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Maestro nets $15 million for its interactive commerce, community and engagement tools for livestreams

TechCrunch LA

We are pleased to be supporting the continued development of Maestro as part of our ongoing investment in new technologies that provide artists with cutting-edge tools and solutions for growing their careers. “The third piece is a developer ecosystem,” Evans said.

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7 Government Small Business Grants to Apply For in May 2024

Tech.Co

There are thousands of grants up for grabs through government website portals, but since this type of financing is designed to support the public, their eligibility criteria tend to be quite specific. The STTR program is also focused on the transfer of technology from the research institution, rather than just the research alone.

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Announcing Net@50: The Roots and Future of the Internet

Xconomy

But as we are ever more acutely aware, that very technology infrastructure is also a tool for scams, identity and financial theft, election fraud, and oppression. These are all subjects that will be examined at Net@50: The Roots and Future of the Internet , a unique two-part event to be held. Read more » Reprints | Share:

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Agenda Posted for Net@50 on July 16 at MIT Media Lab

Xconomy

Come celebrate milestones the internet has made over the past 50 years at a special event called Net@50 on July 16 in Cambridge, MA, organized by the World Frontiers Forum and Xconomy. And a gala dinner at Café ArtScience will honor the internet’s pioneers and bring together past, present, and future technology and business leaders.

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Cerf, Kahn, Perlman, Hillis & More at Net@50: Get Tix to Historic Event

Xconomy

Given the state of technology and society, what are the best ways to curtail the spread of misinformation (among other challenges) and the harm it can bring? The event is called Net@50. How did the internet arise to change the world—and where is it heading? It takes place the.

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A heartbreaking story about time and money.

Berkonomics

Although young companies rarely measure profitability this repeatedly, more mature companies usually can bring from five to ten percent of revenues to the bottom line in the form of net profit. So, the company turned the ship, slowly it seemed, as R&D worked to develop an appropriate product using the base of the original design.

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How To Embrace Disruptive Technologies And Succeed

Startup Professionals Musings

All too often as a startup investor, I hear the term “disruptive technology” from an entrepreneur, played like a trump card that should override any other potential business qualms. In fact, most investors avoid disruptive technologies as extremely risky, with long waits for a payback. Utilize design thinking and data analytics.