This week in Business Twitter: Steak-umm’s social commentary, the VC firm you’ve never heard of, and why taxis might be cheaper than Ubers Greenoaks Capital is publicity-shy, but the investment firm has had a successful year. Meanwhile, high rideshare prices could make taxis cheaper than Uber or Lyft rides. Ivan De Luce 7.30.21 3:22 PM People
Revel is launching a Tesla rideshare program — and its drivers won’t be gig workers Electric moped service Revel is branching out into ride-hailing in New York, and will hire drivers as employees, not gig workers. Ivan De Luce 4.28.21 8:00 PM Tech
This week in Business Twitter: Uber vs. Just Eat Takeaway, capital gains woes for VCs, and Jack Dorsey’s case for Bitcoin’s green future The CEOs of Uber and Just Eat Takeaway exchange heated remarks, and Square Crypto claims that Bitcoin is good for renewable energy. Ivan De Luce , Danny Konstantinovic 4.23.21 8:00 PM People
A brief history of why Martin Shkreli got banned from Twitter The following is an excerpt from SMIRK, a memoir of journalist Christie Smythe's unusual relationship with "Pharma Bro" Martin Shkreli. It should be viewed as opinion. You can read more at www.smirk-book.com. Christie Smythe 11.23.22 12:25 AM Outcasts
Uber closes Postmates deal to expand its food delivery empire Uber is buying Postmates for less than it would have paid for GrubHub - but is it getting a bargain? Jon Marino 7.6.20 4:43 PM Markets
Just Eat and Grubhub are the perfect match - see the merger mapped out globally The smartphone is most critical battleground for digital brands, and two mega-food-delivery companies' combination will have an impact not just on their business, but other app-based startups, too. Jon Marino 6.11.20 6:00 PM Markets
Instacart data shows why investors are buying in at a $14 billion valuation It takes a special kind of startup to raise funds at a $14 billion valuation in the middle of a pandemic. A look at Instacart data explains why investors are clamoring to buy-in. Jon Marino 5.13.20 3:10 PM Markets
"Repulsive," "reptilian," "diseased": What John D. Rockefeller had in common with Martin Shkreli The following is an excerpt from SMIRK, a memoir of journalist Christie Smythe's unusual relationship with "Pharma Bro" Martin Shkreli. It should be viewed as opinion. You can read more at www.smirk-book.com. Christie Smythe 11.20.22 5:13 PM Features