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Luxury fashion meets blockchain on Syky, the Seven Seven Six-backed web3 platform

TechCrunch

Alice Delahunt believes the future of fashion is in web3 and created Syky (pronounced “psy-key”) to put the wheels in motion. It felt like there was potential for virtual fashion and digital fashion to really take off,” she told TechCrunch. “I I believe that the luxury fashion houses of tomorrow are being built today.”.

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Curated Loop is ranging indie designer picks for an edgier take on fashion rentals

TechCrunch

Here’s a fashion rental startup with a twist: London, U.K.-based Curated Loop’s co-founders, Anna Caldana and Rachel Mcluckie, bring a background in (and passion for) fashion to what they hope will be badged as a fresh approach to designer rentals. So the promise is access to unique high-end designs. to rent the look).

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Fashinza, a B2B supply chain marketplace for fashion brands, raises $100M

TechCrunch

Bearing the brunt of the impact is the fashion industry, which employs millions of workers at retail stores, suppliers, and manufacturing factories around the world. Fashinza , a Dehli, India-based supply chain “marketplace” for fashion brands and retailers, was co-founded months before the disruptions.

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Climate and Sustainability Hackathon—Meet the Judges!

Cloudera

Back in October, we announced the first-ever Cloudera Climate and Sustainability Hackathon , powered by AMD. More than 2,300 data scientists competed in the Climate and Sustainability Hackathon—a record number of Cloudera Hackathon participants for an incredibly important cause.

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Social commerce startup Elenas secures $20M to help more LatAm women sell online

TechCrunch

Founder and CEO Zach Oschin started the Colombia-based social commerce company in 2018 (and participated in our Latin American Startup Battlefield that year) to move the traditional independent sales process online. Social commerce startup Elenas raises $6M and plans for international expansion.

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5 Convincing Benefits of Sustainable Business Practices

Strategy Driven

The concept of sustainability in business practices has rapidly gained importance over the years. Plenty of proactive companies are shifting and adjusting their operations to incorporate sustainable practices. So, what exactly is sustainability when it comes to a business? Enhanced corporate social responsibility.

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Kerry Washington backs jewelry startup Aurate

TechCrunch

Washington was excited about Aurate’s goals of sustainability (its gold comes from sustainable sources) and making fine jewelry more affordable. Plus, it’s a fashion item that’s visible over Zoom. ” Image Credits: Aurate. “She’s also an activist, she cares and has a voice.