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Amazon, Rivian Reveal First Electric Delivery Vehicle

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Amazon and Rivian , the electric vehicle developer with operations in Irvine and Carson, California, have revealed Amazon's first electric delivery vehicle, which Amazon plans to roll out as part of its climate efforts. Amazon said it is looking to be net zero carbon by 2040. Amazon said it is looking to be net zero carbon by 2040.

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Rivian To Alexa Enable Electric Trucks

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Rivian , the developer of electric trucks which has development offices in Irvine and Carson, California, said this morning that it will Alexa-enable its upcoming vehicles. According to Rivian, there will be a direct integratio of Amazon's Alexa into its connected car systems, with no phones or apps required.

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Creating the Next Generation of US Employees. My Investment in Treehouse

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I’ve just completed an investment in Ryan Carson’s new company, TreeHouse. I’m investing heavily in Internet video. So I invested in Maker Studios , which is now the 3rd largest producer of Internet video on the web. I’m investing in businesses that reinvent education. Americans watch 5.3

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Should You Really Sit on Other Boards When You’re a Startup Founder?

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I think it’s been tremendously helpful to us because the founder of Awe.sm ( Jonathan Strauss ) has a mentor who is going through similar issues but is a few years ahead in terms of company development. Ryan Carson made me promise not to do it. And the outside director adds a “non investor” point of view.

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