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

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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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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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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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Zendesk emerges from last year’s turbulence with strong outlook

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After some recent turbulence, it would be easy to think that Zendesk's overall financial performance suffered as a result, but that really wasn’t the case.

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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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[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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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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[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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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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10 Ways to Leverage Buyer Signals and Drive Revenue

In today’s ultra-competitive markets, it’s no longer enough to wait for buyers to show obvious signs of interest. Instead, sales teams must be proactive, identifying and acting on nuanced buyer behaviors — often before prospects are fully ready to make a purchase. In this eBook from ZoomInfo & Sell Better, learn 10 actionable ways to use these buyer signals to transform your sales strategy and close deals faster.