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TechCrunch+ roundup: Technical due diligence, web3’s promise, how to hire well

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So far, web3 has not paid off on the Promise of the Premise : open source software that runs live on the blockchain. Image Credits: AndreyPopov (opens in a new window) / Getty Images. 8 questions to answer before your startup faces technical due diligence. Editorial Manager, TechCrunch+.

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Daily Crunch: PSG, Battery Ventures invest $100M in open source password manager Bitwarden 

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Wild West’ of climate tech : Mike has a story about Ceezer closing on €4.2 The EU — those guys who ensured we ended up with cookie banners on every damn website you’ve ever visited — are back at it with a new initiative that could have some major-league unintended consequences on open source software, Kyle reports. Big Tech Inc.

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Daily Crunch: After developers complain, Microsoft clarifies new policy on open source monetization

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Words mean everything : Microsoft came under fire recently by developers due to the way it worded a new policy banning profiting off of open source software, and while the company clawed back that policy, Paul provides a look at what all this will mean. Image Credits: Eoneren (opens in a new window) / Getty Images.

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

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” is a staple of Gen X humor, since it reaffirms the cynical viewpoint that technology frequently fails to deliver on its lofty promises. In reality, changing course is usually the smartest bet, because it allows founding teams to leverage new technology and adapt to changing market conditions. “Where’s my flying car?”

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TechCrunch+ roundup: Cell-cultured meat, alternative financing, avoiding tech debt

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Friederike Grosse-Holz, a director at impact investment firm Blue Horizon, said lab-grown meat is “a little like a moonshot,” but predicts that 11% of the seafood, meat, eggs and dairy consumed globally in 2035 will come from alternative sources. “We We are far from clear in knowing which technology will be the best,” she said. “So

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ChatGPT goes pro, layoffs at Alphabet, and Dungeons & Dragons flirts with restrictive new licensing

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Welcome, welcome, folks, to Week in Review, TechCrunch’s regular column that recaps the last week in news. With tickets starting at $99, it’ll be a worthwhile stop along the Eastern conference circuit, packed with expert-led workshops, case studies and deep dives with technical founders. Expecting Greg’s byline?

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TechCrunch+ roundup: No-code MVP strategy, hiring under scrutiny, A/B growth testing

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In a comprehensive article that weighs development costs and technical debt against time to market , Chopra encourages readers to consider factors like product defensibility and risk before deciding whether to build or buy. seed deck Image Credits: Orange Charger (opens in a new window) EV charging company Orange raised a $2.5