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Venture
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 hours ago

I moved across the world to get into the Ivy League. Then I quit Brown after a year to launch a VC firm at 21.

Smaiyl Makyshov founded Multifaceted Capital to focus on community-driven venture capital, particularly within the US boarding school system.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
4 days ago

California Suspends Enforcement of Law Requiring VCs to Report Diversity Data

California suspended a new regulation requiring venture capital firms to report demographic data about startup founders amid public criticism.
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.
Venture
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 hours ago

I moved across the world to get into the Ivy League. Then I quit Brown after a year to launch a VC firm at 21.

Smaiyl Makyshov founded Multifaceted Capital to focus on community-driven venture capital, particularly within the US boarding school system.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
4 days ago

California Suspends Enforcement of Law Requiring VCs to Report Diversity Data

California suspended a new regulation requiring venture capital firms to report demographic data about startup founders amid public criticism.
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.
Productivity
fromFortune
16 hours ago

Netflix cofounder says he stopped work at 5 p.m. every Tuesday for 30 years to stay 'sane,' no matter the crisis: 'Nothing got in the way of that' | Fortune

Marc Randolph maintained a strict work-life boundary by leaving work every Tuesday at 5 p.m. for personal time, prioritizing sanity and perspective.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
20 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.
Startup companies
fromwww.businessinsider.com
18 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.
Marketing
fromFortune
19 hours ago

How Corporate Natalie turned a $500 brand deal into a creator empire-and her own agency | Fortune

Natalie Marshall, known as Corporate Natalie, turned a side project into a successful brand with millions of followers and multiple brand partnerships.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
1 day 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.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days 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
#openai
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
2 days ago

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.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

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.
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
fromWIRED
3 days ago

OpenAI Buys Some Positive News

OpenAI acquired TBPN to enhance its public image and engage in constructive conversations about AI technology.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
2 days ago

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.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

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.
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
fromWIRED
3 days ago

OpenAI Buys Some Positive News

OpenAI acquired TBPN to enhance its public image and engage in constructive conversations about AI technology.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
2 days ago

APA Member Interview, Chloe W. Chang

Chloe Chang transitioned from business to philosophy, focusing on human existence and our relationship with AI in the digital age.
#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.
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.
#entrepreneurship
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago
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'

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

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
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

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.
Careers
fromFortune
5 days ago

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.
Parenting
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

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.
#ai
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.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

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.
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.
#linkedin
fromEntrepreneur
5 days ago
Board games

He's LinkedIn's First Puzzlemaster. Here's How His Games Benefit Their Business - and Your Brain.

LinkedIn has appointed Thomas Snyder as its first principal puzzlemaster to enhance user engagement through daily puzzles.
Board games
fromEntrepreneur
5 days ago

He's LinkedIn's First Puzzlemaster. Here's How His Games Benefit Their Business - and Your Brain.

LinkedIn has appointed Thomas Snyder as its first principal puzzlemaster to enhance user engagement through daily puzzles.
Relationships
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

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.
fromDigiday
4 days ago

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
fromIntelligencer
4 days ago

Searching for Steve Jobs

"Never ask what I would do, just do the right thing," said Steve Jobs on his deathbed, emphasizing the importance of individual decision-making and integrity.
Apple
Podcast
fromTheankler
5 days ago

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.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

8 unapologetically trans-owned businesses redefining fashion, art, and more - LGBTQ Nation

Trans individuals significantly influence culture and deserve visibility and support, especially through trans-owned businesses.
Retirement
fromSubstack
5 days ago

Equity Compensation Is How Modern Millionaires Are Made

Equity compensation is crucial for modern employees, impacting wealth accumulation and tax implications.
#meta
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

Meta continues using transphobic company language despite its Oversight Board's warning

Meta's hate speech policy includes an anti-trans term despite recommendations to remove it, highlighting ongoing issues with content moderation.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

'We're having a moment' - fear and denial in Silicon Valley over social media addiction trial

Meta and YouTube were found liable for designing addictive platforms that harmed a young woman's mental health.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

Meta continues using transphobic company language despite its Oversight Board's warning

Meta's hate speech policy includes an anti-trans term despite recommendations to remove it, highlighting ongoing issues with content moderation.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

'We're having a moment' - fear and denial in Silicon Valley over social media addiction trial

Meta and YouTube were found liable for designing addictive platforms that harmed a young woman's mental health.
US Elections
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

The Silicon Valley congressional race is getting ugly | TechCrunch

The CA-17 race is intensifying with Ro Khanna facing challenges from Ethan Agarwal, who has a controversial legal history.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
6 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.
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

