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Founded by former SpaceX engineers, First Resonance pitches tools to make things the SpaceX way

TechCrunch LA

After operating in stealth mode for about two years, First Resonance , a company founded by former SpaceX engineers, is finally showing the world their software toolkit designed to let manufacturers make things using the processes employed by their former boss. ”

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Relativity, a new star in the space race, raises $140 million for its 3-D printed rockets

TechCrunch LA

Using its proprietary printing technology, Relativity says it can slash the time it takes to develop a rocket from design to launch by up to two years. Relativity Space chief technology officer Jordan Noone next to one of the company’s 3-D printers. “These guys have built the world’s largest 3-D printer.”

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Private tech companies mobilize to address shortages for medical supplies, masks and sanitizer

TechCrunch LA

While some of the largest privately held technology companies, like SpaceX and Tesla , have shifted to manufacturing ventilators, smaller companies are also trying to pitch in and relieve scarcity locally. After that, we’re going to meet the demands of Canada,” INKSmith CEO Jeremy Hedges told the Canadian news outlet Global News.

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As Groupon Files For IPO, What SoCal Firms Might Be Next?

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Interest in technology IPOs appears to have hit a new high Thursday, as daily deals firm Groupon filed for an IPO, saying that it is looking to raised up to $750M in an IPO. Southern California has had its own share of IPOs over the last year, including Demand Media, Active Network, and Boingo Wireless. SpaceX [ profile ].

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What Is xAI? Elon Musk Reveals New Startup To Rival OpenAI

Tech.Co

Initially pinned as a generative AI startup for Twitter when it first hit the headlines back in April, the xAI website seems to suggest that the new startup will remain separate from the social media platform, as well as Musk's collection of other technology companies.

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6 Mindsets That Separate the Most Effective Leaders

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Leaders with this “be bold” mindset are willing and able to take radically unique direction-setting actions in the face of today’s pace of change and customer demands. You need to build and maintain a team culture of engagement, accountability, and results, always looking for talent and new technology. Keep the teams strong.

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9 Innovative Startups To Watch For in 2024

Tech.Co

The startup was listed in TIME100 Most Influential Companies 2023 too, alongside industry heavyweights like Nvidia and SpaceX. And with direct traffic making up 71% of Caledly’s total traffic, demand for the scheduling tool is likely to remain strong into 2024. Calendly calendar screenshot.

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