Cruise layoffs, exosuits, and why French startups are bubbling up | TechCrunch
Dec 15, 2023 - techcrunch.com
The article announces the last regular episode of the year for Equity, a podcast about startup businesses. The episode features Mary Ann Azevedo and Alex Wilhelm discussing key news from the week, including massive layoffs at self-driving company Cruise, Prevu's $6 million Series A, Verve Motion's $20 million funding for supportive lifting suits, and the rise of French startups like Mistral AI and Pivot. The hosts also discuss the ongoing relevance of AI in the startup world.
The article also teases future special interviews, guest appearances, and predictions for the podcast. It ends by reminding readers that new episodes of Equity are released every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7 a.m. PT and can be found on various podcast platforms. TechCrunch also offers other shows on topics like cryptocurrency and founder interviews.
Key takeaways:
This is the last regular episode of Equity for the year, with special interviews, guest appearances, and predictions planned for the future.
Self-driving company Cruise is laying off a large number of staff.
Prevu raised a $6 million Series A, and Verve Motion raised $20 million for supportive lifting suits.
French startups, including Pivot and Mistral AI, are gaining attention, and discussions about AI continue as deals keep happening and founders keep building.
