Why two startups are betting on debt instead of equity
When there’s a need for capital, not every startup goes the venture route. Boast.ai, a company that plugs into business systems and automatically finds them R&D tax breaks, announced Wednesday it has raised a $100 million credit facility from Breve.....»»
Rivian"s EV registrations rise as startups Lucid, VinFast stall
Rivian added 2,783 new registrations in July for its R1 vehicles. Lucid had 356 for its Air sedan and VinFast 19 for its VF 8 crossover. Fisker had 30 for the new Ocean, as Tesla undercut the newcomers......»»
Would you go into debt for a smartphone? iPhone users might
A recent survey has suggested that many would-be iPhone buyers think it’s worth going into debt to own the smartphone. The post Would you go into debt for a smartphone? iPhone users might appeared first on Phandroid. While on paper, ther.....»»
Everyone should COVID booster this fall, CDC says
Not everyone is at the same risk, but advisors called for simplicity and equity. Enlarge / The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) headquarters stands in Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday, March 14, 2020. (credit: Getty.....»»
Money for startups tighter, but still room for quality investments
A panel of venture capitalists at the Automotive News Congress on Tuesday said that the easy funding for startups prevalent just two years ago has dried up, but that money was still available for promising technologies with good founders......»»
Female judges, especially women of color, cited far less frequently than male judges
The current U.S. Supreme Court may be the newsiest set of judges in the history of the judicial branch. From striking down Roe v. Wade and ending affirmative action, to ruling on President Biden's program to cancel student debt, SCOTUS has not been a.....»»
Five ways that college campuses benefit from diversity, equity and inclusion programs
For more than half a century, colleges and universities have relied on dedicated programs to attract students of color and support them. Today, those programs—known as diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI, programs—are under attack......»»
17 free AWS cybersecurity courses you can take right now
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the most extensive and widely-used cloud platform in the world, providing more than 200 services through global data centers. It serves millions of clients, ranging from startups to major corporations and government organ.....»»
From Tesla to Volkswagen, EVs are bringing new products and new looks
The industry evolution toward EVs is bringing exciting new models from startups such as Fisker and VinFast, while legacy stalwart VW adds some buzz with an EV minivan......»»
Many people have biased perceptions of equity, diversity and inclusion leaders, study finds
For the past decade, companies across North America have paid more attention to supporting equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI). This has prompted many organizations to create a leadership role fully dedicated to advancing EDI—so much so that betw.....»»
Researcher: Workers like it when their employers talk about diversity and inclusion
Many companies have made commitments toward diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in recent years, particularly since the murder of George Floyd sparked weeks of racial justice riots in 2020......»»
Apple Impact Accelerator 2023 rewards 12 more Black and Brown owned startups
The third round of the Apple Impact Accelerator program – which provides a range of assistance to tech startups – has just been announced. Applications opened back in April. This time, 12 business owned by Black and Brown entrepreneurs have be.....»»
Confused about federal student loan forgiveness? Here"s what you need to know.
With a cumulative federal student loan debt of $1.6 trillion held by more than 45 million borrowers — an almost unfathomable figure shared periodically by the federal government — the nation and its post-graduate borrowers are pining for.....»»
Understanding information sharing among equity analysts
Researchers have been studying the performance of equity analysts working in brokerage houses for four decades. Most of these studies typically assume that the analysts work in silos......»»
Climate change is making debt more expensive—new study
Earth is overheating due to the greenhouse gas emissions from burning fossil fuels. This is "the biggest market failure the world has seen" according to economist Nicholas Stern. The rational behavior of companies that pollute by making profitable co.....»»
Study finds talented scientists and engineers join technology startups for love of the job and not the pay
New research from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and ESMT Berlin uncovers the factors influencing the job choices of talented STEM Ph.D.s, showing how and why startups can hire high ability scientists and engineers......»»
Amid another reset, Shift Technologies is evaluating options to raise additional capital
The company is considering "all avenues" to raise capital, including negotiating with its debt holders, company CFO Oded Shein said Thursday......»»
Suppliers are rushing to secure sources of new silicon carbide chips
Suppliers around the world are betting big on silicon carbide microchips being the key to automakers hitting ambitious EV targets, spending billions of dollars to secure a supply of them or even to make their own......»»
Tipster betting on Australian rules football may encourage people to take gambling seriously
Winning at the annual AFL tipping competition is a lot of fun at work or the pub, but does that translate to a financially viable option in online sports betting sphere?.....»»
US municipal bond market pricing may be biased by race, unphased by climate risk
New research suggests that the U.S. municipal bond market systemically misprices risk, as the pricing of municipal debt does not account for local physical climate risk, but does demand larger credit spreads from communities with a larger proportion.....»»
Ex-Apple retail head Angela Ahrendts joins Kim Kardashian
Former Apple retail chief Angela Ahrendts has joined the Kim Kardashian private equity firm SKKY Partners, taking a key position at the company.Announced on Monday, Ahrendts will be taking the role of senior operating adviser at SKKY, with a focus on.....»»