Gay billionaire Peter Thiel is now a self-appointed theologian - LGBTQ Nation

Peter Thiel is exploring the concept of the anti-Christ through a lecture series, reflecting his evangelical upbringing and esoteric interests.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
2 days 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.
#ai-adoption
Women in technology
fromFortune
4 days ago

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.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
1 week ago

What Mark Zuckerberg's AI sidekick could teach CEOs about leading by example | Fortune

Mark Zuckerberg is committed to AI adoption at Meta, actively using AI tools to enhance his role as CEO.
Women in technology
fromFortune
4 days ago

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.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
1 week ago

What Mark Zuckerberg's AI sidekick could teach CEOs about leading by example | Fortune

Mark Zuckerberg is committed to AI adoption at Meta, actively using AI tools to enhance his role as CEO.
Marketing tech
fromMarTech
3 days ago

As AI does more of the work, are we building the right leaders? | MarTech

AI is transforming marketing analysis but may obscure foundational issues that affect decision-making.
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.
fromEsquire
4 days ago

Tim Cook (Still) Believes in Crazy Ideas

The man's voice is menacing, and British, as he says, 'Today we celebrate the first glorious anniversary of the Information Purification Directives' in a 'garden of pure ideology, where each worker may bloom secure from the pests obeying contradictory thoughts.'
Apple
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

The Still Unexplained Closure of the Private School Opened By Chan and Zuckerberg Is Causing Enrollment Problems for East Palo Schools

The closure of The Primary School, announced by the Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative, has left the Ravenswood City School District to absorb around 400 additional students, creating significant challenges for the district's resources.
Education
fromwww.cnbc.com
5 days ago
Careers

AI can't replace these 5 skills, says LinkedIn CEO: 'Young people' need them now

Human skills, particularly curiosity and courage, are essential in navigating the evolving job market influenced by AI.
Marketing
fromInc
6 days ago

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.
Startup companies
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 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.
#leadership
fromEntrepreneur
5 days ago
Careers

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

Women in technology
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

3 Leadership Shifts Women Founders Must Make Thanks to AI

Leaders must prioritize disciplined clarity over reactive decision-making to effectively guide their businesses through rapid technological change.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
5 days ago

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.
Women in technology
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

3 Leadership Shifts Women Founders Must Make Thanks to AI

Leaders must prioritize disciplined clarity over reactive decision-making to effectively guide their businesses through rapid technological change.
Women in technology
fromThe Oaklandside
6 days ago

Women and wealth: Tips for navigating your lifelong financial journey

Women are set to inherit significant wealth and are actively building their own financial futures amidst the Great Wealth Transfer.
Apple
fromInc
1 week ago

Steve Jobs Meets Brain Rot: Inside Apple's Bold New Social Strategy

Apple's TikTok strategy targets Gen Z with engaging content and a new affordable MacBook Neo.
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
fromFortune
6 days ago

Meet the ex-Google CMO who quit with a seven-figure package by 28-he says getting promoted was easy because he just 'disregarded all the rules' | Fortune

Climbing up was fairly natural and easy, simply because I just disregarded all the status quo and the rules and realized what's the right thing to do, and went all the way with it.
Startup companies
Philosophy
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Marc Andreessen is a philosophical zombie

Marc Andreessen claims to have minimal introspection, which he presents as advantageous for entrepreneurs, despite introspection being a practice documented in ancient philosophical and religious traditions.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
5 days ago

Silicon Valley's tech world takes center stage in state politics - San Jose Spotlight

In the 17th Congressional District, incumbent Rep. Ro Khanna is facing a challenge from tech founder Ethan Agarwal, a fellow Democrat. Agarwal is an opponent of the ballot initiative to levy a one-time, 5% wealth tax on Californians with more than $1 billion in assets.
Silicon Valley
Startup companies
fromFast Company
6 days ago

What Gen Z can teach us about commanding respect in the workplace

Gen Z founders leverage unique insights from limited workplace experience to foster ownership and impact among their team members.
Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

A mom of twin toddlers left her six-figure Google job to bet on herself: 'I thought about the story I wanted to tell my kids.'

