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Business
fromFortune
2 days ago

Leaders push for a 'Manhattan Project' and public-private solutions around AI and labor | Fortune

AI could create a talent and job crisis, necessitating collaboration between public and private sectors to manage the transition effectively.
Business
fromFortune
2 days ago

Leaders push for a 'Manhattan Project' and public-private solutions around AI and labor | Fortune

AI could create a talent and job crisis, necessitating collaboration between public and private sectors to manage the transition effectively.
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

John Summit's Experts Only Festival returns to Randall's Island this September | amNewYork

The two-day electronic music event is set to take place September 19-20, 2026, at Randall's Island Park, promising another immersive experience for dance music fans.
NYC music
Venture
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Anthropic is having a moment in the private markets; SpaceX could spoil the party | TechCrunch

Demand for Anthropic shares is surging, while OpenAI shares struggle to find buyers, highlighting a complex narrative in the private securities market.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

Meta's CTO has some advice for college students wanting to work in tech: 'Constantly be building.'

You just have to immerse yourself in it. You should just constantly be building. That's what's going to give you the best chance of having the relevant skill set that is needed to make a difference in technology.
Education
#silicon-valley
Silicon Valley
fromFortune
2 days ago

I helped build Uber and Discord and now my tools help fuel billion-dollar unicorns. But Silicon Valley is losing the AI race to itself | Fortune

Silicon Valley is falling behind in innovation due to slow adaptation to social demands and a focus on preserving existing business models.
fromThe Nation
4 days ago
Silicon Valley

The Anti-Intellectualism of the Silicon Valley Elite

Silicon Valley's anti-intellectualism dismisses the value of deep intellectual work, impacting perceptions of music creation and higher education.
Silicon Valley
fromFortune
2 days ago

I helped build Uber and Discord and now my tools help fuel billion-dollar unicorns. But Silicon Valley is losing the AI race to itself | Fortune

Silicon Valley is falling behind in innovation due to slow adaptation to social demands and a focus on preserving existing business models.
Silicon Valley
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

The Anti-Intellectualism of the Silicon Valley Elite

Silicon Valley's anti-intellectualism dismisses the value of deep intellectual work, impacting perceptions of music creation and higher education.
#sxsw
Science
fromInverse
2 days ago

SXSW 2026 Proves AI Is So Last Year - And Space Is The Next Frontier

SXSW showcases innovation, highlighting both AI advancements and immersive experiences like virtual reality simulations of the International Space Station.
London music
fromTime Out London
4 days ago

SXSW London reveals its 2026 slate with three world premieres and keynote speakers

SXSW Festival returns to London with exclusive film premieres and industry talks, showcasing global diversity in music, film, and visual arts.
Austin
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

SXSW rebounds as a top networking, ideas festival for founders and VCs | TechCrunch

SXSW 2023 showcased a decentralized format, celebrating its 40th anniversary with ambitious changes and a focus on community engagement despite pandemic challenges.
Science
fromInverse
2 days ago

SXSW 2026 Proves AI Is So Last Year - And Space Is The Next Frontier

SXSW showcases innovation, highlighting both AI advancements and immersive experiences like virtual reality simulations of the International Space Station.
London music
fromTime Out London
4 days ago

SXSW London reveals its 2026 slate with three world premieres and keynote speakers

SXSW Festival returns to London with exclusive film premieres and industry talks, showcasing global diversity in music, film, and visual arts.
Austin
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

SXSW rebounds as a top networking, ideas festival for founders and VCs | TechCrunch

SXSW 2023 showcased a decentralized format, celebrating its 40th anniversary with ambitious changes and a focus on community engagement despite pandemic challenges.
Startup companies
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

Jack Dorsey says Block employees now bring prototypes not slide decks to meetings

Block CEO Jack Dorsey has eliminated slide decks in favor of prototypes for meetings, emphasizing real-time modifications and reduced costs of decision-making.
Media industry
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

How to Turn Any Trade Show Into Wall-to-Wall Press Coverage

Align the internal team on key messaging before trade shows to maximize PR opportunities and ensure effective communication.
Marketing tech
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Why are designers, engineers, and product managers in a 'three-way standoff'?

