Muzzammil Zaveri (known as "MZ") has joined Gradient Ventures, Google's new A.I.-focused venture capital program, Axios has learned. He comes from Kleiner Perkins where he was an investor for the past three years.
Why it matters: Kleiner Perkins has seen a number of partner and investment staff changes recently. At Gradient, Zaveri will be joining Shabhi Rizvi, a former colleague at Kleiner Perkins.
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A number of leading children's brands, including Lego and Sesame Workshop, are among the investors pouring $50 million into BEGiN, the New York startup behind the early-learning program HOMER.
Why it matters: Thus far, HOMER has focused on reading apps, but with the new funding and partnerships, the company says it will expand to a full early-learning program combining digital, physical and in-person experiences, tapping some of its investors for both content and distribution.
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The debate was a mess as moderator Chris Wallace struggled with President Trump's interruptions. But let's analyze the climate parts anyway without normalizing the whole thing.
Why it matters: The contest provided a collision over the topic between Trump and Joe Biden, and underscored the two candidates' immense differences.
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