Month: March 2021
R/GA Ventures announces its new Coalition Venture Studio to support Black founders
Design and marketing consultancy R/GA is expanding its Venture Studios program with the launch of a new Coalition Venture Studio focused specifically on supporting Black-led and Black-owned startups. The initiative is led by R/GA Entrepreneur in Residence Davyeon Ross, a
Read MoreWatch Live: Biden Holds 1st Press Conference Of His Presidency
President Biden is expected to tout his early successes and press for his legislative wish list. But he is likely to face questions about immigration and mass shootings. (Image credit: Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images)
Read MoreColorado shooting suspect makes first court appearance
The suspected gunman in the Boulder supermarket shooting that killed 10 people appeared in court Thursday for the first time, and his attorney asked for a health assessment “to address his mental illness.”
Read MoreUS jobless numbers
A popular measure of America’s economic health has become pretty useless
Read MoreBluu Biosciences raises cash to become Europe’s first purveyor of lab grown salmon, trout, and carp
A startup from Europe is joining the race to become the first big provider of lab grown fish. Bluu Biosciences has raised €7 million in a round of financing from investors including Manta Ray Ventures, Norrsken VC, Be8, CPT Capital
Read MoreMassive ship blocking the Suez Canal brings billions of dollars in trade to a standstill – CNBC
Massive ship blocking the Suez Canal brings billions of dollars in trade to a standstill CNBC Suez Canal: Owner of cargo ship blocking waterway apologises BBC News Suez Canal Jam Makes Oil Tankers Profitable After Losing Money Bloomberg Cargo ship blocking Suez Canal
Read MoreItaly celebrates its ‘supreme poet’ with Dante Day
Dante, the giant of world literature who wrote the “Divine Comedy”, was feted across Italy on Thursday with a “Dantedi” (Dante Day), setting off wider celebrations for the 700th anniversary of his death. March 25 was picked last year to
Read MoreNew York moves to legalize recreational marijuana
New York State officials struck a deal with Gov. Andrew Cuomo to allow recreational use of cannabis. The move would create the largest legal cannabis market on the East Coast, potentially creating tens of thousands of jobs and significant startups
Read MoreUserTesting, Dell for Entrepreneurs & B Capital Group Talk Operational Flexibility, Agility & Speed at TC Early Stage 2021
Baking operational flexibility, agility and speed into your startup’s DNA from the get-go will go a long way toward driving your ultimate success. Understanding its importance and learning best practices might seem daunting, but TC Early Stage 2021: Operations and
Read MoreNYC Mayor Promises To Help Broadway Re-Open By September
At a Thursday press conference, mayor Bill de Blasio announced a series of public health measures aimed at re-starting New York City’s cultural life and theatrical industry. (Image credit: Bruce Glikas/WireImage/Getty Images)
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