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Decrypted: Post-coronavirus, Auth0’s close call, North Korea warning, Awake’s Series
Welcome to a look back at the past week in security and what it means for you. Each week we’ll look at the big news of the week and why it matters.What will the world look like after the coronavirus pandemic subsides?Some of us are now in our fifth week More
Bradley Tusk on starting a company and seed investing in
Bradley Tusk has carved a unique path in the VC investment landscape: A longtime political and communications operative, he has built a track record for Tusk Ventures by going after highly regulated industries, rather than shying away from them.Whether it is ride-hailing, sports betting, cannabis or myriad other regulated sectors, More
Bridgecrew announces $14M Series A to automate cloud security
In today’s grim economic climate, companies are looking for ways to automate wherever they can. Bridgecrew, an early-stage startup that makes automated cloud security tooling aimed at engineers, announced a $14 million Series A today.Battery Ventures led the round with participation from NFX, the company’s $4 million seed investor. More
Using AI, Yes Health cuts costs, improves adherence for weight
Using a combination of machine learning and computer vision, Yes Health claims it can cut costs and improve adherence for behavioral-based treatments targeting diabetes, obesity and other chronic conditions.Those claims, and the company’s technology-based approach, has netted the company a new $6 million in funding led by Khosla Ventures .The More
Will podcast ad revenue bounce back after COVID-19?
There are early signs that media will be one of many industries to take a huge blow from the COVID-19 pandemic, with sharp declines in ad revenue and significant layoffs. Podcasting is unlikely to be an exception; Podtrac recently reported that downloads have fallen 10% since the beginning of March, More
Startups Weekly: Where social startups will get funding in the
[Editor’s note: Want to get this free weekly recap of TechCrunch news that startups can use by email? Subscribe here.] While consumer tech has matured as a startup category in recent years, many investors continue to be bullish on specific trends like online gaming, voice, and the unbundling of platforms in favor of More