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The risks of being an “angel” investor

Nov 18, 2024

The risks of being an “angel” investor

Today, we talk with Deb Kemper of Golden Seeds Venture Fund about getting promising new startups off the ground. Also: what's driving consumer spending as the holidays begin.

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Trump taps Brendan Carr to lead FCC

by Nova Safo

President-elect Trump has appointed Brendan Carr to head the Federal Communications Commission. Carr is already the senior Republican on the five-member commission, which regulates the internet, broadcasting and communications services.

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