With TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 right around the corner, we’re thrilled to introduce the companies hosting Side Events that will extend the buzz and excitement to the thousands of attendees and Silicon Valley locals alike. Whether it’s a fun happy hour, insightful panels, or energizing morning runs, Disrupt Week — happening from October 26 to November […]
How one female VC is teaching kids about startups and women in tech
Deena Shakir, an investor at Lux Capital, struggled to explain to her three young kids what exactly her job was. She first tried buying a Chia Pet, where kids plant chia seeds on a figurine “to show them how seeds can grow into something amazing.” Shakir, who’s invested in health tech companies like fertility startup […]
“Disgusting,” Sexualized Lip Gloss For Women Triggers Massive Backlash
A Chinese beauty brand is receiving criticism following the release of a new product. | FLORTTE On September 2, Bunny Classroom–a Weibo user with 5 million followers–drew attention to FLORTTE’s advertisements for a new lip gloss. The “Little Bow Series” lip gloss features a heart-shaped tip that some netizens have described as phallic. | FLORTTE In […]
Beloved Idol’s Husband Reportedly Spotted Partying With Women Amidst Divorce Rumors
As of late, renowned baseball player Hwang Jae Gyun and former T-ARA member Jiyeon have become the center of intense divorce speculation. Hwang Jae Kyun and former T-ARA member Jiyeon | @jiyeon2__/Instagram In addition to fans believing their social media activity has pointed towards a separation, a baseball commentator mentioned the rumors on a hot mic, resulting in an apology. Jiyeon also seemingly […]
Palo Alto Networks CEO apologizes for happy hour display featuring women with lampshades on their heads
Cybersecurity giant Palo Alto Networks is getting a lot of grief for a recent trade show event in which two women posed with lampshades on their heads. The debacle — which unflatteringly recalls the CES booth babes of the early ’90s and 2000s — reportedly happened at a happy hour hosted by CyberRisk Collaborative and […]