The hospitality industry is back, baby. And with it comes a chance for technology startups to not only help hotels streamline their operations, but also focus on how they can improve the guest experience. “The predominant traveler today was born in an age where they are very comfortable with technology,” Harman Singh Narula, Canary Technologies […]
OpenseedVC, which backs operators in Africa and Europe starting their companies, reaches first close of $10M fund
Founder-market fit is one of the most crucial factors in a startup’s success, and operators (someone involved in the day-to-day operations of a startup) turned founders have an almost unfair advantage in finding that fit. Data shows that a lack of expertise and business acumen in founders contributes to failed VC investments. The same principle applies […]
3 running backs Los Angeles Chargers could draft to replace Austin Ekeler
Austin Ekeler, one of the best running backs in Los Angeles Chargers history, is now a member of the Washington Commanders. The Chargers could take to the upcoming NFL Draft to replace him in the lineup. The Chargers have already signed two former Baltimore Ravens running backs in free agency this offseason — Gus Edwards and […]
PayPal backs Indonesian insurance startup Qoala in $47M funding
PayPal Ventures’ latest investment is in an Indonesian startup that provides personal insurance products covering a variety of risks, including accidents, phone screen damage, and ticket cancellations. Qoala has secured $ 47 million in a new round co-led by PayPal Ventures and MassMutual Ventures, the five-year-old startup said Wednesday. MUFG Innovation Partners, Omidyar Network as […]
Rudi Voeller Backs Xabi Alonso To Stay At Bayer Leverkusen
Former Bayer Leverkusen sporting director Rudi Voeller said on Sunday he backed coach Xabi Alonso to stay beyond the summer amid links to Liverpool and Bayern Munich. Taking over with the club near the foot of the table last season, Alonso has supercharged Leverkusen, who are eight points clear atop the Bundesliga table and on […]