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7 investors reveal what’s hot in fintech in Q1 2023

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However, it appears that even though VCs are proceeding more cautiously than before and taking their time with due diligence, they are still investing. We’re widening our lens, looking for more investors to participate in TechCrunch+ Surveys , where we poll top professionals about challenges in their industry.

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TechCrunch+ roundup: Crypto tax prep, no-code survey, 4 VCs discuss how to pitch them

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But startup-land is different: before a founding team can breathe life into their great idea, someone must first show investors exactly how that idea solves an existing problem and generates enough revenue that it’s worth the risk and paperwork. 6 technologists discuss how no-code tools are changing software development.

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TechCrunch+ roundup: Psychedelic investor survey, 6 issues VCs look for, hiring on a budget

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Last month at TechCrunch Early Stage, Glen Evans, a partner on Greylock’s core talent team, joined me to talk about how founders can optimize the recruiting and hiring process , source talent, and uncover some best practices for closing candidates. Image Credits: Leslie Lauren (opens in a new window) / Getty Images.

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Daily Crunch: Kurtosis raises $20M Series A to give web3 developers ‘a place to play around’

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Tooling around : Two years ago, two former Palantir engineers started Kurtosis, a crypto-focused developer tool system, and have now raised $20 million in fresh funding to hire a team to get a new product out in the next year, Jacquelyn reports. Image Credits: Anna Minkina (opens in a new window) / Getty Images. Big Tech Inc.

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Cybersecurity Snapshot: How To Boost the Cybersecurity of AI Systems While Minimizing Risks

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Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), said in a statement that the report will help support “secure by design” AI development and deployment. “As

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TechCrunch+ roundup: Growth budgets, hiring tips, zero-party data Twitter Space

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The CTO can always boast how many tickets their team has closed and the release dates they’ve met, but a growth manager’s key performance metrics may not manifest for weeks — or months. Growth marketing experts survey: How would you spend a $25,000 budget in Q1 2022? Image Credits: Nigel Sussman (opens in a new window).

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TechCrunch+ roundup: LatAm startup strength, global chip shortage, Visa Bulletin update

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. “Disengaged or dysfunctional boards aren’t just bad for CEOs and LPs; they’re bad for everyone,” writes Matt Blumberg , co-founder and CEO of Bolster, a realization that spurred him to revise meeting formats to include follow-up surveys and additional outreach. Image Credits: Party Round (opens in a new window).