Wednesday, July 17

7 things you missed today

Author

Max
July 17, 2024

Good evening!

If you still celebrate Wine Wednesday, you’re probably one of the few who still do… statistically speaking. Cheers, I suppose. 🥂

Here are the 7 things you missed today:

1.  💰Anthropic & Menlo Ventures Launched $100M AI Fund

Calling all AI entrepreneurs… Anthropic and Menlo Ventures just launched The Anthology Fund, a new AI fund aimed at supporting the next generation of AI startups – now investing in seed and Series A startups with checks starting at $100,000.

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3. 📦U.S. Buyers Spent $7.2Bn on Prime Day 1

Yesterday, the first day of Amazon’s Prime Day holiday, sales boomed. U.S. consumer spend was 11.7% YoY growth with consumers spending $7.2 billion on the first of two deal days. Even more monumental: it was the biggest eCommerce sales day of the year and the biggest mobile shopping day of 2024 with $3.5 billion coming from mobile devices.

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5. 👨‍💼HSBC Named Third CEO in Less Than 8 Years

Global bank HSBC appointed its Chief Financial Officer Georges Elhedery as its next CEO today. Elhedery will replace outgoing CEO Noel Quinn starting Sept 2, the bank’s third chief executive in less than eight years.

6.  🏨Las Vegas Mirage Closed Today

No, you’re not seeing things. As of today, there will be one less Mirage in Las Vegas as the famous hotel and casino closes after 34 years in business. The 3,000-room resort is undergoing a three-year renovation, set to reopen as Hard Rock Las Vegas in 2027.

7.  🍷Wine Consumption is Falling Globally

And major producers of the adult grape juice are adjusting accordingly. Pernod Ricard, one of the world’s largest alcohol makers, announced the sale of seven wineries in Australia, New Zealand, and Spain to focus on growing its champagne and premium spirits labels amidst a 27-year low in wine consumption globally.

Bonus. CEO Tip Of The Day

Employee retention, especially for startups, is a constant challenge. But sometimes, regular turnover goes beyond simply job hopping and could be a sign of deeper managerial issues. Here’s how to decipher between the two.

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