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How Duolingo became a $2.4B language unicorn

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The product-led growth behind edtech’s most downloaded app (3,000 words/12 minutes). Literally moving us along: Can solid state batteries power up for the next generation of EVs? GM CEO Mary Barra wants to sell personal autonomous vehicles using Cruise’s self-driving tech by 2030. Why did Bill.com pay $2.5B

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Alternative VC Tech Stack: Chisos structured finance

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Q: What are the tools you’re using for your front office: sourcing , LP relations, investing analysis, etc.? Calendly speeds up scheduling for pitch call Q: What are the tools you’re using for your middle office: tracking, risk management, etc.? Q: Do you see any room to use AI to exploit your dataset? Yes, absolutely.

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Founded by Google’s former head of ads, Neeva brings its ad-free search engine to Europe

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market in June last year , later going on to add a free “basic” tier to the mix with certain restrictions in place. He left in 2018 to join esteemed venture capital (VC) firm Greylock Partners, a role he continues in today, albeit in a reduced capacity. Neeva search engine. Tripadvisor. Image Credits: Neeva.

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Extra Crunch roundup: How Duolingo became an edtech leader

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Part 2: Product-led growth strategy “ The product-led growth behind edtech’s most downloaded app ” (3,000 words/12 minutes) — analyzes the tactics and tradeoffs that an edtech company has to evaluate as it grows from thousands to 500 million registered learners. Flywire, a Boston-based magnet for venture capital, filed to go public Monday.

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Daily Crunch: Salesforce, AWS collaborate to offer bundled services for streaming content providers

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TechCrunch reports that data indicates that the crypto trading ad push during the big American football game led to a spike in downloads for the pertinent companies. Today TechCrunch dug into Europe and the deep tech market, a particular segment of the tech landscape that is often pitched as a U.S.-versus-China TechCrunch Experts.