Pronto's $200M Valuation Shows the Giddy Logic of India's On-Demand Economy
An Indian house-help startup just doubled its valuation in weeks. What does that tell us about where venture money is flowing?
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Pronto's $200 Million Valuation Shows How Fast India's Gig Economy Can Move
Indian house-help startup Pronto doubles its valuation in weeks, signaling explosive growth in on-demand domestic services.
Pronto's $200M Valuation Shows India's Gig Economy Is Moving Fast
Indian house-help startup Pronto doubles valuation in weeks, hitting $200M with fresh backing from Lachy Groom. Here's what the growth tells us.
The Aspiration Disaster: What Founders Need to Know About Crossing the Line
Joseph Sanberg's fraud conviction shows Silicon Valley that fabricated financials don't just tank startups—they land founders in prison.
I Tested Walking Pads at Home. Here's What Actually Happened
Under-desk treadmills promise step counts without leaving your desk. But are they worth the hype? Here's what testing two models revealed.
The First Insider Trading Case on Prediction Markets Shows How Broken This Industry Really Is
A US Army special forces member allegedly used classified intel to profit $400k on Polymarket. It won't be the last time.
Bob Iger Is Back at Thrive Capital, and It Says Something About What Matters Now
The Disney veteran rejoins the $50B VC firm as an advisor. What does his move reveal about leadership and timing in tech?
Meta's New Parental Spy Tool Won't Fix Its Child Safety Problem
Meta launches AI Insights to let parents monitor teens' chatbot conversations. Experts say it's surveillance theater, not real protection.
Rednote's Split Personality: How a Chinese App Is Building Two Separate Worlds
Rednote is quietly separating its Chinese and international users. Here's why that matters for the future of global social media.
Inside Palantir's Identity Crisis: When a Defense Contractor Questions Its Own Mission
Palantir employees are openly questioning whether their company has become the technological backbone of Trump's crackdown on immigrants and military operations.
When Fan Sleuthing Turns Into a Witch Hunt
How Discord moderators and Reddit detectives became amateur investigators in a real murder case, blurring the line between justice and harassment.
Shade's $14M Bet: Can AI-Powered Search Fix Creative Teams' File Nightmare?
New startup tackles the chaos of digital asset management for agencies and creators, but the market is already getting crowded.
