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This founder was worried about his mother’s slipping – so he created sensors to detect falls
Falls are common to the elderly who live semi-independently. According to In the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it is the leading cause of…
Welcome to TechCrunch Fintech! This week we are looking at the story behind the sale of Divvy Homes, the new Ramp product, some notable capital concentration…
After more than two years—and nearly 100 episodes—as the host of TechCrunch’s recently concluded podcast, I’ve learned a lot about how founders approach building their startups.…
All VCs say they are founder friendly. Detroit’s Ludlow Ventures takes it to another level
VCs Jonathan Triest and Brett deMarrais see their ability to read people and build long-term relationships with founders as the main reason their Detroit-based venture firm,…
On Monday, Fearless Fund co-founder Ayana Parsons announced she is stepping down from her leadership role at the company. She will no longer be its general…
New startup from Figure founder licenses NASA tech in effort to curb school shootings
In 2013 there were 26 school shootings were reported In the US that number rose to 82 a decade later. America has a problem with school…
Friends & Family Capital, a fund founded by former Palantir CFO and son of IVP founder, unveils $118 million third fund
Small VC firms require deep trust, mutual support, and long-term commitment between partners—a kinship that, in many ways, resembles a family dynamic. Colin Anderson (former CFO…
Billionaire Groupon Founder Eric Lefkofsky Is Back With Another IPO: AI Health Technology Tempus
Eric Lefkofsky knows the public list rodeo well and is about to enter for the fourth time. The serial entrepreneur, whose net worth is estimated at…
Alex Tauba long-time founder with many exits under his belt, he thinks it’s time to disrupt the meme industry. “I have this big thesis that meme…
Bolt founder Ryan Beslow wants to settle investor lawsuit by returning $37 million worth of stock
Bolt founder Ryan Breslow proposed a settlement with investor Activant Capital this week that could end a lawsuit brought by Activant. The investor accused Breslow of…