MedMen shuffles C-suite as alternative data signals trouble for pot shop It would be a lot cooler if they didn't - but MedMen is facing declining alternative data that may worry investors. Jon Marino 2.3.20 3:08 PM Innovation
Visa spends $5 billion on Plaid - see the startup's growth through its data Visa doesn't want to get left out of the e-commerce revolution - and its Plaid deal is a $5 billion bet that it won't. Jon Marino 1.14.20 3:41 PM Innovation
The biggest corporate brands in all of social media Here are the most followed and liked companies on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Jared Russo 12.20.19 11:00 AM People
So, your app has been banned by Big Tech — now what? Platforms like Facebook, Google and Apple can kill small apps by kicking them off. There aren't many options for fighting back, but here are a few suggestions developers can try. Alex Yalen 1.12.22 7:50 PM SaaS
TikTok data highlights how well the social startup is scaling globally With a $75 billion valuation and regulatory headaches, it could be time for TikTok's independence soon. And, the video-sharing app's alternative data shows why it's the envy of older social networks. Jon Marino 12.19.19 11:00 AM Tech
Lego has the right pieces for growth, but digital challenges loom Digital challenges loom - but Lego has built formidable advantages over other toymakers in a multi-billion dollar industry. Jon Marino 12.12.19 4:35 PM Innovation
EXDC: Your data may suck, but the media is putting external data to work From ratings to retail to job postings and social media, companies are having a harder time keeping data that sucks under wraps. And the press has taken notice. Jon Marino 11.6.19 7:09 PM Innovation
How a founder dealt with a Battery Ventures brush-off and eventually landed $50 million Aaron Rubin of ShipHero described “awkward” interactions with some VC’s when he sought funding. Christie Smythe 7.9.21 2:45 PM Markets