TripActions, Zeus Living Laying Off Employees Due To COVID-19 Slowdown

Corporate travel startup TripActions Inc. is reportedly laying off hundreds of employees in the face of a slowdown in business related to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to The Wall Street Journal, the layoffs represent roughly one-fifth to one-quarter of the startup’s employees. The publication cited an unnamed person familiar with the matter.

How 5G-powered robots are helping China fight coronavirus

5G patrol robots are being deployed to monitor mask-wearing and body temperatures in public places while an intelligent robot developed in a week will be used to disinfect hospitals. …

Three Proptech Megatrends To Watch​ For

Things are going from bad to worse in the world at the moment. I’ve been in total lockdown for nearly two weeks, and it looks like you’re all about to join me, if you haven’t done so already!

TODAY At 12PM: The VC Perspective in Times of Uncertainty – Register Free

From Accelerators to Early and Late Stage Investors, our three expert panelists will share their views on the impact of the pandemic in the short and long term as well as offer tips/suggestions for startups to help them navigate these uncharted waters. Moderated by THE ecosystem thought leader, Steve Weikal of MIT Center For Real Estate, this panel discussion featuring the most insightful and active venture investors in the proptech sector is a must-watch for anyone concerned about the future of…

Nation’s First Zero Net Energy Archive Facility Delivers in San Diego

The nation’s first zero net energy archive facility is now complete in San Diego County. The property is a 25,000-square-foot, single-story property with zero net energy and LEED Gold certification (pending). The project is part of San Diego County’s aggressive strategic energy plan, which includes energy and water efficiency in new construction buildings. C.W. Driver Cos. was the contractor on the project, with the Miller Hull Partnership serving as architect.

The Housing Lab Presents Virtual Demo Day & Innovation Summit

On April 7th we will be live streaming the cohort companies’ pitches and will hold some virtual 1:1 investor meetings. This live stream will remain open by invite-only to accredited investors & potential corporate, government, and nonprofit partners of the cohort. There will be no in-person convening. Please use the “Request an Invite” form below if you are an accredited investor or potential partner and want to attend the virtual pitch. If you have already requested an invite, you do not ne…

Convene Furloughs More Than 400 Employees After Closing All Its Locations

After announcing plans to lay off a fifth of its workforce because of the coronavirus crisis, flexible workspace provider Convene is readying to furlough hundreds more. The company told 421 people this week that they would be furloughed starting March 30, Bisnow has learned.

Pandemic to reshape city resilience and technological investment, says report

Another bloodbath: Lyric to slash jobs, drop units

Lyric, the Airbnb-backed hospitality startup, is drastically downsizing — just a month after laying off 20 percent of its staff.  With the coronavirus pandemic bringing travel to a standstill, the San Francisco-based company gave pink slips to the majority of its 100 employees on Friday, sources said.

Why Zoom has become the darling of remote workers during the COVID-19 crisis

With people across the country stuck indoors as the coronavirus spreads, they’re turning to video calls to chat with friends, family members, colleagues, classmates and customers. There are any number of free services at their disposal, but Zoom is increasingly the one they’re choosing.