MetricStream appoints Gaurav Kapoor and Prasad Sabbineni as Co-CEOs
MetricStream announced that Gaurav Kapoor and Prasad Sabbineni have been appointed as co-Chief Executive Officers. MetricStream has grown consistently over the last decade to become an established market leader in the GRC space. Over the past two yea.....»»
Facebook, Twitter and Google CEOs grilled by Congress on misinformation
The chief executives of Facebook, Google and Twitter faced withering criticism from members of Congress on Thursday about their handling of misinformation and online extremism during their first appearance before lawmakers since the Jan. 6 Capitol ri.....»»
Social media CEOs hedge on whether they’d boot the 12 anti-vax ‘super spreaders’ cited by states’ attorneys general
On Wednesday, a coalition of a dozen state attorneys general called on Facebook and Twitter to step up their enforcement of their community guidelines to curtail the spread of Covid-19 vaccine misinformation on their platforms. Their letter specifica.....»»
Facebook, Twitter and Google CEOs testify before Congress on misinformation
Congress is set to grill the chief executives of Facebook, Google and Twitter about misinformation and online extremism on Thursday, in the executives' first appearance before lawmakers since the Jan. 6 Capitol riots and the rollout of the coronaviru.....»»
Top tech CEOs will testify about social media’s role in the Capitol attack this week
Social media executives will be answering to Congress directly for their role in January’s deadly attacks on the U.S. Capitol this week. Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg, Twitter’s Jack Dorsey and Google’s Sundar Pichai will all app.....»»
Congress is about to grill the top social media CEOs. What questions do you have?
The top social media execs are about to face off with Washington lawmakers again......»»
US privacy, consumer, competition and civil rights groups urge ban on ‘surveillance advertising’
Ahead of another big tech vs Congress ‘grab your popcorn’ grilling session, scheduled for March 25 — when US lawmakers will once again question the CEOs of Facebook, Google and Twitter on the unlovely topic of misinformation —.....»»
Proactive CEOs should prioritize European expansion
The best CEOs are globally ambitious, and they know that unlocking Europe’s growth potential remains a critical step on the road to IPO. Brennan O'Donnell Contributor Share on Twitter.....»»
What China’s Big Tech CEOs propose at the annual parliament meeting
The annual meetings of the Chinese parliament and its advisory body are underway in Beijing this week. Top executives from some of China’s largest tech firms are among the thousands of delegates who attend and put forward their opinions. Here i.....»»
Acadia Realty Trust Appoints Kenneth A. McIntyre to the Board of Trustees
RYE, NY–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Acadia Realty Trust (NYSE: AKR) (“Acadia” or the “Company”) today announced the election by the board of trustees of the Company (the “Board”) of Kenneth A. McIntyre as an independent trustee, effective.....»»
If data is the new oil, Datacentres are the new strategic reserves – An India Growth Story in the making
While reading the quote “If granaries are important for grains and food grains, if a warehouse is important for manufacturing goods, a good datacentre is very important for a digital economy.” from Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad, Minister for Communica.....»»
Audi appoints former Porsche exec as finance chief
Juergen Rittersberger replaces Arno Antlitz, who is moving to become the chief financial officer at parent Volkswagen Group......»»
Altamira Technologies Appoints Jane Chappell CEO
Proven Leader Brings Her More Than 30 Years of Success to Extend Critical Mission Support MCLEAN, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Altamira Technologies Corporation announced today the appointment of Jane Chappell as Chief Executive Officer. Her addit.....»»
Check out the incredible speakers joining us on Extra Crunch Live in March
Extra Crunch Live is off to a great start this year. Lightspeed’s Gaurav Gupta and Grafana’s Raj Dutt taught us how to nail the narrative. Felicis Ventures’ Aydin Senkut and Guideline’s Kevin Busque showed us how valuable a si.....»»
Big data VC OpenOcean hits $111.5M for third fund, appoints Ekaterina Almasque to GP
OpenOcean, a European VC which has tended to specialise in big data-oriented startups and deep tech, has reach the €92 million ($111.5 million) mark for its third main venture fund, and is aiming for a final close of €130 million by mid-way this.....»»
Lightspeed’s Gaurav Gupta and Grafana’s Raj Dutt discuss pitch decks, pricing and how to nail the narrative
This week on Extra Crunch Live, the duo explained how they came together for Grafana's Series A — and eventually, its Series B. We've included highlights as well as the full video of our conversation. Before he was a partner at Lightspeed.....»»
Lightspeed’s Gaurav Gupta and Grafana Labs’ Raj Dutt will tell us why they financially tied the knot (twice!)
Many founders only know their own experience fundraising and don’t hear much about what other founders went through. On Extra Crunch Live on Wednesday, we’re going to remedy that. Grafana Labs has raised upward of $75 million since it lau.....»»
Jaguar Land Rover appoints creative chief to board as it redefines strategy
CEO Thierry Bollore said Gerry McGovern would be "developing the character, distinction and personality of each" brand and the role includes leading the design function at the marques......»»
What CEOs Will Expect From Their CMOs in 2021
Now's the time for many CEOs and business owners to focus on how to restart, or jumpstart, their revenue and growth engines. Here's how CMOs can help. Continue reading........»»
EU Lawmakers Want Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google CEOs at Feb. 1 Hearing
EU lawmakers have invited the chief executives of Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Alphabet to a Feb. 1 hearing in Brussels as they try to crack down on the powers of U.S. tech giants. From a report: The European Parliament will in the coming months provi.....»»
Biden appoints acting CFPB director after Trump appointee resigns
Kathy Kraninger, who was appointed by former President Donald Trump, tweeted she was resigning shortly after Biden was sworn in on Wednesday. Her term was due to end in 2023......»»