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Ellen Glover Ellen Glover
Published on April 10, 2025

Movers & Shakers Launches New App to Teach Black History Using AR

The NYC edtech startup uses immersive technology and performance art to teach students about marginalized history. On Wednesday, the company launched Kinfolk, an app that helps young students of color use AR to help see themselves in U.S. history.

Updated on April 10, 2025

Industrious, a not-so-typical coworking space, scores $37M Series B

Industrious was created to offer modern professionals a coworking solution devoid of typical startup ambience, and replaced with a sophisticated workspace that fosters productivity.

Ashley Bowden Ashley Bowden
Updated on April 10, 2025

Virtual Chat Platform Kumospace Pulls in $21M to Build Digital Workplaces

Its solution lets users collaborate with one another as they navigate avatars around virtual offices and other spaces.

Stephen Ostrowski Stephen Ostrowski
Updated on April 10, 2025

Why ‘Roundouts’ Are the Beating Heart of Culture at This Healthtech Startup

From busting down silos to building up culture in real time, there are benefits that healthtech startup Zipari reaps from its townhall-style “roundouts.”

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Adrienne Teeley Adrienne Teeley
Updated on April 10, 2025

How Flexibility and Empathy Gave Resident Its Resilience During the Pandemic

Resident’s key to its success? Employees who feel like the company’s business is their own.

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Ellen Glover Ellen Glover
Updated on April 10, 2025

Better Reportedly Valued at $6B After $500M Investment From SoftBank

This latest investment comes at a time of massive growth for Better. The company is now hiring, with more than 100 open tech positions at its NYC HQ.

Updated on April 10, 2025

Former Rent the Runway, Casper executives team up to launch home renovation startup

In recent years, the real estate industry has exploded, and there’s a ripple effect taking place across related industries such as construction and home renovation.

Jeff Rumage Jeff Rumage
Updated on April 10, 2025

Travel Website Cruisebound Sets Sail With $10M on Board

The website is specifically designed to help millennial and Gen Z travelers book their first cruise.

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