‘Neo-banks’ have already raised 4x as much as they did in all of 2017

‘Neo-banks’ are attracting a younger audience with their fee-free philosophy, and new age design on mobile banking.

Wes Schlagenhauf • November 27, 2018

China’s $9B GPS replacement is 2 small steps closer to global coverage

China’s Beidou satellite positioning network, designed to replace Chinese reliance on US-owned GPS, is almost ready for a smartphone near you.

Conor Grant • November 27, 2018

GM fires 14k workers it no longer needs so it can finance its self-driving operations

GM shook up its global operation to shift resources away from gas guzzlers and toward electric and self-driving cars.

Conor Grant • November 27, 2018

We're back babayy

We’ve given thanks. Now, it’s back to the grind. Here’s a rundown of headlines you probably missed whilst shoving your face full of stuffing. The Hustle Sponsored by Gobble diem: the headlines you missed over the holiday It’s the first Monday back from the long turkey nap, and we’re here to cut through the brain […]

Wes Schlagenhauf • November 26, 2018

Gobble diem: the headlines you missed over the holiday

We’ve given thanks. Now, it’s back to the grind. Here’s a rundown of headlines you probably missed whilst shoving your face full of stuffing.

Lindsey Quinn • November 26, 2018

No bad blood, right?

Taylor Swift is leaving the Nashville-based label that ‘discovered’ her — for one of the biggest artist deals in history. The Hustle Sponsored by Taylor Swift’s new record deal sounds so good even her rivals will sing along Taylor Swift is leaving Big Machine Records — the Nashville-based label that “discovered” her when she was […]

Wes Schlagenhauf • November 21, 2018

Series-Bee: Meet the startups trying to save America’s ailing bee population

A number of startups are working around the clock to find tech-rooted solutions to the bee-pocalypse.

Zachary Crockett • November 21, 2018

Monroe, Ohio, will be the home to America’s first robo-warehouse

Kroger and technology partner Ocado plan to launch a flagship automated warehouse in a suburb outside Cincinnati.

Conor Grant • November 21, 2018

The banking industry now makes up over 40% of Warren Buffett’s portfolio

Berkshire Hathaway reported its Q3 holdings last week, and half of Warren Buffett’s top 10 largest holdings are in the US banking industry.

Lindsey Quinn • November 21, 2018

Taylor Swift’s new record deal sounds so good even her rivals will sing along 

Taylor Swift negotiated a deal that will give her future rights over her music -- and will help other artists take a larger chunk of their streaming profits.

Conor Grant • November 21, 2018
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If I had a nickel for every $44m I ‘misplaced’…

Carlos Ghosn, Chairman of Nissan, Mitsubishi, and CEO of Renault, was arrested by Japanese authorities yesterday for grossly underreporting his compensation. The Hustle Nissan’s chairman was arrested, and now his auto-cratic empire could crumble Carlos Ghosn, Nissan chairman and emperor among plebes in the auto industry, was arrested by Japanese authorities yesterday for underreporting his […]

Lindsey Quinn • November 20, 2018

The company Airbnb is using to help nomadic tribes host guests

Airbnb’s wants to help rural communities — often neglected by Big Tech — use the platform as a form of “economic empowerment and community development.”

Zachary Crockett • November 20, 2018

Wonolo raises $32m to help big companies find good ol’ gig workers

Staffing startup Wonolo raised another $32m to expand its platform for gigs in manufacturing, retail, and shipping.

Conor Grant • November 20, 2018

Photo editing startup raises $60m to help us turn our faces into smooth, featureless eggs

Lightricks, the developer behind photo editing apps like Facetune, has raised a massive $60m round to help us blur acne out of existence.

Lindsey Quinn • November 20, 2018
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Nissan’s chairman was arrested, and now his auto-cratic empire could crumble

After one of the most powerful execs in the auto industry was arrested for fraud, the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance he built could crash and burn.

