From Forbes: 2024-05-24 08:00:00

Blake Resnick founded his startup Brinc in 2018, manufacturing drones for first responders. The company has raised $82 million and is valued at over $300 million. Brinc recently launched a drone that connects to the 911 system to provide live footage in emergency situations. The startup has secured multiple investments, including a $25 million Series A and a $55 million Series B, and has 500 active contracts.

Forbes recently released its highest-paid athletes list, with Cristiano Ronaldo earning the top spot at $260 million. 10 athletes earned over $100 million each. The NBA has the most players on the list, followed by the NFL and global soccer. Despite the growth in women’s sports, no women made it to the list of top 50 highest earners.

Nanopath, a diagnostic testing company, received $4 million in federal funding. Bumble, founded by Whitney Wolfe Herd, acquired Geneva, a community-building app. Brunch, a slipper company by Joshua Sitt, opened a brick-and-mortar location in the Hamptons. TikTok underwent layoffs, focusing on operations, content, and marketing departments.

Gen Z is becoming known for climate activism, with some employees quitting jobs over climate concerns. Despite this, many Gen Z consumers continue to shop on sites like Temu and Shein, contributing to environmental harm through excessive shipping and resulting in a boom in global sea routes.



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