Austin, Texas, needs a new approach to solve its homelessness crisis. Innovative technology leaders like Brian Sheth and Joe Lonsdale are devoting their time and financial resources into solving this challenge. They're collaborating with the Cicero Institute and its Entrepreneur-in-Residence program, which is looking for a mission-driven entrepreneur to help develop a new nonprofit organization to lead this effort.
Last week, in response to someone who tweeted that VCs were racist, venture capitalist and entrepreneur Joe Lonsdale attributed disparities in venture capital investing to “average black culture.” “A real view: average black culture needs to step it up and stop having as many kids born out of wedlock (statistical indicator of underperformance) / who […]
Raydiant
Raydiant was founded in 2017 to create connected experiences for brick-and-mortar businesses of any size, from small cafes to global enterprises, with its cloud-based digital signage technology. By plugging in a Raydiant ScreenRay into any HDMI-equipped TV, businesses can create messages for in-store customers ranging from check-in procedures, sales and promotions to live video support, photos and social media feeds. Raydiant s customers see an average revenue increase of 12% along with more repeat customers, and stronger brand loyalty. The pandemic significantly accelerated Raydiant s growth as retailers and restaurants used Raydiant to provide information about safety protocols, new store hours and takeout options. The brands who survive and thrive in the years ahead will be those who focus on serving these consumers and use in-location experiences as a competitive advantage.