The design job market is experiencing uncertainty as demand for product managers rises, raising concerns about the impact of AI on designer roles.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

Join the most powerful room in housing at The Gathering April 27-30

The Gathering 2026 will be held April 27-30 in Austin, Texas, uniting leaders from real estate, mortgage, and homebuilding sectors.
#creator-economy
fromForbes
4 days ago
Marketing

Scalable Summit: The $37B Creator Economy's Next Chapter Starts Here

The creator economy is shifting focus from proving value to scaling, with U.S. ad spend reaching $37 billion.
fromForbes
4 days ago
Marketing

The Great Convergence: Why The Creator Economy's Future Belongs To Those Who Unite Social, Brand, And Talent

The entertainment industry is shifting power to creators, with traditional advertising losing relevance as the creator economy rapidly expands.
Marketing
fromForbes
4 days ago

Scalable Summit: The $37B Creator Economy's Next Chapter Starts Here

The creator economy is shifting focus from proving value to scaling, with U.S. ad spend reaching $37 billion.
Marketing
fromForbes
4 days ago

The Great Convergence: Why The Creator Economy's Future Belongs To Those Who Unite Social, Brand, And Talent

The entertainment industry is shifting power to creators, with traditional advertising losing relevance as the creator economy rapidly expands.
Games
fromFuncheap
3 days ago

AI-Powered Mystery Match Night "Someone in the Crowd" (SF)

An AI-powered matchmaking event focuses on creating real connections through intentional pairings and engaging activities.
fromPycon
5 days ago
Python

Introducing the 8 Companies on Startup Row at PyCon US 2026

Startup Row at PyCon US 2026 showcases early-stage companies leveraging Python to address evolving challenges in AI, data, and developer tooling.
Growth hacking
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

Tech creators are getting the star treatment at a new talent management firm

Tech creators are being prioritized by brands, with new management firms like Kernel Management emerging to support their growth and partnerships.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

The Furlong And Patel TECHSHOW Keynote Bookends: Saying The Same Thing, Differently - Above the Law

The future of law will see AI remaking the profession, but human lawyers will remain essential for their ability to advise and guide clients.
fromWarpweftandway
5 days ago

Upcoming Collaborative Learning Events

The first event is a roundtable on "Zhuangzi: Fate, Desires, Transformation" on April 6th at 9:00am Beijing time.
Philosophy
Gadgets
fromgizmodo.com
4 days ago

The Best Gadgets of March 2026

Apple launched the $600 MacBook Neo, which received positive reviews despite some tradeoffs in features and specifications.
Agile
fromInfoQ
5 days ago

QCon London 2026: Team Topologies as the 'Infrastructure for Agency' with AI

Organizational maturity is crucial for realizing benefits from AI investments, with many firms lacking the necessary governance structures.
#venture-capital
Fundraising
fromAlleywatch
6 days ago

#NYCtech Week in Review: 3/22/26 - 3/28/26

NYC startups raised significant funding this week, including Thesis Care's $45M and Spade's $40M in Series A and B rounds respectively.
Venture
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

AI was supposed to be the great equaliser - instead it produced the most concentrated investment cycle in VC history - Silicon Canals

The AI boom has concentrated global venture funding in the U.S., reversing years of diversification in tech investment.
Fundraising
fromAlleywatch
6 days ago

#NYCtech Week in Review: 3/22/26 - 3/28/26

NYC startups raised significant funding this week, including Thesis Care's $45M and Spade's $40M in Series A and B rounds respectively.
Venture
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

AI was supposed to be the great equaliser - instead it produced the most concentrated investment cycle in VC history - Silicon Canals

The AI boom has concentrated global venture funding in the U.S., reversing years of diversification in tech investment.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Popular AI gateway startup LiteLLM ditches controversial startup Delve | TechCrunch

LiteLLM is terminating its relationship with Delve for security certifications after a malware incident and will seek a new compliance auditor.
#openai
Media industry
fromArs Technica
2 days ago

OpenAI takes on another "side quest," buys tech-focused talk show TBPN

OpenAI's acquisition of TBPN will maintain its editorial independence while enhancing marketing and communications efforts.
Media industry
fromTNW | Investors-Funding
2 days ago

OpenAI has acquired the Silicon Valley talk show TBPN

OpenAI has acquired the Technology Business Programming Network, maintaining its editorial independence while integrating it into its strategy organization.
Media industry
fromArs Technica
2 days ago

OpenAI takes on another "side quest," buys tech-focused talk show TBPN

OpenAI's acquisition of TBPN will maintain its editorial independence while enhancing marketing and communications efforts.
Media industry
fromTNW | Investors-Funding
2 days ago

OpenAI has acquired the Silicon Valley talk show TBPN

OpenAI has acquired the Technology Business Programming Network, maintaining its editorial independence while integrating it into its strategy organization.
#ai-adoption
fromHarvard Business Review
3 days ago
Artificial intelligence

Strategy Summit 2026: Who's Going to Succeed with AI?

