To better measure aptitude of applicants, online career marketplace Hired has acquired Py, which helps companies like Opendoor and Niantic identify talent with app-based interactive courses on Python, iOS development and more. As part of the deal, Hired will launch a new feature called Hired Assessments, leveraging tools from the Py platform, as well as […]
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How students are founding, funding and joining startups
Shawn Xu Contributor Share on Twitter Shawn Xu is a managing partner at The Dorm Room Fund. There has never been a better time to start, join, or fund a startup as a student. Young founders who want to start companies while still in school have an increasing number of resources to tap into that […]
View More How students are founding, funding and joining startupsLittle Spoon gets $7M for its organic baby food delivery service
The startup, backed by Vaultier7 and Kairos, has delivered 1 million meals across the U.S. in the last year.
View More Little Spoon gets $7M for its organic baby food delivery serviceNew pre-seed fund powered by First Round Capital will target recent graduates
Graduate Fund has written “angel-sized” checks to five companies so far, including Spellbrush and Ally Shoes.
View More New pre-seed fund powered by First Round Capital will target recent graduatesDorm Room Fund has built a CRM for founders raising a seed round
First Round Capital’s Dorm Room Fund just released VCWiz, a tool to help founders find investors and raise money from them. The platform is one part VC directory and one part CRM tool, essentially letting you find the best investors for your startup then begin the process of reaching out to them. New users input some basic information about their startup including a description, industry… Read More
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