College is supposed to be a life-defining experience–but that doesn’t mean students always graduate with all the skills they need to build their lives. Paragon One, an online career coaching service and mentor marketplace, wants to fill in the gaps. The startup announced that it has raised $1.9 million in seed funding from Y Combinator, Foundation Capital, Learn Capital,… Read More
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A new wealth management startup called Prumentum Group is coming to market with a unique value proposition, looking to combine the technology chops of a roboadvisor with the human touch of a registered investment advisor. To do so, the company has built a tech platform, raised $25 million in funding, and acquired a minority stake in a financial advisory firm. Read More
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In the fanatical world of limited-release streetwear, milliseconds matter—and the shopping bots reign supreme. The post The Botmakers Who Rule the Obsessive World of Streetwear appeared first on WIRED.
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Opinion: Silicon Valley companies shouldn’t bother trying to hire women if they can’t retain them. The post If You Can’t Retain Women, Don’t Recruit Them appeared first on WIRED.
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The President’s proposed budget guts scientific research and protection, because it either doesn’t know what science is for, or doesn’t care. The post Trump’s Budget Forgets That Science Is Insurance for America appeared first on WIRED.
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George Lucas defied many of the commandments of screenwriting, so why is the Star Wars saga so memorable? We ask a script expert.
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With access to jaw-dropping CGI, “Fifth Element” director Luc Besson is finally making the gloriously gorgeous sci-fi epic he’s always wanted.
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The company has taken its own sweet time to finally launch its own retail store in this part of the world, but the store definitely looks fantastic.
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Patrick Johnson saw the original Star Wars before anyone else. But creating a film based on that experience proved harder than escaping a sarlacc.
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Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi made a big splash when it announced the the Mi Max, its much-heralded device with a near bezel-less display, last year — now we have a follow-up phone. The Mi Max 2, unveiled today at an event in Beijing, will be available in China from June 1 priced upwards from RMB 1699, that’s around $247. Xiaomi claims it sold over three million of the… Read More
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