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Productivity
fromFortune
5 hours ago

Jensen Huang bans one-on-one meetings, and Airbnb's Brian Chesky doesn't use email-meet the CEOs with unconventional work-life rules | Fortune

Some CEOs are redefining corporate norms by prioritizing efficiency and transparency over traditional meeting structures.
#ai-ethics
US news
fromFast Company
2 hours ago

America's 'Laser Dome' starts here

The U.S. military is set to deploy high-energy laser weapons for air defense against weaponized drones after a safety agreement with the FAA.
#mobile-devices
Digital life
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

This Tech Investor Hasn't Touched a Laptop or Desktop Computer Since 2010. Here's Why.

Keith Rabois has operated without laptops since 2010, using only mobile devices for increased focus and productivity.
Digital life
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

This Tech Investor Hasn't Touched a Laptop or Desktop Computer Since 2010. Here's Why.

Keith Rabois has operated without laptops since 2010, using only mobile devices for increased focus and productivity.
Fashion & style
fromThe Independent
11 hours ago

Meet the AI influencers taking over Coachella and killing off the real thing

Aitana Lopez is an AI-generated influencer created by The Clueless, earning up to $10,000 monthly through brand deals.
Bootstrapping
fromForbes
4 hours ago

20 Business Ideas You Can Launch With $10k Or Less - And How To Do It

Online businesses can be launched with $10,000 or less, making them accessible for aspiring entrepreneurs with limited budgets.
Wellness
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

I visited a members-only tech hub to see the biohacking tricks Silicon Valley founders swear by. It wasn't what I expected.

Biohack Miami's wellness event in San Francisco showcased practical biohacking tips focused on immediate well-being rather than solely on longevity.
#ron-conway
Cancer
fromTechCrunch
20 hours ago

VC Ron Conway says he has a 'rare form of cancer' | TechCrunch

Ron Conway has been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer but will continue to support SV Angel founders while prioritizing treatment.
Cancer
fromTechCrunch
20 hours ago

VC Ron Conway says he has a 'rare form of cancer' | TechCrunch

Ron Conway has been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer but will continue to support SV Angel founders while prioritizing treatment.
UX design
fromInsideHook
1 day ago

Anthropic Releases New Claude Design Tool, Internet Explodes

Design plays a crucial role in translating ideas into reality, with AI tools like Claude Design enhancing collaboration between designers and project managers.
#nyc-tech
Venture
fromAlleyWatch
18 hours ago

#NYCtech Week in Review: 4/12/26 - 4/18/26

NYC Tech News highlights recent startup funding, exits, and events, featuring companies like Chapter, Artemis, and Bluefish.
NYC startup
fromAlleywatch
6 days ago

#NYCtech Week in Review: 4/5/26 - 4/11/26

NYC Tech News highlights recent startup funding, exits, and events, featuring companies like Patlytics and Yuzu Health.
Venture
fromAlleyWatch
18 hours ago

#NYCtech Week in Review: 4/12/26 - 4/18/26

NYC Tech News highlights recent startup funding, exits, and events, featuring companies like Chapter, Artemis, and Bluefish.
NYC startup
fromAlleywatch
6 days ago

#NYCtech Week in Review: 4/5/26 - 4/11/26

NYC Tech News highlights recent startup funding, exits, and events, featuring companies like Patlytics and Yuzu Health.
Madrid food
fromBusiness Matters
3 days ago

Javier Burillo Azcarraga: Building Success on His Own Terms

Javier Burillo Azcárraga chose hospitality over media, starting from the bottom and building successful ventures, culminating in the acclaimed Las Ventanas al Paraíso.
NYC startup
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Sam Altman's project World looks to scale its human verification empire. First stop: Tinder. | TechCrunch

World project integrates verification tech into various sectors, starting with dating apps, to distinguish human users from AI.
Education
fromThe Village Voice
1 day ago

The Builder Who Never Stopped: From a Childhood Website to Four Companies and the Future of Autonomous AI - The Village Voice

Mateusz Kelner is a young software engineer who has achieved significant milestones in technology and entrepreneurship before turning twenty.
Marketing tech
fromThe Village Voice
3 days ago

Inside Hyperbound's Bet on AI-Native Sales Intelligence - The Village Voice

AI is transforming sales organizations by providing insights and coaching opportunities that traditional tools cannot offer.
#claude-design
Graphic design
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Anthropic now has a design assistant too

Anthropic has launched Claude Design, a tool for generating designs and prototypes using its advanced vision model, Opus 4.7.
UX design
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Anthropic launches Claude Design, a new product for creating quick visuals | TechCrunch

Claude Design allows users to create visuals easily, targeting those without design backgrounds, and complements existing design tools like Canva.
Graphic design
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Anthropic now has a design assistant too