Conor Grant • November 20, 2018

Like 'Storm Stories' on steroids

The Weather Channel just rolled out mixed-reality weather forecasting for the NFL. The Hustle Sponsored by Everyone’s talking about the Weather (Channel)’s hardcore mixed reality reporting Well, this wasn’t in the forecast: The Weather Channel matters again thanks to pulse-quickening, immersive mixed reality reporting that covers everything from disasters to college football. Under new ownership […]

Lindsey Quinn • November 19, 2018

Beyond Meat files for an IPO hoping to become the biggest beefless burger maker 

Beyond Meat filed for a $100m IPO, becoming the first animal-free meat maker to go public.

Conor Grant • November 19, 2018

Out with the old: BlackBerry looks to buy cybersecurity firm Cylance for $1.4B

BlackBerry is looking to get out of the smartphone shadow, as it acquires Cylance, an AI-based company that specializes in autonomous vehicle technology.

Wes Schlagenhauf • November 19, 2018

Schwan’s Co. will sell to the largest food manufacturer in South Korea

Schwan’s Co. will sell to South Korea’s largest food manufacturer, for $1.8B to bring their Korean products into more US grocery stores and restaurants.

Conor Grant • November 19, 2018

Everyone’s talking about the Weather (Channel)’s hardcore mixed reality reporting

Under new ownership, the Weather Channel’s bet on immersive mixed reality seems to be paying off.

Conor Grant • November 19, 2018

Hug your cigs tonight

The FDA moves to ban menthol cigarettes after originally threatening to hit flavored e-cigs where it hurts. The Hustle Sponsored by The FDA moves to ban menthol cigarettes instead of flavored e-cigarettes A threat to ban flavored e-cigs fizzled after the FDA decided to allow stores to continue selling vape juice, but only from closed-off […]

Wes Schlagenhauf • November 16, 2018

‘Low-code’ coding platform Airtable’s valuation increased 8x in 8 months

Airtable raised $100m at a $1.1B valuation just 8 months after it was valued at $152m -- all in spite of competition from tech’s biggest heavyweights.

Conor Grant • November 16, 2018

Will people still buy luxury goods without their brand names? Italic hopes so

Italic launched a brandless luxury platform, but the value of brands to luxury consumers could cause its business model to backfire.

Conor Grant • November 16, 2018

Forever in blue jeans: Levi’s preps an IPO at a $5B valuation

Levi’s preps an IPO at a $5B valuation, its second time going public in its 145-year tenure.

Wes Schlagenhauf • November 16, 2018

The FDA moves to ban menthol cigarettes instead of flavored e-cigarettes

Falling short of their threat to ban flavored e-cigs, the FDA has decided to instead ban flavored cigars and menthol cigarettes.

Wes Schlagenhauf • November 16, 2018

Tulsa wants you

Tulsa now offers ‘digital nomads’ a chance to earn $10k just to move there, but is it worth it? The Hustle Can small cities like Tulsa pay ‘digital nomads’ to put down roots? The city of Tulsa just launched a program offering remote workers $10k and several sweet perks to move to Oklahoma’s most happening […]

Wes Schlagenhauf • November 15, 2018

Lime will drop its first carsharing service on Seattle street corners this week

Lime announced its plans to drop its new carshare service on the streets of Seattle this week, and wants to have 1.5k cruising the lanes by early 2019.

Wes Schlagenhauf • November 15, 2018

ServiceTitan raises $165m to end bummers for all the plumbers

ServiceTitan, which provides software to home services providers like plumbers and electricians, has raised $326m and has a $1.65B valuation.

Conor Grant • November 15, 2018

Can you keep a secret? Victoria’s Secret’s stock has plummeted in the last 3 years

Victoria’s Secret’s stock has plummeted more than 72% in the last 3 years as women’s standards of female empowerment have shifted from Victoria’s Secret angels, to body positivity.

Wes Schlagenhauf • November 15, 2018

Can small cities like Tulsa pay ‘digital nomads’ to put down roots?

Tulsa is the latest city to offer digital nomads $10k to move there, but it faces an uphill battle.

Conor Grant • November 15, 2018

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