Category: Entrepreneurship

Crypto Wants Its Shine Back

The New York Times – Business:
After a miserable year, cryptocurrency companies are looking for ways to rebrand products that many consumers no longer trust.
Silicon Valley Bank’s Deep Ties to the Tech Industry

The New York Times – Business:
More than many other banks, SVB catered to how risky tech start-ups and their backers do not adhere to normal business practices.
AI Funding Frenzy Escalates

The New York Times – Business:
In just weeks, a gold rush into artificial intelligence start-ups has become a full-blown mania.
After Bank Debacle, Silicon Valley Reckons With Its Image

The New York Times – Business:
Even as start-ups and investors began recovering their money from Silicon Valley Bank, the episode exposed the tech industry’s vulnerabilities.
Tech Leaders in Israel Wonder if It’s Time to Leave

The New York Times – Business:
Ahead of a judicial overhaul that could transform the country and frighten away investors, the executives of Start-Up Nation are mulling an exodus.
Red McCombs, Car Salesman Turned Media Mogul, Dies at 95

The New York Times – Business:
A Texas entrepreneur, he co-founded the media giant Clear Channel, owned pro sports teams and created more than 400 businesses in a variety of industries.
A Watch Dealing Mogul, at 19

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Linden Lazarus has spent most of his teen years selling timepieces. Now, he has employees to help out.
Why Grandma’s Nutrition Drink Is So Hard to Disrupt

The New York Times – Business:
Upstarts have tried, and mostly failed, to compete with shakes like Ensure and Boost. They say the brands’ ties to health care providers make it tough.
‘Recession Resilient’ Climate Start-Ups Shine in Tech Downturn

The New York Times – Business:
Tech workers and investors are flocking to start-ups that aim to combat climate change.
Anthropic Said to Be Closing In on $300 Million in New A.I. Funding

The New York Times – Business:
Anthropic specializes in generative artificial intelligence, a hot investment in Silicon Valley. The new funding could value the company at roughly $5 billion.
Entrepreneurs Flee China’s Heavy Hand: ‘You Don’t Have to Stay There’

The New York Times – Business:
Weary of crackdowns and lockdowns, businesspeople are moving out of China and taking their wealth with them. Many have found a new home in Singapore.
After a Burst of New Businesses, a Cooling Economy Intrudes

The New York Times – Business:
The pandemic has brought a boom in entrepreneurship, but higher interest rates, a chill in venture capital and fears of recession now pose obstacles.