TechCrunch LA
JANUARY 26, 2022
“[W]e are shifting our technology strategy to leverage external partners for parts of our platform that we’re currently maintaining internally,” Weiss wrote in the email announcing the layoffs to staff. The tech team layoffs are notable for a beauty retailer that has often described itself as a technology company.
socalTECH
NOVEMBER 10, 2022
In more continuing turmoil at Twitter, new owner Elon Musk is reportedly ending the ability to work remotely at the social media company, and is demanding employees put in "at least" 40 hours in person at the office each week. The report--from Bloomberg--said that the new rules kick in immediately.
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TechCrunch LA
OCTOBER 19, 2019
Buying the Kik messaging platform adds another social media weapon to the arsenal for MediaLab and its chief executive, Michael Heyward. In 2017, TechCrunch reported that Whisper underwent significant layoffs to stave off collapse and put the company on a path to profitability.
Startup Professionals Musings
JULY 7, 2019
Every employee or entrepreneur needs to build a competitive reputation on the Internet, through a website, blog, LinkedIn profile, and social media. Don’t wait for your next company layoff to get you started. Build your reputation and visibility beyond your company. Market your business expertise.
Startup Professionals Musings
AUGUST 7, 2020
Even a million users on your social media site won’t pay the bills until you sell some advertising or a premium service. This means identifying initiatives early, communicating openly with your team, and asking for their help on the dilemmas of production cuts and layoffs. Everyone, including your Board, should have a role.
Both Sides of the Table
FEBRUARY 25, 2019
Should we cut costs, do layoffs, close divisions and focus scare resources on fewer projects? Some board members spend all of their time in the meeting on electronic devices doing email or even checking social media. cash & unallocated stock options) Should we raise capital, from whom, how much and at what price?
Both Sides of the Table
JANUARY 26, 2013
One of the advantages of blogging, using social media, public speaking, etc as a VC is that you get a more nuanced view of these shifts by watching your own successes and failures. When many of us advisors / investors did our first startups there were very few purely tech media outlets. That used to be the standard.
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