article thumbnail

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

TechCrunch LA

There were, of course, those who used the opportunity to make a marketing push or pitch a story. Via gets the “deal of the week” designation not just because its post-funding valuation is now $2.25 ” Layoffs in a time of COVID-19. If so, go check out Layoffs.fyi, the site doesn’t just list layoffs.

Layoffs 136
article thumbnail

Zynga's Loss, SGN's Gain

socalTECH

The announcement Monday that Zynga is cutting 18 percent of its workforce is throwing a lot of talent onto the market, to the benefit of the company''s competitors. Although the layoff at Zynga does put a lot of talent on the market, Dewolfe said that it won''t be accelerating its rate of hiring. READ MORE>>.

Layoffs 157
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

How to Make Sense of the PPP Loan Program for VC-Backed Startups

Both Sides of the Table

The program is designed to keep employees on the payroll so ultimately it’s up to you to decide whether you are a worthy recipient and to weigh the benefit to your company and your employees against the potential perception the market may (or may not) have in the future. One thing that is clear. Do I need to rush my application?

article thumbnail

High Functioning vs. Low Functioning Startup Boards

Both Sides of the Table

this requires a strong knowledge of market data, employee performance, company performance relative to market and available resources?—?cash Should we cut costs, do layoffs, close divisions and focus scare resources on fewer projects? I call these “filibuster” boards.

Startup 269
article thumbnail

Should Startups Announce Their Funding?

Both Sides of the Table

If you believe you have a market-leading position in your product space I would worry a bit less about it. The problem with “bundling” other news stories is that you then lose the ability to market those the press outlets in their own right. So in my opinion you should design your funding story to get wide distribution.

Startup 355