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Extra Crunch roundup: 3 lies VCs tell, betting big on Kubernetes, NYC’s enterprise boom

TechCrunch

billion by 2050, and members of this cohort — who are leading longer, active lives — have plenty of money to spend. Still, most startups persist in releasing products aimed at serving younger users, says Lawrence Kosick, co-founder of GetSetUp, an edtech company that targets 50+ learners. Image Credits: Sukhinder Singh Cassidy.

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Now Is the Time for Racial Equity in the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

Forward Cities

Deena Hayes-Greene, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Racial Equity Institute (REI) LLC. I came away with a greater respect for the very real health and opportunity barriers faced by so many people in our communities and thinking about the implications of those barriers on the work I do.”. So normal that for many it feels innocuous.

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Innovation Hubs for More Diverse and Inclusive Cities

Impact Hub

More than half the world’s population currently lives in cities – a proportion that will reach 70% by 2050 – which account for approximately 80% of GDP generated worldwide. We need to create more inclusive cities – to make sure they provide equal rights and opportunities, as well as better living conditions for all.