#jared-gridlinger
#jared-gridlinger

6 hours ago

I quit tech, bought 22 acres, and didn't look at my computer for years until AI brought me back

Ryan Courtnage transitioned from managing a donation platform to hands-on homesteading, finding fulfillment in physical work and a break from corporate life.

#delve

Privacy professionals

18 hours ago

Embattled startup Delve has 'parted ways' with Y Combinator | TechCrunch

Delve has lost its relationship with Y Combinator amid controversy over compliance and misleading claims.

European startups

12 hours ago

Compliance startup Delve removed from Y Combinator portfolio after anonymous whistleblower posts spark investor exodus - Silicon Canals

Delve has been removed from Y Combinator's portfolio due to serious allegations regarding its business practices and compliance misrepresentation.

Privacy professionals

18 hours ago

Embattled startup Delve has 'parted ways' with Y Combinator | TechCrunch

Delve has lost its relationship with Y Combinator amid controversy over compliance and misleading claims.

European startups

12 hours ago

Compliance startup Delve removed from Y Combinator portfolio after anonymous whistleblower posts spark investor exodus - Silicon Canals

Delve has been removed from Y Combinator's portfolio due to serious allegations regarding its business practices and compliance misrepresentation.

more#delve

from24/7 Wall St.

30 minutes ago

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang Says AGI Is Here. If He's Right, These Stocks Win Big

Jensen Huang claims that AGI has been achieved, prompting investors to reassess potential impacts on productivity and industry transformation.

5 hours ago

I founded Culture Pop in my 50s, but my youngest hires keep it relevant and fresh

Tom First founded Culture Pop, a probiotic soda brand, focusing on health-conscious consumers and achieving significant revenue growth in a competitive market.

UX design

fromIndie Hackers

10 hours ago

I Found Blue Ocean in the Most Crowded Market on the Internet

Most form builders focus on creation, neglecting post-publish management, revealing a significant gap in the market.

Cryptocurrency

fromnews.bitcoin.com

6 hours ago

VC Chamath Palihapitiya Warns Non-State Actors Will Leverage Quantum Computing to Attack Bitcoin's 'Honeypot'

Quantum computing poses an imminent threat to Bitcoin, with a 5 to 7-year deadline for the network to adapt or face severe consequences.

What I'm Seeing As a Startup Investor in 2026

Fundraising now requires execution proof and deep understanding of metrics, shifting from storytelling to disciplined preparation.

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

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

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.

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

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.

The dark side of the side hustle - Silicon Canals

Side hustles can lead to personal and emotional costs that are often overlooked, impacting relationships and health.

3 reasons OpenAI buying daily tech show TBPN for hundreds of millions isn't totally crazy | Fortune

Knowing when to sell is crucial for startup success, as demonstrated by TBPN's timely sale to OpenAI.

Is Your Company Focusing on Generative Engine Optimization?

Generative engine optimization (GEO) requires marketers to adapt strategies for AI-driven search, focusing on relevance and collaboration across PR, content, and SEO.

Growth hacking

fromThe Bootstrapped Founder

Why Most Founders Get Their First Marketing Hire Wrong

Founders should prioritize hiring for revenue impact over visibility in early marketing roles.

Bootstrapping

Building in Public: Risks and Strategies for Founders

Radical transparency in business can lead to success, but current dynamics may pose risks that could jeopardize a company's future.

OMG science

$60 Million Startup Says It's Invented a New Particle to Dim the Sun

Stardust Solutions raised $60 million for solar geoengineering to combat global warming by dimming the Sun, but faces significant controversy and unknown consequences.

#entrepreneurship

fromLas Vegas Review-Journal

Silicon Valley food

This 30-Year-Old Uber Employee Started a 'Scrappy' Side Hustle in Her Kitchen - It Hit $10K in 48 Hours: 'Never About Chasing a Trend'

Fundraising

Las Vegas CEO goes from building a business to helping the community

Careers

I was rejected 33 times and built a $390 million company - at 48 years old. Age bias in tech is costing us all | Fortune

Reinvention after 40 is often dismissed as a midlife crisis, but it can be a calculated and economically beneficial choice.

