Underwear brand Parade sold; CEO Cami Téllez tells staff she’s being pushed out
Parade, a Gen Z favorite underwear startup, agreed to be acquired by lingerie manufacturer Ariela & Associates International on…
E-commerce analytics firm MikMak is removing a competitor by acquiring assets from rival ChannelAdvisor
MikMak, an e-commerce startup, has acquired ChannelAdvisor’s shoppable media and brand analytics arm for an undisclosed sum. MikMak’s technology…
I’m a freelance editor who’s embraced working with AI content. Here’s how I do it and what I charge.
This conversation with Gabrielle Gerbus, a 28-year-old freelancer from Los Angeles, inspired this as-told-to essay. Insider has provided documentation…
M&A in sports technology is booming as dealmaking reaches new heights in Q2, a new report shows
According to a new 25-page report from tech investment bank Drake Star, the sports-technology sector experienced one of its…
How ESPN’s $2 billion deal with Penn Entertainment could shake up sports betting, from reinvigorating competition to evolving media’s relationship with gambling
When Disney CEO Bob Iger took over as the owner of ESPN late last year, gambling industry insiders expected…
Cash-strapped fintechs are running out of options. Here’s how VCs are readying their checkbooks and setting new terms.
VCs are eager to resume dealmaking as they see early signs of a recovery in the fintech industry. Fintechs…
How to land a job working for a YouTube star and what it’s like, according to Ryan Trahan’s creative director
Preston White had no idea that applying to compete in YouTube star Ryan Trahan’s new video series would lead…
Clinical data is a goldmine — but Europe’s startups are struggling to grow
When Benevolent AI announced that its trial for a new drug to treat eczema had yielded “inconclusive results,” it…
I tried Upwork and Fiverr to find gigs as a freelance copywriter but gave them up. Here’s how I built a personal network for finding clients instead.
This as-told-to essay is based on a transcribed conversation with Gina Buckle, a 25-year-old freelance copywriter from Leeds, England….
Shopify’s ecosystem is about to face a major test: Large partners like Klaviyo are eying an IPO, while smaller startups may struggle to compete
As Shopify’s app ecosystem matures, some developers and partners are facing a make-or-break moment. Shopify’s App Store contains over…