] © 2024 TechCrunch….
TechCrunch Minute: Beware the smiling robot with living skin
[[{“value”:” Will robots ever have living, human skin? Researchers have been exploring the question and they’ve come up with some pretty unsettling results. I think it’s fair to say that no one would confuse any of today’s robots, no matter how advanced, with another human being. Even when a company like Tesla or Figure creates a […] © 2024 TechCrunch….
Cold shipping might be the next industry that batteries disrupt
[[{“value”:” Artyc has raised $14 million to date and has a product on the market, Medstow Micro, that helps ship temperature-sensitive specimens. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. “}]]
Elevate your 2025 fundraising strategy at Disrupt 2024
[[{“value”:” Get ready to unlock the secrets of successful fundraising in the upcoming year at Disrupt 2024. Our featured session, “How to Raise in 2025 if You’ve Taken a Flat, Down, or Extension Round,” is designed to equip startups with the knowledge and strategies needed to navigate the evolving investment landscape. This session will challenge outdated […] © 2024 TechCrunch….
Remote access giant TeamViewer says Russian spies hacked its corporate network
[[{“value”:” The remote access giant linked the cyberattack to government-backed hackers working for Russian intelligence, known as APT29. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. “}]]
Here are the hottest product announcements from Apple, Google, Microsoft and others so far in 2024
[[{“value”:” We’ve poked through the many product announcements made by the biggest tech companies and product trade shows of the year, so far, and compiled them into this list. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. “}]]