Anthropic has launched Claude Design, a tool for generating designs and prototypes using its advanced vision model, Opus 4.7.
UX design
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Anthropic launches Claude Design, a new product for creating quick visuals | TechCrunch

Claude Design allows users to create visuals easily, targeting those without design backgrounds, and complements existing design tools like Canva.
Software development
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

The CEO of a $19.9 Billion Startup Says Businesses Are In Danger of Being Replaced By Vibe Coding - But This One App Is 'Quite Safe'

Vibe coding uses AI to write code from plain language prompts, raising software quality and threatening companies reliant on outdated tools.
Careers
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

Quote of the Day by Steve Jobs: "The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle." - Silicon Canals

Loving what you do is essential for great work; if you haven't found it, keep searching and don't settle.
#ai
fromFortune
1 day ago
Startup companies

This founder was an AI layoff 9 months ago. Then he built an instantly profitable company with 2 partners and 12 agents | Fortune

fromFortune
2 days ago
Venture

Exclusive: Eigen raises a seed round from Benchmark to build the world's first 'mutual friend' | Fortune

Tech industry
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

The 'AI is inevitable' trap

Allbirds claims to be an AI company, reflecting a trend of companies leveraging AI for market gains despite mixed public sentiment.
Startup companies
fromFortune
1 day ago

This founder was an AI layoff 9 months ago. Then he built an instantly profitable company with 2 partners and 12 agents | Fortune

Sam Brown turned a layoff due to AI into an opportunity, co-founding Fathom AI, which achieved significant revenue with minimal investment.
Venture
fromFortune
2 days ago

Exclusive: Eigen raises a seed round from Benchmark to build the world's first 'mutual friend' | Fortune

AI's impact on social connection is concerning, as shared cultural experiences diminish and hyper-personalization may exacerbate loneliness.
Media industry
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

Reed Hastings is leaving Netflix. These are 3 of the biggest takeaways from his leadership book.

Reed Hastings is stepping down from Netflix's board in June 2026 after co-founding the company and shaping its corporate culture.
#entrepreneurship
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

Don't Miss the Hidden Advantage Most Founders Ignore in the Age of AI

Data drives decisions, but stories create emotional connections and lasting impact.
Startup companies
fromZDNET
2 days ago

Want to build a startup that gets acquired? This founder shares 5 proven tips

Successful startups require a cautious approach, exploring and developing iteratively to survive and thrive.
Startup companies
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

This startup raised $27 million to help 'solopreneurs' run their businesses with AI. Read the pitch deck.

Nuseir Yassin raised $27 million for Nas.com, an AI platform aiding solo entrepreneurs in launching online businesses without technical skills.
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

Don't Miss the Hidden Advantage Most Founders Ignore in the Age of AI

Data drives decisions, but stories create emotional connections and lasting impact.
Bootstrapping
fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

Why ADHD and entrepreneurship can drive success and create challenges in equal measure

Entrepreneurial leaders with ADHD often excel in early stages but struggle as businesses mature, requiring different leadership skills and structures.
Startup companies
fromZDNET
2 days ago

Want to build a startup that gets acquired? This founder shares 5 proven tips

Successful startups require a cautious approach, exploring and developing iteratively to survive and thrive.
Bootstrapping
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Entrepreneurship Is Creative Work, but We Don't Call It That

Entrepreneurship is a form of creativity that involves cognitive processes like divergent thinking and adaptability.
Startup companies
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

This startup raised $27 million to help 'solopreneurs' run their businesses with AI. Read the pitch deck.

Nuseir Yassin raised $27 million for Nas.com, an AI platform aiding solo entrepreneurs in launching online businesses without technical skills.
Higher education
fromFortune
4 days ago

The billionaire Anthropic cofounder who majored in literature and says knowing how to ask the right question beats knowing how to code | Fortune

AI is highlighting the value of liberal arts degrees, emphasizing the importance of storytelling and interdisciplinary thinking for future careers.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

Auction.com names Ali Haralson co-CEO alongside Jason Allnutt

Auction.com appoints Ali Haralson as co-CEO alongside Jason Allnutt to enhance leadership and drive growth in the distressed real estate market.
US politics
fromWIRED
5 days ago

Silicon Valley Is Spending Millions to Stop One of Its Own

Alex Bores, a former Palantir employee, advocates for strict AI regulations, facing opposition from Silicon Valley's elite as he runs for Congress.
fromFast Company
6 days ago

The cofounder of this $2.9 billion company takes a 4 p.m. nap every day

"When I'm irritated, tired, stressed, or anxious, a nap literally cures everything. It really changed my life."
Mindfulness
Silicon Valley
fromwww.businessinsider.com
7 hours ago

