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Oct 25, 2021 • 3min
Asymmetric Capital Partners hits ground running with $105M debut fund targeting B2B startups
The new firm brings together a foursome with operator, venture capital and private equity expertise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 25, 2021 • 4min
Voyager, Nanoracks and Lockheed’s “Starlab” is the latest sign that the low Earth orbit economy is coming
The era of private space stations is officially here as Nanoracks, Voyager Space and Lockheed Martin announce plans to launch a commercial station in 2027, but it’s just the next logical step for developing the new space economy, the companies say. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 22, 2021 • 5min
Pledge raises $4.5M Seed round to build a carbon-measurement and removal API
With the Climate Crisis looming, lots of companies want to do their part. But asking customers to “offset the CO2 emission of this delivery” is usually a hammer to crack a nut. There is very little transparency around carbon offsets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 22, 2021 • 3min
Twitter rolls out the ability for anyone to host a Space
After steadily expanding access over the course of the year, Twitter announced today its audio chatroom feature known as Twitter Spaces is now open to anyone who wants to host a Space across iOS and Android. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 21, 2021 • 5min
Blume Ventures and AWI back Indian exporter SaaS startup SourceWiz
Small and medium-sized exporters in India struggle to communicate their designs with buyers. They can’t list those designs publicly on their website or sell through popular e-commerce platforms as doing so would risk giving away the proprietary property to rivals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 21, 2021 • 4min
Olympus US hack tied to sanctioned Russian ransomware group
An “ongoing” cyberattack against the Japanese technology giant Olympus was caused by a Russian ransomware group sanctioned by the U.S. government, according to two people with knowledge of the incident. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 20, 2021 • 3min
NASA and Boeing confirm Starliner won’t fly until first half of 2022 as valve investigation continues
NASA and Boeing provided an update on the beleaguered Starliner capsule Tuesday, confirming that the earliest the spacecraft will fly will be sometime during the first half of next year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 20, 2021 • 6min
Biden’s QSBS tax plan would have unintended consequences for startups
Buried in Biden’s 2021 tax plan are new amendments to the U.S. Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) program, which, if passed, will impact early-stage startup employees, founders and investors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 19, 2021 • 5min
Zoba wants to help micromobility companies get more rides, increase profitability
Micromobility companies that aim to turn a profit have to juggle running a tight ship, adhering to constantly shifting local regulations and getting as many riders on vehicles as possible. Boston-based Zoba, a micromobility fleet optimization startup, has developed a platform to help with that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 19, 2021 • 3min
Apple to release macOS Monterey on October 25
Apple has unveiled some new MacBook Pro models at a virtual conference today. And the company is timing the release of the next major release of macOS with the new laptop. Mac users will be able to update to macOS Monterey on Monday, October 25. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
