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The gray revolution: Fundraising within the older adult space

TechCrunch

Lawrence Kosick is the co-founder of GetSetUp , the largest online learning community designed specifically for older adults. We see an emphasis on young founders (“40 Under 40”), innovative ideas and disruptive challenges to legacy brands, incumbent companies and “old” ways of thinking.

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African healthtech startups in the supply chain segment show rapid growth, spurring a $7M investment initiative

TechCrunch

Companies in this segment work with community pharmacies and lower-end providers such as drug shops to help stock products. Many startups operate in single or two countries, so expanding geographic footprints will be an enabler to draw in better funding.” Some include mPharma, Lifestores, Shelf Life, and Maisha Meds.

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Pinduoduo and The Rise of Social E-Commerce

Y Combinator

Pinduoduo, on the other hand, has tried to mimic the offline shopping experience online by building community via their team purchase model, driving engagement via fun and interactive games and rewards, and offering personalized experiences and value via recommendations. Creating Community via Team Purchase.

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YC W22 batch nets 24 African startups, including 18 from Nigeria

TechCrunch

YC-backed Curacel unveils new API platform that enables tech-led businesses to offer insurance. The only worry is incumbents might want to eat into Duplo’s meal — but then again, the market is massive. What it says it does: Moni describes itself as a community bank for Africa. Website : [link]. Founded in : 2021.

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Unbundling the Game Engine: The Rise of Next Generation 3D Creation Engines

Andreessen Horowitz

And, in the case of Unity, the damaged trust from their recent pricing change execution has left the community seeking alternatives. A cloud native engine will enable creation of 3D experiences using any device from anywhere via a browser. The first party content does not necessarily need to be a smash hit.

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Announcing the agenda for TechCrunch Disrupt 2022

TechCrunch

At Disrupt, co-founders Carolyn Childers and Lindsay Kaplan will speak to the milestone, the challenges in between and if exclusivity can disrupt community. We’ll discuss her strategic vision for Call of Duty as a game and as a community, as well as her thoughts on the shifting landscape of gaming and esports. Acing Venture.

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Monzo Makes Money Work For Everyone

Y Combinator

2 Incumbent banks miss the mark in two crucial areas: The banking experience has not evolved to match modern consumer. Early success: Foundations built on product and community. Outperforming incumbents with modern experience and digital infrastructure. expectations. Banks still rely on physical branches and don’t give.