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Here’s the latest scoop from the markets, events, and tech world in this edition of The Weekly Slice, today brought to you by our sponsor, 1440 Media.

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Market Trends and Economy 📊

According to J.P. Morgan, after 26 months of an inverted yield curve—where short-term bonds had higher yields than long-term ones—the spread between the 2-year and 10-year Treasury bonds has returned to a normal upward slope. This shift occurred as the Federal Reserve's recent interest rate cuts caused short-term yields to fall faster than long-term ones. While a normalized yield curve sometimes precedes a recession, J.P. Morgan suggests the U.S. economy remains stable, supported by consumer spending and no significant economic bubbles. Read the full report here.

Conferences and Meet-Ups 🏙️

Tech Pickleball NYC

Friday, October 4th, 2024 | NYC

Join Tech Pickleball, hosted by John and Skyler, every Friday at 7:30 am for coffee, bagels, and a fun game of pickleball with the NYC tech community. All skill levels are welcome, and you'll be matched with players at your level. Registration is required, and once you register, you're set for weekly updates. This September, Tech Pickleball has partnered with Pavilion, a global community for B2B tech leaders, offering a 15% discount on membership with code PICKLE.

Open Source Hackathon

Saturday, October 5th 2024 | San Francisco

Messari’s Mainnet is New York's largest annual crypto event, bringing together leaders from crypto, Wall Street, and Washington to shape the future of the industry. This year’s highlights include fireside chats, a revamped Operator stage, and exclusive Messari product announcements.

Communities - Let’s Grow Together 🌱

CryptoMondays Wall Street

Wall Street comes back into focus at CryptoMondays on October 7th, featuring a fireside chat with Zach Pandl, Head of Research at Grayscale, discussing his outlook on bitcoin, the broader crypto ecosystem, and key drivers for 2024 and beyond.

Silicon Alley: Tech Startup Community

This Council is a forum for the Greater NY/NJ/CT Tech Community, offering a space for technologists, business professionals, and entrepreneurs to collaborate on breakthrough innovation and global high-tech challenges.

Emerging Technology Review 📟

Generative AI and The Future of Work In America

According to McKinsey, the U.S. labor market is undergoing significant changes driven by automation and generative AI, which could automate up to 30% of work hours by 2030. Sectors like office support, customer service, and food services are expected to decline, while demand will rise in healthcare, STEM, and green industries, supported by federal investment in climate and infrastructure. The report also projects that 12 million workers will need to transition to new roles by 2030, with a focus on re-skilling, especially for lower-wage workers and women. Employers will need to adopt innovative hiring practices to address these shifts and fill key roles.

Space Out 🪐

NASA, US Department of Education Bring Stem to After-School Programs

 NASA and the U.S. Department of Education have launched a collaborative program to enhance STEM education during after-school hours. This initiative, through the 21st Century Community Learning Centers, will engage around 1,000 students across 60 sites in 10 states, offering hands-on learning opportunities with NASA scientists and engineers. The goal is to foster critical thinking, creativity, and a passion for exploration among students, preparing them for future STEM careers. NASA’s Glenn Research Center will provide content, projects, and support to make this program a key resource for after-school STEM education.

The Crypto State 🐳

PayPal Enables Business Accounts to Buy, Hold and Sell Cryptocurrency

PayPal has announced that U.S. merchants can now buy, hold, and sell cryptocurrency directly from their business accounts, expanding the utility of crypto for millions of businesses. Additionally, PayPal is enabling merchants to transfer cryptocurrency to external third-party wallets, though this feature is currently unavailable in New York State.

Startup Spotlight 🌟

Dora.run

A no-code platform that allows users to create interactive 3D animated websites without coding skills, using AI-powered tools and pre-built templates. It enables seamless integration with design tools like Figma, making 3D web design accessible and efficient for users.

That’s a Wrap Slice 🍕

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