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5 key innovations taking e-scooters to a half-billion rides in 2021

TechCrunch

From vehicle design and data to safety reporting and infrastructure, these five innovative moments have helped fuel the global growth of shared e-scooters and are helping lead cities into a healthier, more sustainable future. #1: 3: Comprehensive industry safety report released (spring 2019). 1: Shared scooters launched (fall 2017).

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AMP Robotics attracts investment from Microsoft’s Climate Innovation Fund

TechCrunch

AMP Robotics , a Denver, Colorado-based startup creating robotic systems that can automatically sort recyclable material, today announced that it extended its Series C round to $99 million, thanks to an investment from Microsoft’s Climate Innovation Fund. billion in 2019, per the Department of Energy (DoE). from Caltech.

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Computer vision technology startup Brodmann17 has shut down

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Brodmann17, an Israeli computer vision technology startup that developed a novel approach to take on a marketplace dominated by Mobileye, shut down this week. The trio focused their efforts on developing a new approach to computer vision technology designed to support advanced driver assistance systems.

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Kyndryl reportedly in talks to buy DXC Technology

CIO

Managed infrastructure services provider Kyndryl is considering a bid for competitor DXC Technology, Reuters reported Monday, citing people familiar with the matter. back in the summer of 2019. “DXC will be cheap to buy and the Kyndryl CEO is a finance guy so he will be able to drive synergies. “DXC

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Encouraging Innovation in an Established Product Culture

Speaker: Richard Cardran, Chief Creative Officer and VP Strategy, HIA Technologies

Innovation is both a process and an outcome. The best way to begin innovating your products is by innovating your internal process. Innovation and Leadership go hand in hand. May 9, 2019 11:00 AM PDT, 2:00 PM EDT, 7:00 PM BST Build a tolerance for failure, willingness to experiment, and a psychological safety net.

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How to create a culture of innovation

CIO

A shift has occurred and IT is now viewed as an equal partner in driving business growth with CIOs recognized as the de facto leaders of innovation. Here, they and others share seven ways to create and nurture a culture of innovation. Innovation is a double-edged sword: It is critical to growth — but that’s also what makes it risky. “It

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Fintechs could see $100 billion of liquidity in 2021

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Jake Jolis is a partner at Matrix Partners and invests in seed and Series A technology companies including marketplaces and software. 2019 saw a stampede of fintech unicorns. 2019 saw a stampede of fintech unicorns. 2019 looks to continue another lights-out year for fintech startups. Jake Jolis. Contributor. Dana Stalder.

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