TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Metafy , a marketplace for video game coaching, laid off 23% of its staff last week, primarily impacting product, design and engineering teams, founder Joshua Fabian confirmed in an e-mail to TechCrunch. Layoffs were preceded by leadership team pay cuts, Fabian said. “I’m The layoff impacted 12 full-time employees.

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CIO

OCTOBER 23, 2024

To address this, Gartner has recommended treating AI-driven productivity like a portfolio — balancing operational improvements with high-reward, game-changing initiatives that reshape business models. AI costs spiral beyond control The second, and perhaps most pressing, issue is the rising cost of AI implementation.

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CIO

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

CIO leadership metrics: Operational over strategic In IDC’s CIO Sentiment Survey (Figure 2) that asked about the top metrics used to evaluate CIO performance in 2024, a startling imbalance was revealed. Business is too dependent on technology as a key driver for both business value and differentiation. Contact us today to learn more.

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CIO

JANUARY 22, 2025

While walking up the stairs of that prestigious stage, I realized the immense responsibility I carried on my shoulders representing several women in tech who are walking their paths on their leadership journey while navigating their own complex inner worlds. But even being a finalist was an immense honor! Simply put: Everyone needs them.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 7, 2021

Roblox is now one of the world’s most valuable private companies in the world after a monster Series H raise brings the social gaming platform a stratospheric $29.5 The valuation also highlights how investors foresee the company benefiting from pandemic trends which pushed more users online and toward social gaming platforms.

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CIO

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

When I first got to LIC, I spent a lot of time with the tech team, but probably more with shareholders, farmers, and directors in the senior leadership team. I’m a gamer, so we run gaming club events on Fridays and Saturdays in South Auckland and in West Auckland, and get groups of kids together to play games and learn about tech.

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CIO

APRIL 8, 2024

In the years since author Michael Lewis popularized sabermetrics in his 2003 book, Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game , sports analytics has evolved considerably beyond baseball. During each week of games, the platform captures and processes 6.8 Computer vision, AI, and machine learning (ML) all now play a role.

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CIO

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The introduction of 5G has been a game-changer for the region. But with this leadership position comes the responsibility to maintain and enhance cybersecurity resilience. In this way, we ensure our compliance and security for new technologies,” Malik said. “5G But security must evolve with it.”

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TechCrunch

MAY 14, 2021

Where should you be contributing thought leadership? Create a list of all the journalists that have written about your competitors. Read those articles. How can your founder add value to these conversations? What are the most interesting perspectives you can offer to those audiences?

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CIO

OCTOBER 11, 2022

She is a writer, public speaker, and is working on her new book, Beyond X’s O’s: A Leadership Gameplan on the Field and in Life , coming in 2023. Here are edited excerpts of those conversations, in which McKenna drew on her experience as CIO of the NFL and prior to outline what IT leadership should look like today.

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CIO

APRIL 25, 2023

Mark Cuban, entrepreneur, owner of the Dallas Mavericks, and one of the “sharks” on the venture capital meets game show program Shark Tank , believes “the world’s first trillionaires are going to come from somebody who masters AI.” Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, IT Leadership billion in 2019, according to PitchBook Data.

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CIO

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Sinclair described 5G as a game-changer for connectivity, with even faster growth on the horizon and increased efficiency and performance across industries. “5G, Engin Aksoy, CEO of Vodafone Türkiye, discussed the nation’s vision for digital transformation and Vodafone’s leadership role in advancing 5G. “5G

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CIO

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Those are just two of the many “firsts” McKenna has accomplished over the course of her career, which has also included executive leadership roles at Disney and Universal Orlando Resort. When we collaborated on the Leadership Development track of the CIO100 Awards event, you shared four pillars from your leadership playbook.

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James Shore

JANUARY 10, 2025

If you did this exercise with your leadership team, youd probably get different answers. So were looking for people who have peer leadership skills, who are great at teamwork , who will take ownership and make decisions on their own. As it turns out, XPers love teamwork, peer leadership, and ownership. And were an XP shop.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 12, 2021

The Middle East and North African region (MENA) is one of the fastest-growing markets in gaming and still one that’s mostly un-catered to, explained Medal.tv The company also said it will remain narrowly focused on serving the gaming community as opposed to venturing into non-gaming content, as others have done.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 29, 2022

Its play-to-earn business allows players to earn rewards by playing games like Axie Infinity, Townstar and Spider Tanks, and also get training from professional esports players. Xbox and Special Olympics hold first ‘Gaming for Inclusion’ esports event. yearly since 2017 thanks to the growing accessibility of smartphones.

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CIO

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Myrddin’s ability to not only provide real-time advice but also to eventually automate the entire gap assessment process makes it a game-changer in cybersecurity compliance,” he says. But for now, Myrddin’s specialty is helping organizations comply with CMMC quickly and securely through automation.

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CIO

MARCH 28, 2023

A sustainable leader doesn’t just talk a good game; they play one. Here are some ways leadership and sustainability can go hand in hand: Setting a vision A sustainable leader can set a vision for sustainability and ensure that it is integrated into the organization’s top-level strategies and at every level of operations.

