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VC ValuationsAI startups still snag huge valuations despite lack of revenue
September 27, 2023Investors say it is still too early to expect meaningful revenues from the AI startups raking in sky-high valuations, but the practice is risky.Article
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TechCrunch DisruptReporter’s notebook: Tech’s signature optimism is alive and well
October 20, 2022The startup world has experienced a sudden dip from funding euphoria. But the shoot-for-the-moon attitude has barely waned.Article
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TechCrunch DisruptAs crypto deals slow, a16z’s Chris Dixon shifts to accelerator reboot, regulations
October 17, 2022General partner Chris Dixon says Andreessen Horowitz is rebooting its accelerator program for crypto entrepreneurs and concentrating on lobbying efforts for crypto regulation.Article
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Big Things15 big things: Snap, space, scooters & more from TechCrunch Disrupt
October 5, 2019Spaceships, scooters, legal maneuverings, celebrity appearances and a whole lot of startups highlight our recap of the week at TechCrunch Disrupt.Article
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TechCrunch DisruptCelebrities, IPOs and (of course) flying cars: Our wild week at TechCrunch Disrupt
October 3, 2019As the 2019 edition of the conference came to a close, PitchBook reporters covering the San Francisco event dug into their notebooks to recap some of the highs and lows of this year’s startup confab.Article
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TechCrunch DisruptBird reveals $275M funding as its CEO, other leaders mull mobility’s future
October 2, 2019Scooter startup Bird unveiled $275 million in new funding Thursday led by Silicon Valley stalwart Sequoia and Canadian pension investor CDPQ at a $2.75 billion valuation.Article
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TechCrunch DisruptSam Altman says OpenAI still focuses on social good, despite abandoning nonprofit status
October 2, 2019When OpenAI was formed in 2015 as a nonprofit, it had lofty goals for the advancement of artificial intelligence. So, what has changed now that it’s a for-profit corporation?Article
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TechCrunch DisruptMithril founder strikes back at scrutiny over fees, deal flow
October 2, 2019The venture firm co-founded by Peter Thiel has faced a barrage of scrutiny over management practices and reports of a federal investigation. On Thursday, managing GP Ajay Royan spoke publicly about the controversy for the first time.Article
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TechCrunch DisruptA tale of two markets separates tech from non-tech IPOs
October 1, 2019Wall Street has warmly received some of this year’s venture-backed IPOs and given the cold shoulder to others. How to make sense of the sharply contrasting journeys of these two classes of unicorns?Article
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TechCrunch DisruptBlue Origin, Lockheed Martin leaders believe a new space age is almost here
October 1, 2019Getting into space is getting easier. With a growing number of startups focused on building satellites, launching rockets and more, an industry transformation could be right around the corner.Article
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TechCrunch DisruptThe changing face of beauty brands in an Instagram-obsessed world
September 6, 2018Glossier founder Emily Weiss and ecommerce investor Kirsten Green took the stage at Disrupt to discuss how modern companies are adapting to consumers who’ve never been to a makeup counter in a department store.Article
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TechCrunch DisruptDraftKings sitting pretty after Supreme Court ruling
September 6, 2018Few VC-backed startups have weathered controversy like DraftKings. Now, with legalized sports gambling on the table in the US, the company is ready to thrive.Article
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TechCrunch Disrupt5 takeaways from TechCrunch Disrupt: Self-driving cars, investing outside Silicon Valley & more
September 6, 2018Now that TC Disrupt SF is wrapping up, we’re bringing you a roundup of a few notable talks from the conference, from updates on autonomous vehicle tech to second chances at startup success.Article
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TechCrunch DisruptBillionaire VC Doug Leone reveals Sequoia’s spending power
September 5, 2018Few know global venture investing better than Sequoia’s Doug Leone. He took the stage at Disrupt SF to talk about emerging markets, Sequoia’s focus on China and the firm’s $8 billion fund.Article
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TechCrunch DisruptUber’s CEO on his first year: ‘I had no frickin’ clue what I was getting into’
September 5, 2018At TechCrunch Disrupt, Dara Khosrowshahi discussed how Uber has evolved over the last year & what the future looks like as the company moves into other modes of transport and heads toward an IPO.Article
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TechCrunch DisruptAshton Kutcher dishes on what it takes to make it in Silicon Valley
September 4, 2018Ashton Kutcher has never played a brainiac on TV. But he’s proving to be savvy in the world of VC.Article
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TechCrunch DisruptDrew Houston on taking Dropbox public after 10 years
September 4, 2018Dropbox’s co-founder and CEO took the stage at TechCrunch Disrupt to discuss his company’s journey from scrappy startup to Silicon Valley success story.Article
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TechCrunch DisruptA look ahead at TechCrunch Disrupt 2018: Uber, scooters and Ashton Kutcher
September 3, 2018In advance of one of the biggest tech conferences around, we’ve compiled five major themes. Some have been at the forefront of the tech world for years, and some have gathered steam in recent months.Article
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