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Construction has often been labeled as a “dinosaur” industry, and this reputation isn’t entirely unfounded. With productivity growth averaging just 1% over the past two decades, compared to 2.8% in other sectors, there’s a clear need for change. However, after engaging with developers, builders, materials suppliers, construction tech entrepreneurs, and investors over the last year, […]

Can Ecosystem Development Propel Construction Tech Startups in LatAm? The digital transformation wave has swept across various sectors, yet the construction industry has remained largely untouched by its disruptive tide. However, amidst this inertia, startups are emerging as pioneers, aiming to usher in a new era of innovation in construction, particularly in regions like Latin

Jam is shaking up the traditional internal bug fixing workflows by bridging the gap between bug discovery and resolution. Unlike the disconnected process of submitting written bug reports, Jam automatically gathers comprehensive information related to the bug and delivers it directly to engineering teams, aiming to expedite bug fixes. With the announcement of a $9

Rethinking B2B vs. B2C: It’s Not About Who’s Buying, But How You’re Selling During a recent discussion with a founder, they revealed that about 70% of their sales were to consumers, with the remainder going to businesses. In their pitch, they were unsure how to frame their B2B sales story. The crux of the matter

Fintech Startup Secures $10M to Integrate AI for Streamlined Small Business Accounting In a significant move, a fintech startup dedicated to automating accounting and finance tasks for businesses has raised an additional $10 million in venture capital funding. Initially covered by TechCrunch in 2022 when it secured $95 million in equity and debt financing, the

Snap’s Stock Plunges 30% After Disappointing Q4 2023 Results; Plans to Unify User Experience Across Stories and Spotlight Snap’s stock took a sharp dive of 30% following the announcement of its Q4 2023 results, which fell short of analyst expectations. CEO Evan Spiegel revealed on the earnings call that the company is embarking on several

With the Digital Markets Act (DMA) deadline looming just a month away, WhatsApp is poised to introduce support for other messaging networks within its app. Dick Brouwer, an engineering director at WhatsApp, revealed in an interview with Wired that the platform, boasting over 2 billion users, is prepared to offer interoperability. “There’s real tension between