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Despite controversy, an AI startup embraces military work

A few years ago, Clarifai, a five-year old startup that makes image-recognition software, held a discussion among its workers about two kinds of controversial business partners. The first was the... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkDec 6th, 2018

Amazon embraces U.S. government business, despite occasional controversy

The head of Amazon.com Inc's cloud computing division on Monday said the company would work with any government agency that followed the law, in contrast with rival Microsoft Corp, which has touted its rejection of some controversial sales......»»

Category: topSource: reutersJun 11th, 2019

2 navy helicopters were seen colliding in midair during a military parade rehearsal, killing 10 people

The two Malaysian helicopters were filmed colliding with each other, with one having its rotor blades shredded upon impact. Rescuers work to move bodies at the wreckage of a crashed helicopter in Lumut.Bomba Bah.....»»

Category: personnelSource: nyt13 hr. 21 min. ago

Former CHOP CEO and Spark co-founder to lead new biotech startup launched with $54M in funding

Altschuler said the $54 million in funding "will put rocket boosters under Corner's pioneering work.".....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournals18 hr. 37 min. ago

CEO moved back to Buffalo to run his company

The move goes against common tech startup practices of remote work, as he doubles down on in-person communication......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 22nd, 2024

Tech talent embraces remote work in Arizona after pandemic relocations

The pandemic recalibrated ideas about working remote, and some people have chosen to relocate to the Grand Canyon State as a result. "Everyone’s going to Arizona now," according to one newcomer......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 16th, 2021

Other companies are leaving San Francisco, but Upwork just moved its headquarters there from Santa Clara

The move comes as the freelance marketplace operator more fully embraces remote and distributed work......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 11th, 2021

Tacoma startup Namatad, which makes technology for military and first responders, is looking for space to grow

"We actually have physical products," says Namatad's founder and CEO. "It's not like a traditional software startup where everything is just code." But for now the company is operating without an office......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 6th, 2021

Startup Avail Medsystem is trying to take collaborative surgery virtual. Can it work?

The pandemic thrust the primary care doctor into people's homes. Now, one startup is pushing the frontiers of virtual health by zapping people remotely into operating rooms......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 3rd, 2021

CEO Of $2 Billion Startup Fired For "Microdosing" On LSD At Work

CEO Of $2 Billion Startup Fired For "Microdosing" On LSD At Work Psychedelic drugs have been a hot topic in the financial press this week. Between the hallucinatory experienc.....»»

Category: blogSource: zerohedgeApr 28th, 2021

The CEO of a $2 billion startup reportedly said he was fired after taking LSD during work

The CEO of a $2 billion startup reportedly said he was fired after taking LSD during work.....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytApr 27th, 2021

Here"s why the Air Force bolstered its work with private sector

Having spent 18 years in the private sector before joining the Air Force Research Laboratory, Brian McJilton has a unique perspective on winning military work since he's been on both sides......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 27th, 2021

Employees wear "no quinoa" shirts at Travis Kalanick"s startup to stave off a coddled work culture

The phrase comes from Kalanick's Uber days after an employee complained that the cafeteria no longer served quinoa. Uber founder and former CEO Travis Kalanick. Reuters Thomson Reuters The phrase "No Quinoa" is branded on T-shirts and.....»»

Category: dealsSource: nytApr 23rd, 2021

Diagnostics spinout nets $100M to help people managing health, nutrition

On a search to diversify the health tech industry, a startup is working to build an online approach to holistic healing and personal nutrition. Hologram Sciences founder Ian Brady said he decided to work in health tech after his wife had develo.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 23rd, 2021

Revolut, the $5.5 billion fintech startup, says it will let its 2,000 staff work abroad for 60 days a year

Revolut will allow its 2,000 employees to work overseas for 60 days a year, it said Thursday, following demand from staff to vi.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytApr 8th, 2021

How remote work creates cyber risks, and how to address them

Remote work has done more than transform our daily routines — it also has made companies more vulnerable. DeepSurface CEO talks about his startup’s work to address this added vulnerability, its hiring goals and recent funding wins......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 19th, 2021

Sparta Science"s Phil Wagner had no experience with VC, but SV"s mentor ecosystem helped him learn

Dr. Phil Wagner went from running a gym to scaling a software startup that now serves every branch of the U.S. military. Here's how he did it......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 19th, 2021

Roundtable: Billions in small business work up for grabs at WPAFB

The Dayton Business Journal convened its second annual roundtable discussion with the Air Force, state officials and local community leaders, in an effort to understand how industry and military can work together......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 19th, 2021

Space Force is using virtual-reality headsets to train its Guardians to work on satellites

The latest branch of the military hired a contractor to develop simulations of satellite missions......»»

Category: topSource: washpostMar 12th, 2021

EV startup Canoo unveils quirky pickup coming in 2023

Canoo packed the pickup with interesting features like fold-down work tables......»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytMar 11th, 2021

Google launched a $2 million funding programme for Black founders in Europe: "There is a lot of work to do."

Black people remain woefully underrepresented in VC and startup circles. AudioMob cofounders Christian Facey (left) and Wilfrid Obeng previously took part.....»»

Category: worldSource: nytMar 8th, 2021