Capital One Rebrands Spark Miles as Venture Business, Offering Streamlined Rewards and Low Annual Fee for Entrepreneurs
For frequent travelers, finding effective ways to reduce overhead costs has become an essential part of trip planning. Travel rewards enthusiasts often rely on a strategy of collecting points and…
Madrid Tourism Surge Highlights Spain’s Cultural Capital as a Five-Day Immersive Destination
Home to some 3.5 million people, Madrid stands as the vibrant capital of Spain and its largest metropolitan center. Though sprawling in its geography, the city boasts stunning architecture, a…
Hostile Reception in the Capital: Brady Tkachuk’s Bitter Return to Ottawa Electrifies the Canadian Tire Centre
OTTAWA — The atmosphere inside the Canadian Tire Centre on a chilly October night felt less like a standard regular-season matchup and more like a high-stakes playoff elimination game. For…
Inside Benchmark: How Venture Capital’s Most Unconventional Firm is Navigating the AI Funding Frenzy
The players sometimes change, but the core ethos remains remarkably rigid at Benchmark, one of Silicon Valley’s most storied venture capital firms. Three years ago, a conversation with four of…
Inside Benchmark: How Venture Capital’s Most Countercultural Firm is Navigating the AI Funding Frenzy
The players sometimes change, but the playbook remains remarkably defiant. When TechCrunch sat down with four of Benchmark’s general partners three years ago, three of those individuals have since moved…
The Unwritten Rule of Venture Capital Breaks Down as the AI Boom Blurs Lines Between Competing Startups
For decades, one of the foundational, unwritten laws of venture capital was simple and absolute: a reputable firm does not back two companies competing head-on in the same market. This…
The 38 Best Restaurants in Tokyo: A Local Culinary Expert’s Guide to the Capital’s Finest Dining
Tokyo’s dynamic culinary landscape is defined by an uncompromising dedication to shokunin—artisans who focus on a single skill to the point of obsession. These chefs dedicate their lives to mastering…
The 38 Best Restaurants in Tokyo: A Local Culinary Expert’s Guide to the Capital’s Dynamic Dining Scene
Tokyo’s culinary identity is built upon the concept of shokunin—artisans who devote their entire lives to mastering a single skill to the point of obsession. Whether it is calculating the…
A Parisian Interlude: Ten Observations from a Working Trip to the French Capital
Last month, a professional journey brought a familiar voice back to the streets of Paris for a special collaboration with the fashion brand Sézane. Surrounded by the classic architecture and…
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Sets the Stage: A Deep Dive Into the Future of AI, Hardware, and Venture Capital
The tech ecosystem’s premier gathering is preparing to take over San Francisco, bringing together the visionary minds, bold investors, and disruptive startups defining the next era of innovation. Scheduled for…