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6 investors discuss why AI is more than just a buzzword in biotech

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That’s why we weren’t very surprised when a slew of investors told us they rarely see a biotech startup that doesn’t incorporate AI in some form or other these days. But despite becoming quite the buzzword, AI’s apparent ubiquity in biotech isn’t actually driving deal flow or higher valuations.

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TechCrunch+ roundup: Using predictive LTV, Boston VC survey, active learning for ML teams

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” Going private: A guide to PE tech acquisitions Biotech proved a surprisingly bright spot in 2022’s startup correction Image Credits: Getty Images The hard science and regulations that govern biotech companies sets them far apart from other startups. biotech deals also set new records in 2022 for both median deal size, $33.5

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8 founders, leaders highlight fintech and deep tech as Bristol’s top sectors

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To get a better idea of the state of the tech ecosystem and the investor outlook for this city, we surveyed founders, leaders and executives involved in nurturing Bristol’s startup ecosystem. The survey revealed that the city has a robust renewable, zero-carbon and fintech startup landscape. innovation. What does it lack?

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CIO Guy Hadari on the management skills that set IT leaders apart

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“Most people consider the CIO to be a technology person, and they want to put them in a technology box, but technology should be only 20% of a CIO’s job,” says Hadari, who has been leading IT for the $15 billion biotech business since March 2021. A CIO with a half billion-dollar budget is essentially the CEO of a very complex business.”.

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8 investors discuss what’s ahead for reproductive health startups in a post-Roe world

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To get a clearer picture of what lies ahead, TechCrunch+ surveyed eight investors and learned what they think venture’s role should be in a post-Roe world. We’re widening our lens, looking for more — and more diverse — investors to include in TechCrunch surveys where we poll top professionals about challenges in their industry.

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The ‘Great Retraining’: IT upskills for the future

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Despite the pressing need, CIOs say it is difficult to find qualified experts, especially in advanced areas like AI/ML and cybersecurity, the survey found.

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Tunisian enterprise AI startup InstaDeep raises $100M from AI Capital, BioNTech, Google

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A recent survey carried out by CNBC reported that 81% of executives worldwide say AI will play a prominent and critical role in how their businesses operate this year. Two years ago, InstaDeep formed a multi-year strategic collaboration with BioNTech to launch a joint AI innovation lab. The rail operator is the largest in Europe. .