The fintech segment, which saw massive growth during the pandemic and immediately after, has had a fairly rough 2024. But while the rapid pace of funding has slowed, many fintechs are continuing to see growth and expand their teams. In an effort to better understand just how many fintechs might fit into this category, I […]
From golf to hunting, a new crop of startups want to make these experiences even better
From golf to fishing to pickleball, outdoor sports and recreation saw a boom during the pandemic. But unlike some pandemic-driven trends (virtual conferences, Zoom happy hours), the interest in outdoor activities has stuck. By the end of 2023, outdoor participation grew to a record 175.8 million people, or 57% of all Americans aged 6 and […]
These five Texas stars are betting leaders for college football awards
Preseason odds aren’t always worth too much, but they are still worthy of notice. This year, that means that a quintet of potential Texas stars are garnering extra attention as the season dawns. As noted by On3 Sports’ Inside Texas, five different Longhorns are listed among the preseason favorites for different end of season awards […]
These startups are trying to prevent another CrowdStrike-like outage, according to VCs
Windows users around the globe woke up on Friday morning to “blue screens of death” (BSOD) thanks to a faulty software update from CrowdStrike. The bug caused outages around the world, bringing airlines, boats, hospitals, and banks to a grinding halt. But some see opportunity in the rubble. The global outage is a perfect reminder […]
“These 19 Years Would Not Have Been Possible Without You,” Says Teary-Eyed Sunil Chhetri To Fans
Thanking everyone for being part of his glorious 19-year journey in international football, Sunil Chhetri was in tears as his teammates gave the Indian football icon a guard of honour while the packed Salt Lake Stadium rose for a standing ovation. The 39-year-old talisman walked into international retirement after India were held to a goal-less […]