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Daily Crunch: New Point-E AI allows users to generate 3D objects from detailed text prompts

TechCrunch

Making 3D out of text : That’s OpenAI’s new thing as it releases Point-E, an AI that generates 3D models. And not just any models, Kyle writes — it “generates point clouds, or discrete sets of data points in space that represent a 3D shape — hence the cheeky abbreviation.”. Christine and Haje. The TechCrunch Top 3.

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

TechCrunch

” Looking for startups that are good at recruiting isn’t exactly a novel approach, but West said that it’s pretty difficult to actually pull off: Choosing a sector and then going through each company’s entire team is laborious, largely a waste of time, and essentially impossible to scale. .”

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Daily Crunch: Startup that transforms real-world items into NFTs raises $6.9M seed round

TechCrunch

Toplyne just raised $15 million to help product-forward companies analyze their customers and figure out the best go-to-market strategies. For vegans, not having steak is now a mis-steak of the past : In a fun twist we didn’t see coming, Mooji is 3D printing plant-based meat.

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The latecomer advantage in startups

TechCrunch

In the rest of this newsletter, we’ll talk about chief inspiration officers, growing startup accelerators and a rare buzz we’re hearing about one tech company and its public market wishes. Even in a more disciplined market, there are some firms that are still comfortable seeding ideas versus fully fledged business ideas.

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GIS Development Services

Mobilunity

The income generated by the Geographic Information System (GIS) market in the US from 2014 to 2025. The GIS market in the United States brought in about $1.12 into meaningful inputs using open-source GIS platforms, such as Autodesk Civil 3D software (geo-coordinates). 3D GIS services and modeling. billion in 2016.

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ICON lands $207M Series B to construct more 3D-printed homes after seeing 400% YoY revenue growth

TechCrunch

Creating single-family homes for the homeless using 3D printing robotics. Delivering what is believed to be the largest 3D-printed structure in North America — a barracks for Texas Military Department. ICON was founded in late 2017 and launched during SXSW in March 2018 with the first permitted 3D-printed home in the U.S.

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Tips for Starting a Construction Company

Strategy Driven

Market Research and Your Business Plan. Trying to find your new company’s place in the market is key, as you will need to have something attractive to offer clients if you’re going to start landing contracts. Consider using a recruitment agency to help you find the best candidates for the job. Marketing Strategies.