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Media & Entertainment

Cameo Flounders with Ms. Rachel Fundraiser: Fans Disappointed with Credits Instead of Videos

Ms. Rachel isn’t a household name, but if you spend a lot of time with toddlers, she might as well be a rockstar. Ms. Rachel – a music teacher named Rachel Accurso – decided to use her platform for good. And for a full-time content creator and graduate student in early childhood education, that’s not much time to record 500 personalized videos. However, Cameo was aware of Ms. Rachel’s highly popular fundraiser, since Cameo posted about it on X. Given that Ms Rachel intended to fulfill her Cameo requests, it’s unclear why Cameo didn’t grant her additional time to do so in the first place, rather than refunding buyers.

Startups, Venture

Introducing the Dynamic Panel of Judges for TechCrunch Early Stage 2024

Get ready for an electrifying showdown as the “So You Think You Can Pitch” startup pitch competition at TechCrunch Early Stage 2024 is set to be judged by an esteemed panel of industry experts. We’ve already announced the startup finalists, and now you can meet our expert judges! Joining her is Paris Heymann, partner at Index Ventures, whose deep understanding of software, data, and AI companies has positioned him as a sought-after adviser in the tech ecosystem. With a background that spans prestigious firms like Bain Capital and Arena Holdings, Paris brings a strategic perspective honed by years of hands-on investment experience. With judges of this caliber, the startup pitch competition at TechCrunch Early Stage 2024 is sure to be a thrilling showcase of innovation and entrepreneurial talent.