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Waymo-Zeekr robotaxi poised for US testing by end of 2023

TechCrunch

Nearly two years after Waymo and Geely struck a deal to develop robotaxis for the U.S. market, we are seeing concrete progress in the collaboration. According to a job post posted on LinkedIn, Zeekr, the young electric car brand started by Chinese auto giant Geely, is hiring a logistics manager in the U.S.

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[Axiom Space in Satellite Pro Me] Axiom Space and ESA forge deal for space exploration

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Axiom Space and the European Space Agency (ESA) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to explore collaborative opportunities in human spaceflight, science, technology, and commercialisation. Read more here.

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Your non-linear problem of 90% utilization

A Smart Bear: Longform

Is everyone is working very hard, all the time, and yet accomplishing 1/10th of what it seems they should? Maybe this is why.

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To attend or not to attend: We asked 52 founders whether events are useful or a waste of time

TechCrunch

There are many founder-focused events but are they actually helpful or just a distraction? Founders need to strike a balance.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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[ICON on 60 Minutes] 3D printing could shake up construction industry and bring tech to the moon

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A young CEO who started a 3D-printing business to create what he believes are faster, cheaper, more hurricane-resistant and environmentally-friendly homes, is also working with NASA to pioneer 3D printing on the moon.

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[Arrow Global in Business Post ] Arrow aims to add Irish golf resort to its tourism portfolio

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Arrow Global, the international private credit and real estate company which owns a number of Irish and European properties, is seeking to acquire an Irish golf resort. Read more here.

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Here’s how fintech Rainforest, a budding Stripe rival, aims to win over software companies

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Rainforest raises $8.5M and PayPal gets hit with a lawsuit. We take a look at this and other hot fintech news from the previous week.

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[Appdome in Healthcare Digital] Appdome is safeguarding digital healthcare from cyberattacks

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Alan Bavosa, VP Security Products at Appdome, discusses safeguarding the mobile app ecosystem with cyber defence automation & defending digital healthcare Read more here.

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Women and underrepresented founders aren’t going to wait for the VC industry to transform itself

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You will only have one shot to impress your future financial backers — make sure you are confident and ready.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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Tech group calls India’s proposed guidelines against dark patterns ‘regulatory overlap’

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An industry group representing several major U.S. tech companies has opposed the Indian government’s proposal against dark patterns, which are used to deceive online users, and said the move would adversely affect the state promise of enabling “ease of doing business” in the economy and bring “regulatory overlap” with existing laws.

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Virgio’s fast-fashion dream is over

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Fast-fashion startup Virgio, founded by former Myntra chief, is contemplating shutting down its operations less than a year after raising funds at a valuation of over $160 million, according to two investor sources familiar with the matter.

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World Bank’s IFC backs Indian insurtech startup Onsurity in $24M funding

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Onsurity, an Indian startup that offers monthly subscription-based insurance solutions to micro, small and medium enterprises, startups and growing businesses, has raised $24 million in a funding round led by the World Bank’s International Finance Corporation (IFC). The Series B round also saw the participation from existing investors Nexus Venture Partners and Quona Capital.

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European Digital insurtech startup Getsafe acquires Luko’s German portfolio, reaches 550,000 customers

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Getsafe, a German-based digital insurtech startup, has acquired the German portfolio of Luko, a French insurtech startup that recently neared insolvency before agreeing to be acquired by British insurer Admiral Group in a transaction that didn’t include its German or Spanish operations. Getsafe is now present in four countries since its expansion into France.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!