Plaid, the fintech startup based in San Francisco, has appointed Jennifer (Jen) Taylor as its first president. Taylor, who previously served as Cloudflare’s chief product officer, brings a wealth of experience to her new role, including IPO experience. Strategic Move towards Expansion The decision to appoint Taylor as president comes shortly after Plaid hired Eric […]

Israeli startup Xyte recently secured a significant $30 million investment, positioning itself at the forefront of the hardware-as-a-service trend. With the resurgence of this model, particularly in the face of mounting pressure on manufacturers’ margins, Xyte aims to capitalize on the success of software-as-a-service by applying it to hardware solutions. Deck Overview Xyte’s pitch deck […]

This week in fintech, we explore a new finance-themed dating app, Robinhood’s earnings report, and PayPal Ventures’ debut AI investment. Let’s delve into the highlights! The Main Event A dating app called Score debuted just in time for Valentine’s Day, with a unique twist: users must have a minimum credit score of 675 to join. […]

Berlin-based Pacifico Biolabs has emerged from stealth mode with a pioneering approach to producing whole muscle structures for alternative seafood through fermentation. Zac Austin, the co-founder and CEO, describes fermentation, the process of cultivating cells in bioreactors, as a “complete game-changer” in the quest to replace traditional seafood with sustainable alternatives. Prior to Pacifico Biolabs, […]

Richard Hong, while expanding his men’s personal care brand in the e-commerce space, discovered that attracting international customers was relatively straightforward. However, the real challenges emerged in delivering the merchandise to them. “We found that logistics pack compliance, product compliance, and marketing lacked localization technology,” Hong shared with TechCrunch. “We had to develop many of […]

Under increasing scrutiny and pressure from activists and concerned parents, OpenAI has announced the formation of a new team dedicated to studying ways to safeguard its AI tools from potential misuse or abuse by children. A recent job listing on OpenAI’s career page unveiled the creation of a Child Safety team tasked with collaborating with […]

Miruku, a New Zealand-based food tech company, has made significant strides in molecular farming technology, positioning itself ahead of emerging competitors in the food tech investment sector. According to CEO Amos Palfreyman, the company’s proactive approach has placed it “three to four years ahead” of its peers. Palfreyman emphasized Miruku’s commitment to addressing challenges in […]

Immersion, a leading provider of haptic feedback technology, has reached a settlement with Meta regarding the incorporation of touch-feedback features in Meta’s Quest VR headsets. According to a press release, Immersion announced that it had entered into a licensing agreement with Meta, granting Meta access to Immersion’s patents for haptic technologies across its hardware, software, […]

Memorizer stands out in the realm of movie and book tracking apps by offering users more than just a cataloging tool. With a diverse range of features and a focus on fostering inspiration, the app has garnered a dedicated user base, boasting 70,000 monthly active users who consistently engage with the platform over time. A […]