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Treepz founder Onyeka Akumah on how to succeed in transportation tech

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In sub-Saharan Africa, only 33% of the urban population has access to public transportation, compared to 75% in Europe and North America, according to UN statistics. This lack of access to transportation is in stark contrast to other upward metrics on the African continent, like its growing access to equitable education and healthcare.

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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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14 climate tech investors share their H1 2022 strategies

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Last year, round sizes for climate tech startups quadrupled, with more than 600 investments totaling over $40 billion. What is your climate tech investment thesis in H1 2022? Which technologies are you paying attention to right now? Electrification is a global trend in transportation, power generation, and elsewhere.

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

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We are far from clear in knowing which technology will be the best,” she said. “So Startup accelerators’ definition of ‘value add’ is due for a refresh. One of the most notable trends in tech that has emerged during the pandemic is the steady commoditization of capital. Here’s how startups can prevent tech debt from piling up.

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Why driving a sustainable IT strategy requires a holistic approach

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Europe has been a leader with landmark legislation such as the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act. With the technology, enterprises easily report on their sustainability progress through annual reports. 1] United Nations, Technical dialogue of the first global stocktake.

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Computer vision technology startup Brodmann17 has shut down

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Brodmann17, an Israeli computer vision technology startup that developed a novel approach to take on a marketplace dominated by Mobileye, shut down this week. The trio focused their efforts on developing a new approach to computer vision technology designed to support advanced driver assistance systems.

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Daily Crunch: Days after announcing plans to cut 10K jobs, Microsoft invests billions more in OpenAI

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If you’re into transportation, don’t miss Kirsten ’s The Station. Meanwhile, Matt reviews the 2023 Mac Mini , what he calls “a serious contender with the M2 Pro. Sounds like more layoffs : Another tech company reveals that its eyes were bigger than its stomach when it comes to hiring. Big Tech Inc. PST, subscribe here.