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Netflix employees stage a trans solidarity walkout, pose list of demands

TechCrunch LA

They want Netflix to address a list of demands in the categories of content investment, employee relations and safety, and harm reduction. When asked in an interview with the Hollywood Reporter , co-CEO Ted Sarandos didn’t say whether he would meet the group’s demands. — Most (@Most) October 20, 2021.

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Food Rocket blasts off after securing funding, grocery delivery deal with Circle K parent

TechCrunch LA

We first met the Chicago-based company and its founder and CEO Vitaly Alexandrov last year when we reported that Food Rocket launched in the Bay Area , going up against the likes of Amazon Fresh, DoorDash, Instacart and Gopuff, which is no easy feat given each of the company’s footprint. locations.

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Nowadays puts its spin on plant-based nuggets

TechCrunch LA

Investment into alternative proteins, for example, plant-based meats and dairy substitutes was $5 billion in 2021, according to both the Good Food Institute and Crunchbase data. This includes a $2 million pre-seed round from 2021. The round was led by Stray Dog Capital, with additional strategic support from Standard Meat Co.,

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Down bad

TechCrunch LA

Few companies have to deal with the stressed of both crypto and public markets like Coinbase which laid off more than 1,100 people this week, but plenty of startups raised mega-rounds in 2021 to theoretically future-proof their companies. NFT infrastructure startup NFTPort raised a $26 million Series A round led by Atomico.

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What Is Claude AI and Anthropic? ChatGPT’s Rival Explained

Tech.Co

It comes courtesy of Google and Amazon-backed startup Anthropic, which was only founded in 2021. It was founded in 2021 by Dario and Daniela Amodei, and now has more than 150 employees. Since then, Google has invested almost $400 million in the startup and holds a 10% stake in the company, while Amazon has pledged up to $4 billion.

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6 Ways To Improve Your Odds Of New Business Success

Startup Professionals Musings

I recommend a trial run with an experiment or MVP (minimum viable product), at full price and cost, before the big bang launch, risking your investment money and a major time commitment. You need the funding and support, but venture capitalists can be very demanding, and set high targets. Needed help can be your biggest burden.

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5 Reasons To Enlist Outside Advisors For Your Startup

Startup Professionals Musings

Even if a board member won’t work for equity, and demands a monthly stipend, the value of their contacts can easily make the difference between a successful rollout, versus an expensive pivot. An early Advisory Board is the best way to evaluate candidates for this formal Board, to be your boss, and accountable for business reporting.

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