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Amazon’s HQ2 aims to show that tech can grow cities. It is currently on hiatus.
After the drama With competition pitting US cities against each other, years of debated planning and claims of unwavering commitment despite the pandemic, Amazon now says plans for a second headquarters, aka HQ2, are on hold. The company announced today that it will make up more than half of the multimillion-square-foot campus planned for Arlington, Virginia, including the spiraling tower that will become the city’s signature landmark. Amazon, which is in the process of laying off more than 18,000 workers, has not set a new date for resuming construction in…
Jonathan Majors is enjoying his villainous days.
Is it a tribute to them that you work in some way? Everything I do has to do with my family, my son and my grandparents. Without a doubt. We represent. When someone says delegation, it’s not a joke – that’s the truth. I take that seriously. My name is on something. My face is on something. I represent my people. How does that come about? Creed III? The character’s name in this picture is Damian Anderson. My mother’s maiden name was Terri Anderson. So the Andersons are half of…
TechCrunch+ Summary: Ocean Technology Investor Survey, AI and PR, L-1 Visa Options
Last week, the US Federal Trade Commission, which protects consumers from deceptive commercial practices, issued an advisory to “verify your AI claims.” “False or unsubstantiated claims about product effectiveness are our bread and butter,” writes Michael Atleson, an attorney with the FTC’s Advertising Practices Division regarding marketing. Artificial intelligence is on everyone’s lips these days, he says, “and at the FTC, one thing we know about hot marketing terms is that some advertisers can’t stop themselves from overusing and abusing them. Given the renewed interest, “for companies where AIA was…
Best Patterns To Consider for Stamped Concrete
Are you familiar with the process of stamping concrete? The typical concrete pour can be flat and somewhat boring in appearance, but concrete stamps can help fix this. If you’re considering stamped concrete installations for your home, here are some of the best patterns to choose from. Natural Wood or Stone Patterns Some of the most popular stamps for customizing concrete are the ones that mimic stone and natural wood textures. Many homeowners choose stamped concrete over brick paving and other stonework due to its durability and cost-effectiveness. However, if…
Maybe Substack can really grow without venture dollars.
Substack, publication The platform, known for its newsletter service, announced this week that it had passed the 2 million paid subscription mark. Given our historical data on Substack’s paid subscriber growth, the number caught our attention. Substack’s simple business model allows for a company to generate a few general transaction volume and revenue estimates. The exchange examines startups, markets and money. Read it every morning on TechCrunch+ or get the Exchange newsletter every Saturday. First, a little context: Substack’s first known outside capital came in January 2018 through the Y…
You can’t beat the student price for TC Early Stage
The Northeast and New England are particularly popular for top colleges and universities. These hallowed halls house many aspiring entrepreneurs, and if you’re one of them, you can’t afford to rest on your laurels. Head to TechCrunch Early Stage, a gathering of early and aspiring founders on April 20th in Boston, and accelerate your startup trajectory. The price is right. Students and recent students can experience everything Early Stage has to offer for just $99 (a savings of $350). Book your ticket today! Go with another student, and you’ll both…
Prog.ai wants to help employers find technical talent by evaluating coding skills from GitHub
Companies have many tools for tracking technical talent, but a new startup wants to help recruiters by bringing together the worlds of GitHub and LinkedIn to create a database of the most suitable candidates for a specific software development job. role – and it does this by using AI to “infer” capabilities from the code you write. Prog.ai, as the company is called, allows employers to search for developers based on their technical skills, the libraries they use, or simply their contributions to projects on GitHub. In the year Founded…
Bias for female VCs is a branding issue.
Leslie Feinzig, Venture Capitalist, her venture firm Graham & Walker, likes to pretend like an old, solid law firm. But aside from the name, there’s nothing obnoxious about it: her fund only invests in female and non-binary startups. Originally called the Women Founders Alliance, it’s a relatively new name for her organization. Feinzag In 2021, she rebranded to attract more diverse founders and check writers to her portfolio. “The number one danger we fall into is unknowingly branding our portfolio with a brand of difference,” she said. “And I mean…
Super early-bird savings to TC disruption will end soon
Time is running out to score the biggest savings on passes for TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 – the premier and ever-evolving conference for early-stage startups. Hit the March 10 deadline, and save up to $1,000 on General Admission, Founder and Investor passes. Students and Non-Profit Organizations – Grab a deeply discounted pass for just $95! Get ready to join 10,000 attendees September 19–21 in San Francisco. Hit the disruptive platform with high-profile founders, CEOs, investors, and tech-savvy celebrities — like Serena Williams and Kevin Hart — to actively build or invest…