Exclusive Interview: VC Matthew Ball on why the metaverse will be a “successor state” to the internet Ball, an expert on all things metaverse-related, explained why it could usher in a “multi-decade transformation” for the global economy. Ivan De Luce 8.16.21 3:00 PM
“Canceled” TikTok influencer agent Ari Jacob is suing the New York Times for at least $6.2 million Jacob, founder of Influences, accused the newspaper of libeling her in an article that alleged she exploited clients. Christie Smythe 8.13.21 9:32 PM
This week in Business Twitter: Hollywood cozies up to Silicon Valley, users recoil at new font Chirp, and why used cars could be a great investment As Twitter unveils its new font, Chirp, VCs discuss how Silicon Valley finally forged a bond with Hollywood, in part because of celebrity investors and growth of the creator economy. Ivan De Luce 8.13.21 2:00 PM
I created a smart panic button for hotel and hospitality workers — here's why As an undocumented immigrant, I saw how unsafe the hospitality industry can be. As a founder, I'm working towards a solution. Stav Dimitropoulos 8.12.21 6:08 PM
Why it's horrifying that a Facebook employee helped Cuomo smear a sexual harassment victim A report by the state attorney general sheds uncomfortable light on ways politicians might pull weight with Big Tech. Christie Smythe 8.10.21 5:18 PM
This week in Business Twitter: Bitcoin = Bitcoin, One VC’s bet on Afterpay, VC valuations on the rise, the cost of diversity for VC firms Jack Dorsey tweeted “Bitcoin is Bitcoin.” Meanwhile, VCs had far more useful insights on everything from buy now, pay later to diversity. Ivan De Luce 8.6.21 1:00 PM