Series, a social networking app that's grown popular on college campuses, announced a $5.1 million pre-seed round from some big names in tech.
Plus, Sierra, the AI customer service agent startup founded by technologist Bret Taylor, announced today that it has acquired the YC-backed French startup Fragment.
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Apr 24
Beehiiv rolls out new creator tools; Also, another customer of troubled startup Delve suffered a big security incident
Beehiiv is clearly done being just a newsletter platform based on today's launch of a new webinar feature, customizable paywalls, and more. Plus, TechCrunch has confirmed that Delve was the compliance company that performed the security certifications for Context AI, the AI agent ... Show More
7m 38s
Apr 23
Cathie Woods’ ARK makes its first lead investment in startup Lucra — and it isn’t AI; Esther and Anne Wojcicki join new healthcare accelerator
Lucra offers corporate loyalty programs reimagined as interactive eSports. But winning ARK as a lead wasn't easy. Also, Mary Minno launches early-stage startup accelerator program, Treehub, and an early-stage firm, AI Health Fund, aimed at backing startups working at the intersec ... Show More
10m 56s
Apr 22
SusHi Tech Tokyo isn’t a conference — it’s a deal room with 60,000 people; AI research lab NeoCognition lands $40M seed
When 60,000 attendees descend on Tokyo Big Sight April 27–29, the headline numbers are hard to ignore: 750 startup exhibitors, 151 sessions, city leaders from 49 countries. But the stat that tells you what kind of event this actually is? It's 10,000 facilitated business meetings ... Show More
8m 16s
Jul 2024
The Vergecast builds a tech company
Today on the flagship podcast of corporate infighting: The Verge's David Pierce, Nilay Patel, and Alex Cranz roleplay as CEOs of Vergecast Inc., tasked with creating a tech company by acquiring product lines from various industry giants. They select established products ranging f ... Show More
1h 1m
Oct 2025
Roblox Nation Reveals Top Games, Platform Updates, and Creator Innovations in Explosive Community Roundup
# Explore Roblox's Biggest Games, New Platform Updates, and Creator Innovations | ROBLOX Nation PodcastDive into the explosive world of Roblox with host Pixel as they break down the platform's most popular games and latest developments. This episode explores Brookhaven RP's remar ... Show More
4m 57s
Feb 2025
Corner Office Conversation: Sean (Hyunil) Sohn, CEO at Krafton India
India’s gaming industry is experiencing growth, driven by millions of players, a rapidly expanding esports culture, and increasing investments in game development. However, behind this success lies a complex landscape of regulatory challenges, evolving technology, and changing pl ... Show More
28m 43s
Mar 2025
Leading Games, Esports & Innovation in Saudi Arabia | Brian Ward 141 | CEO Savvy Games
Brian Ward is the Group CEO of Savvy Games Group, a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company leading investment and long-term growth in global gaming and esports. With nearly 30 years of experience, he previously led worldwide studios at Activision Blizzard and held key roles at Elec ... Show More
50m 43s