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The Rapid Growth of CRISPR Startup Mammoth Biosciences

The Rapid Growth of CRISPR Startup Mammoth Biosciences

Sophie M January 11, 2022

Biotech startup Mammoth Biosciences ‌officially achieved “unicorn” status in September 2021. After securing US$195 million in funding, it now has a total valuation of more than US$1 billion.
The financing for the California-based company comprises a US$150 million in its Series D round, following a $45 million in Series C funding in late 2020 led by venture capitals and investment firms.

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Top 5 Tech Trends Defining Luxury Brands

Top 5 Tech Trends Defining Luxury Brands

Alinda Gupta January 10, 2022

Over the past two years, luxury brands have had to develop high-performance products that align with the increasingly digitalized world. Today, the unique value proposition (UVP) of luxury brands is defined by the users’ experience, which focuses on three core areas: driving engagement through exclusive technologies.

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Saro McKenna Invites You to Take Over the Metaverse with Alien Worlds

Saro McKenna Invites You to Take Over the Metaverse with Alien Worlds

Alinda Gupta January 8, 2022

This year has been an eventful one for Sarojini McKenna, the co-Founder of the NFT Metaverse Alien Worlds—a globally-acclaimed blockchain game. From creating an unparalleled community-focused game to growing from 10,000 to five million users within a year—Alien Worlds’ journey has been one for the books.

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Which Sectors in India Are Good for Investment in 2022

Which Sectors in India Are Good for Investment in 2022?

Samiksha Jain January 6, 2022

Rapid advances in science and technology have led the global startup community to produce a number of technologies that have disrupted and altered business practices. The same can be said for India’s thriving startup ecosystem. Although India is not a new destination for venture capitalists, the country has seen an uptick in dollars spent over the last year and a half.

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Is Web 3.0 a Perfect Evolution of the Web

Is Web 3.0 a Perfect Evolution of the Web?

Kamya Pandey January 4, 2022

One of the technologies that has revolutionized the way we live is the Internet. Ever since it became accessible to the public in 1993, it has been evolving to meet the needs of its growing user base. As of this year, the average person spends 59 hours a week (or more than one-third of their life) on the Internet.

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Top 5 ICO Frauds and How to Identify Them

Top 5 ICO Frauds and How to Identify Them

Alinda Gupta January 4, 2022

While Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) have been lucrative for startups wanting to raise capital, they are not without their flaws. The lack of regulation often puts investors at risk. For instance, as of 2021, BitConnect, the offshore cryptocurrency lending program, duped investors out of over US$3 billion.

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How Entrepreneurs Can Unwind and Get Ready for New Year

How Entrepreneurs Can Unwind and Get Ready for New Year

Samiksha Jain January 3, 2022

It is no surprise that entrepreneurs throughout the world are pivoting their businesses to manage the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite these challenges, entrepreneurs are inherently equipped with the grit and determination necessary to handle the current situation.

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The First Game Metaverses

The First Game Metaverses

Kamya Pandey December 29, 2021

While the metaverse might have only recently entered the limelight, the concept has existed for a long time. The term “metaverse” was in fact coined by Neal Stephenson in his 1992 science fiction novel, Snow Crash. He used the term to describe a virtual reality-based world that would take the place of the internet.

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What Is a Rug Pull in Crypto and How Can You Identify It

What Is a “Rug Pull” in Crypto and How Can You Identify It?

Alinda Gupta December 27, 2021

On October 26, 2021, a cryptocurrency called “SQUID”—inspired by the popular Netflix show Squid Game—was launched. Within a week, the token’s value increased by 23,000,000% to US$2,862, after which it came crashing down to nearly zero dollars as the developers pulled almost US$3.4 million from investors. It took five minutes for the token’s value to fall to nothing.

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Top 5 NFT Types of 2022

Top 5 NFT Types of 2022

Alinda Gupta December 24, 2021

NFT” has been crowned Collin Dictionary’s Word of the Year for 2021. After all, NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, have amassed a following like no other over the past year. So much so that the use of this abbreviation increased by 11,000% in 2021. Collins Learning managing director, Alex Beecroft, told the Guardian,

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How Technology Helps the Elderly

How Technology Helps the Elderly

Kamya Pandey December 24, 2021

As we continue to see more and more advancements in technology, it has become much easier for people to age without suddenly losing their independence. As of 2019, the global average life expectancy has become over 70 years, nearly doubling from what it was in the 1900s. With rising life expectancy, it has become integral to focus on how to better the lives of the elderly population.

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Top 5 Women-Founded Startups You Should Know About

Top 5 Women-Founded Startups You Should Know About

Sophie M December 22, 2021

Every year, around just 2% of venture capital finance goes to start-ups founded by women. But despite the lack of faith in women-led companies and historical biases against women leaders, five have cracked the glass ceiling and risen to the top in their respective industries.

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