From the Fireworks of Twitter, to the perks of a cash back card and the capability of an AI model, TechCrunch’s Daily Crunch always delivers the most important stories in the tech world. Recently, however, attention has focused on user backlash to Snapchat’s new AI chatbot.
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Super.com is a cash back card platform launched last October by former Snapcommerce heir Hussein Fazal. Already, 5 million customers from all around the world have saved over $150 million by taking advantage of their offerings. But Super.com isn’t done yet – the company recently set its eyes on helping “everyday Americans” in multiple categories, such as travel and shopping, with their app.
On a related note, OpenAI’s latest AI models have opened up the possibility of automating online software and services known as Auto-GPT. While this capability is vast, it also appears shallow in its functionality according to Kyle’s research.
Meanwhile, Grant Easterbrook’s contribution to TechCrunch Plus examines three fintech innovations that initially seemed promising, yet largely failed to make a lasting impact. He reminds entrepreneurs in the financial services industry of the common consumer notion – no one wants to think about their money.
Over in the tech space, Shopify is working with payments provider Melio to automate bill payments for merchants. In India, challenger PhonePe is offering an app store of its own to take on Google. Finally, for those founding and investing in startups, TechCrunch+ could provide exactly what you’re looking for with its membership program and 15% discount for a one-year subscription.
Super.com is backed by fintech investors including PayPal Ventures and Global Founders Capital. Founded in 2019, they are led by CEO Hussein Fazal. He was an early pioneer in the mobile commerce sector, and created the SnapCommerce platform which was later acquired by Groupon to merge the daily deals giant with the fast-growing mobile market. Under Hussein’s leadership, Super.com has quickly become one of the leading fintech companies in the world today. With the mission of “empowering everyday Americans to create financial wellbeing”, the company is enabling consumers to maximize their financial returns and build credit.
