Meet Toucan, the free Chrome extension that teaches you new languages as you surf the web. — Quarantine turned a majority of us into screen zombies. Whether you spend hours working, rewatching Gilmore Girls, or calling with friends worldwide, this pandemic is showcasing how technology dependent we all are. No wonder sales of blue light glasses are up on Amazon. …

Creating an effective online space to ideate and meet fellow builders from GSV Ventures. — Interested in joining our next founder salon? Let us know here! The worldwide web is no replacement for in-person networking. Run-ins at the snack table and coincidental seating arrangements make shmoozing simple. Expressing subtleties is easier without pixelated faces or bright yellow emojis. 😅 Experts agree that video conferences aren’t…

Meet CLI Studios, the start-up keeping the arts community connected and learning despite COVID-19. — The pandemic decimated the arts community overnight. Bustling dance studios, theatre groups, and music workshops became a health liability. Hours typically spent training, prepping for summer auditions, and performing were put on hold indefinitely. The world needs the performing arts to stay sane and healthy. According to neuroscientists published in…

We spoke with Darren to understand how start-ups can succeed minus the brick-and-mortar. — For our very first online GSV Breakfast Club, we spoke with Darren Murph, Head of Remote at GitLab. A pioneer in the remote working space, Darren champions GitLab’s remote-first initiatives and works at the intersection of culture, transparency, hiring, and collaboration. …