Building AI guardrails should be part of the process
Building a solid rulebook around AI policies in the workplace now can help prevent plenty of headaches in the future.
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Taking the long view on crypto
by Karyne Levy
“It’s the single best time to invest in [crypto] companies,” according to 10T Holdings and 1RoundTable Partners’ CEO, Dan Tapiero.
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Now is the time to invest in edtech
by Karyne Levy
Just tacking AI onto a product isn’t enough, and investors are hoping that the technology will lead to more innovation in the space.
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The unicorns among us
by Karyne Levy
The pendulum swung hard in the direction of B2B startups over the last decade — but the thing with pendulums is that eventually they swing back.
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How to build a solid — and profitable! — AI startup
by Karyne Levy
After a year of people throwing money at AI companies, investors are now looking for startups that are more solid and viable. That could prove daunting for AI founders: AI is expensive to build and maintain.
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How to find the right venture investor
by Karyne Levy
Now that we’re in recovery mode, there are new rules to play by when it comes to identifying, pitching and partnering with the right investor.
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Investors are optimistic about 2024
by Karyne Levy
After a mediocre 2023, investors are optimistic about exit and M&A activity picking back up in 2024. Some think we will see the IPO market bounce back.
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A strong foundation can help raise early-stage capital
by Karyne Levy
As valuations come down, now more than ever, founders “need to prove their company is built to last with long-term profitability and scalability in mind,” writes Russ Heddleston, CEO of DocSend at Dropbox.
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The outlook for startups in 2024 is hazy
by Karyne Levy
Even though the economy is signaling a bit of a bounce-back, 2024 might not be much better than 2023 when it comes to startups sharing a piece of the budget pie.
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The best funding options for late-stage startups
by Karyne Levy
“Entrepreneurs navigating the later stages of a startup face a mine field of funding options, and not all of them are suitable for their business,” writes David Spreng, founder and CEO of Runway Growth Capital.
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Take the time to brush up those pitch decks
by Karyne Levy
Now is a great time to brush up your pitch decks, practice your pitch, and get ready for when things kick off again next year.
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‘Secondaries summer’ is over, but 2024 looks promising
by Karyne Levy
Secondary venture activity has ebbed and flowed over the last few months, following a particularly busy summer. But 2024 may see investors returning for good, writes Rebecca Szkutak. Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members. Use discount…
TC+ Roundup: Amazon is not the AI leader
by Karyne Levy
Amazon has been No. 1 in the cloud for years but now finds itself playing catch-up to Microsoft when it comes to AI.
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TC+ Roundup: Forestry tech is at an inflection point
by Karyne Levy
Gathering data to monitor forests that are conserved or restored is tedious, leaving the door wide open for startups in the space.
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TC+ Roundup: The venture downturn isn’t the end for Australia and New Zealand
by Karyne Levy
Australia and New Zealand are facing the same challenges as the rest of tech: valuations have come back down, early-stage funding is up, and investors want their businesses to focus on sustainable long-term growth and a clear path to revenue. Full Tech…
TC+ Roundup: AI folks fall into one of two camps
by Karyne Levy
With the OpenAI drama continuing to deliver exciting headlines on the company’s uncertain future, Thanksgiving week is anything but slow.
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TC+ Roundup: Just say no to triaging
by Karyne Levy
Good morning! All signs are pointing to a recovery in 2024, and that’ll be better for some than others. The past few years have seen investors propping up mediocre portfolio companies, hoping that a little boost can help them through a tough fund…
TC+ Roundup: Is Getir’s most recent acquisition a sign of what’s to come?
by Karyne Levy
Fast-delivery startup Getir announced last week that it was buying FreshDirect, an online grocery delivery company.
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TC+ Roundup: Know your goals before taking the plunge
by Karyne Levy
It’s not enough to just know your business model and potential TAM. You also have to consider your personal goals.
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TC+ Roundup: Many Black founders are rooting for SVB
by Karyne Levy
Good morning!
Before being known as the bank that collapsed, Silicon Valley Blank made a name for itself as a bank that helps support underrepresented founders. Eight months later, the bank is now trying to repair its reputation among the Black communi…
TC+ Roundup: Breaking up is hard to do
by Karyne Levy
When the time comes for you to step down, it’s essential that everyone is on the same page about what your successor should be like.
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TC+ Roundup: What happened to the Adobe-Figma deal?
by Karyne Levy
It’s been over a year since Adobe announced that it intended to buy Figma for $20 billion, yet the two companies are still separate entities.
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TC+ Roundup: How to successfully buy another company
by Karyne Levy
Good morning, and welcome to the end of another week! In an overall quiet year, the last few months have been pretty spicy when it comes to M&A activity: Atlassian bought Loom; Cisco bought Splunk; and Microsoft finally closed on its bid to buy Act…
TC+ Roundup: Is European venture showing signs of recovery?
by Karyne Levy
Good morning, and happy Tuesday! Today we’re looking at Q3 venture data coming out of Europe. Overall, European venture capital data is down sharply. But as my colleagues Anna Heim and Alex Wilhelm write, European venture is “down, but not out.” Full T…
TC+ Roundup: Did Atlassian pay a fair price for Loom?
by Karyne Levy
Good morning, and welcome to Friday!
Atlassian’s purchase of Loom last week raised eyebrows, and not just because it missed unicorn status by a hair. But overall, it makes sense that Atlassian bought it. “Teaming and collaboration is moving to async vi…