Friday, July 19, 2019

How to go to market in middle America


There comes a time for many startup companies where they either realize they need to do a nationwide roll-out, or they need to actively target buyers in the middle of the country. If you are a startup on either the east or the west coasts, it’s worth thinking…
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Self-driving startup AutoX expands beyond deliveries and sets its sights on Europe


AutoX, the Hong Kong and San Jose, Calif.-based autonomous vehicle technology company, is pushing past its grocery delivery roots and into the AV supplier and robotaxi business.
And now, it’s taking its business to Europe.
AutoX has partnered with NEVS the …
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India's Oyo valued at $10B after founder purchases $2B in shares


The fast-growing Indian hospitality business Oyo has garnered a valuation of $10 billion after its founder, Ritesh Agarwal, reportedly purchased $2 billion in shares from venture capital firms Sequoia Capital and Lightspeed Venture Partners.
Agarwal, 25, fou…
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Google's SMILY is reverse image search for cancer diagnosis


Spotting and diagnosing cancer is a complex and difficult process even for the dedicated medical professionals who do it for a living. A new tool from Google researchers could improve the process by providing what amounts to reverse image search for suspiciou…
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Deadline extended! Apply to the All Raise female founder program at Disrupt SF 2019


Weve got great news for all the time-strapped female founders out there. Yeah, were looking at you, sister. Were extending the application deadline to apply for the All Raise ask me anything (AMA) sessions at Disrupt SF 2019. Dont miss this rare opportunity t…
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TikTok tests an Instagram-style grid and other changes


Short-form video app TikTok, the fourth most downloaded app in the world as of last quarter, is working on several new seemingly Instagram-inspired features — including a Discover page, a grid-style layout similar to Instagram Explore, an Account Switcher, an…
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Medallia stock up 76% following first day trading on the NYSE


Customer experience management platform Medallia (NYSE: MDLA) rose up more than 70% in its New York Stock Exchange debut Friday.
The nearly two-decades-old business priced its shares at $21 apiece, the top of its proposed range, Thursday evening and traded a…
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