e Readers Reviews: After raising $40M round, risk/compliance management startup Hyperproof doubles its valuation

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Two of today's top stories come out of our continued coverage of the Google Cloud Next 2023 event happening this week. After not getting along, dare I say "fighting," Google Assistant and Alexa finally start playing nice. Learn what got them to a cease-fire . . . for now.

Meanwhile, Gmail's new AI companion, Duet AI, can now write emails for you. See how.

And find out what Hyperproof does and why its valuation doubled. Read more.

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We've got even more Google news for you: First, the Pixel Pass subscription service goes "bye-bye," and mark your calendars for the debut of Pixel 8.

Feelin' hot, hot, hot: Get Steve Blank's take on why AI will revolutionize the "lean startup." It's all in how you look at it. (TC+)

Bon appétit: Brazil-based Praso bags $9.3 million in new funding and acquires Floki's IP to simplify food purchasing for bars and restaurants in the region. Find out how.

We've got our computer eye on you: Voxel uses computer vision to increase workplace safety. Eyes up.

So much to say: Accel-backed Agave aims to connect construction software after finding out the programs couldn't talk to one another. Read more.

New endeavors: India's PhonePe is now offering a way to invest in stocks and mutual funds. Cha-ching.

"Undelivered": That's what India-based delivery startup Dunzo is saying about meeting the deadline for employee salaries. Here’s why they are delayed . . . again.

Thanks, I guess?: Starz confirmed that its annual subscription price will be lower on the next bill cycle. Meanwhile, it raised its monthly price.

How to make sense of LLMs: Do you know how well your large language model is performing? Context.ai can help with that.

"When you care enough to send the very best": Venmo lets you gift money to your loved ones with special Hallmark greeting cards. Get the scoop on Venmo's new move.

More for your Wednesday:

In Threads' dwindling engagement, social media's flawed hypothesis is laid bare

Samsung launches a meal planning and recipe discovery platform called Samsung Food

Longevity-loving Fairphone 5 unwrapped, with pledge of 8+ years software support

QuantHealth brings its AI-informed clinical drug trials to the US with $15M round

X to allow paid political ads, lifting Twitter's earlier ban

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Today on Equity, we’re digging into how “great” founders are successfully guiding their companies toward cash flow positivity. Alex spoke to Anu Hariharan, who's previously worked with a16z, sits on Brex's board, and more recently has been investing in later-stage companies at Y Combinator.

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