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Rich and worried about the world? Put your money where your concern is

TechCrunch

Taking a small detour today from traditional Exchange topics — we’ll get to some IPO news later on — to talk briefly about climate, climate tech and pessimism. Per Altman’s notes, smart college students are worried about climate change, which they view as both unstoppable and pressing.

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Why sustainable transportation needs 5G connectivity and digitalisation

CIO

In a recent “fireside chat” on the topic of sustainable transportation, Erik Ekudden, CTO of Ericsson, and Christian Levin, CEO of Scania, discussed the importance of 5G connectivity and digitalisation in helping companies meet their net-zero goals. This subject is critical to both companies.

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3 views on why startup math may soon get a lot more creative

TechCrunch

Given this year’s changing venture capital climate, it’s not a stretch to imagine that we’re going to see a lot more of the following: down rounds disguised as extension rounds, recapitalization events conflated with secondary activity and vaguely defined references to growth, burn and other key startup metrics.

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Sustainable Software Engineering Through the Lens of Environmental

Xebia

Did you know that sustainable software engineering is a topic we frequently discuss and engage with? Climate Commitment: Gain a deep understanding of the precise mechanisms behind carbon reduction. This constitutes a fundamental principle within environmental sustainability initiatives and endeavors to combat climate change.

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SIMPLE Solutions

Xebia

I decided to research this topic and hosted a discussion to find out what the industry thinks the meaning of a simple solution is in todays climate. Readability is subjective , especially in the software industry. Rather have more than one solution in this instance and keep each one confined to its original purpose.

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222 wants to match perfect strangers for bespoke, real-life experiences

TechCrunch

Bumble, for instance, has experimented with a communities feature that lets users connect with one another based on topics and interests. According to a 2022 report from the Australian Institute of Criminology, three in every four respondents had been subjected to real-life abuse through dating apps in the past five years.

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Psychedelics startups are on a long journey to consumer markets, but these 5 VCs are taking the ride

TechCrunch

We believe there are many shortcomings to current psychedelics, such as neurotoxicity, potential cardiac liability, inconsistent subjective experiences, and long durations. As these molecules begin to see light again, we look forward to modern techniques being applied to produce drugs that have not changed much since the 1960s.

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