California Law Requires Companies to Reveal Diversity Metrics
California Introduces New Bill Requiring Venture Capital Firms to Report Founder Diversity In a bid to promote equality and inclusivity, California has unveiled a new bill that aims to shed light on the diversity landscape within the venture capital industry. This legislation mandates venture capital firms operating within the state to report the diversity breakdown […]
Flexport Founder Pulls Job Offers, Leaving Candidates in the Lurch Right After CEO’s Controversial Exit
Flexport, the renowned freight forwarding and logistics startup, announced the unexpected departure of its CEO, Dave Clark, after only one year. Clark’s appointment was initially met with much anticipation, as the company’s founder, Ryan Petersen, believed that they needed an “entrepreneur” and a builder to lead the way, rather than just another executive. However, it […]
The Truth Behind Tomorrow University’s $10M Series A Pitch Deck
Tomorrow University, an education-based startup, has successfully secured a remarkable $10 million in funding for their project. The company, which specializes in providing innovative educational solutions, has managed to outshine its competitors and create a buzz in the industry. This achievement is significant, as acquiring such a substantial amount of funding in the education sector […]
Brine Fi: Find Out How It Scored a $16.5M Funding Round Led by Pantera
Brine Fi Emerges as a Safer Option for Crypto Traders After FTX Collapse In the wake of the FTX collapse, cryptocurrency traders are actively seeking decentralized and non-custodial platforms to execute their orders and safeguard their assets. This search for more secure options has sparked increased investor interest in decentralized crypto exchanges (DEXs) like Brine […]
How Diversifying Revenue Streams Can Save Small Businesses
Small businesses are embracing the strategy of diversifying their revenue streams to stay competitive in today’s uncertain economic climate. This trend of combining various income sources under one roof, known as multi-hyphenate businesses, is on the rise. Wineries are merging with tasting rooms, bookshops are adding cozy cafes, and beauty salons are expanding into retail. […]
Why Google Appointed Alex Okosi as Managing Director for Africa
Google has appointed Alex Okosi as its Managing Director for Africa, with the aim of driving innovation and expanding digital accessibility across the continent. Okosi, a Nigerian-born media and tech executive, will be responsible for spearheading Google’s operations in Africa, including programs to support the growth of businesses and economies. Before joining Google, Okosi had […]
MTN Nigeria Chooses American Towers as New Partner Amid Intense Boardroom Battle
MTN Nigeria has announced that its tower operations will be taken over by the Nigerian subsidiary of American Towers Corp. (ATC) starting in 2025. The decision comes after the expiration of the lease agreement between MTN and IHS Towers, which currently operates MTN’s 2,500 network sites. MTN cited ATC’s superior bid submission as the reason […]
FedEx Unveils More Expensive New Shipping Rates for 2024
FedEx has recently revealed its plans to implement shipping rate adjustments that will impact small businesses. These adjustments, which are set to take effect on January 1, 2024, will result in an average increase of 5.9% across various FedEx services. Among the changes announced by FedEx are rate increases for FedEx Express, FedEx Ground, and […]
Revolutionizing Child Literacy: Ello, the AI Reading Coach, Secures $15M in Funding
Ello, a startup dedicated to combating childhood illiteracy using artificial intelligence and child speech recognition technology, has just announced that it has successfully raised $15 million in Series A financing. This significant funding injection will be utilized to further develop Ello’s innovative product and expand its accessibility to consumers. The importance of literacy for children […]
Shopify and Amazon Join Forces: Get the Best of Prime Shopping with Buy Integration
Amazon has made a major move in the e-commerce space with the announcement of its new integration of the “Buy with Prime” app on Shopify. This integration aims to bring together the massive customer base of Amazon Prime with the growing merchant community on Shopify. The move not only demonstrates Amazon’s forward-thinking approach to e-commerce […]