Successful AI adopters distinguish themselves through culture, addressing the productivity gap created by AI.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
3 days ago

The Agentic Marketplace Is Here. Where Does That Leave DSPs and SSPs? | AdExchanger

Swivel and Olyzon's partnership creates a new ad buying model integrating buy-side and sell-side agents for enhanced campaign execution.
Social justice
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Modern social impact conferences need a new playbook

Conferences must address real tensions and foster candid discussions to remain relevant and effective in today's uncertain environment.
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Meta launches new initiative to support entrepreneurship, drive AI adoption | TechCrunch

In the AI era, it should be easier than ever for people to build new businesses. We want to build the services that enable this. This is important for ensuring that people broadly share in the prosperity created by superintelligence.
European startups
Productivity
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

How Hack Weeks Can Boost Morale and Innovation in 5 Days

Hack weeks balance focused work and team building, promoting innovation and tackling significant ideas like AI advancements.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

The Shift Every Founder Must Make to Achieve Exponential Growth

Founders must transition from instinct-driven habits to structured systems for scaling their businesses effectively.
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

StrictlyVC San Francisco is in less than a month | TechCrunch

Nicolas Sauvage, president of TDK Ventures, will explain the unique operations of corporate VCs and what founders should know about attracting investment.
Venture
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

TECHSHOW 2026: Where The Legal Tech Family Gathers - Above the Law

TECHSHOW is a premier legal tech show focused on small and solo law firms, emphasizing a collegial atmosphere and educational sessions over sales.
Apple
fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago

TechFest: Happy Birthday, Apple

CHM's TechFest on March 28 celebrates Apple's 50th birthday with hands-on vintage computer experiences, creative activities, and entertainment for all ages included with museum admission.
fromThedrum
3 weeks ago

ExM Live Forum: Connecting the physical and the digital through Live Events

With brands increasingly looking to mixed reality (AR, VR, contextual) technology to create engaging event experiences, the inaugural ExM Live Forum brings together industry thought-leaders to share insights in an events sector ripe for digital transformation.
London startup
Business intelligence
fromHarvard Business Review
3 weeks ago

Strategy Summit 2026: Why AI Transformation Needs a Human Touch

AI functions as an operating system fundamentally reshaping how businesses create and deliver value, requiring strategic rethinking of decision-making and work processes rather than treating it as a standalone technology.
Media industry
fromDigiday
4 days ago

Future of TV Briefing: What publishers have to offer creators

Publishers are increasingly collaborating with creators to enhance revenue opportunities and audience reach.
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

Elite NFL Athletes and Top CEOs Are Gathering for an Exclusive Business Summit in Utah

Elite NFL athletes are meeting with entrepreneurs and investors at an invite-only summit in Park City to develop business ventures and create generational wealth through ownership and strategic investments.
fromMedium
1 week ago

From MIT to Fortune 500: Meet the AI Leaders Speaking at the AI X Leadership Summit

The AI X Leadership Summit is designed for executives and technical leaders navigating the complex realities of AI adoption, governance, workforce transformation, and innovation.
Artificial intelligence
European startups
fromTNW | Events
3 weeks ago

TechEx North America 2026 comes to San Jose

TechEx North America 2026 convenes enterprise technology leaders across seven co-located events to address AI, cybersecurity, cloud, IoT, digital transformation, automation, edge computing, and data centers.
Online Community Development
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

How Event Technology Is Transforming Business Conferences and Networking

Event technology transforms business conferences from unstructured networking into data-driven, intentional environments that create meaningful connections and measurable outcomes.
Startup companies
fromHardik Pandya
3 weeks ago

Every Company is a Startup Now

AI has eliminated structural protections that kept large companies safe for decades by enabling small teams to build competitive products faster and cheaper than established competitors.
Online Community Development
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

Inside the Vegas bash for elite Amazon sellers doing at least 7 figures in revenue

Million Dollar Sellers is an exclusive community of elite Amazon sellers and e-commerce founders generating at least $1 million annually, connecting through in-person events, regional chapters, and annual summits worldwide.
Online Community Development
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

The CLE Afterparty: Keeping The Conversation - And Connection - Going - Above the Law

Provide valuable supplementary resources and personalized consultations after CLE presentations to transform single events into ongoing professional relationships and networking opportunities.
London startup
fromExchangewire
1 month ago

