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This week Mary Ann Azevedo, Kirsten Korosec, and Alex Wilhelm gathered to hash out the news over some coffee and good times. Here’s what the gang got into today:

• Deals of the Week: Simply Homes raises $22 million for an interesting property play, SoftBank buys majority share of connected-vehicles company Cubic Telecom, and OurSky raises $9.2 million for its space-viewing software system.
• Troubles in Fintech: With ZestMoney shutting down, and layoffs at Navan (fka TripAction) it seems that fintech is not out of the woods yet. That said, Alex has some notes on enthusiasm in one area of financial technology.
• What’s up with software? TechCrunch coverage of tech earnings is leading to a mess of mixed signals for startups, and VCs to interpolate; are valuations rising again, or will 2023 end as it began? For more on the software market today, head here.

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While the worst-case scenario from the Silicon Valley Bank collapse has been averted thanks to the U.S. government’s decision to backstop depositors’ funds – and HSBC’s acquisition of the bank’s U.K. arm for a symbolic £1 – nerves are still rattled. Questions remain about what this stunning chain of events could mean for travel startups, whether it will chill investment activity. We dig into some of the issues in PhocusWire’s LinkedIn Audio event.

PhocusWire editor in chief Mitra Sorrels spoke to this esteemed panel:

• Ariel Cohen, Co-Founder & CEO, Navan
• Jack Dow, Founder & CEO, Grapevine
• Chris Hemmeter, Managing Director, Thayer Ventures
• Cara Whitehill, Founder, Unlock Advisors

Let's Hear It! A PhocusWire LinkedIn Audio Event
Episode 2: What the SVB collapse could mean for travel startups

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ascot Chase Preview inc. Red Mills Day at Gowran Park (Episode 17)

Barry Doyle (champ.ie) is joining by regulars Thomas Coyle (Co. Meath Trainer) & Andrew Blair White (The Blair White Blog).

• One #CheltenhamFestival ante-post selection each.
• Strong 16/1 pick for the Arkle.
• Contrasting Reynoldstown views (Pym vs Copperhead vs Need For Gold).
• Red Mills vs Gain Feed debate.
• Thomas Coyle maiden hurdle runner at Gowran.
• A well handicapped Tony Martin runner.
• #8PointstoPlay tipping blog in profit 74.5pts.
• Irish Grand National winner in February.

Ronan Groome (The Irish Field) takes over the reins as podcast host and is joined by Thomas Coyle (Co. Meath Trainer) & Andrew Blair White (Blair-White Blog) to preview a stellar weekend of National Hunt racing coming up at Ascot, Haydock, Navan & Thurles.

• Strong weekend tips including some Cheltenham festival clues.
• Potentially well handicapped selections at Navan.
• Cries for Honeysuckle to run in the Champion Hurdle.
• Continued Windsor Avenue and Real Steel love affairs.

Some passionate but contrasting opinions on the podcast this week as host Barry Doyle (Champ.ie) discusses the Altior vs Cyrname clash with regulars Thomas Coyle (Trainer), Ronan Groome (Irish Field) & Com Finlay (BetXS)

Colm also brings along his ante-post docket with Elixir De Nutz (33/1) for the Champion Hurdle to the party whilst Ronan Groome officially launches the #8PointstoPlay Saturday tipping challenge, which with be published on the website every Saturday for the season. Colm currently sits on top after week one with plus 6pts.

Ronan once again receives some Real Steel slagging and Barry boasts about his Harambe selection winning the Greatwood Hurdle last week.

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