Creator economy startups get record funding, the case for going public too early, and more - July 5, 2022

July 5, 2022 [Creator economy VC funding set to continue record streak]( There’s an entire booming industry of online content creators—think YouTube and TikTok stars, and Instagram influencers—who can individually earn millions of dollars a year with their online personas. Now investors are doubling down on ways to monetize creators who monetize themselves: Crunchbase data shows funding to venture-backed startups focused on content creators is on pace to surpass last year’s amount, which was already a record. [Week’s largest VC deals go to fuel and energy startups]( With gas prices well over $6 per gallon in some places (ahem, California), it’s no surprise that startups in the fuel and energy spaces are playing well with investors. The two largest VC funding deals to U.S.-based startups last week went to an electric vehicle charging company and a company working on carbon transformation technology. [The case for going public too early]( The stock market is melting down, so it’s only natural to ask: Did too many companies go public too early in the past couple years? Should they have waited until they could deliver the kind of predictable earnings and growth trajectories that public investors favor? Maybe not. [Are valuations really falling off a cliff?]( Sure, we’ve all heard that it’s more difficult for startups to secure funding, and investors have repeatedly raised alarms that startups need to assume that raising capital at last year’s inflated valuations is now off the table. But are valuations really down markedly this year? We tap Crunchbase data to see. [Five interesting startup deals you may have missed in June]( We have two words for you: chicken crust. We take a look at some hot summer plans for air taxis, ghost kitchens, tree software, translations with a twist, and carb-free pizza packed with protein. [What employers should consider if they offer abortion benefits]( Companies, especially those with remote workforces, are grappling with how to best support employees in light of new restrictions on abortion in states including Texas, Arkansas and Missouri. Large companies from JP Morgan to Netflix have said they’ll cover employees’ travel to other states for abortion, a policy some startups are considering as well. But it’s uncharted terrain that presents numerous legal and privacy challenges. [15 best Google Chrome extensions for sales reps in 2022]( Being a successful salesperson starts with keeping yourself organized, and that can be a battle amidst sales calls, emails and meetings. The good news is, with Chrome extensions you can leverage sales tools to help you cut down on tedious and repetitive tasks. In this article, we’ve listed 15 of the best Chrome extensions for sales professionals that offer powerful shortcuts to help you stay on-task and streamline your sales workflow. 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