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Read MoreDay: February 12, 2021
The Rot of Riot Games Culture Starts at the Top
CEO Nicolo Laurent continues to employ multiple top executives who have been accused of sexism and harassment—and is himself the subject of a complaint.
Read MoreFelicis’ Aydin Senkut and Guideline’s Kevin Busque on the value of simple pitch decks
This week on Extra Crunch Live, Busque and Senkut discussed Guideline’s Series B pitch deck — which Senkut described as a “role model” — and how they built trust over time.
Read MorePublic Affairs Consultant Patrick Slevin Hits The Top of Two Amazon Best Seller Lists with “Never Lose to NIMBY Opposition Again!”
“Never Lose to NIMBY Opposition Again!” by Patrick Slevin, reached Number One on Amazon.com’s Best Seller List in both the Real Estate & Land Use Law categories.
Read More2 years in, Extra Crunch is helping readers build and grow companies around the world
Now, as the world glimpses a brighter, post-pandemic future, we are doubling down on the news and analysis that’s helped many early-stage companies make better decisions.
Read MoreBuzzFeed uses AI to create romantic partners in its latest quiz
A new BuzzFeed quiz is the first in what Director of Product for Quizzes Chris Johanesen said he’s hoping will be a series of “stunt-y experiments” that the publisher launches this year. The quiz, timed for Valentine’s Day weekend, promises to “create your perfect boyfriend (or girlfriend) using AI technology.” Johanesen said it’s designed to […]
Read MoreCoupang files for mega US IPO
Coupang’s offering, coming amidst the public debut of a number of well-known technology brands, will be a massive affair.
Read MoreResearchers Levitated a Small Tray Using Nothing but Light
One day a “magic carpet” based on this light-induced flow technology could carry climate sensors high in the atmosphere—wind permitting.
Read MoreVaccine Progress, New Mask Guidelines, and More News
Catch up on the most important updates from this week.
Read MoreEchoPartners’ Eghosa Omoigui to talk about how founders can avoid blind spots at Early Stage 2021
The All-22 tape is perhaps one of the most valued tools for professional football coaches because it allows the viewer to see all 22 players on the field at the same time. It improves a coach’s line of sight and, most importantly, helps avoid missing a critical motion or player. The upshot: It removes the […]
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