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In just a few years, significant transformations can occur. Initially, American tech firms welcomed diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts, but now these initiatives have…
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Pintarnya, an Indonesian employment platform offering both job opportunities and financial services, has secured a $16.7 million Series A funding round. The investment was led…
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In a new blog post, OpenAI cautions against “unauthorized opportunities to gain exposure to OpenAI through a variety of means,” including special purpose vehicles (SPVs).…
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When Amazon hired the founders of AI startup Adept last year, it marked one of the first instances of a reverse acquihire—a scenario where a…
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Draft revisions to a significant research and development (R&D) tax credit program are receiving praise from the Canadian tech ecosystem. These changes could help address…
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Europe has yet to launch a €100 billion tech IPO since SAP, while the U.S. and China produce billion-dollar companies at an increasing pace. Tesla…
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Authors’ note: This article presents a growth blueprint from IRB and ESNA, featuring insights from ESNA’s Executive Director, Arthur Jordão. Evidence increasingly supports public innovation…
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