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Israel’s political crisis has activated its apolitical tech industry — and there’s no turning back

TechCrunch

As unease spread amongst a handful of entrepreneurs, alarmed at radical “reforms,” proposed by the Benjamin Netanyahu-led government, to the independence of the judiciary, WhatsApp groups were fired up, and were quickly flooded with volunteers from the tech industry. But the delay looks like being only temporary.

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Why OpenAI is trying to untangle its 'bespoke' corporate structure

Engadget

In it, the company detailed a plan to reorganize its for-profit arm into a public benefit corporation (PBC). What is a public benefit corporation? Critically, B Corp status isn't a designation with the weight of law, or even an industry-wide group, behind it it's a stamp of approval from this specific nonprofit.

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Big Lots store closures update: Other retailers are swooping in to take over locations in several states

Fast Company Tech

The list includes locations in Delaware, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, New Jersey, New York, and Vermont. Goodwill Industries of Dallas, a local offshoot of the used-good seller, likewise confirmed that it will open two stores in former Big Lots locations in Texas. “Presently, that is all we can share publicly.

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Self-driving truck startup Kodiak partnering with SK Group to expand into Asia

TechCrunch

Plus announced a merger with special purpose acquisition companies in the past six months, an increasingly popular tool for startups to go public. a holding company of SK Group that has more than 120 operating companies, including ones connected to the logistics industry. Department of Defense’s Dover Air Force base in Delaware.

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HubSpot co-founder Shah backs Peerlist for a new take on professional networking

TechCrunch

Profiles with verified details are available for public viewing in resume and work portfolio formats. As it scales, Peerlist has attracted some investment from many industry insiders. The Delaware-registered startup, with an office in Pune, said it has raised $1.1 Other participating investors include Plotch.ai

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Research Friday: Strengthening the Economy through Civic Engagement

ASU Lodestar Center

Attending public meetings. Energy: the size of the oil and gas industry. These states are Arizona, California, Alabama, Florida, Nevada, Rhode Island, and Delaware. Patsy Kraeger received her doctorate from the ASU School of Public Affairs in May of 2011. The civic engagement factors considered: Volunteering.

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

TechCrunch

The industry went from being speculative to competitive in a flash, thanks in large part to advances like composite materials and battery density. 4 eVTOL trends moving the air taxi industry closer to takeoff. I also have a Delaware C Corp we established before the pandemic. And strong investor interest. Walter Thompson.