Among them are what to do with an enormously powerful social media industry that largely continues to spread misinformation and hate, despite the platforms' efforts to crack down on it; how to ensure that all Americans have affordable high-speed internet access amid a global pandemic; and responding to a suspected Russian intrusion into US computer networks that's been described as the worst government data breach in years. It's also unclear if the government's approach to Chinese-linked companies, including TikTok, whose business deal with Oracle and Walmart still hasn't been approved, may change. … [Read more...] about What the Biden administration means for the future of Silicon Valley
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Just 11 percent of Americans satisfied with direction of US: Gallup
Historically, during presidential transitions that involve the incumbent party leaving power, lower satisfaction among members of that party has also fallen, dragging down the overall satisfaction rating. Republican satisfaction with the direction of the country stood at 14 percent in the poll, while Democratic satisfaction was even lower at 5 percent. … [Read more...] about Just 11 percent of Americans satisfied with direction of US: Gallup
Pula Raises $6mn in Series A to help derisk Farmers across Africa and Asia
Founded in 1999, TLcom has $200mn of VC assets under management across Africa, Europe and Israel and manages the $71mn TIDE Africa Fund, dedicated to technology and innovation for Sub-Saharan Africa at all stages of venture capital. The TLcom portfolio includes Twiga Foods, Andela, uLesson, and Kobo360 among others, and it has completed successful Africa VC exits with Upstream acquired by Actis and Movirtu acquired by BlackBerry. The TIDE Africa Fund delivers capital as part of a larger strategic, operational and financial support to entrepreneurs. … [Read more...] about Pula Raises $6mn in Series A to help derisk Farmers across Africa and Asia
