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Women in AI: Amba Kak creates policy recommendations to address AI concerns
As a part of a multi-part series, TechCrunch is highlighting women innovators — from academics to policymakers — in the field of AI.
Women in AI: Miranda Bogen is creating solutions to help govern AI
TechCrunch has launched a series of interviews focusing on remarkable women who’ve contributed to the AI revolution.
Women in AI: Mutale Nkonde’s nonprofit is working to make AI less biased
TechCrunch has launched a series of interviews focusing on remarkable women who’ve contributed to the AI revolution.
Hellohive is tackling hiring discrimination as more equitable hiring companies emerge
Hellohive announced on Thursday a $3.4 million Series A round to help combat discrimination during the hiring process.
The game shines a light on AI bias and how far ChatGPT has to go when talking to and about different cultures.
Zola wants to bring the wedding industry into the 21st century
Welcome back to Found, where we get the stories behind the startups. This week Becca and Dom are joined by Shan-Lyn Ma, the co-founder and…
SocialCrowd raises $1.6M pre-seed as venture interest in work software remains high
Launched in 2020, SocialCrowd is a SaaS platform that provides performance management software.
Tigran Sloyan from CodeSignal talks closing the talent gap and mitigating bias in hiring
This week Becca and Dom are joined by Tigran Sloyan, the co-founder and CEO of skills assessment platform CodeSignal.
Score is a new dating app for people with good to excellent credit
You must have at least a 675 credit score to use it.
How Beatrice Dixon bootstrapped until The Honey Pot found a home
This week Becca and Dom are joined by Beatrice Dixon, the CEO and co-founder of The Honey Pot.
OpenAI responds to Congressional Black Caucus about lack of diversity on its board
OpenAI has been criticized for the lack of diversity on its board.
Where gut health meets hypergrowth with Ben Goodwin from Olipop
Welcome back to Found, where we get the stories behind the startups. This week Becca and Dom are joined by Ben Goodwin, the co-founder and…
If you’re thinking about raising a Series A, you should probably start now.
Funding to Black founders was down in 2023 for the third year in a row
There’s been a consistent yearly decline in funding since the murder of George Floyd in 2020.
How Magic Spoon CEO knew it was time to transition from DTC to in-store retail
This week Becca and Dom are joined by Gabi Lewis, the co-founder and CEO of the cereal company Magic Spoon.
This is the lowest percentage of venture capital allocated to such teams since 2016, when they picked up 1.6% of all venture funds.
What Babbel co-founder has learned over 20 years in the language learning industry
This week Becca and Dom are joined by Markus Witte, the co-founder of the language learning platform Babbel.
Health in Her HUE seeks to connect women of color with healthcare providers and content that can better address their needs.
Tulsa’s tech scene remains resilient amid state’s anti-DEI efforts
The hardline stance Oklahoma itself has taken against DEI is at odds with the efforts of its Tulsa tech hub.
Tech for Palestine launches to provide tools to help support Palestinians
The Israel-Hamas war has proved divisive to the tech industry. This is one of the first public stances in support for Palestine.
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3 years after BLM, here’s who stuck to their diversity commitments
A look back at some of the promises made by companies and investors following the Black Lives Matter protests of 2020.
Black representatives in Congress voice concerns over impact of tech layoffs on minority workers
Members of the Congressional Black Caucus have written to the US Acting Secretary of Labor expressing concerns over the disproportionate impact tech layoffs could have on Black workers,
The backlash is only set to heat up come the 2024 election.
Becca and Dom are joined by Charlie Hernandez, the founder and CEO of My Pocket Lawyer, an online platform that is meant to democratize access…
SoftBank sells Open Opportunity Fund to Black and Latino executives
The Japanese conglomerate is selling the Open Opportunity Fund to its chairman Paul Judge, and Marcelo Claure, who’s being appointed as vice chairman and general partner.
Black people make up 2.5% of the U.K.’s population; proper representation in venture would mean at least 2.5% of funds going to Black-led businesses.
Gale Wilkinson just closed a $23.4 million fund after two years of raising. She shares her advice for unlocking LPs.
Crowdfunding a cleaner power solution for mobile businesses
Welcome back to Found. This week we are joined by James Wagoner, the co-founder and CEO of Joule Case, a startup that is creating a…
How well do you remember everything that happened this year? Quiz yourself and find out!