Hiya, folks, welcome to TechCrunch’s regular AI newsletter. If you want this in your inbox every Wednesday, sign up here. Last week, AWS lost a top AI exec. Matt Wood, VP of AI, announced that he’d be leaving AWS after 15 years. Wood had long been involved in the Amazon division’s AI initiatives; he was appointed […]
Amazon taps long-time exec to lead India business as competition intensifies
Amazon has named long-time executive Samir Kumar as the new head of its India consumer business, a month after its domestic business’ head resigned amid intensifying competition in the key market. Kumar, who has been with the e-commerce giant for 25 years, will become Country Manager for India, the company said. This role would be […]
Greenlite, founded by an ex-Gopuff exec, automates construction permitting
Construction permitting often involves drafting lengthy applications, leading to unpredictable timelines for developers and businesses. There are tens of thousands of jurisdictions — each with their own different forms and application processes for building permits. Ben Allen knows a thing or two about permitting. While leading business expansion and strategy at Gopuff, Allen was charged […]
From Brex exec to venture capitalist
Welcome to TechCrunch Fintech! This week, we’re looking at a Brex exec’s jump to join venture firm a16z, Klarna selling off its payments unit and some mega-raises. To get a roundup of TechCrunch’s biggest and most important fintech stories delivered to your inbox every Tuesday at 7:00 a.m. PT, subscribe here. The big story Ali Rathod-Papier […]
Raiders exec has out-of-touch take when defending absurdly priced tailgate spaces
Looking to spend a small fortune at a Las Vegas Raiders home game this year? Well, you’re in luck, because the team is set to offer something that will surely drain your wallet or melt your credit card. In an attempt to upgrade their tailgating experience at Allegiant Stadium, the Raiders are going to offer […]