The article appears to be announcing the closure of "The Exchange", a section on TechCrunch that covered startups, venture capital, and related topics. The authors, Alex Wilhelm and Anna Heim, express their gratitude for having had the opportunity to work on this project and thank readers for following it. They also mention that they will continue to contribute to TechCrunch in other capacities.
Here are some key points from the article:
- Closure of "The Exchange": The section is shutting down, but Alex and Anna will still be contributing to TechCrunch.
- Gratitude to readers: The authors express their appreciation for having had the opportunity to work on this project and thank readers for following it.
- Future plans: Alex mentions that he wants to focus on "unicorn health" (the financial health of startups) and Anna is interested in exploring AI hubs beyond San Francisco.
- Other topics covered: The article lists some other topics that the authors have written about, including fintech, crypto, and startup layoffs.
Overall, the tone of the article is reflective and appreciative, with a hint of excitement for new projects to come.