Meet the 'Godmother of Silicon Valley,' a high school teacher who quietly shaped the tech industry

Esther Wojcicki significantly influenced Silicon Valley through her innovative teaching methods and philosophy in journalism education.
fromYcombinator
1 day ago
Digital life

Why your company will never scale (or maybe why it will) | Hacker News

User and competitor laziness are key to scaling a business beyond just a product.
Careers
fromFortune
3 days ago

This CEO pirated video games as a teen and became a hacker for the Air Force. Now he's built a $3 billion cyber firm | Fortune

Gen Z should trust instincts in career paths, as demonstrated by Kyle Hanslovan's unconventional journey to CEO of a $3 billion cybersecurity firm.
Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
6 days ago

Innovation Looks Like Hype Before It Really Works - Here's Why

Innovation progresses slower than public perception, leading to overhyped technology trends and narratives that can be difficult to change.
Marketing tech
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

This startup wants to replace marketing agencies with AI. Read the pitch deck it used to raise $4.5 million.

Uplane aims to replace marketing agencies with AI, raising $4.5 million to enhance ad campaign performance for brands.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

Bryan Johnson's advice to monk mode founders: neglecting relationships hurts your work

No one wants to write a shitty code base. You want healthy code. And so, what founders don't realize is, when you're not taking care of your health, you are shitty code. You are not beautiful code.
Wellness
Startup companies
fromFortune
23 hours ago

Zillow's CEO says his friends were shocked when he quit a cushy Microsoft job-but Steve Jobs led to his success at the $10.5 billion real estate firm | Fortune

The 2008 financial crisis led Jeremy Wacksman to leave Microsoft for Zillow, transforming the company during a pivotal time in real estate and technology.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

What Most Founders Misunderstand About Runway

Hoarding cash doesn't ensure survival; actively using capital to learn and adapt is crucial in a rapidly changing market.
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
1 day ago

Anthropic debuts Claude Design, because who needs designers?

Anthropic launched Claude Design, an AI service for creating visual assets, impacting the design industry and potentially displacing jobs.
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Sources: Cursor in talks to raise $2B+ at $50B valuation as enterprise growth surges | TechCrunch

Cursor is nearing a funding round of at least $2 billion, with returning investors Thrive and Andreessen Horowitz expected to lead the financing at a $50 billion valuation. The deal terms are not final and may still change.
Venture
UX design
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Anthropic launches a design tool to take on all the other design tools

Claude Design enables collaboration with AI for creating visual work, catering to both non-designers and designers for efficient prototyping.
Silicon Valley
fromMission Local
2 days ago

AI boom is city's weirdest tech boom, says S.F.'s chief economist

The AI boom in San Francisco significantly differs from previous tech booms, impacting jobs and office space occupancy.
Marketing tech
fromThe Motley Fool
4 days ago

Meta's Massive Artificial Intelligence Investments May Be About to Pay Off for Investors | The Motley Fool

Meta Platforms launched the Muse Spark model, enhancing its AI capabilities to improve advertising and content engagement.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
5 days ago

Why Entrepreneurs Start to Feel Lost After 40

Midlife disorientation in entrepreneurs signals a misalignment between identity, values, and business direction, necessitating recalibration for clarity and alignment.
Startup companies
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Shuttered startups are selling old Slack chats and emails to AI companies

Defunct startups are monetizing their digital data by selling it to AI companies, raising significant privacy concerns.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

Being 'Ready' Is a Trap - Do This Instead

Starting begins with consistent practice, not a job title; sharing work creates momentum and growth, while waiting to feel ready delays progress.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Slash, a Ramp competitor founded by teenagers, raises $100M at $1.4B valuation | TechCrunch

Slash Financial raised $100 million in Series C funding, achieving a $1.4 billion valuation and generating $300 million in annual revenue.
Marketing tech
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

Veteran tech investor Keith Rabois says the product manager role in tech 'makes no sense' in the era of AI

Keith Rabois believes the product manager role is becoming obsolete due to rapid advancements in AI technology.
Startup companies
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Research suggests the average founder of the fastest-growing startups isn't 25 - it's 45, and a 50-year-old is more than twice as likely to build a breakout company as a 30-year-old - Silicon Canals

The average age of successful startup founders is 41.9 years, challenging the stereotype of young entrepreneurs.
#openai
Startup companies
fromEngadget
5 days ago

OpenAI buys its second startup in a month

OpenAI acquired Hiro Finance, a startup providing AI financial planning tools, signaling a potential shift in personalized financial guidance.
#venture-capital
Venture
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