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CIO

MARCH 26, 2025

With emerging technologies like Gen-AI keeping organizations in a flurry of new implementations, a rapidly shifting CIO role, new innovations testing budgets and adaptability of organizations and increasing competition, a competent CIO is the ace that can change the game. Remember, leadership is about lifting others as you climb.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 17, 2024

A CRO must possess exceptional leadership skills to oversee teams that drive the company’s revenue. The post Elevate Your Revenue Game: N2Growth’s CRO Executive Search appeared first on N2Growth. While hard skills are necessary, soft skills are also crucial for a Chief Revenue Officer.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 27, 2023

In this heartfelt episode, Tim Lupinacci, CEO and Chair of Baker Donaldson Law Firm shares his leadership journey and how you can invest in continuous learning and personal growth. You’ll get practical tools for a leadership journey of continuous growth, resilience, and empathy. And can further your leadership journey.

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Palo Alto Networks

MARCH 18, 2025

The post SOC and Awe How Autonomous Security Is Changing the Game appeared first on Palo Alto Networks Blog. Download the 2025 Unit 42 Global Incident Response Report to discover how attackers are shifting tactics from theft to sabotage, and learn the critical security gaps your organization needs to address immediately.

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QAspire

JULY 18, 2024

The Key to Unlock Tacit Knowledge It starts with leadership commitment. Embracing a facilitative mindset of leadership unlocks the untapped potential of tacit knowledge while empowering people/teams to thrive in an ever-evolving world. Buy Now!

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

This demonstrates a clear expectation on the part of VC investors to have a male counterpart within the founding team of their portfolio companies, and that they often — whether subconsciously or consciously — value men’s input over that of the women on the leadership team. Gender equality in VC makes more business sense.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 30, 2022

Games24x7, a Mumbai-headquartered startup that owns and operates multiple mobile games, has raised $75 million in a new financing round, it said on Wednesday. Games24x7 said in a statement that it is now India’s most valuable “multi-game platform,” but declined to comment on the valuation.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

In this episode, Julie Winkle Giulioni, author of Help Them Grow or Watch Them Go: Career Conversations Organizations Need and Employees Want , unpacks how you can make career development a natural part of your leadership style, even with a packed schedule. Help leaders manage their time while still investing in their people.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 1, 2022

Darshan Somashekar co-founded drop.io (acquired by Facebook), Imagine Easy Solutions (acquired by Chegg) and is currently co-founder of gaming platform Solitaired and a venture partner at TMV. Why I left edtech and got into gaming. More posts by this contributor. Every entrepreneur knows that relationships are the key to success.

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Crunchbase News

MARCH 13, 2025

Engineers (21%), software engineers (17%) and product managers (14%) round out the most-common background roles a clear pattern showing that leadership, technology and marketing skills form the foundation of unicorn founder success. Another 22% had already led companies as CEOs, while 9% served as CTOs before launching their unicorns.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 5, 2021

“We see a compelling growth story in boAt and believe the company is well-poised to build upon the strong leadership position it has carved out within the industry and stands to benefit from the secular tailwinds of e-commerce growth in India. More to follow…

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

It changes the game. Genuine gratitude transforms your leadership. An Inexhaustible Source of Leadership Gratitude. Even your direct reports don’t have to follow your leadership. When you embrace this fundamental truth – that everyone is a volunteer – it will change your leadership forever.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 29, 2024

Understanding the Future of Executive Development The roles within senior leadership are evolving swiftly, and so too must the models in place to prepare future captains of industry. As industries continue to advance rapidly, executive development and leadership training have become increasingly important.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 9, 2021

“In the last year, we have helped leading companies in industries such as retail, financial services, gaming and travel to create personalized experiences for their customers in order to drive revenue, improve customer satisfaction and build customer loyalty,” said Neha Sampat, founder and CEO of Contentstack.

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CIO

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Under his leadership, EGA has evolved its digital strategy, aligning data refinement with operational excellence. 15:57) But I think what we’re really excited about is using very powerful AI to potentially change the game. (16:11) “We look at data as a valuable commodity. Everyone is going to say AI. (15:15) 15:51) We have both.(15:52)

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CIO

DECEMBER 19, 2022

This is when we saw CIOs came back into the game, saying, “I think we are doing well on app monetization, but the only way we’re going to see true digital transformation is if we become a cloud company.” ESL supports the most popular video game competitions and has more than 11 million members. Digital Transformation, IT Leadership.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 7, 2022

” The last big game. Well, it was my son Ben’s last marching band game of the season his senior year in high school, and he had invited me to come to take pictures—which is a great job for me. Check for Understanding: A Leadership Communication Best Practice. The last show you were in.

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Hacker Earth Developers Blog

JANUARY 31, 2020

He is also the author of AI Game Development: Synthetic Creatures with Learning and Reactive Behaviors, discussing various techniques and theories involved in the AI-based game development. He has also led the AlphaStar team that developed the first AI that defeats the top professional players of the game, StarCraft.

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Hacker Earth Developers Blog

JANUARY 31, 2020

He is also the author of AI Game Development: Synthetic Creatures with Learning and Reactive Behaviors, discussing various techniques and theories involved in the AI-based game development. He has also led the AlphaStar team that developed the first AI that defeats the top professional players of the game, StarCraft.

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