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14 climate tech investors share their H1 2022 strategies

TechCrunch

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? Which technologies are you paying attention to right now? Electrification is a global trend in transportation, power generation, and elsewhere.

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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. Sustainable travel at the forefront. Don’t buy a breach or a bad reputation: A more effective approach to M&A due diligence. “Where’s my flying car?”

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Competition is stiff, but retailers know what it takes to compete

CIO

Changing consumer behavior and expectations, competition from major e-retailers, evolving cybersecurity challenges, inflationary pressures, sustainability and environmental concerns, and the pressure to take advantage of AI are all very real concerns for retailers today. IDC, June 2024). And they are making progress.

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Mastering sustainability challenges in the water domain with smart meter synergy

CIO

This story is about three water utilities that worked together, like the fictional Fremen of the desert-planet Arakkis, to build a synergistic system to manage water usage across their entire water sector sustainably and much more efficiently. It promotes sustainable water usage practices and helps conserve precious resources.

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Energy leader Petrobras sails toward sustainability with new supply chain solution

CIO

With operations in more than twenty-five countries, that sustainability concern also means that Petrobras is under pressure to adhere to regulatory compliance, regardless of jurisdiction. And with a robust technological foundation in place, Petrobras is poised to make significant strides towards achieving its sustainability objectives.

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Sustainable change requires architecture of technology and organization

Xebia

A caveat however is that organizations are typically focused on technology. However, if you are solely focusing on the technology you only reap part of the benefits. Making the technology process more sustainable. Which basically means it is not simply about technology. The origins of socio-technical systems.

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Stanford VC Initiative Study: How Long Does It Take To Build A Unicorn?

Crunchbase News

Some companies ascend rapidly but struggle to sustain their momentum WeWork ‘s dramatic journey from a $47 billion valuation to bankruptcy in 2023 serves as a good example. More than 100 companies reached this milestone during each of these peak years, with years four to five seeing the highest concentration.

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