Taylor M. LaSane left her six-figure job at Google to pursue a career coaching business after receiving a buyout offer.
Women in technology
fromFortune
1 week ago

Sheryl Sandberg takes on tradwives and the manosphere | Fortune

Lean In is shifting focus to counter the rise of tradwives and hyper-aggressive masculinity in response to societal changes.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Meta CTO shares 7 traits he likes to see in an employee

You should probably ask my org. First, they have to be relentless in pursuit of doing great work. Meta employees take pride and ownership in their work, he said. They also take it personally. Two of Bosworth's tips were based on communication. Good Meta employees are both direct and appreciate directness in return.
Tech industry
Philosophy
fromTNW | Opinion
1 month ago

Opinion: The Sacred and the Silicon Valley

Pope Leo XIV instructed priests against using artificial intelligence to write homilies, asserting that AI cannot share faith and that human spiritual presence is irreplaceable in pastoral communication.
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Meet Mark Zuckerberg's college roommate. He's an Olympian-turned-VC exec who now invests in your favorite celebrity businesses | Fortune

"You could tell where his skill set was as a coder and as a thinker, and he was just supremely advanced. He was taking senior-level courses as a freshman and showing up to a three-hour final exam, two hours late, and getting the highest grade in class."
Startup companies
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Tools for founders to navigate and move past conflict | TechCrunch

Founders must establish healthy conflict resolution frameworks early to build company culture based on respectful interactions rather than stated values alone.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

LinkedIn Invited My AI 'Cofounder' to Give a Corporate Talk-Then Banned It

AI agents can autonomously participate in professional environments, including social media, challenging traditional roles in startups.
Marketing
fromForbes
1 month ago

Chime Is Using AI To Rewire How Brands Show Up In Culture.

Chime leverages AI-integrated marketing and strategic sports partnerships to become America's top-ranked bank brand, fundamentally transforming how financial services earn customer attention and trust.
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.
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
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.
Startup companies
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

I followed the Chinese playbook for success, then quit Meta for startup life. It feels like being on-call 24/7.

A former Facebook engineer abandoned Big Tech stability to become a startup founder, finding greater happiness despite sacrificing financial security and status.
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

AI helps neurodivergent founders grow their businesses

AI serves as external executive function for neurodivergent entrepreneurs, compensating for organizational and scheduling challenges while enabling them to focus on their strengths.
Artificial intelligence
fromForbes
3 weeks ago

Why Top Founders Are Becoming 'Claudepilled' And What It Means

Top founders are using Claude AI to automate entire business operations rather than one-off tasks, fundamentally transforming how they work and gaining competitive advantage.
fromSan Jose Inside
1 month ago

Silicon Valley Execs and Venture Capitalists Jump on Matt Mahan's Early Bandwagon

Initial fundraising reports from the first week of Matt Mahan's gubernatorial campaign filed Tuesday reveal the depth of support for the moderate Democrat from Silicon Valley executives and venture capitalists. Reports filed with the California Secretary of State show just 21 individuals contributed more than $1.6 million to Matt Mahan for Governor 2026 in the first two days of his campaign.
US politics
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago

Overcoming tech career barriers faced by underrepresented groups | Computer Weekly

The past 10 years have seen the number of women in the UK's tech sector creep up from 16% in 2015 to 22% in 2025, and black women still only account for 0.6% of people in tech roles. There are countless reasons for this, including a lack of inclusive culture in the sector, limited visibility of career role models, insufficient flexibility in the workplace and misconceptions about the type of people who work in tech roles, along with the influence of unconscious bias.
Social justice
Business
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

How this Bay Area CEO is living up to his company's name and motto

Credit union consolidation accelerates due to rising IT and compliance costs, prompting mergers that provide expanded services, longer hours, better technology, and retained branch access.
#reid-hoffman
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
US politics

Reid Hoffman urges Silicon Valley leaders to stop bending the knee to President Trump | TechCrunch

fromWIRED
2 months ago
US politics

Reid Hoffman Wants Silicon Valley to 'Stand Up' Against the Trump Administration

fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
US politics

Reid Hoffman urges Silicon Valley leaders to stop bending the knee to President Trump | TechCrunch

fromWIRED
2 months ago
US politics

Reid Hoffman Wants Silicon Valley to 'Stand Up' Against the Trump Administration

US politics
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Reid Hoffman says business leaders must speak up

Immigration restrictions and geopolitical tensions threaten U.S. tech leadership and economic benefits, while leaders should use their voices to steer society toward better futures.
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

Why the Entrepreneurs Who Suffer Early Win Bigger Later

In an era obsessed with shortcuts, overnight success, and polished social media profiles, adversity is often treated as something to avoid. Something unfortunate. Something that signals failure. That assumption is completely wrong. Adversity is not a flaw in the entrepreneurial journey; it is, in fact, the training ground, the pressure that sharpens one's judgment, accelerates their adaptability and forges the kind of resilience no accelerator, MBA or funding round can manufacture.
Venture
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