Silicon Valley food

fromLas Vegas Review-Journal

This 30-Year-Old Uber Employee Started a 'Scrappy' Side Hustle in Her Kitchen - It Hit $10K in 48 Hours: 'Never About Chasing a Trend'

Glabman created She's The Sauce to provide functional condiments while managing health issues, achieving $10,000 in revenue within 48 hours.

Fundraising

Las Vegas CEO goes from building a business to helping the community

Justin Woo transitioned from a successful digital marketing career to founding nonprofits and an online voting platform, impacting his local community significantly.

Careers

I was rejected 33 times and built a $390 million company - at 48 years old. Age bias in tech is costing us all | Fortune

Reinvention after 40 is often dismissed as a midlife crisis, but it can be a calculated and economically beneficial choice.

more#entrepreneurship

Parenting

Sam Altman says parenting changed his view on iPads and that he wants his son to 'play in the dirt'

Sam Altman emphasizes limited tech access for his son, advocating for a balanced approach to parenting in the age of AI.

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.

Tech industry

Google CEO Sundar Pichai says we're just a decade away from a new normal of extraterrestrial data centers | Fortune

fromIndieWire

Music production

This Is What Honest AI Conversations Sound Like in Hollywood

Silicon Valley

Business Insider Live gathers Bryan Johnson, Jason Blum, Carina Hong, Joanna Strober to talk leadership in the AI era

16 hours ago

Simon Willison says the 'dark factory' is the next big thing in AI

AI's rapid advancement raises concerns about workforce displacement and the potential for complete automation in coding.

It's not your imagination: AI seed startups are commanding higher valuations | TechCrunch

AI companies are experiencing inflated valuations and seed rounds due to high investor interest and competition.

Business

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.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai says we're just a decade away from a new normal of extraterrestrial data centers | Fortune

Google plans to build AI data centers in space to harness solar energy more efficiently.

Music production

fromIndieWire

This Is What Honest AI Conversations Sound Like in Hollywood

Mastery in the age of AI is evolving, requiring individuals to excel beyond a baseline of quickly learned skills.

Business Insider Live gathers Bryan Johnson, Jason Blum, Carina Hong, Joanna Strober to talk leadership in the AI era

AI is transforming industries, prompting leaders like Bryan Johnson and Jason Blum to rethink strategies and adapt their careers.

16 hours ago

Simon Willison says the 'dark factory' is the next big thing in AI

AI's rapid advancement raises concerns about workforce displacement and the potential for complete automation in coding.

It's not your imagination: AI seed startups are commanding higher valuations | TechCrunch

AI companies are experiencing inflated valuations and seed rounds due to high investor interest and competition.

more#ai

fromDigiday

How a 'TikTok doctorate' made 26-year-old Griffin Johnson a venture capitalist

"Our investment paid off, because two months later, COVID hit and TikTok booms. This is where it really all began in terms of the TikTok creator economy."

NYC startup

Agriculture

AI-Powered Tractor Startup Burns Through a Quarter Billion Dollars, Fires All Employees in Epic Implosion

Monarch Tractor faced failure due to its AI tractors being ineffective and dangerous, leading to layoffs and potential shutdown.

What to know about OpenAI's surprise acquisition of TBPN

OpenAI has acquired the tech podcast TBPN while ensuring its editorial independence.

fromTNW | Investors-Funding

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.

Sam Altman Opens Up About Telling CEO of Disney That It Had All Been Smoke and Mirrors

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman confirmed Disney's understanding of the decision to shut down the Sora AI video generator app, despite the disappointment it caused.

OpenAI executive shuffle includes new role for COO Brad Lightcap to lead 'special projects' | TechCrunch

OpenAI executives are transitioning roles, with COO Brad Lightcap moving to special projects and CEO Fidji Simo taking medical leave.

Podcast

What to know about OpenAI's surprise acquisition of TBPN

OpenAI has acquired the tech podcast TBPN while ensuring its editorial independence.

fromTNW | Investors-Funding

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.

