Author: Lily Evans

(KRON) – A Silicon Valley high-tech entrepreneur and the wife of a former Israeli professional soccer player died Saturday in a plane crash in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Liron Petrushka and his wife, Naomi Petrushka, died Saturday at 6:38 p.m. when the small plane they were traveling in crashed near Tahoe Truckee Airport. The couple were well-known entrepreneurs and investors in Silicon Valley, according to the venture capital firm that invested in them. But Liron, who was piloting the plane at the time of the crash, played soccer professionally in Israel before becoming an entrepreneur. San Francisco lost 21,000 jobs…

The tech IPO frenzy at the beginning of the pandemic came to an abrupt end in 2022 as capital dried up after the Fed raised interest rates.Is Bitcoin a good speculative investment?Now, money flows a little more freely. The number of companies going public in the first quarter of 2024 is the same as last year, but the amount of capital raised has nearly tripled ($7.8 billion), said Will Breitigham, Deloitte's U.S. capital markets transactions leader.Additionally, while IPOs in the first quarter included many companies in the life sciences and consumer industries, more companies in the technology space are announcing…

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State hosted a delegation from National Taipei University of Technology (Taipei Institute of Technology) on March 25 and 26. The Taipei University of Technology delegation also included President Xi-Fu Wang, a graduate of Taipei University of Technology and a Ph.D. in Ceramic Science from Pennsylvania State University. Vice President Yang Shixuan; Mr. Ho-Chiao Chuang, Director of Research and Development Department. Sheng-Tung Huang, Director of the Industrial Liaison Office. and management specialist Jesse Tien Hui Lin. The delegation had the opportunity to meet with a broad, interdisciplinary group of Penn State faculty and staff, as well…

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Penn State hosted a delegation from National Taipei University of Technology (Taipei Institute of Technology) on March 25 and 26. The Taipei University of Technology delegation also included President Xi-Fu Wang, a graduate of Taipei University of Technology and a Ph.D. in Ceramic Science from Pennsylvania State University. Vice President Yang Shixuan; Mr. Ho-Chiao Chuang, Director of Research and Development Department. Sheng-Tung Huang, Director of the Industrial Liaison Office. and management specialist Jesse Tien Hui Lin. The delegation had the opportunity to meet with a broad, interdisciplinary group of Penn State faculty and staff, as well…

AbstractEmbrace change. Companies must prioritize sustainability in their technology investments to deliver lasting value in a dynamic world.Flexibility is key. Look for technology that offers long-term adaptability, easy integration, and portability to stay agile in the face of change.Protect your assets. Security, stability, and compliance are paramount to protecting your investments and customer data.Gartner's 2024 Strategic Technology Trends report made one theme clear: businesses need to be positioned to withstand change. The report advises leaders on how to “ensure lasting impact from technology investments,” and the concept of “sustainability” is fundamental to its call to action. Sustainability no longer just…

As the market continues to hit new all-time highs, there are plenty of stocks worth buying right now. While some may be overpriced, many look like a bargain. If you have $3,000, this trio is a smart purchase. meta platform meta platform (meta 1.19%) It's probably better known by its former name, Facebook. Meta changed its name to signal a shift in focus to the Metaverse, which also includes augmented reality and virtual reality products, which are starting to gain interest thanks to the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). I was there. For example, Meta is working on an Ego…

In case you missed itWe recently spoke with VOW founder Jennifer Brisman about how her guest management platform has evolved. Its latest edition includes guest and group list and data management, invitations and communications, RSVP and data collection tracking, real-time alerts and notifications, and (a standout for us) an integrated venue map and up to 15,000 Includes the ability to combine multiple seats into one. View.There's also Coke's quirky AI-powered pop-up where consumers can sample the new Coke Spice beverage and create a visual representation of the experience using AI-generated prompts, as well as Morgan Stanley's Augmented Reality for Players…

Solar panel manufacturer lays off employees. Battery manufacturers drove Europe to seek American subsidies. Green hydrogen projects stalled due to power shortages. These are some of the early results from the European Union's Innovation Fund, a 40 billion euro ($43 billion) investment vehicle that is at the heart of Europe's plan to radically transform its economy to zero carbon by mid-century. be. It's also part of the EU's response to U.S. anti-inflation laws, with officials hoping the subsidies will deter key industries from leaving the country. The fund is still fairly new and has supported dozens of projects, including the…

From automated sprayers and drones to self-driving tractors and farm business software, technological advances are changing the way we farm. This slideshow provides a special look at the technologies that could be on your farm or office in five years.Why is this important? Agricultural technology is a fast-growing industry, and the upward trend is expected to continue for the foreseeable future. According to AgFunder's Global, global investment has steadily increased over the past decade, from $1 billion in 2012 to more than $10 billion in 2022. Agri-Food Tech Investment Report 2023.Few places in the United States see this investment more…

AfriLabs and the African Union (AU) have launched the second edition of the AU Tech Fellowship initiative. It aims to build on the success of its predecessors and further leverage technology and innovation for socio-economic development across the continent. Afri Lab is a networking organization dedicated to driving innovation and entrepreneurship on the continent by connecting technology hubs, startups, investors and other key stakeholders in the ecosystem. Over 430 members. of AustraliaOn the other hand, it is a continental body consisting of 55 member states representing the African continent, which aims to realize “an integrated, prosperous and peaceful Africa, driven…