Remove 2022 Remove Technical Review Remove Windows
article thumbnail

How well did Israel’s cybersecurity industry do in 2022?

TechCrunch

Yuval Krigel is an associate at YL Ventures who focuses on deal sourcing, technological due diligence and providing value-add support to the firm’s portfolio companies. After closing the book on 2022 this week, it is safe to say that this optimism was somewhat misguided. Image Credits: YL Ventures (opens in a new window).

Industry 232
article thumbnail

The big startup question on my mind for 2022

TechCrunch

My question heading into 2022 is: How can the tech community sneak activation energy into startups, especially those built by historically overlooked founders, beyond capital? We unpacked a lot together, from unicorns in need of haircuts to tech mafias in need of a modern refresh. And the startup of the week is….

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

TechCrunch+ roundup: 2022 stock options report, pivot to SaaS, crypto investor survey

TechCrunch

We spend a lot of time praising tech investors and entrepreneurs for their risk appetite. Considering how central equity is to attracting tech talent, “underwater stock options have the potential to negatively impact hiring and retention across the startup ecosystem,” he writes. Thanks for reading, Walter Thompson.

Survey 225
article thumbnail

TechCrunch+ roundup: eVTOL takes off, pivoting with agility, when to hire a lawyer

TechCrunch

” is a staple of Gen X humor, since it reaffirms the cynical viewpoint that technology frequently fails to deliver on its lofty promises. In reality, changing course is usually the smartest bet, because it allows founding teams to leverage new technology and adapt to changing market conditions. “Where’s my flying car?”

article thumbnail

TechCrunch+ roundup: Cell-cultured meat, alternative financing, avoiding tech debt

TechCrunch

We are far from clear in knowing which technology will be the best,” she said. “So Image Credits: twomeows (opens in a new window) / Getty Images. Startup accelerators’ definition of ‘value add’ is due for a refresh. Image Credits: Dilok Klaisataporn (opens in a new window) / Getty Images. Senior Editor, TechCrunch+.

article thumbnail

TechCrunch+ roundup: SaaS success stats, leveraging ad tech chaos, 2022 layoff trends

TechCrunch

Buy a TechCrunch+ membership before July 4, 2022, and save 50% on an annual subscription. ” Useful news for investors and founders, but a worrisome signal for workers at software companies: Aggregator Layoffs.fyi tracked 75 layoff events in May 2022, and as of this writing, 152 in June. .”

article thumbnail

7 investors reveal what’s hot in fintech in Q1 2023

TechCrunch

However, it appears that even though VCs are proceeding more cautiously than before and taking their time with due diligence, they are still investing. CB Insights recently found that two of the largest global VC firms, Sequoia Capital and Andreessen Horowitz, actually backed more fintech companies in 2022 than any other category.

Fintech 275