Sam Altman Opens Up About Telling CEO of Disney That It Had All Been Smoke and Mirrors

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman confirmed Disney's understanding of the decision to shut down the Sora AI video generator app, despite the disappointment it caused.

OpenAI executive shuffle includes new role for COO Brad Lightcap to lead 'special projects' | TechCrunch

OpenAI executives are transitioning roles, with COO Brad Lightcap moving to special projects and CEO Fidji Simo taking medical leave.

more#openai

Y Combinator's CEO says he ships 37,000 lines of AI code per day. A developer looked under the hood

Gregorein's review highlighted that Tan's website made 169 server requests totaling 6.42 megabytes, while Hacker News only made 7 requests for 12 kilobytes.

Web design

Marketing tech

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.

Kevin O'Leary claims this skill is the most valuable on the market, saying he pays $250,000 for it - 5X more than before

Understanding social media for customer acquisition is now a highly lucrative career path, with salaries rising significantly due to demand.

Too Many Startups Optimize for Growth. The Best Ones Optimize for Customer Success

Building a company around being useful and client-focused leads to higher retention and loyalty, differentiating it from competitors.

Online marketing

fromMoneywise

Kevin O'Leary claims this skill is the most valuable on the market, saying he pays $250,000 for it - 5X more than before

Understanding social media for customer acquisition is now a highly lucrative career path, with salaries rising significantly due to demand.

Too Many Startups Optimize for Growth. The Best Ones Optimize for Customer Success

Building a company around being useful and client-focused leads to higher retention and loyalty, differentiating it from competitors.

more#social-media

San Francisco

fromABC7 San Francisco

Marc Benioff unveils new version of Slackbot with AI capabilities, talks San Francisco's progress

Salesforce showcases AI-enhanced Slackbot, emphasizing productivity and the continued need for human interaction in sales.

Business intelligence

from24/7 Wall St.

Wall Street Calls Snowflake a Top AI Infrastructure Pick

Benchmark rates Snowflake as a Buy with a $190 target, highlighting its role in the $500B AI Data Cloud market.

Netflix Cofounder Reed Hastings Learned An Unconventional Leadership Lesson From His First Boss, Who Washed Office Coffee Cups At 4:30 A.M.

Reed Hastings learned a leadership lesson from CEO Barry Plotkin, who washed his coffee cups to demonstrate humility and support for his team.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Never Has One-on-One Meetings With His 60 Direct Reports - Here's Why

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang avoids one-on-ones with direct reports to ensure equal information access and collaborative problem-solving.

Netflix cofounder Reed Hastings says his first boss out of college washed his coffee cups at 4:30 a.m. | Fortune

Reed Hastings' CEO washed his coffee cups, demonstrating impactful leadership and care for employees, influencing Hastings' career philosophy.

Careers

Netflix Cofounder Reed Hastings Learned An Unconventional Leadership Lesson From His First Boss, Who Washed Office Coffee Cups At 4:30 A.M.

Reed Hastings learned a leadership lesson from CEO Barry Plotkin, who washed his coffee cups to demonstrate humility and support for his team.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Never Has One-on-One Meetings With His 60 Direct Reports - Here's Why

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang avoids one-on-ones with direct reports to ensure equal information access and collaborative problem-solving.

Netflix cofounder Reed Hastings says his first boss out of college washed his coffee cups at 4:30 a.m. | Fortune

Reed Hastings' CEO washed his coffee cups, demonstrating impactful leadership and care for employees, influencing Hastings' career philosophy.

Searching for Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs advised Tim Cook to find his own path while his principles continue to guide Apple.

fromForbes

The Simple Strategy That Made Steve Jobs So Good At Explaining Complex Ideas

Steve Jobs effectively used analogies to simplify complex technology and enhance understanding among customers and stakeholders.

