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Techstars Boosts Startup Funding to $220,000 Emulating Y Combinator Model
Techstars, a prominent startup accelerator with nearly two decades of experience, has announced a significant increase in its funding for startups. Starting with its fall 2025 cohort, Techstars will invest $220,000 in each chosen company.…
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Aura Launches Aspen Frame with Enhanced Features for Modern Photo Display
Aura, a company known for its elegant digital photo frames, just announced its new top-of-the-line $299 Aspen frame. Aura, which was co-founded by former Twitter employees Abdur Chowdhury and Eric Jensen. It’s their mission to…
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Theresa Loconsolo: Driving the Sound of TechCrunch’s Equity Podcast
Audio content Theresa Loconsolo, an audio producer at TechCrunch plays a key role in producing the network’s primary show, Equity. She’s originally from New Jersey and came to TechCrunch in 2022. Each Wednesday and Friday,…
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Small Business Owners Urge Congress to Address Tariff Challenges Amid Supply Chain Strain
A coalition of 38 small business founders, including Allison Luvera of Juliet Wine, has sent a letter to Congress seeking relief from the challenges posed by the Trump administration’s trade policies. These small business leaders,…
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Forerunner Ventures Navigates Changing Landscape of Consumer Startups
Forerunner Ventures is a preeminent venture capital firm. Its impact on the consumer startup landscape has been profound. Founded by Kirsten Green, the firm has been instrumental in launching some of the most successful direct-to-consumer…
