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Protestware on the rise: Why developers are sabotaging their own code

TechCrunch

A developer can, on a whim, change their mind and do whatever they want with their open source code that, most of the time, anyway comes “as is” without any warranty. Developer Azer Koçulu ran into a trademark dispute with messaging app Kik because his npm package was called “kik.”

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Startup Community Engagement During Covid

Ecosystem Builder Hub

Much of what we do as startup community builders requires in-person interactions through workshops, meetups, and other events. But the Covid pandemic pushed the big pause button on in-person events that are the beating heart of many startup communities. We’re leaning heavily on our digital platforms to keep the community engaged.

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Finalists Announced in 2024 PA Wilds $50,000 BIG IDEA Contest!

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

Otzzy, founded by Tim Emerick (Renovo, PA): This family-run business has developed an interactive tap-to-play interface app, revolutionizing personalized keepsake gifts. Their project, currently in the engineering phase, holds promise for reducing carbon emissions while promoting economic development in the region.

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JBalvin enters the digital wellness space with the launch of a bilingual mental health app

TechCrunch

The app, which seeks to support those struggling with mental health issues, was built by Balvin and his two co-founders Mario Chamorro, a creative wellness activist and acting CEO; and Patrick Dowd, a creative strategist, and the company’s COO. Users who download the app before October 31 will have access to a one-month free trial.

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Entrepreneurial Spirit Drives a Mission to Connect People With Popongo

StartupNation

In this role, I spearhead a program that helps veterans and community heroes like teachers, police, firefighters, medical professionals and social workers acquire housing. Fulfilling a need – creativity spurs inspiration. I decided to challenge my creativity and figure out a new game that would appeal to the masses.

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UK music platform for creators Uppbeat raises $6.15 million Series A

TechCrunch

based music platform Uppbeat has been developing a service that makes it easier for content creators to find quality free music to use in their videos published to platforms like YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, and others. Uppbeat was developed by Lewis Foster and Matt Russell, the U.K.-based million GBP ($6.15 million GBP ($6.15

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Stability AI, the startup behind Stable Diffusion, raises $101M

TechCrunch

Stability AI, the company funding the development of open source music- and image-generating systems like Dance Diffusion and Stable Diffusion , today announced that it raised $101 million in a funding round led by Coatue and Lightspeed Venture Partners with participation from O’Shaughnessy Ventures LLC.

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