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…
Tech Crunch – DEI? More like ‘common decency’ — and Silicon Valley is saying ‘no thanks’
Welcome to Startups Weekly — Haje‘s weekly recap of everything you can’t miss from the world of startups. Sign up here to get it in your inbox every Friday. I just came…
Texas Monthly – This Rare Painting Up for Auction in Dallas Was Almost Sent to Goodwill
Jared Brinkley had never been more anxious on a plane. Not typically a nervous flier, the California video game production manager stowed his valuable cargo as he prepared for takeoff on a…
Tech Crunch – HubSpot says it’s investigating customer account hacks
The company “identified a security incident that involved bad actors targeting a limited number of HubSpot customers and attempting to gain unauthorized access to their accounts” on June 22. © 2024 TechCrunch. All…
Texas Monthly – Texas Democrats worry Biden debate performance could hurt down-ballot races
The president’s bungled debate performance had Democrats fearful voters would stay home in November. Read: Read More
Tech Crunch – Volkswagen’s Silicon Valley software hub is already stacked with Rivian talent
VW Group’s struggling software arm Cariad has hired at least 23 of the startup’s top employees over the past several months. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. Read…
Tech Crunch – All VCs say they are founder friendly; Detroit’s Ludlow Ventures takes that to another level
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…
El Paso Matters – Journey of Strength at Texas Tech Health El Paso Breast Care Center
Deisy Esquivel’s life was forever altered in 2022. Diagnosed with Stage 3, nearly Stage 4, aggressive and invasive breast cancer, tests revealed the cancer had spread to her lymph nodes and thorax….
Tech Crunch – The White House will host a conference for social media creators
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…
Tech Crunch – Pitch Deck Teardown: MegaMod’s $1.9M seed deck
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…