Daniel Levi

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Daniel is a writer and editor for Tech Startups. Daniel has been involved in technology and gaming for over two decades. He has previous experience in software development and loves writing about emerging technologies, cybersecurity, and cryptocurrency. Daniel also enjoys hiking and camping.

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Monomer Bio secures $5.6M in funding to revolutionize and accelerate drug discovery using AI-powered lab automation

Daniel Levi Posted On February 1, 2024

Traditional drug discovery is a slow, cumbersome, and expensive process. It relies heavily on trial and error, where researchers and scientists sift through numerous molecules, testing them against specific targets, hoping to stumble upon one that delivers the desired therapeutic […]

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VCs are sitting on top of a $300 billion pile of cash even as startups struggle to raise funding

Daniel Levi Posted On January 31, 2024

In the world of venture capital, there’s a famous saying that goes, “Nothing ventured, nothing gained.” And this rings particularly true in recent times. According to reports from the Financial Times, venture capitalists (VCs) have amassed an astonishing $435 billion […]

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Meta releases free ‘Code Llama 70B’ to challenge GPT-4 in AI coding race

Daniel Levi Posted On January 30, 2024

Meta on Monday announced the release of its free code generation AI model and programming tool named Code Llama 70B. The new release is designed to generate and debug even larger programming strings compared to Meta’s previous offerings. Code Llama […]

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Anthropic Data Breach: AI startup Anthropic confirms it suffered a data leak

Daniel Levi Posted On January 29, 2024

AI startup Anthropic has suffered a data breach, making it the latest in a series of companies to fall victim to data leak incidents. Unlike previous breaches caused by external hackers, this time the breach resulted from a human error. […]

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Elon Musk denies Financial Times report of xAI’s $6 billion fundraise; “xAI is not raising capital,” Musk says

Daniel Levi Posted On January 26, 2024

Earlier today, we covered a story first reported by the Financial Times (FT) that Elon Musk’s AI startup X.AI is seeking to raise $6 billion in funding with a suggested valuation of $20 billion. However, Musk has now contradicted this […]

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Cybersecurity Dilemmas: Navigating Risks in the Digital Era

Daniel Levi Posted On January 24, 2024

Cybersecurity has become very important in our world, where technology advances quickly. It’s like the main shield that protects our online world. As technology grows, so does the risk of cyber attacks, making cybersecurity a key area of focus. One […]

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Blocktrade and SKAI2 Launch ‘Pay with Blocktrade’ for Instant Crypto Payments

Daniel Levi Posted On January 24, 2024

Asset marketplace and trading platform Blocktrade has just launched ‘Pay with Blocktrade,’ an instant crypto payment tool, making crypto payments widely accessible. In collaboration with technology provider SKAI2, Blocktrade enables retailers to accept payments in various cryptocurrencies, instantly converting them […]

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Crypto Fair Launch: ZKFair to Usher New Era of Fair Token Launches and Tackles Challenges in the ZK Ecosystem

Daniel Levi Posted On January 23, 2024

In the seemingly egalitarian world of cryptocurrency, the distribution of new tokens often leans towards favoring private investors, token founders, and those with privileged information about upcoming crypto investments. This disparity is evident in popular coin distributions, where large portions […]

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Crypto adoption surges as global cryptocurrency user base surpassed half a billion in 2023, a 34% increase from prior year

Daniel Levi Posted On January 23, 2024

Despite the volatile market of the past year, the cryptocurrency world experienced an unprecedented surge in 2023, witnessing a 34% increase in the global user base. According to a market sizing report from Crypto.com, more than half a billion people […]

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France’s FDJ offers to buy Swedish online gaming firm Kindred in $2.8 billion takeover bid

Daniel Levi Posted On January 22, 2024

French gaming company La Francaise des Jeux SA (FDJ) launched a takeover bid on Monday to buy the Swedish online gaming company Kindred Group. The deal is set to create a major player in the gambling industry, positioning FTD as […]

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Tech startup CEO died after falling 20 feet to the stage at a company event

Daniel Levi Posted On January 22, 2024

Sanjay Shah, the founder and CEO of Vistex, a software startup based in Illinois, tragically passed away last week after an incident during a company event, as reported by multiple sources. The distressing incident was captured on video and shared […]

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Bosch to cut 1,200 software jobs by 2026 amid rising costs and slowdown in automated driving sector

Daniel Levi Posted On January 18, 2024

The world’s largest automotive supplier Bosch is planning to cut around 1,200 jobs in the software division by the end of 2026, 950 of them in Germany, the company confirmed in a statement with Italian Handelsblatt Daily on Thursday. The […]

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Fintech startup Kashable scores $25.6M in funding to boost employee financial wellness

Daniel Levi Posted On January 18, 2024

Financial well-being is becoming a major concern for businesses, as financially stressed employees are more likely to be stressed, unproductive, and absent from work. Recognizing this issue, one fintech startup has made its mission to equip employees with tools and […]

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Apple overtakes Samsung to become world’s top smartphone seller

Daniel Levi Posted On January 17, 2024

After 12 years of reign, Apple has toppled Samsung to become the world’s top smartphone seller. Apple dethroned Samsung Electronics as the leading global smartphone seller, securing a 20% market share, according to a report by the International Data Corp […]

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The unexpected lessons of selling a startup: Modelbit founder shares lessons on why relationships matter more than money

Daniel Levi Posted On January 15, 2024

Harry Glaser is the CEO and co-founder of Modelbit, a San Francisco-based startup dedicated to simplifying the deployment and management of models in production for data scientists. Co-founded with his friend and CTO Tom O’Neill in 2021, Modelbit empowers data […]

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Tech companies lay off over 7,500 employees in the first 2 weeks of 2024

Daniel Levi Posted On January 15, 2024

In just the first two weeks of 2024, tech companies have already laid off over 7,500 employees. According to the layoff tracking website Layoffs.fyi, 48 tech companies laid off a total of 7528 employees. Despite tech stocks experiencing a notable rebound […]

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17 Most In-Demand Jobs for the Future

Daniel Levi Posted On January 15, 2024

The world of work is undergoing a transformation, driven by rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI. These changes, coupled with the growing emphasis on a greener future, are reshaping employment across various sectors. While some roles diminish, […]

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InVision, a tech startup once valued at $2 billion, shuts down after burning through $356.2M of investors’ cash

Daniel Levi Posted On January 11, 2024

InVision, a New York-based design software unicorn startup, has officially closed its platform. The company made the announcement about its shutdown at the end of last year. Before facing closure, InVision had raised a total of $350 million in funding […]

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Top 19 Best Tools to Grow Your Business in 2004

Daniel Levi Posted On January 11, 2024

We’re in an era where technology is evolving rapidly. One noteworthy development is the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT. With these tools becoming increasingly mainstream, businesses and organizations are actively seeking ways to reduce costs […]

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Meetup acquired by Milan-based startup Bending Spoons

Daniel Levi Posted On January 11, 2024

Meetup, the popular NYC-based social event platform that connects people through local groups and activities, has officially been acquired by Milan, Spain-based mobile app developer Bending Spoons. The details of the deal are under wraps, but Bending Spoons announced the […]

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