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AXS and TikTok Join Forces to Offer Global Ticket Sales for Live Events

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Tiktok said today that it has partnered with ticketing company AXS to sell tickets for events worldwide. Users in these regions can tap on the events highlighted in videos or on artists’ profiles to buy tickets through AXS. TikTok had signed a similar deal with Ticketmaster for U.S.-based events in 2022, and expanded the partnership in 2023 to sell tickets in 20 more countries. The short-video platform said it will let certified artists promote their live events by adding AXS event links to their videos, and sell tickets via an in-app ticketing feature. Last October, TikTok onboarded Tickets.com as a partner to sell passes for its first live music event.

“The Ultimate Side Event Roster for TC Early Stage 2024”

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Built World Startup Happy HourHosted By: Suffolk Technologies and TriNetTime: April 23, 430pm to 630pmDescription: Calling all innovators shaping the built environment! So enjoy our historic city before TechCrunch Early Stage and join fellow founders following in the footsteps of our nation’s early founders. We welcome startup founders seeking innovative solutions to maintain wellness while achieving the optimal point of productivity for those crucial momentum moments throughout your startup journey. Startup Happy Hour with OnshapeHosted By: Onshape (PTC Inc.)Time: April 24, 630pm to 9pmDescription: Join us the week of TechCrunch Early Stage 2024 at PTC’s headquarters for an exciting happy hour for founders! The party will start at 5:30pm, immediately following TechCrunch Early Stage 2024 on April 25th.

Experience Monday’s Solar Eclipse with The Eclipse App: The Top Pick on the App Store

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Now at the top of the App Store, The Eclipse App is a great companion for Monday’s solar eclipseA well-designed app designed to optimize your viewing of the total solar eclipse on Tuesday has surged to the top of the App Store. The app began its App Store climb late on Sunday, gaining 35,000 downloads on the App Store and starting to move up the charts. The app is currently ranked first in its category (Travel) and ninth Overall in the U.S. App Store and eighth in its category via Google Play. Reviews are mostly positive on the App Store: There are 40 5-star reviews vs. 22 1-star reviews, Appfigures says. You can also check your local forecast and subscribe to local events and check out other local points of interest.

“The Reincarnation of Spotify’s Live Audio Technology: Introducing the Listening Party Feature”

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Spotify’s live audio app is no longer active, but the company has been using the tech to connect fans and artists better with the “Listening Party” feature. A Listening Party is listed under the events section of an artist’s profile. Spotify said that while typically top fans of a band receive a specific invitation, any Spotify Premium user can join the Listening Party through the listing. Plus, each listening party has a live chat room during the event. Now it is trying to bring parts of group listening and live audio interactions together with the Listening Party feature.

“Unleashing the Potential: Analyzing YC’s Demo Day and the AI Startup Boom”

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Well-known startup accelerator Y Combinator held one of its two yearly demo day events this week, showcasing hundreds of startups that recently went through its program. Judging from our coverage of the two-day event, TechCrunch found lots to like in the presenting companies. There was lots more than just AI on display, so for today’s TechCrunch Minute I compiled a few trends and vibes from the shindig for your enjoyment. Accelerators play an important role in the startup world, giving founders early capital and advice as they get off the ground. Y Combinator competes with Techstars and other platforms globally.

“Unveiling the Full Program of Side Events for TC Early Stage 2024”

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Built World Startup Happy HourHosted By: Suffolk Technologies and TriNetTime: April 23, 430pm to 630pmDescription: Calling all innovators shaping the built environment! So enjoy our historic city before TechCrunch Early Stage and join fellow founders following in the footsteps of our nation’s early founders. We welcome startup founders seeking innovative solutions to maintain wellness while achieving the optimal point of productivity for those crucial momentum moments throughout your startup journey. Startup Happy Hour with OnshapeHosted By: Onshape (PTC Inc.)Time: April 24, 630pm to 9pmDescription: Join us the week of TechCrunch Early Stage 2024 at PTC’s headquarters for an exciting happy hour for founders! The party will start at 5:30pm, immediately following TechCrunch Early Stage 2024 on April 25th.

Don’t Miss Out: Get Your TechCrunch Early Stage 2024 Tickets Before Time Runs Out!

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March 29 is the final day to grab your early-bird savings for TechCrunch Early Stage 2024. TechCrunch Early Stage 2024 is set to take place in Boston, offering invaluable resources and insights for founders at every stage of their journey. Here’s what awaits you at TechCrunch Early StageRoundtable sessions: Engage in collaborative conversations with experts in small-group settings. Don’t wait until it’s too late — secure your tickets now and accelerate your startup journey at TechCrunch Early Stage 2024! Is your company interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at TechCrunch Early Stage 2024?

Confetti Raises $16M: The Preferred Team-Building Platform of Apple, Google, and Microsoft

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Not many startups can claim Apple, Google, Microsoft, Amazon and Meta as paying customers, but Confetti can. How it worksCompanies use Confetti to bring team-building experiences to their remote teams, with support for hybrid too. ComplexitiesIn a prior job, Rubin says she was tasked with organizing a team-building event, an endeavor that proved more difficult than she initially envisaged. “When we started, we were solely focused on in-person events, helping companies organize events in the office,” Rubin said. “We’re already providing companies with options to purchase Confetti Credits, which can be used to buy experiences on our platform,” Rubin said.

“Early Stage Boston: A Tech-Fueled Lineup of Side Events feat. Techstars, Women in Tech, and Harvard”

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We welcome startup founders seeking innovative solutions to maintain wellness while achieving the optimal point of productivity for those crucial momentum moments throughout your startup journey. Description: Join us the week of TechCrunch Early Stage 2024 at PTC’s headquarters for an exciting happy hour for founders! Register HereHosted By: Women in Tech — Global MovementTime: April 25, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Description: Join our Women Tech Meetup — an incredible gathering of women in technology, female founders, entrepreneurs, community builders, and other professionals! Description: Join AlleyCorp, Anzu Partners, Argon VC, Aurelia Foundry, Converge Ventures, Cybernetix Ventures, First Star Ventures, Glasswing Ventures, Hyperplane Ventures, and SkyRiver Ventures after TechCrunch Early Stage, for a happy hour with deep tech founders, operators, and investors.

Experience the Thrill of Four Live Streams Simultaneously with Peacock by NBCUniversal at the 2024 Paris Olympics

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NBCUniversal’s Peacock will let you watch four live streams at once for 2024 Paris OlympicsToday, during NBCUniversal’s annual technology conference, One24, the company revealed a slew of features coming to its streaming service Peacock ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics in July. Since up to 40 Olympic events will be happening simultaneously, the unique offering helps viewers determine which four events are the most important. Peacock’s multiview feature is not only available on the web, but also on smart TVs, streaming devices, and tablets. The feature lets fans watch highlights of a game to quickly catch up without having to exit out of the main screen. The company noted that multiview and Live Actions will extend to other live sporting events after the Olympics.