FirstPartyCapital Announces Corporate Innovation Model

FirstPartyCapital launches a hybrid corporate innovation model combining outsourced R&D, market intelligence, and equity investment to enable strategic participation in ad tech without building proprietary technology from scratch.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Tech giant Microsoft moves conference from hometown to San Francisco

Build has been in many different locations over the years, but it clearly has an identity with the Seattle area, but like with everything in software, it's a little bit of ship to learn. Let's ship it to San Francisco and see what we learn this year with that audience that can come and join us, and see about the years following.
Silicon Valley
Venture
fromFortune
4 weeks ago

Meet the breakout VC who goes deep to make a '360-degree' behavioral map before investing in founders | Fortune

Adam Zeplain uses a deeply psychological approach to venture capital, prioritizing understanding founders' character and relationships over traditional financial metrics to predict success.
Business
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Why Pushback Matters More Than Validation and How the Best Founders Use It

Friction and resistance reveal hidden flaws in plans and assumptions, providing more valuable guidance than validation and team enthusiasm.
Venture
fromAlleywatch
1 month ago

#NYCtech Week in Review: 2/22/26 - 2/28/26

NYC startups raised significant funding across multiple sectors this week, with Pepper securing $50M Series C, Deeptune $42.2M, Coral Care $13M Series A, and Opus $9M Series B.
Startup companies
fromFast Company
1 month ago

3 affordable networking options that work better than LinkedIn

Solopreneurs can build effective networks through unconventional strategies like volunteering at industry events, leveraging unexpected social spaces, and proactively inserting themselves into opportunities rather than waiting for formal invitations.
fromInfoQ
1 month ago

QCon AI Boston's Early Program Focuses on the Engineering Work Behind Production AI

Getting a demo to work is one thing; building something that remains reliable, observable, explainable, and secure in production is another. As more teams move from AI pilots to production systems, the technical discussion is shifting with them, focusing on the engineering work needed to make these systems usable under real operating conditions.
Artificial intelligence
Women
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

Next Tech Fest: Breaking tech role misconceptions | Computer Weekly

Many tech careers do not require coding; a vast majority of roles across industries can be entered without programming skills.
fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly
2 months ago

Effie Zilch & Friends in Menlo Park | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Bay Area musicians Steve Wyreman (Grammy-winning songwriter) and guitarist Evanne Barcenas co-lead Effie Zilch & Friends. The duo claims influences ranging from Bob Dylan to Jimi Hendrix to Jefferson Airplane to Memphis legends the Staple Singers. Beyond music, they draw inspiration from visual art (Maxfield Parrish), poetry (Walt Whitman), and classical music (Maurice Ravel). Effie Zilch's latest release, the EP, follows three previous long players, all since 2022.
SF music
Social media marketing
fromCmxhub
2 months ago

CMX Summit 2023: Shine is Here - Get Ready for Phase Two Speakers!

CMX Summit 2023: Shine will bring curated thought leaders, networking, workshops, and collaborative opportunities; early bird tickets available until June 2nd.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

'Royal Society' of Bay Area tech CEOs, Epstein planned to gather in Napa

In the summer of 2010, convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and some of the most powerful tech executives in the world were invited to gather in the rolling hills of Napa as part of an exclusive retreat that discussed proteomics, a niche scientific field adjacent to the study of genetics. The event, which was scheduled to take place in St. Helena, was called "EDGE Master Break" and hosted by John Brockman, a prominent science writer who established an esoteric nonprofit called Edge.org.
Science
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Beyond Hype: VC Insights + Fundraising Panel (Palo Alto)

Fundraising is more than a pitch-it's a process that tests clarity of vision, quality of execution, and alignment between founders and investors. Many promising startups struggle not because their ideas lack merit, but because avoidable fundraising mistakes quietly undermine momentum. At this upcoming event, we're bringing together investors, founders, and experienced professionals for an evening focused on practical fundraising insight, honest conversation, and meaningful connection.
Fundraising
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Teen tech symposium brings AI experts to Cupertino Library

Presenters include SellScale cofounder Aakash Adasera; Aditya Sharma, a Google Pixel AI engineer; Animesh Singh Alang, a UCSC AI researcher and founder of Rizzy; Prof. Navrati Saxena, a globally recognized expert in AI, 5G, IoT and nextgen communications; and Lesya Hendrix, developer of autonomous systems for Earth and lunar construction, with experience in Tesla, Nuro, Scania and frontier tech. The symposium is set for 3-5 p.m. at the library, located at 10800 Torre Ave.
Education
fromFast Company
2 months ago

