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......»»
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......»»
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.....»»
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.".....»»
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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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......»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
EV startup Canoo unveils quirky pickup coming in 2023
Canoo packed the pickup with interesting features like fold-down work tables......»»
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.....»»