Early-stage founders just can’t get away from TAM — the concept of having a total addressable market for their startup to disrupt and conquer. But Index Ventures partner Jahanvi Sardana has a reminder for all those founders worried about finding TAM for their product or service: Many startups have emerged from markets that, at the…
There are plenty of voices with great influence in Los Angeles, and one of the newest seems to be getting his point across. Luka Doncic was not looking to join the abundance of stars in Hollywood when he arrived in a February trade. He seemed to tread lightly at first, lacking the precision focus that…
Autonomous robotics startup Cartken, known for its four-wheeled robots that deliver food on college campuses and through Tokyo’s bustling streets, has found a new area of focus: industrials. Cartken co-founder and CEO Christian Bersch told TechCrunch that applying its delivery robots to industrial settings was always in the back of his mind as they built…
May 11, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Texas Rangers starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi (17) throws a pitch against the Detroit Tigers in the first inning at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images Two pitchers who have been underwhelming recently will take the mound when the Baltimore Orioles and Texas Rangers square off Wednesday night in…
Jun 21, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants designated hitter Rafael Devers (16) gets a congratulatory handshake from teammate Heliot Ramos (17) after hitting a two-run home run against the Boston Red Sox during the third inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images The Boston Red Sox and host San…
Jun 7, 2025; West Sacramento, California, USA; Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Charlie Morton (50) throws a pitch against the Athletics during the first inning at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images After flexing their offensive muscle in their showdown Wednesday night, the Baltimore Orioles and host Tampa Bay Rays actually have reason to…
Jun 24, 2024; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid (97) controls the puck as Florida Panthers forward Carter Verhaeghe (23) reaches to defend during the first period in game seven of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images Edmonton Oilers superstar captain Connor McDavid addressed the…
Scottie Scheffler spiked his golf cap on the green, barked an expletive in triumph, and yet hardly seemed content with one of the biggest and most hard-fought tournament victories of his career. “Let’s f—–g go! That’s what I’m talking about!” Scheffler said to caddie Ted Scott after clinching the title at the PGA Championship earlier…