A coworking space for the 1% of workers

Imagine that you pull up to a skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan. You step out of the car and walk into the lobby, where the staff greets you by name and ushers you to an elevator. Upstairs, another staff member brings you coffee just the way you like it, minutes after you arrive. A barber is on hand to give you a fresh shave before an important Zoom call, and afterwards, you drop by a caviar tasting that's happening in the shared lounge.
Real estate
fromRealpython
1 month ago

Why You Should Attend a Python Conference - Real Python

Prerequisites This guide is for all Python users who want to grow their Python knowledge, get involved with the Python community, or explore new professional opportunities. Your level of experience with Python doesn't matter, and neither does whether you use Python professionally or as a hobbyist-regularly or only from time to time. If you use Python, you're a Python developer, and Python conferences are for Python developers!
Python
fromThe Drum
1 month ago

Pinterest, Airbnb and Microsoft join speaker line-up for Online Influence (Oi) West conference in Bristol

Pinterest's UK marketing manager Lizzie Sibley, Airbnb's EMEA marketing manager Holly Clarke and Thane Ryland, global lead social analytics and insights at Microsoft have been added to the speaker line-up for Online Influence West, taking place in Bristol this Friday, 16th October. They will join Paul McCrudden, head of content Europe for Twitter, Guy parker, chief executive of the Advertising Standards Association, Jeremy Waite, head of digital strategy at Salesforce and Keith Lewis, Zurich UK social media lead.
Marketing
Startup companies
fromTNW | Insider
2 months ago

Big stages, smaller impact.

Founders prefer small, curated gatherings because they provide trust, context, direct access, and meaningful conversations that large conferences fail to deliver.
Marketing
fromForbes
1 month ago

How To Become The Go-To Expert In Your Industry

Thought leadership uses personal experience to solve real problems publicly, building trust, opening doors, and driving commercial outcomes.
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Call for speakers: TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 | TechCrunch

Apply to lead a roundtable session Roundtables at TC Founder Summit are built for depth, not decks. Each session is a 30-minute, informal discussion led by up to two speakers, with no slides or video - just meaningful dialogue and practical insight. These intimate conversations create space for founders to ask real questions and connect directly with experts who've been there before.
Startup companies
fromTNW | Insider
2 months ago

Where tech leaders now choose to meet

That model no longer fits how tech leaders work today. Over the past years, I have spent time in conversations with founders, executives, and operators who carry real responsibility inside their organizations. As a community builder, I often speak with them before they commit to attending events. Their questions are direct. They want to know who will be in the room, how discussions are structured, and whether the environment allows honest exchange.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

TC Founder Summit 2026 tickets are now live at the lowest prices | TechCrunch

Founders don't scale alone. They scale by learning from peers, building at the same pace, connecting with those who have already been there, and meeting investors aligned with what they're building. On June 23 in Boston, TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 brings together 1,100 founders and investors for a day focused entirely on growth, execution, and real-world scaling. Tickets are now live at the lowest price of the year.
Startup companies
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

5 days left for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 +1 passes at 50% | TechCrunch

Register for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 by January 30 to secure lowest ticket prices and a 50% off +1 pass before the first 500 discounted registrations sell out.
Venture
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Venture firm rents bus to hold private meetings during crowded JP Morgan Conference in SF

A venture capital firm rented a bus as a mobile meeting room to host dozens of meetings during the crowded J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco.
Startup companies
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

How to accelerate your corporate accelerator and make it more attractive to startups

Corporate accelerators must be designed to deliver genuine win-win-win partnerships between brands, agencies, and startups to avoid exploitation and build trust.
Startup companies
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago

Inside the trend of tech 'spinouts' solving real-world problems | Computer Weekly

Hospitality operators built in-house data-management technology to solve fragmented, manual post-pandemic processes and then spun those solutions out as products for the sector.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Disrupt 2026: +1 passes are almost gone and only 3 days remain | TechCrunch

In just 3 days, the best deal at the lowest ticket prices for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 disappear. With demand already surging and early inventory moving fast, this is the final window to lock in record-low pricing and secure a plus-one for half the price while limited passes remain. If Disrupt has been on your must-attend list, now is the time to save up to $680 on your pass and bring a plus-one at 50% off.
Startup companies
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Build a pipeline and close deals with an exhibit table at Disrupt 2026 | TechCrunch

Exhibiting at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 provides face-to-face access to buyers, investors, and partners to accelerate sales, fundraising, and strategic growth.
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