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The Station: Via hits $2.25B valuation, letters from readers, layoffs in a time of COVID-19

TechCrunch LA

I will repeat my appeal from last week: Maybe you’re a startup founder, a safety driver at an autonomous vehicle developer, a venture capitalist, engineer or gig economy worker. The feature was developed to turn unused vehicle fleets into an on-demand solution to get essential workers to their destination. Here’s one.

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Almost 25% of Laid-off Tech Workers Start Their Own Businesses

Tech.Co

A huge number of tech companies have made layoffs in 2022 , whilst others have taken advantage of video conferencing software and other remote collaboration tools to offer flexible working arrangements and retain the best talent. Survey Says: Go Your Own Way. Challenges for New Businesses. But this isn’t necessarily the case.

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Manufacturing startup Divergent 3D reduces staff by one-third

TechCrunch LA

The company, which employed about 160 people, laid off 57 workers, according to documents filed with the California Employment Development Department. Divergent 3D made Blade — which was on the auto show circuit in 2016 — to demonstrate the technology platform. Founder and CEO Kevin Czinger didn’t provide specific numbers.

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Report: Verari Systems Shuts Down

socalTECH

San Diego-based Verari Systems , a developer of blade server technology, has shut down, according to publication InsideHPC. According to InsideHPC, Verari Systems shut down due to lack of access to capital. Tags: verari systems blade server shutdown employment jobs layoff. READ MORE>>.

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Aptera Delays Vehicle

socalTECH

The firm said in a statement that the firm's vehicle development has "outpaced the rate of fundraising" at the firm, and it is now adjusting its production schedule to "align with financing realities." Tags: aptera venture capital layoff employment jobs electric green automobile auto. READ MORE>>.

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Latest Post-COVID Trends in the Telecom Sector

Southern California Edison Blog

If customers experience slow speeds or unreliable connectivity, they may look for another provider, so carriers need to make sure their networks have sufficient capacity to support 5G and other internet-intensive technologies. . Strategies for Carrier Success in the Post-COVID Environment. Offer Greater Service Flexibility.

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6 Keys To Growing Your Career Through The Gig Economy

Startup Professionals Musings

Then look ahead to assess the likelihood that your job could be eliminated with new technology, artificial intelligence, or robots. Assess your intellectual capital and how to increase it. More intellectual capital means that you are worth more today in the marketplace. Don’t wait for your next company layoff to get you started.