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The tech jobs market is as strong as it ever was

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After the big companies conducted mega layoffs at the beginning of this year, it would be natural to think that the tech unemployment rate would skyrocket. If we think about tech jobs as purely IT, engineering and developer kinds of roles, then those jobs are definitely still in demand and less affected than you might imagine.

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Proptech in Review: Investors predict slower growth in 2023

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It’s not a huge stretch to say that today, as tech increasingly permeates property development and housing, few except those operating in the sector can truly pinpoint what’s happening in the fast-developing world of proptech. TC: There’s a lot of overlap between construction tech and proptech. And where do they overlap?

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14 climate tech investors share their H1 2022 strategies

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Last year, round sizes for climate tech startups quadrupled, with more than 600 investments totaling over $40 billion. What is your climate tech investment thesis in H1 2022? We’re food and agriculture investors, so we definitely have that kind of lens as we think about it. Alex Bondar, Acre Venture Partners.

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Twinings tech chief stirs up the IT department

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As the chief business transformation and technology officer at Twinings Ovaltine (TwO), some might imagine Sandeep Seeripat’s role to be the epitome of what a senior technology executive should be, with a remit beyond IT operations, an authoritative voice in the boardroom and a reporting line straight to the CEO.

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

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We are far from clear in knowing which technology will be the best,” she said. “So Startup accelerators’ definition of ‘value add’ is due for a refresh. One of the most notable trends in tech that has emerged during the pandemic is the steady commoditization of capital. Thanks very much for reading, Walter Thompson.

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Building and managing an IT team for survival

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It is often suggested that rapid advances in technology are threatening jobs in the IT sector perhaps more than any other. Among the cited factors are the rapid popularity of AI technologies and the desire to automate many processes. As the velocity of change and delivery increases, the technology roles will only have more work to do.”

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How CIO Mona Bates builds winning IT teams

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A three-time CIO who’s been named one of the top executive women in tech to watch, Mona Bates is known for her mission-driven approach to transformation, her passion for building award-winning teams, and for driving meaningful change for the business. Why is it important to show up as a business leader first and technology leader second?