The number of people looking to become online influencers has exploded during the pandemic.
Why it matters: Almost anyone can find themselves in a position to become an influencer, and brands are throwing billions of dollars at online content creators.
Disney's latest Marvel blockbuster, "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings" has officially beaten Disney's other Marvel hit "Black Widow" in North American ticket sales, according to the latest figures from Comscore.
Why it matters: The success of both films points to the extraordinary power of the Marvel franchise in luring people to the box office, even as the pandemic drags on.
Greylock this week announced a $500 million fund dedicated to seed rounds, raising eyebrows as well as questions on Twitter about whether traditional seed VCs will be left out in the cold.
Between the lines: The seed market is bifurcating, but the barbell isn't necessarily a threat to smaller investors.
