Disruptiv Newsletter: France🍞 Hubspot 💼 PwC 🎓 and more

Welcome to the Disruptiv newsletter! You're about to get this week's top tech and innovation insight that we saw this week. Enjoy! [disruptivflow-header] Hello FlowBankers Welcome to the Disruptiv newsletter! A weekly aggregate of relevant tech-focused quick takes. Saturday 1st June [Start trading](113/cXx8Z04/VXcfXB8hCcQ0W8PxG252S40q9W8XrjSc5fNHf-N5j5FQd2-ZVTW6N1vHY6lZ3lwW7Kn4DJ5rv37DN6Hf4DRH5rpRW7Sl4BF7RFMX2W6JDVHt9bB2YHW7VJWk93fZTblN37wfxHG7CLRW24CHdg7_0DXPW2wybBB6VlNCBW3hxqS9327bqdVwsJ4V4XJNKpW6tXNCP1ZZB2VW1wmkD-9d-WcJW5DS5GL7Mk3F4VfzhxP2hFf0SN8NJZXjpprZzV-Lpjq5scVTCW1fb1T_7xz8tzVc2dfL6Nqzh6W8JS8wF3T8yD7W93rn6b7m1_tzW4v72G925VM95VD0LD76wr8nQf2Yzh6W04) FlowBank tech articles 📚 Flying Cars? Is Xpeng the Next Big Thing? [flying car](113/cXx8Z04/VXcfXB8hCcQ0W8PxG252S40q9W8XrjSc5fNHf-N5j5FPF2-ZVTW5BW0B06lZ3npW1snYSv56_9F_W7VBgxd4s1jC9VhVCZH46h221W6rR7GP60Dk0rW3TX6m47kbt8JW2pxC5J5GxLpcW8wRvRw42MZwpM1BT7hldcyyW23FN7C6xrdb1W8_YV6q4SYb8_W1RYDr86bBtlgW5vgzwr35Xs3bW4_WfpH5RCJ3nN7hKpfqYwJ5WW4lVj966MBLf_W58JfFx6M8XLCW5_-w5-6FQNKdW5Wchjj1gLTsFf6-f5hP04) Is Now the Time to Invest in Xpeng AeroHT and Its Flying Cars?This division of Xpeng Motors has been making exciting headlines, but are we seeing a blip or the birth of a new industry? [Read me](113/cXx8Z04/VXcfXB8hCcQ0W8PxG252S40q9W8XrjSc5fNHf-N5j5FPY2-ZVTW69sMD-6lZ3kxW2fh8KW8Kxt9qW95mPNK1PPzg5W4NTjd-4GL1G6N7MkqqQKYb9NW7q_ZRy18QMG7W38k8QV70zVh2W3JlQ_93BQ00jW5RWN0T6VgDHnW3fPtPx2-P8FsW2t3d3q35yTcJW1ClyYN22gsXcW3v4R2j96fs6GW7wGYpx3TLM04W2nk5HY66F2g-W2_ldM62B0LZ_N3fQMmLfJByhN6WdWrR_9sgNW32SJQd1Gv9zPW1jK5my9dFQNgW3cLlRQ3MCFxjf7zGCkF04) Big Technology 🍎 - France aims to become a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI) with significant backing from major US technology companies, focusing on collaboration and innovation to boost its position in the AI sector. - HubSpot shares surged following reports of potential acquisition talks with Google, highlighting the strategic value and potential growth opportunities within the tech and marketing software industry. - PwC announced it will become OpenAI's first reseller and its largest enterprise user, marking a significant partnership that aims to enhance AI capabilities and deployment in various business operations. VC + Startups 🎯 - Exactly.ai raised €4 million to help artists and communities monetize their work at scale, leveraging advanced AI technologies to facilitate creative collaborations and enhance revenue opportunities for artists globally. - ifeel secured €18.5 million to reduce costs associated with mental health risks for enterprises and insurers. The company offers a comprehensive platform that combines data analytics, clinical insights, and AI to address mental health challenges, aiming to improve outcomes and lower costs. - FintechOS raised €55.4 million to simplify core systems modernization for financial services. Their platform helps financial institutions streamline operations and enhance digital transformation efforts, focusing on scalability and efficiency. Crypto 👾 - Semler Scientific adopted MicroStrategy's Bitcoin investment strategy, causing its stock to surge by 33%. The company plans to leverage Bitcoin as a primary treasury reserve asset to hedge against inflation and diversify its balance sheet. - Bitcoin surged past $70,000 and Ethereum neared $4,000, driven by Argentina's interest in Bitcoin as legal tender and the U.S. SEC's approval of Ethereum ETFs. Argentina's exploration of Bitcoin's legal tender status, influenced by El Salvador, and the introduction of Ethereum ETFs have significantly boosted cryptocurrency prices. Law and regulation 🕵️ - A survey conducted by Grayscale reveals that 44% of U.S. voters want clear regulations before buying cryptocurrency. The survey also indicates strong interest in crypto, with 65% of respondents viewing Bitcoin as a future investment and 53% considering it a digital currency. Interest is particularly high among millennials and Gen Z voters. - Chinese EV makers are intensifying their push into the European market, even amid threats of tariffs. They aim to capture market share with competitive pricing and advanced technology, leveraging the growing demand for electric vehicles in Europe despite potential regulatory challenges. Disruptiv Figure 📊 Global Food Prices Return to 2021 Levels Global food commodity prices, which soared to record highs in 2022 due to the Covid-19 pandemic and Russia's invasion of Ukraine, have reverted to 2021 levels by 2023. The FAO Food Price Index was 119.1 points in April 2024, 19% above the 2014-2016 base period but down from the 160-point peak in March 2022. Ukraine's grain and vegetable oil exports were significantly impacted, but initiatives like the Black Sea Grain Initiative have helped stabilize prices. 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