New leaders, new fund: Sequoia has raised $7B to expand its AI bets | TechCrunch

Sequoia Capital has raised $7 billion for a new fund focused on late-stage AI investments in the U.S. and Europe.
Venture
fromAlleyWatch
2 days ago

The Most Active Non-NYC Venture Capital Firms in Q1 2026 in New York

Venture funding data reveals active firms outside NYC investing in local startups, focusing on investment numbers for Q1 2026.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

New leaders, new fund: Sequoia has raised $7B to expand its AI bets | TechCrunch

Sequoia Capital has raised $7 billion for a new fund focused on late-stage AI investments in the U.S. and Europe.
Venture
fromAlleyWatch
2 days ago

The Most Active Non-NYC Venture Capital Firms in Q1 2026 in New York

Venture funding data reveals active firms outside NYC investing in local startups, focusing on investment numbers for Q1 2026.
Silicon Valley
fromThe Nation
5 days ago

How Silicon Valley Is Turning Scientists Into Exploited Gig Workers

Silicon Valley's success is deeply rooted in government-funded research, which has been crucial for foundational technologies.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
5 days ago

Your Business Won't Scale Unless You Accept This Hard Truth

Leaders must delegate tasks to ensure business scalability and avoid being overqualified for daily operations.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Exclusive: Loop raises $95M to build supply chain AI that predicts disruptions | TechCrunch

Loop uses AI to provide predictive and prescriptive solutions for supply chain management, securing $95 million in Series C funding to expand operations.
Silicon Valley
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

StrictlyVC San Francisco is in less than a month | TechCrunch

StrictlyVC event in San Francisco on April 30 focuses on AI funding insights with notable speakers.
#accel
Venture
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Accel raises $5B to back late-stage bets | TechCrunch

Accel raised $5 billion to invest in late-stage companies, focusing on AI-powered technology.
#anthropic
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
2 days ago

Anthropic ejects bundled tokens from enterprise seat deal

Anthropic has revised its enterprise pricing, transitioning to a single seat model upon contract renewal amid increased demand for Claude AI services.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Anthropic shrugs off VC funding offers valuing it at $800B+, for now | TechCrunch

Anthropic is not currently interested in new funding offers despite high valuations and significant capital expenditures.
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
2 days ago

Anthropic ejects bundled tokens from enterprise seat deal

Anthropic has revised its enterprise pricing, transitioning to a single seat model upon contract renewal amid increased demand for Claude AI services.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Anthropic shrugs off VC funding offers valuing it at $800B+, for now | TechCrunch

Anthropic is not currently interested in new funding offers despite high valuations and significant capital expenditures.
Startup companies
fromFortune
4 days ago

a16z's Ben Horowitz sees 'AI anxiety' consuming Silicon Valley founders. Workers' fear of something else is killing adoption | Fortune

Two distinct AI anxieties exist: founders fear rapid change while workers fear replacement.
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

This simulation startup wants to be the Cursor for physical AI | TechCrunch

Antioch aims to close the sim-to-real gap, addressing the challenge of making virtual environments realistic enough for robots to operate reliably in the physical world.
Startup companies
#ai-strategy
Startup companies
fromAol
5 days ago

Reid Hoffman says leaders need to update their AI strategy. His advice: weekly check-ins.

Managers should experiment with AI tools across all business areas rather than treating it like a software update.
Startup companies
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

Reid Hoffman says leaders need to update their AI strategy. His advice: weekly check-ins.

Executives must adapt their AI strategies to prioritize rapid experimentation across all business areas rather than traditional software rollout methods.
Startup companies
fromAol
5 days ago

Reid Hoffman says leaders need to update their AI strategy. His advice: weekly check-ins.

Managers should experiment with AI tools across all business areas rather than treating it like a software update.
Startup companies
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

Reid Hoffman says leaders need to update their AI strategy. His advice: weekly check-ins.

Executives must adapt their AI strategies to prioritize rapid experimentation across all business areas rather than traditional software rollout methods.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Anthropic CPO leaves Figma's board after reports he will offer a competing product | TechCrunch

Mike Krieger resigned from Figma's board as Anthropic prepares to launch competing design tools.
#ai-development
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago
Artificial intelligence

Mark Zuckerberg moved his desk and is coding again, Meta president says

Mark Zuckerberg is deeply involved in Meta's AI development, coding daily and collaborating closely with researchers to enhance the company's AI capabilities.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
4 days ago

Silicon Valley has no monopoly on AI brain power. That's why Demis Hassabis is very happy to stay in London | Fortune

Demis Hassabis emphasizes extreme dedication and planning in achieving goals, advocating for diverse AI innovation centers beyond Silicon Valley.
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
1 month 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
fromHardik Pandya
1 month 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.
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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