April 24, 2026
Praveen Neppalli Naga to Join TechCrunch Event in San Francisco TechCrunch is set to launch its events lineup with the StrictlyVC San Francisco, kicking off on April 30 at the Sentro Filipino Cultural Center. A notable addition to the speaker roster is Uber's Chief Technology Officer, Praveen Neppalli Naga, who will address the challenges of
April 24, 2026
Beehiiv Expands Its Offerings Beyond Newsletters Beehiiv, the L.A.-based content platform, is making a definitive shift from being solely a newsletter provider to a comprehensive hub for creators. On Thursday, the company unveiled a range of updates that underscore this ambition, introducing features such as webinars, AI-driven podcast analytics, metered paywalls, and paid trial subscriptions.
April 24, 2026
Era Showcases Innovative AI Gadgets at New York Event Earlier this month, the startup Era hosted an event in New York City, bringing together artists who utilized its developer kit to create various mini gadgets. Among the innovative designs showcased were a souvenir device that delivers facts and jokes about France, a phone-like gadget that
April 24, 2026
Artisan's Hiring Journey: Lessons from Early Mistakes Artisan, an emerging player in the AI sector with its well-publicized “Stop Hiring Humans” campaign, illustrates a key lesson for startups: assembling the right team is crucial for sustainable growth. As an AI company focused on automating sales and customer engagement, Artisan has faced its share of hiring
April 24, 2026
Sierra Expands Its Portfolio with Acquisition of AI Integration Startup Fragment Sierra, the customer service agent startup co-founded by Bret Taylor, announced the acquisition of Fragment, a Y Combinator-backed French startup specializing in AI workflow integration. This strategic move, disclosed on Thursday, marks Sierra's third significant acquisition as it continues to enhance its offerings in
April 23, 2026
Redwood Materials COO Announces Retirement Amid Executive Departures Chris Lister, the Chief Operating Officer of Redwood Materials, is set to retire from the battery recycling firm, according to information obtained by TechCrunch. His departure is part of a broader trend of executive turnover at the company. Career Journey Leading to COO Role Before joining Redwood,
April 23, 2026
Noscroll Offers a Unique Solution for News Consumption Imagine if you could delegate your habit of doomscrolling to an AI. This is the premise behind Noscroll, a new startup that provides an AI-powered bot to sift through your social media feeds, news sites, and online discussions, alerting you only when something significant occurs. The Appeal
April 23, 2026
StrictlyVC Gears Up for Its First San Francisco Event of the Year StrictlyVC is set to host its inaugural San Francisco event on April 30, bringing together members of the venture and founder communities at the Sentro Filipino Cultural Center. With only one week remaining, those interested are urged to secure their tickets now. Attendees
April 23, 2026
Delve's Compliance Challenges Continue to Evolve The troubles facing compliance startup Delve are deepening amid a series of troubling developments. Recent insights from TechCrunch reveal that Delve was the compliance firm responsible for the security certifications at Context AI, an AI training startup that recently reported a security breach affecting the well-known app and web
April 23, 2026
AI Revolutionizes Protein Structure Prediction Google DeepMind's use of deep learning to predict complex protein structures has marked a significant breakthrough in science, fundamentally influencing numerous biological processes. However, as AI models continue to generate potential treatment candidates, the industry faces a new challenge: the practical characterization of these candidates for testing and mass production.
April 23, 2026
New Program Aims to Address Healthcare Challenges Through AI Innovation Mary Minno, an investor and former product manager at Google, has announced the launch of Treehub, an early-stage startup accelerator program, and AI Health Fund, an early-stage venture firm. These initiatives are designed to support startups that operate at the intersection of healthcare and artificial
April 23, 2026
Fusion Energy Sees Renewed Investment Surge Fusion energy has long been regarded as “20 years away,” but recent developments suggest that the science may finally be catching up. In a remarkable shift, private investments in fusion companies have surged from $10 billion to $15 billion in just a few months. This influx of capital is
