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TechCrunch+ roundup: Fundraising beyond the Bay Area, web3 gaming, TDD prep checklist

TechCrunch

Cities like Boulder, Detroit and Austin had emerging tech ecosystems long before the pandemic forced VCs to start taking pitches via Zoom, and social media has leveled the playing field when it comes to networking and PR. A prep checklist for startups about to undergo technical due diligence. Development process.

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How PwC and SAP are doing right by helping clients unlock ESG value

CIO

When presented by the new Supply Chain Due Diligence Act ( SCDDA) in Germany, PwC realized their clients would need tools and processes to automate evaluation of suppliers. They decided to tap into the SAP Business Network which has connections with over 40 million suppliers around the world.

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TechCrunch+ roundup: eVTOL takes off, pivoting with agility, when to hire a lawyer

TechCrunch

Sustainable travel at the forefront. “I’ve been working in the aircraft development space for decades, but 2021 was different,” Tigner writes. In reality, changing course is usually the smartest bet, because it allows founding teams to leverage new technology and adapt to changing market conditions.

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Sourceful grabs $20M to make more packaging less polluting

TechCrunch

Since we last spoke, it’s gained ISO (International Organization for Standardization) certification for the lifecycle assessment (LCA) methodology it applies so customers get an understanding of the carbon footprint of their product’s supply chain — a development its investors believe will help support faster global scaling.

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How Antler East Africa is building early-stage startups with experienced professionals

TechCrunch

” It helps founders build complementary co-founding teams, provides support with deep business model validation and a global platform for scaling their businesses. After six months of incubation, the firm invests in the teams they can help further. To date, Antler has invested in and helped build over 250 companies.

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ODC-Noord: The Netherland’s northernmost government data center is committed to a zero carbon future

CIO

With nearly 140 employees, the high-performance data center provides government agencies with mission-critical compute, storage, and networking solutions needed to provide important services to citizens. ODC-Noord’s agile teams are comprised of skilled personnel. Our teams are driven, enterprising and a bit headstrong,” adds Jansma.

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Chief Procurement Officer Search: Securing Your Supply Chain Leadership

N2Growth Blog

Furthermore, successful CPOs are exceptional leaders who inspire and motivate their teams to achieve excellence. They understand the importance of developing their team’s skills and capabilities, nurturing a culture of continuous learning and professional development.