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Foursquare, the location-focused outfit that in 2020 merged with Factual, another location-focused outfit, is joining the parade of companies to make cuts to one of its biggest cost centers – employees – in 2024. Per an email sent out to staffers Thursday afternoon by current CEO Gary Little and viewed by TechCrunch, 105 employees were just let go as the company seeks to “streamline” its operations, and “set the company on more sustainable financial footing.” Impacted employees saw their system access removed upon receipt of Foursquare’s notification email.
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Chase Ink Business Unlimited review: A basic cash-back card for small business owners
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- TechCrunch
The biggest French startups in 2024 according to the French government
There are many ways countries can go about supporting their tech industries. In France it involves picking a yearly cohort of 120 high-potential startups — the French Tech 120 — including 40 private companies deemed as most promising, dubbed the Next40. The French secretary of state for Digital Affairs, as of this year, Marina Ferrari, revealed this year’s laureates during VivaTech week in Paris.
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Struggling with election anxiety? So are 60% of U.S. adults, according to a new Yahoo News/YouGov poll.
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X should bring back stars, not hide 'likes'
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Food supply chain software maker Silo lays off ~30% of staff amid M&A discussions
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There’s a new Vision show coming to Disney+ with Paul Bettany
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