Is there a creed in venture capital?
When faced with shifting terms, I apply four basic principles to frame my approach. First: avoid any escalation that endangers the overall success of the enterprise. Scott Lenet Contributor Share on.....»»
Some Apple Vision Pro team members think we should wait for the 4th-gen model
Buying any first-gen Apple product has always been associated with a certain degree of bravery, whether that’s because of the inevitable bugs and shortcomings of any venture into a new product category, or because of the risk of buyer’s remorse w.....»»
EV charging network run by 7 major automakers reveals CEO, company name
Seth Cutler, former president and COO of EV Connect, will lead the Ionna EV charging network. The network is a joint venture established by seven major automakers who are "trying to build this for the bigger society at large," said Hyundai's Olabisi.....»»
McLaren said to seek strategic investors to fund U.K. brand"s growth
McLaren’s controlling shareholder, Bahrain's Mumtalakat Holding, has been considering bringing in additional investors who can provide capital and technological expertise for the supercar brand......»»
New streaming sports service coming from ESPN, FOX, and Warner Bros Discovery
It looks like sports fans are set for an extremely comprehensive all-in-one option. Disney-owned ESPN is partnering with FOX and Warner Bros Discovery to create a package of no fewer than 14 different channels. The joint venture will offer access.....»»
Ghana struggling with tsunami of secondhand clothes
It takes Nii Armah and his crew of 30 fishermen hours to haul their weighty nets to shore on the bustling Korle-Gonno beach of Ghana's capital Accra......»»
New mayor hopes trees will cool Athens down
Athens' new mayor will plant 25,000 trees over the next five years to try to cool the sprawling Greek capital, he told AFP......»»
Invasive vegetation stoking fierce Bogota fires
Forest fires which have engulfed Bogota in smoke over the past week have been fueled by highly flammable foreign plant species that have invaded Colombia's capital, experts say......»»
Vroom"s exit from used-vehicle retail follows struggles with too-fast growth, less forgiving market
Efforts by Vroom to raise additional capital to fund its operations were unsuccessful, leading the company to begin winding down its online used-vehicle sales platform on Jan. 22......»»
Sahara dust shrouds Senegal capital prompting air quality warning
The Senegalese capital is usually bathed in sunshine but for a fourth consecutive day on Friday the city on the Atlantic coast was shrouded in a pallid cloud......»»
Colombia seeks international aid to combat forest fires edging in on homes
Colombia appealed on Thursday for international aid as it battled dozens of forest fires burning vast swathes of the country and encroaching on homes in the capital......»»
Colombia seeks help with forest fires as smoke blankets capital
Colombia on Thursday appealed for international help as it battled dozens of forest fires burning vast swathes of the country and covering the capital in a blanket of smoke......»»
In Silicon Valley, human capital trumps intellectual capital
Job postings are a key tool for attracting qualified tech workers. However, companies face a dilemma: On the one hand, they want to provide enough information to attract the right candidates; on the other hand, they want to keep the information about.....»»
GM and Honda"s hydrogen joint venture starts production of fuel cell systems in Michigan
General Motors and Honda said their hydrogen fuel cell joint venture reached a milestone with the start of production at a factory in southeast Michigan......»»
Here’s how Honda and GM are building production hydrogen fuel cells
Uses include mining equipment, class 8 trucks, and power generators. Enlarge / Anode and cathode "inks" are applied to carbon-fiber paper. (credit: GM/Honda) BROWNSTOWN, Mich.—Today, a joint venture between General Mot.....»»
Colombia declares emergency over raging forest fires
Colombia has declared a state of emergency in two regions as dozens of forest fires burned wide swathes of the country and left the capital choking on smoke during record temperatures linked with the El Niño weather phenomenon......»»
Lagos styrofoam, plastics ban brings applause and concern
From trash-strewn pavements to street vendors packing meals in polystyrene containers, plastic waste is a constant menace in the urban landscape of Lagos, Nigeria's economic capital and the continent's most populous city......»»
Google lays off “dozens” from X Labs, wants projects to seek outside funding
Google wants projects to take outside venture capital as part of budget cuts. Enlarge / Exterior view of a Googleplex building, the corporate headquarters of Google and parent company Alphabet, May 2018. (credit: Getty Images |.....»»
Nigeria"s polluted economic hub Lagos bans styrofoam, plastics
Nigeria's Lagos State, which includes the country's sprawling economic capital of more than 20 million people, has announced a ban on styrofoam and single-use plastics to curb pollution......»»
How do human capital and pro-market institutions shape ambitious entrepreneurship in good and crisis times?
Scholars and policymakers have highlighted the positive impact of human capital on entrepreneurial activity. Vast attention has also been directed to the beneficial role of pro-market institutions for entrepreneurship......»»
Study identifies priority areas for conservation of endangered crustacean in Brazil
Mass migration takes place between December and April on Trindade Island, the easternmost point of Brazil located in the Atlantic about 1,200 km from the coastal city of Vitória, capital of Espírito Santo state. Hundreds of Johngarthia lagostoma la.....»»