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Singapore startup Mesh Bio has raised $3.5 million in a Series A funding round led by East Ventures. Elev8, Seed Capitals and other shareholders also participated in the round. What is it for? The company said in a statement that it will use the new funding to expand the rollout of its solutions, particularly its flagship digital twin product, in Hong Kong and across Southeast Asia. In 2019, the World Health Organization found that 76% of deaths in the region were due to non-communicable diseases such as heart disease and diabetes. Mesh Bio focuses on Indonesia and the Philippines, both…
In the spring of 2017, celebrities and scientists gathered at the Los Angeles home of legendary television producer Norman Lear and his wife Lynn. The Hollywood power couple, outspoken supporters of myriad liberal causes, were also interested in the burgeoning field of longevity science. Among the speakers invited to update attendees on the latest advancements was Nicole Shanahan, the CEO of an intellectual property software company in Silicon Valley. Shanahan, a slight woman, with long, highlighted hair, told the audience about the relatively mundane but valuable process of tracking new research through the patent system. She was followed on stage…
downward angle icon An icon in the shape of a downward facing corner. Elon Musk. Bartosz Siedlik/AFP via Getty Images Elon Musk has been ranked America's most overrated CEO in a Fortune magazine study.The media asked hundreds of CEOs to rank their most overrated and underrated colleagues.Musk received 399 votes, followed by Disney CEO Bob Iger, who came in second with 302 votes. Elon Musk is being judged by his colleagues, and the verdict probably won't make him very happy. A Fortune survey of hundreds of executives recently ranked Musk the most overvalued CEO in the United States. Fortune published…
You are reading Entrepreneur India, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. Audio wearable brand boAt today announced its partnership with Bollywood powerhouse Ranveer Singh. Ranveer Singh not only joined his boAt family, but also invested an undisclosed amount in the company, making him a major stakeholder in the future.This dynamic partnership goes beyond traditional brand endorsements. Singh's entrepreneurial spirit and deep understanding of Gen Z and Millennial audio preferences make him a strategic talent for his boAt. His investment represents his belief in the brand's vision and will further accelerate its growth trajectory in India and across the world.”Ranveer's contagious…
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — An independent commission investigating the events leading up to the deadliest mass shooting in Maine history is poised to hear heartbreaking stories Thursday from some of the victims' families.Seven family members were expected to publicly address the panel and put a human face to their grief and suffering.The shooting occurred Oct. 25, when an Army reservist opened fire with an assault rifle at a bowling alley and bar in Lewiston where a cornhole tournament was being held. 18 people were killed and 13 injured.Speakers were expected to include survivors Kathleen Walker and Stacey Seal, who lost…
downward angle icon An icon in the shape of a downward facing corner. Chinese President Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, attended a congratulatory event held by the Central Military Commission for Beijing-based veterans, and Chinese New Year greetings were given to the veterans of the January 29, 2024, military in Beijing, the capital of China. Li Gang/Xinhua via Getty Images Two analysts said the Pentagon's report on China's military makes Beijing appear weaker than it actually is.According to the 2023 report, the US defense budget is…
Main Street Skowhegan is accepting applications for the spring Business Lab & Pitch Competition. The Lab is a free, fast-paced, interactive program with eight classes held over eight weeks, culminating with a pitch contest where participants compete for $5,000 to start or grow a business. The program is designed for both aspiring entrepreneurs and current business owners and focuses on business strategy, finance and profitability, marketing and sales, according to a news release from Main Street Skowhegan Director Patric Moore. , business planning, and project execution essentials are covered in weekly classes. of entrepreneurship. At the end of the program,…
Cryptocurrency prices today recorded a strong bearish turn as Bitcoin (BTC) fell below $42,000 and major altcoins recorded notable losses as well. Furthermore, Ethereum (ETH), the second largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, also fell below the $2,300 level today. Moreover, XRP price took a big hit during the session, falling below $0.50.Today's major virtual currency pricesDue to the recent bear market, Bitcoin price fell below $42,000 today. Bitcoin price fell 2.22% and settled at $41,978.95 as of this writing on Thursday, February 1st. Meanwhile, trading volume increased by 11.68% to $25.51 billion in the past 24 hours.Meanwhile, the market capitalization…
issued 1 minute ago upon Animoca Brands Japan, a subsidiary of Web3 Investor Animoca Brands, has appointed industry veteran Kensuke Amaba as Chief Operating Officer to continue driving growth in Japan.Animoka said this in an article today. statement Amo, who previously served as managing executive officer at Coincheck and led NFT and new crypto asset businesses, joined Animoca's Japan division as COO on Thursday.“As a strategic subsidiary of Animoca Brands, Animoca Brands Japan will take full advantage of its assets and network, which includes over 400 portfolio companies, and will combine its business and rule-making knowledge and experience in Japan's…
The official was referring to the Quick Response Code Indonesia Standard (QRIS), a national app-based electronic payment platform recognized by most banks in Indonesia. Launched in 2020, the system can be used to pay for everything from public transport fares to restaurant fares and is approved by governments and the private sector.Jokowi faces fresh criticism after saying president “can be on either side'' in electionBut for many Indonesians accustomed to handling cash, the use of new technology raises fears of intrusive bureaucratic surveillance and job loss.Budi Rahardjo, founder of Indonesian AI research company PT Riset Kecerdasan Buatan, said Indonesians need…