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Separate ELEVATE track for Beyond Bengaluru startups welcomed
The State government's recent decision to introduce a separate ELEVATE track for startups outside the Bengaluru region has been welcomed by Karnataka Digital Economy Mission's (KDEM) Mysuru cluster head Sudheer Shankar. Participating in a panel…
Can political startup TVK meet 'investor' expectations?
In the previous column, I had listed a few key startup principles that the Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) was spot on in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. Now comes the difficult part. When startups raise a large round of capital, it is celebrated…
Student-led Crab Aquaculture Startup launched at Kerala Fisheries varsity
In a major boost to the aquaculture innovation ecosystem, students from the Department of Aquaculture at Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS) have launched one of the country's first university-incubated startups focused…
AI companies are rapidly expanding into each other's markets
Earlier this year, I had a noble idea. For my job, I have to remember a lot of AI companies, so I thought I'd draw up a competition map for my desk. I'd divvy a sheet of paper into columns and list major companies based on which part of the AI…
The $10 Million Tax-Free Gain a Startup Engineer Is About to Realize Under Section 1202 - and the Five-Year Holding Period Trap
When software engineer Sam Martin joined a startup a few years ago, he knew he was taking a risk. He could've tried to work for an established company with stock options, but he took a chance on a startup instead. Five years in, Sam is potentially…
TechCrunch Mobility: Inside GM's $900M EV battery gamble
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. To get this in your inbox, sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility ! Senior reporter (and resident battery…
Lee names Han Seong-sook as South Korea prime minister nominee
June 7 (Asia Today) -- South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Sunday nominated Han Seong-sook, the minister of SMEs and startups and a former tech executive, as his next prime minister, saying she is suited to lead the country through an…
SpaceX's IPO will also be a massive selling event triggering big price dislocations across the stock market as investors dump shares to buy SPCX
The largest initial public offering ever is just days away, and demand for SpaceX stock is expected to extremely high, with Wall Street clamoring to buy Elon Musk's rocket and satellite company. But the flip side of all that buying is plenty of…
Business Conferences To Check Out In 2026 And 2027
Leader speaking to business conference audience AI has truly arrived in business operations, and it's becoming the go-to tool for everything from data entry to lead generation. I've seen some business leaders go all in on AI outreach and carefully…
SKorea's Lee Nominates Tech Guru Han as PM to Lead AI Growth
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung nominated SME and Startup Minister Han Seong-sook as prime minister, betting the tech industry veteran will help the country realize its artificial intelligence ambitions. Han, a former chief executive officer…
Sheinbaum Unveils Affordable EV Prototype Backed by Government
An electric vehicle startup backed by the Mexican government unveiled its first prototype in a ceremony featuring President Claudia Sheinbaum, who praised the project as an affordable mobility option and a showcase for homegrown engineering. A…
PM nominee vows to put top priority on improving people's livelihoods
Prime Minister nominee Han Seong-sook said Monday she will put top priority on improving the people's livelihoods, if confirmed as the country's No. 2 official. President Lee Jae Myung designated Han as successor to outgoing Prime Minister Kim…
Why The SpaceX IPO Proves Capitalism Is Alive And Well
(Photo Paul Harris/Getty Images)f For years, critics have argued that capitalism is broken. They point to inequality, market concentration, and the growing role of government in the economy as evidence that free enterprise has lost its vitality.
Xbox's big pitch for the future sure involves a lot of going backwards
If there was one consistent message from today's Xbox Games Showcase, it's that stuff is back. Crazy Taxi is back, Spyro is back, Persona 4 is back, the first Halo game is back, Gears of War is getting a back-to-basics prequel after its so-so open…
China Can Build Humanoids at Scale. The Hard Part Is Finding Enough Buyers
Chinese-made humanoid robots are making waves with their ability to do backflips, direct traffic, and even make coffee as the companies developing them seek ways to expand and dominate the market. Robot makers in China say they have thousands of…
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