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Treepz founder Onyeka Akumah on how to succeed in transportation tech

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In sub-Saharan Africa, only 33% of the urban population has access to public transportation, compared to 75% in Europe and North America, according to UN statistics. This lack of access to transportation is in stark contrast to other upward metrics on the African continent, like its growing access to equitable education and healthcare.

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

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” 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?”

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

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A startup using a new tech to make hydrogen extracts cash from Bill Gates’ climate tech fund

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Four years ago when Zach Jones went to do due diligence on C-Zero , a startup out of Santa Barbara, California commercializing a new approach to producing hydrogen, for the small family office he was working for, he had no idea he’d wind up as the company’s chief executive officer. Image Credits: Getty Images.

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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. Here’s how startups can prevent tech debt from piling up.

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5 construction tech investors analyze 2022 trends and opportunities

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Often, industries that have great potential to be disrupted are also the most resistant to adopting bleeding-edge technology. While legacy sectors like transportation and energy have embraced new tech, innovation in the construction industry has been slow to take hold. Its recently enacted $1.2

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Former SpaceX engineers bring autonomous, electric rail vehicle startup out of stealth

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A smaller portion of rail freight movement is referred to as intermodal activity, which essentially involves moving steel containers between a range of different modes of transportation, like boats and trucks. Until the startup gets a legacy railroad partner on board, it won’t be able to see if its tech can handle real-world operations.