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Most tech companies aren’t WeWork
Much attention has been focused on big-burn “software-enabled” startups, but most tech IPOs in the last few years have been SaaS startups.
Trend Alert: Pirate Shirts Are the New Graphic Tee
This Fashion Week, we saw a return to intricate details and delicate flourishes. It was best exemplified in the widespread manifestation of ruffles.
Jonathan Abrams
No. Trend Alert: Pirate Shirts Are the New Graphic Tee
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How Founders Can Pay Zero Taxes On Up To $10 Million
Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) allows founders and investors to potentially pay zero federal income tax on $10m or 10x on an initial investment if the five conditions below are met.
Announcing Front’s Series C
It’s official: we’ve raised $59 million in our Series C funding round!
Detroit man settles race discrimination lawsuit, then bank won't cash his check
Detroit man had just received his settlement check from a race discrimination lawsuit. But when he went to the bank to deposit it, police were called.
VC firm addresses the mental health of founders
It's a recognition that many startup founders are under exceptional stress.
Email Startup Front Raises Rare $59 Million Round Led By Other Software Founders
Front CEO Mathilde Collin raised a new $59 million funding round from an unusual source: other software executives from companies Atlassian, Okta, Qualtrics and Zoom.
Front raises $59M series C from Sequoia and tech CEOs
I invested in Front 5 years ago and remain very excited about this company, which provides an email collaboration platform. Front is also one of the best places to work!... Read more »
Missing ‘Friends’ on Netflix? Find a DVD Player.
Netflix lost the ’90s hit in the streaming wars. It won’t reappear on HBO Max until May. In the meantime, fans unearth old tech and hack European feeds.
‘Megxit’ Causes Global Uproar. Canada Shrugs.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s relocation plans leave Canadians unfazed. Half of Canadians “ultimately do not really care” if the Duke and Duchess spend a lot of time in their country.
Jonathan Abrams
Half of Canadians ‘ultimately do not really care’ if Prince Harry and Meghan Markle spend a lot of time in their country
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HBO won't pursue second season of 'Watchmen' after creator bows out
HBO's 'Watchmen' won acclaim (and ratings), but creator Damon Lindelof says he isn't interested in a second season, and so neither is HBO.
Jonathan Abrams
Seriously? This show was very good. Bummer! -- HBO won't pursue second season of 'Watchmen' after creator bows out - USA TODAY nzzl.us/MZANmMH via @nuzzel
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Why Women Make Better Venture Capitalists
The future of VC is, without a doubt, more women, more people of diverse backgrounds, and allies working together to identify and fund startups that will drive the future of both technology and humanity.
Jonathan Abrams
@schlaf there are several examples of new funds with women GPs here forbes.com/sites/allysonk… cc @WomenWhoTech
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So long, salt and vinegar: how crisp flavours went from simple to sensational
It was five decades after crisps were invented that flavouring was applied: cheese and onion. Now you can buy varieties from bratwurst to spiced cola. But what inspired this explosion?
This Prof Makes Students Follow Him on Twitter for Better Grades
Students are also required to buy a signed copy of his book and connect on LinkedIn.
Jonathan Abrams
This Prof Makes Students Follow Him on Twitter for Better Grades vice.com/en_ca/article/… via @vicecanada
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Precision Health Firm Color Just Scored a $75 Million Funding Round: Exclusive
Color just scored a massive funding round led by T Rowe Price and others. Here's why it matters.