Apple

fromIntelligencer

Searching for Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs advised Tim Cook to find his own path while his principles continue to guide Apple.

fromForbes

fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

The Simple Strategy That Made Steve Jobs So Good At Explaining Complex Ideas

Steve Jobs effectively used analogies to simplify complex technology and enhance understanding among customers and stakeholders.

more#steve-jobs

Humor

Gabe Gibbs at Stanford | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Gabe Gibbs is a versatile performer known for singing, acting, and comedy, currently touring as Elder Price in The Book of Mormon.

Sheryl Sandberg tapped a 25-year-old to run Lean In. Here's her plan to close the AI gender gap | Fortune

Women are lagging in AI adoption, prompting Lean In to focus on closing the gender gap with new leadership.

fromInfoWorld

AI is splitting companies into two groups

Enterprises face varied AI adoption rates, with successful operationalization dependent on adaptable engineering teams.

Women in technology

Sheryl Sandberg tapped a 25-year-old to run Lean In. Here's her plan to close the AI gender gap | Fortune

Women are lagging in AI adoption, prompting Lean In to focus on closing the gender gap with new leadership.

fromInfoWorld

AI is splitting companies into two groups

Enterprises face varied AI adoption rates, with successful operationalization dependent on adaptable engineering teams.

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.

fromPycon

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.

Social media marketing

Why Most Founder Brands Fail-and How to Build One That Actually Drives Sales

Building a founder brand requires creating content for potential customers, not for personal validation or peer engagement.

6 hours ago

I'm a VC who bets on AI. What keeps me up at night isn't the idea of these companies failing-quite the opposite | Fortune

AI's rapid advancement threatens the relevance of current business models, prompting a shift in venture capital investment strategies.

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.

This Business Model Is the Hidden Goldmine For Boosting Profits

Done-For-You business models are surging as entrepreneurs seek results without managing every task themselves.

Relationships

Netflix cofounder Reed Hastings on how he kept his marriage steady while building a business

Reed Hastings emphasizes prioritizing family and communication to sustain a marriage while managing a demanding career.

fromwww.npr.org

What's next for Meta in the wake of trial losses and layoffs?

Meta faces significant challenges with legal rulings and a shift in focus from the Metaverse to artificial intelligence.

Bootstrapping

3 Financial Habits Every Expat Startup Founder Should Adopt Now

US expat founders must manage both US and foreign tax obligations from the start.

Growth hacking

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.

Software development

fromSeangoedecke

Working on products people hate

Working on unpopular products reveals the limited control individual engineers have over product reception.

fromForbes

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.

Podcast

fromTheankler

Inside The Chernin Group's Bet on Creator-Led Empires

Community is the most valuable asset in media, driving investment strategies for emerging media companies.

#artificial-intelligence

fromYahoo Finance

2 Top Oversold Tech Stocks to Buy Before They Soar

Companies are investing heavily in AI infrastructure, raising concerns about long-term profitability and impacting tech stock prices.

The AI gold rush is real - but great companies don't need to mine it | Fortune

AI dominates investment conversations, but not all successful companies need to be AI-focused.

fromYahoo Finance

2 Top Oversold Tech Stocks to Buy Before They Soar

Companies are investing heavily in AI infrastructure, raising concerns about long-term profitability and impacting tech stock prices.

more#artificial-intelligence

The AI gold rush is real - but great companies don't need to mine it | Fortune

AI dominates investment conversations, but not all successful companies need to be AI-focused.

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.

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.

fromwww.berkeleyside.org

The Wire: Bernie Sanders met with prominent AI doomers in Berkeley

Sen. Bernie Sanders is advocating for a billionaires tax and engaging with AI skeptics in Silicon Valley.

Business

from24/7 Wall St.

3Fourteen's Pies: AI and semis are 'where the underlying strength is'

The semiconductor sector is experiencing unprecedented demand driven by AI and data center growth.

Productivity

1 week ago

Why Founders Who Stay Busy Don't Automatically Grow

A full calendar without strong margins indicates a time-management issue, not a scalable business strategy.

Bootstrapping

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.

