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IFC backs Bolt with $24M to expand its transportation network in emerging markets

TechCrunch

Bolt , an Uber competitor that is building an international on-demand network of services to transport people, food and other items in cars, scooters and bikes across Europe and Africa, has picked up some strategic funding today to continue expanding its business in emerging markets. billion, based on a 1.5x multiple on GMV of €3.5

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TechCrunch+ roundup: Zendesk rejects $17B offer, sidewalk robots, recruiting survey

TechCrunch

When consumers started buying cars, many predicted the transportation revolution would lead to air pollution, traffic and life-threatening collisions. TechCrunch Experts is recruiting recruiters. Do you have recent experience recruiting talent for pre-revenue startups? But no one gave much thought to the security aspect.

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Extra Crunch roundup: influencer marketing 101, spotting future unicorns, Apple AirTags teardown

TechCrunch

With the right message, even a small startup can connect with established and emerging stars on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube who will promote your products and services — as long as your marketing team understands the influencer marketplace. 5 tips for brands that want to succeed in the new era of influencer marketing.

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Transport and Logistics App Development

Mobilunity

In the transport business, it is all about planning, monitoring and execution. This is the key to running a successful transport business, and achieving it sounds a lot easier than it is. Transport businesses face loads of challenging factors such as planning, communication, maintenance, speed and reliability.

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Extra Crunch roundup: Optimized SaaS pricing, recruiting growth experts, VC surveys, more

TechCrunch

COVID-19 has spotlighted many of the weakest points in our transportation system, but some of the rapid shifts in consumer behavior are creating opportunities for tech once considered fanciful, like sidewalk delivery robots and eVTOLs (electric vertical and takeoff vehicles). Similarly, Stripe is valued at $115 billion on secondary markets.

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How CIOs in the Middle East address talent shortages

CIO

asked Dr. Salim Al-Shuaili, Director, Artificial Intelligence & Advanced Technology Projects Unit, Oman’s Ministry of Transportation & Information Technology. The market is changing so the demand for new fields is changing too and it’s important organizations and HR know what a CIO needs. “

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TechCrunch+ roundup: Finding product-market fit, pitch deck teardown, getting into YC

TechCrunch

Earlier this month at TechCrunch Early Stage, I talked to Frederique Dame, an investing partner at GV, about product-market fit. Great day at @TechCrunch Early Stage talking with @YourProtagonist about how founders can find product-market fit! GV’s Frederique Dame on product-market fit: ‘You have one chance at a good experience’.