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Fintech startups lead the layoff wave

TechCrunch

I did not speak to Better CEO Vishal Garg but he did provide a canned statement conveying his excitement about all the new folks — who come on board after a flurry of senior exec departures and amid a tumultuous environment. Is the company truly turning itself around? smartphones per adult,” McCormack added. a16z leads $6.5M

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Ben Nye’s new VC firm won’t just give you a fish, but will guide you to the best lake

TechCrunch

Nye spoke with TechCrunch to discuss, among other things, the fund, the fundraising environment and what excites him about infrastructure software. ELJ Ventures, who’s our family investment office and their family out of the Dominican Republic, is a really strong investor, and they’ve been in some Bain Capital spinout companies.

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7 Nonprofits Leading the Fight Against Human Trafficking

Saleforce Nonprofit

The organization operates in Thailand, Cambodia, the Philippines, Laos, Dominican Republic and India and also has offices in three donor nations: United States, Australia and New Zealand. Problem: In years past, Hagar relied on an extensive library of Excel files to document contact with each client that would come seeking help.