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Top news of the week: 03.12.2022.

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@LaurenGoode shared
On Dec 1, 2022
RT @mlevchin: Chatted with https://t.co/2yOuqEKpTT at https://t.co/Ksu6eKLttN where we discussed everything from why Affirm is the healthier way to borrow, to the larger macroeconomic environment, to consumer trust in the tech industry. Check it out here: https://t.co/a1LhDPfSxb
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Max Levchin’s War on Credit Cards

Max Levchin’s War on Credit Cards

The PayPal cofounder on why his “buy now, pay later” company Affirm is a healthier way to borrow, what caused the techlash, and Elon Musk’s Twitter.

@ashleymayer shared
On Dec 1, 2022
So proud of my former colleague, @alexandramweiss! A brilliant CMO, but I don't think anyone who has worked with her is remotely surprised about her transition to CEO. https://t.co/Mfs0NHzKBb
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Baby Gear Rental Startup Loop Hires Former Glossier Marketing Chief as CEO

Baby Gear Rental Startup Loop Hires Former Glossier Marketing Chief as CEO

Ali Weiss is the latest in a small group of former marketing executives to become a chief executive.

@Techmeme shared
On Nov 29, 2022
Deepgram, which is building enterprise voice-recognition tech, raised a $47M Series B extension led by Madrona Venture Group, bringing its total funding to $86M (@kyle_l_wiggers / TechCrunch) https://t.co/6VTkH3ZVCi https://t.co/iwyixjKAWo
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Deepgram lands new cash to grow its enterprise voice-recognition business

Deepgram lands new cash to grow its enterprise voice-recognition business

Deepgram, a speech recognition startup focused on the enterprise, has raised fresh venture capital as part of its Series B.

@ajs shared
On Nov 30, 2022
RT @jenn_elias: New: Bret Taylor says he's stepping down as co-CEO of Salesforce https://t.co/uxdOAQpZaF
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Bret Taylor steps down as co-CEO of Salesforce, leaving Marc Benioff alone at the helm

Bret Taylor steps down as co-CEO of Salesforce, leaving Marc Benioff alone at the helm

A year after being promoted to the co-CEO role alongside Marc Benioff, Bret Taylor is leaving Salesforce.

@davemcclure shared
On Dec 2, 2022
RT @thedatavc: Very proud to announce @645ventures $347m Fund IV/Select I fundraise today! Thank you to our amazing team, the LPs who support us, and most importantly the founders whom we have the privilege to partner with. https://t.co/29T48kEAbr
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645 Raises $347M Fund IV and Select Fund I: Doubles Down on Seed and Series A Investments

645 Raises $347M Fund IV and Select Fund I: Doubles Down on Seed and Series A Investments

645 Raises $347M Fund IV and Select Fund I: Doubles Down on Seed and Series A Investments

@TechCrunch shared
On Dec 2, 2022
TechCrunch+ roundup: Cash management basics, proptech investor survey, visa interview prep https://t.co/VRGgHQmh30 by @yourprotagonist
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TechCrunch+ roundup: Cash management basics, proptech investor survey, visa interview prep

TechCrunch+ roundup: Cash management basics, proptech investor survey, visa interview prep

Founders who don't implement proper treasury management practices during a downturn are foolhardy — how far can your company go on fumes?

@TechCrunch shared
On Dec 1, 2022
Daily Crunch: SBF says he's 'had a bad month,' but is he really giving us the full story? https://t.co/OfYO0ZIMgO by @christinemhall and @Haje
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Daily Crunch: SBF says he’s ‘had a bad month,’ but is he really giving us the full story?

Daily Crunch: SBF says he’s ‘had a bad month,’ but is he really giving us the full story?

Hello, friends, and welcome to Daily Crunch, bringing you the most important startup, tech and venture capital news in a single package.

@TechCrunch shared
On Dec 1, 2022
Macro machines https://t.co/pwQwDVd4Pf by @bheater
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Macro machines

Macro machines

Actuator: A lot of words on killer police robots and a few more tiny drug ‘bots, plus a big warehouse raise.