AI Startups Are Battling for Fresh Tech Talent, Offering Up to $400,000 Salaries and Big Bonus Packages to New Grads

AI startups are raising base salaries to attract top talent, with median pay for software engineers now at $200,000.

2 weeks ago

I've Built Startups for 40 Years. AI Just Flipped Everything I Know

Experienced founders must adapt their business fundamentals to AI's unique technical complexity, as traditional startup patterns prove insufficient in this emerging field.

AI Startups Are Battling for Fresh Tech Talent, Offering Up to $400,000 Salaries and Big Bonus Packages to New Grads

AI startups are raising base salaries to attract top talent, with median pay for software engineers now at $200,000.

2 weeks ago

I've Built Startups for 40 Years. AI Just Flipped Everything I Know

Experienced founders must adapt their business fundamentals to AI's unique technical complexity, as traditional startup patterns prove insufficient in this emerging field.

Semianalysis CEO: Adobe faces existential threat from AI commoditization

Loyalty to Adobe is waning as users question the necessity of subscriptions amid rising competition and lower editing costs.

Startup funding shatters all records in Q1 | TechCrunch

Global startup investment reached $297 billion in Q1 2026, driven by four record-breaking deals, significantly surpassing previous funding levels.

Diverse teams start with diverse VCs | TechCrunch

Diverse hiring practices must be implemented from the first hire to create an inclusive company culture.

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

fromDigiday

Future of TV Briefing: What publishers have to offer creators

Publishers are increasingly collaborating with creators to enhance revenue opportunities and audience reach.

The cofounder shakeup at xAI is vintage Elon Musk

Ross Nordeen's departure from xAI marks the eighth cofounder exit in three months, raising concerns about the company's stability ahead of SpaceX's IPO.

As a VC, I Can Predict a Startup's Success in Minutes - And It Comes Down to 3 Traits (Not the Deck)

Founders who demonstrate clarity, context, and chemistry can effectively navigate chaos and drive business growth.

Forget free lunch and nap pods: AI startups are luring workers with soaring salaries-some recent computer science grads are making over $300,000 | Fortune

Startups are offering unprecedented salaries, with median base offers reaching $200,000, driven by competition for AI talent.

Exclusive: Treeline raises $25 million in Andreessen Horowitz-led funding to streamline IT services with AI | Fortune

Treeline aims to revolutionize corporate IT with an AI-driven operating system, reducing reliance on traditional managed service providers.

fromTechRepublic

AI Breakthroughs, Security Breaches, and Industry Shakeups Define the Week in Tech - TechRepublic

Tech industry faces rapid AI advancements alongside significant security vulnerabilities and human costs.

Silicon Valley startup backed by Tim Draper pitches growing brainless human clones for organ harvesting and brain transplants - Silicon Canals

A Silicon Valley startup is developing brainless cloned human bodies for organ sourcing and potential brain transplants.

1 week ago

Looking for a co-founder? Don't draw from this pool

Choosing cofounders based on familiarity can lead to lower exit valuations and poorer performance outcomes for startups.

#ai-integration

OpenAI's COO says if you're bullish on AI, you can be bullish on legacy software too

Legacy software companies are rapidly integrating AI, countering concerns from a recent stock sell-off.

Jack Dorsey outlines how AI will change Block's org chart and replace managers with 'player-coaches'

Jack Dorsey aims to integrate AI deeply into Block, restructuring roles and reducing reliance on traditional management.

OpenAI's COO says if you're bullish on AI, you can be bullish on legacy software too

Legacy software companies are rapidly integrating AI, countering concerns from a recent stock sell-off.

Jack Dorsey outlines how AI will change Block's org chart and replace managers with 'player-coaches'

Jack Dorsey aims to integrate AI deeply into Block, restructuring roles and reducing reliance on traditional management.

After Raising $30 Million, I Learned the Real Lessons of Entrepreneurship - What My MBA Missed

Startups prioritize speed, adaptability, and alignment over analysis and pedigree, with hidden dependencies posing greater risks than visible competitors.

fromZDNET

The overselling of AI - and how to resist it

AI coding models succeed less than 23% of the time in real production code.