Monthly Archives: April 2023

Get lifetime access to Microsoft Office 2021 for just $50

Posted on April 4, 2023 by Techme101

Whether you’re starting a new business venture and need Microsoft Office’s help or you just want to get better organized in your personal life, it’s a good time to take advantage of this limited-time deal. The post Get lifetime access … Continue reading →

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TikTok hit with $15.7M UK fine for misusing children’s data

Posted on April 4, 2023 by Techme101

TikTok has been issued with a fine of £12.7 million (~$15.7M) for breaching UK data protection law, including rules intended to protect children. The privacy watchdog, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), announced today that it found the video sharing site … Continue reading →

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Ensemble raises $100M debut fund to bet on startup teams — but not in the way you think

Posted on April 4, 2023 by Techme101

Almost any venture capitalist will say that they back startups based on the strength of the founding team. But what about the rest of a startup’s employees? New VC shop Ensemble thinks you need to go beyond the founders to … Continue reading →

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Is Crowdfunding for Startups a Good Idea?

Posted on April 4, 2023 by Techme101

From paying attention to fees to balancing what works for you, here are 13 answers to the question, “Is crowdfunding for startups a good idea? Why or why not?” No, High Transaction Fees No, Too Many Lenders No, Beware the … Continue reading →

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Crashes and Layoffs Plague Amazon’s Drone Delivery Pilot

Posted on April 4, 2023 by Techme101

The tech giant dreams of filling the skies with package-bearing drones. But it has repeatedly failed to clear technical and regulatory hurdles.

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Microsoft’s New Campus Drove Up Home Prices. Where Are the Jobs?

Posted on April 4, 2023 by Techme101

The tech giant’s project in Atlanta is on an “indefinite pause,” leaving locals with the inflated prices but none of the jobs and investment.

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China probes Micron for cybersecurity risks, urges Japan to stay out of U.S. chip export curbs 

Posted on April 4, 2023 by Techme101

The U.S. and China chip battle continues to escalate. In China, the country’s cybersecurity watchdog has initiated a probe into U.S. memory chip maker Micron Technology, according to a statement from the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) released on Friday. … Continue reading →

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Using complementary intelligence types to build stellar startup teams

Posted on April 4, 2023 by Techme101

Alan Clayton Contributor Share on Twitter Alan Clayton is a global roaming mentor at SOSV, executive coach, and a licensed consultant with the Herrmann Institute since 1997. I have spent ten years working at the multi-stage, global venture firm SOSV, … Continue reading →

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TikTok fined £12.7m for misusing children’s data

Posted on April 4, 2023 by Techme101

The data regulator finds TikTok “did not do enough” to check the ages of who was using their platform.

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DFC invests $25M in Novastar’s Africa People + Planet Fund

Posted on April 4, 2023 by Techme101

The U.S International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has made equity investment to the tune of $25 million in a new fund by Pan-African venture capital firm Novastar Ventures, to back founders building agriculture and climate solutions. The DFC revealed details … Continue reading →

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