Mass High Tech News
AI medical chatbot company moved from Mass. to Florida, now expanding there
The company relocated from Cambridge to Miami and is backed by almost $700 million from investors including Google Ventures and Sequoia Capital.
Providence defense-tech startup Havoc raises $100M Series A megaround
As so-called "Series A" rounds in general have progressively gone larger, the number of seriously oversized Series A fundraises like Havoc's has been gradually increasing in recent years.
Silicon Valley law firm more than doubles Boston headcount in first year
The firm now has 37 total staff, up from 17 at launch. Partner say it's already out of space at One International Place.
These Mass. tech CEOs reported the highest pay packages
The ranking includes 18 chief executives who reported an average package of roughly $29 million. Without one outlier, the average drops to $14 million.
Five Harvard innovators walk away with $75K each for ventures spanning medtech to rural education
The 25 finalists pitched to roughly 1,000 spectators at the business school. Winners included an obesity treatment company and a solar energy startup for African hospitals.
Bedford med-device firm to close Seattle-area plant, move work out of US
The company says the move is part of a strategy to reduce manufacturing complexity and scale operations.
Sam King’s next act at Nasuni
The former Veracode executive is leveraging her security background to scale a company that manages files for Boston Scientific and BJ's Wholesale Club.
Former Celtics owner reportedly among bidders for Seahawks
The bids are the first to be made publicly known for the team, which is expected to fetch between $7 billion and $8 billion.
Fidelity cuts about 1% of workforce in tech reorganization
The cuts affect roughly 1% of the company's global workforce and take effect June 1. A Fidelity spokesperson said the investment manager plans to hire 1,300 additional product and tech roles by year end.
Aspen Aerogels reports revenue crash, talks factory blast
The Northborough company's East Providence factory has been offline since an April explosion injured 11 workers. Management predicts a May restart.
What do the fastest-growing companies have in common? A focus on the next generation.
The Boston Business Journal's Fast 50 ranks private companies by revenue growth over three years. Leaders say young talent drives innovation and client connections.
Newest unicorn revealed: Cambridge startup hits $1.4B valuation, aims to triple headcount
The three-year-old enterprise software firm joins a growing list of local technology companies reaching billion-dollar valuations during a volatile year.
Most managers are embracing AI. Here's why it's a double-edged sword.
Managers increasingly are using AI tools to manage employees. but there's one big catch.
Former iRobot CEO spent two years building what he calls an 'abstracted bear'
Forget the Roomba. iRobot's former CEO Colin Angle is building a new robot (with a tail).
Wayfair CEO calls home category not 'great' as company stays in the red
Despite a $2.9 billion revenue performance, the company remains in the red. Management is banking on international markets and new brick-and-mortar stores for growth.
AI is being blamed for job cuts. New data offers a different story.
An analysis of millions of job postings challenges a perceived link between AI adoption and job losses.
Beth Israel Lahey to roll out system-wide AI tool
The AI tool is meant to combat administrative burnout in doctors.
Taunton logistics firm shutting down as Amazon reconsolidates delivery network
The closure follows Aloha Logistics' shutdown announcement in April. Amazon is reconsolidating its delivery network in the area.
Amazon moves forward on second Seaport office with $32M in new permits
The company received permits for nearly $32 million in interior work at One Boston Wharf Road. The move-in has been delayed since 2021.
Former inmates now working at Slack, Asana after learning to code in prison
The yearlong program turns students with no computer experience into full-stack engineers. Graduates now work for major tech companies.
