Google Cloud courts startups, partners with VC firms
Google Cloud is courting startups even as it grows via large enterprise accounts and an industry strategy that revolves around analytics, artificial intelligence and machine learning. With its first-ever Google Cloud Startup Summit, the company is…
Defense argues Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes was a failure, not a criminal as fraud trial begins
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, once Silicon Valley wunderkind who dazzled investors with her health technology startup, was a passionate and hardworking executive blinded by her dedication and drive to succeed — not a liar, her lawyers have argued.…
VC Daily: Digital Health Is Booming, but VC Doesn’t See a Bubble Forming
Good day. Venture-capital investment in digital health is rising quickly, but don’t call today’s environment a bubble, says Glen Tullman, a managing partner of 7wireVentures. Digital-health startups raised $14.7 billion in the first half of…
Indian FinTech Slice Drops Card Limit
Slice, an Indian fintech startup, has expanded its credit offering, modifying the credit limit to 2,000 rupees, or around $27, which is a massive decrease from the old amounts, a report from Moneycontrol says. The company previously only had cards…
Memphis startup wants to provide clean water for the whole world
Production of a material that will shape the future of clean water and reduce carbon emissions is happening in a 60,000-square-foot building in an industrial park in Olive Branch. At least that’s what local startup Glanris is hoping. President and CEO…
Dental Experts Share Their Top Tips
© Provided by The Asian Parent While brushing our teeth is a regular part of our daily routine, there’s actually more on how to take real good care of your teeth. As parents, there are various things we have to manage and be concerned about, especially…
Singapore startup plays up esports potential in Southeast Asia
More than just child’s play, esports has the potential to become a lucrative in Southeast Asia. For that to happen, though, the ecosystem and business models first must be developed. For now, the esports industry in markets such as Singapore…
OG Cellars to offer patrons chance to “wine” down with new winery inside historic Holt Hotel
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — Downtown Wichita Falls has been the birthplace for many local businesses through the years, and that tradition is as strong as ever, whether for startups or expansions. OG Cellars, a boutique winery, has just added a second…
What Is a Cryptocurrency ICO?
You may have heard a lot about initial coin offerings (ICOs) if you follow the cryptocurrency space; it’s popular among people who look for high-tech investment opportunities. Nowadays, it has become a common way of fundraising by startups. But what does…
The rise and fall of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes: A timeline | Business News
Failed biotech company Theranos allegedly deceived investors and patients, according to the DOJ. Take a look back on how Elizabeth Holmes and her billion-dollar idea crashed. Elizabeth Holmes,…