Hi there,

If you're celebrating Thanksgiving in the US today — and even if you're not — know that we’re thankful for you.

If you need a break from your crazy uncle, show him this email, just say “you’re working,” and then dig into some tasty research.

The metaverse could be tech’s next trillion-dollar opportunity: These are the companies making it a reality

The metaverse is one of the hottest buzzwords in tech, and this far-reaching vision of a next-gen internet will rely upon an entire ecosystem of companies to make it a reality. We cut through the noise to explain what the metaverse is, how it's being built, and who's building it.

How tech is making women’s healthcare more equitable and accessible
Women are pushing back against a healthcare system that has largely ignored their specific needs, creating a broad space for startups offering women-focused solutions. From next-gen cancer screening to AI-powered fertility trackers, here's the technology transforming women’s healthcare.

State of Venture Q3’22 Report

The global venture ecosystem continues its slowdown in Q3’22 as funding decreases 34% quarter-over-quarter.

AI 100: The most promising artificial intelligence startups of 2022

The AI 100 is CB Insights' annual list of the 100 most promising private AI companies in the world. This year’s winners are working on diverse solutions designed to recycle plastic waste, improve hearing aids, combat toxic online gaming behavior, and more.

11 laws driving success in tech: Amazon’s 2-pizza rule, the 80/20 principle, & more

What separates success from failure? These 11 laws contain some of the most influential ideas that the biggest tech companies use to run their operations, design business models, and build products.

The Big Tech in Sustainability Report: How Amazon, Google, and Microsoft are tackling emissions
Consumers and investors are increasingly scrutinizing how corporations are mitigating their carbon footprint, from transitioning to renewable energy to decreasing carbon emissions. We look at how big tech is developing software, investing in climate tech, and partnering with startups to create a more sustainable future.

Analyzing Salesforce’s growth strategy: How the CRM provider is expanding beyond sales

We mined Salesforce's acquisitions, investments, and partnerships to discern the company's strategic priorities.

Unbundling TikTok: How influencer marketing and the creator economy are getting disrupted

TikTok’s rise as a popular social media platform among younger consumers and content creators has implications for where and how brands and retailers should allocate their digital marketing budget. From NFTs to digital avatars, here’s how tech companies are disrupting the creator economy and influencer marketing.

Have a great weekend.

I love you.

Anand

@asanwal