Monday, January 22

Startup and VC news, curated for you

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It’s been one wintry week full of snow days that could leave you in a snow daze. But TechDay Express is here to get you through it with the latest startup and VC news that will help you formulate the next move for your company.

It’s also a great way to be productive while waiting for Oscar nominations to come out tomorrow.

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🌟 This Week’s Headlines 🌟 

🏈 Forget sports betting; fans may soon be able to invest in their favorite players

📱 Artifact, a social network for news started by Insta co-founders, is closing down

🗳️ OpenAI will introduce anti-misinformation policies ahead of the 2024 elections

🚛 Green manufacturing startups generated billions in funding in Q4 2023

⚖️ How a VC is fighting a lawsuit for funding solely women of color-led startups

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📚 Quick Reads 📚

💀 HOW TO BEAT (PRODUCT) DEATH — Though it is a bummer, the product death cycle doesn’t have to be inevitable if startups are intuitive about their customer’s needs, pain points, and timelines.

🤿 DIVE INTO EMPLOYEE EQUITY POOLS — When implemented strategically, employee equity pools are an essential tool every startup should consider adding to their kit.

👀 VC, BOOTSTRAPPED, OR A SECRET THIRD THING — There is so much debate around fundraising. Is it better to bootstrap a seed round or be VC-backed? It’s endless! There has to be another way…

🤖 THE MANY PATHS OF AI IN THE VC WORLD — No technology is doing it like AI is by transforming how different industries operate, and this includes the VC realm.

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🗓️ Upcoming Events 🗓️

Mark your calendars for some pretty rockin’ upcoming in-person TechDay events. Discover and connect with the resources you need to thrive.

Early-Stage Founders Summit — May 7 at Civic Hall in NYC

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