How 2 startups scaled to $50M ARR and beyond
Today, we're discussing OwnBackup and Assembly, two middle-late startups that are entering unicorn territory. The current list of venture-backed private companies we expect to go public — and the number of companies that might say yes to.....»»
Qualcomm kickstarts 2023 QITC startup competition
Qualcomm Technologies Inc. announced on January 13 the launch of its 5th Qualcomm Innovate in Taiwan Challenge (QITC) to support Taiwan startups in developing innovative solutions using Qualcomm's mobile platforms in the areas of 5G, Internet of Thin.....»»
Google is calling EU cybersecurity founders
Google announced that the Google for Startups Growth Academy: Cybersecurity program now accepts applications from EU companies. The three-month program, announced last fall, will start in April and connect the finest of Google with the top European c.....»»
Illinois dealers lose lawsuit to halt Rivian, Lucid direct sales
A judge ruled that officials were correct in granting dealer licenses to the EV makers despite objections from the Illinois Automobile Dealers Association, which argued that direct sales by the startups should be halted......»»
Lee-Feng Chien, former Google Taiwan director, on why IC design sector breeds successful entrepreneurs
Former managing director of Google Taiwan Lee-Feng Chien described 2022 as a year when AI development took a great leap forward. Having counseled many startups, Chien also observed that IC design talents with project management experience are the mos.....»»
Report: Apple axed plans for next-generation GPU in iPhone 14 Pro after rare engineering blunder
A report from The Information highlights employee retention issues inside Apple’s silicon group, with some employees sourced citing extremely long hours and stressful workloads. Apple is currently embroiled in litigation with at least two startups.....»»
Two Startups Are Bringing Fiber to the Processor
If a CPU in Seoul sends a byte of data to a processor in Prague, the information covers most of the distance as light, zipping along with no resistance. But put both those processors on the same motherboard, and they’ll need to communicate over e.....»»
Most startups have cyber insurance but are uncertain about how much risk is covered
Despite the significant economic headwinds startups currently face – from a challenging fundraising landscape to inflation woes and difficult operational decisions – company founders remain pointedly focused on advancing their cybersecurity prote.....»»
Alliance between Mayfield and Silicon Catalyst provides semiconductor startups fuel in VC winter
Semiconductor startups are having an easier time raising funds amid the venture capital winter, as there are signs of a renaissance of silicon, a trend that has accelerated in the wake of the plateauing of Moore's Law......»»
Apple scales back self-driving car and delays debut until 2026
Apple Inc. has scaled back ambitious self-driving plans for its future electric vehicle and postponed the car's target launch date by about a year to 2026, according to people with knowledge of the matter......»»
Don’t ignore the security risks of limitless cloud data
Over the past two decades, technology has evolved to make it easy and affordable for companies to collect, store and use massive amounts of data. From AWS to Google Cloud to Snowflake, even startups and small businesses can quickly establish a mature.....»»
Profet AI takes bridgehead in Japan, focusing on automotives and manufacturing
Profet AI, a manufacturing AI application provider, has announced that it has been selected as one of the 17 international startups to participate in the Aichi landing pad program titled "Accelerate Aichi by 500 Global." Profet AI stated that through.....»»
China startup gearing up for SiC chip production
AscenPower Semiconductors is among China-based chipmaking startups playing a part in the country's push into third-generation semiconductors, and is gearing up for 8- and 6-inch silicon carbide (SiC) chip production, according to industry sources......»»
Growing startups should worry about rising "diversity debt," say researchers
Startups should pay attention to gender diversity from the get-go. UvA Economics and Business researchers Dr. Yuval Engel and Dr. Tanja Hentschel, together with colleagues in the US, conducted research about why women are underrepresented among start.....»»
NASA researcher"s AI "eye" could help robotic data-gathering
When it comes to making real-time decisions about unfamiliar data—say, choosing a path to hike up a mountain you've never scaled before—existing artificial intelligence and machine learning tech doesn't come close to measuring up to human skill......»»
CISOs in investment firms help fast-track cybersecurity startups
In this Help Net Security video, Frank Kim, CISO-in-Residence at YL Ventures, discusses the growing role of CISOs in investment firms and how their role as advisors helps drive cybersecurity startups. Frank works closely with cybersecurity startup fo.....»»
Taiwan startups shine at Web Summit 2022, with an estimated total profit of over US$10 million
Since 2018, Small and Medium Enterprise Administration of the Ministry of Economic Affairs in Taiwan has been promoting the "G Camp," a project that provides comprehensive training, including global fundraising, negotiation skills, and international.....»»
Taiwan strait tensions won"t affect startups, says Tim Draper
Silicon Valley VC Tim Draper stated in his visit to Taiwan that the threat of war won't affect startups, using Israel as a prime example. He also pointed out China's strict controls have made it no longer suitable for investment. According to reports.....»»
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Founded in 1999, InterServer.net has 23+ years of hosting experience. It’s the premier hosting provider for individuals, startups, and eCommerce platforms that want to use WordPress to launch a website or application. InterServer WordPress hosting.....»»
Venture capitalists on auto, mobility tech startups
Auto and mobility tech startups are phenomenal at innovating but terrible at scaling up their operations, according to one venture capitalist......»»
Qualcomm startup competition winners leverage AI for diverse applications
Qualcomm held the grand finale of the 2022 Qualcomm Innovative in Taiwan Challenge (QITC) on November 19. After the final pitches, three startups were selected to be the competition winners. They all use artificial intelligence (AI) to develop innova.....»»