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Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
6 hours 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.
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago
London startup

TechCrunch is heading to Tokyo - and bringing the Startup Battlefield with it | TechCrunch

Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
6 hours 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.
London startup
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

TechCrunch is heading to Tokyo - and bringing the Startup Battlefield with it | TechCrunch

TechCrunch partners with SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026, featuring a global pitch competition and focusing on innovation in AI, Robotics, Resilience, and Entertainment.
#entrepreneurship
Startup companies
fromFast Company
8 hours ago

Entrepreneurship was never easy, but it doesn't need to be relentless

Entrepreneurs face overwhelming mental loads and financial pressures, impacting their ability to innovate and grow their businesses.
Education
fromBusiness Matters
6 days ago

Interview with Sujay Thakur: Building Vision from the Ground Up

Sujay Thakur is a multifaceted entrepreneur focused on real estate, education innovation, and sustainable growth.
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
fromFast Company
8 hours ago

Entrepreneurship was never easy, but it doesn't need to be relentless

Entrepreneurs face overwhelming mental loads and financial pressures, impacting their ability to innovate and grow their businesses.
Education
fromBusiness Matters
6 days ago

Interview with Sujay Thakur: Building Vision from the Ground Up

Sujay Thakur is a multifaceted entrepreneur focused on real estate, education innovation, and sustainable growth.
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.
fromFast Company
3 hours 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
Parenting
fromFatherly
2 hours ago

Gary Vaynerchuk Just Wants Us All To Be (And Raise) Nice Guys

Parents must shield their children from the manosphere's negative influences and choose positive role models instead.
Marketing
fromVariety
1 hour ago

Neon Promotes Joey Monteiro to President of Worldwide Marketing and Alexandra Altschuler to President of Media

Neon promotes key marketing executives following record Oscar nominations, enhancing its marketing strategy and leadership team.
from24/7 Wall St.
4 hours ago

Goldman Says It's Time to Buy Tech. I'd Start With These Tech Deals

Goldman Sachs' Chief Equity Strategist Peter Oppenheimer has called the recent sell-off in U.S. tech stocks a rare 'buying opportunity,' suggesting that the current market conditions may favor investment in this sector.
Apple
NYC startup
fromAlleywatch
2 hours 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.
fromEngadget
3 hours ago

Two suspects have been arrested for allegedly shooting at Sam Altman's house

The SFPD's Special Investigation Division took over the case and have since detained both 25-year-old Amanda Tom and 23-year-old Muhamad Tarik Hussein, seizing three firearms in the process with the help of a warrant.
San Francisco
Bootstrapping
fromFortune
1 day ago

I grew up in a family of entrepreneurs. Here's what I had to unlearn to build a $1 billion business | Fortune

Family-business instincts can hinder global growth despite their strengths in resilience and financial discipline.
#venture-capital
Venture
fromFast Company
1 day ago

The 3 reasons why VCs invest: Faith, opportunity, or evidence

Venture capital rounds are driven by three core reasons: faith, opportunity, and evidence.
Venture
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

What I Look for Before Backing a Billion-Dollar Company

Investors prioritize startups that fundamentally disrupt industries rather than those making minor improvements.
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
Venture

Bill Gurley says that right now, the worst thing you can do for your career is play it safe | TechCrunch

Venture
fromFast Company
1 day ago

The 3 reasons why VCs invest: Faith, opportunity, or evidence

Venture capital rounds are driven by three core reasons: faith, opportunity, and evidence.
Venture
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

What I Look for Before Backing a Billion-Dollar Company

Investors prioritize startups that fundamentally disrupt industries rather than those making minor improvements.
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
Venture

Bill Gurley says that right now, the worst thing you can do for your career is play it safe | TechCrunch

Cars
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Slate Auto: Everything you need to know about the Bezos-backed EV startup | TechCrunch

Slate Auto aims to disrupt the EV market with a customizable electric pickup truck priced around $25,000, backed by Jeff Bezos.
fromFortune
2 days ago

Former Tesla president reveals the 'single most important thing' you can do for your career-it's a habit Elon Musk and Warren Buffett share too | Fortune

Reading is probably the single most important thing you can do. Over time, I noticed that many of the most successful people in the world read constantly.
Books
#openai
Media industry
fromFortune
2 days ago

OpenAI's TBPN deal shows how talent, media, and influence are collapsing into one | Fortune

OpenAI's acquisition of TBPN reflects a shift in valuing integrated media, talent, and distribution as interconnected assets.
Media industry
fromFortune
2 days ago

OpenAI's TBPN deal shows how talent, media, and influence are collapsing into one | Fortune

OpenAI's acquisition of TBPN reflects a shift in valuing integrated media, talent, and distribution as interconnected assets.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

How to Find a Tech Company That Matches Your Values

Identify non-negotiables and evaluate tech companies based on values and ethical practices.
Productivity
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

We're not just busy. We're bragging about being busy. - Silicon Canals

Busyness is often mistaken for productivity and status, masking the reality of burnout and the true value of time.
#amazon
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Amazon CEO takes aim at Nvidia, Intel, Starlink, more in annual shareholder letter | TechCrunch

Amazon's CEO Andy Jassy emphasizes the success of Trainium and Graviton chips while subtly challenging competitors like Nvidia and Intel.
Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

What Andy Jassy's shareholder letter tells us about his vision for Amazon's workforce

Andy Jassy emphasizes the effectiveness of tiny teams and AI in transforming Amazon's workforce and operational efficiency.
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Amazon CEO takes aim at Nvidia, Intel, Starlink, more in annual shareholder letter | TechCrunch

Amazon's CEO Andy Jassy emphasizes the success of Trainium and Graviton chips while subtly challenging competitors like Nvidia and Intel.
Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

What Andy Jassy's shareholder letter tells us about his vision for Amazon's workforce

Andy Jassy emphasizes the effectiveness of tiny teams and AI in transforming Amazon's workforce and operational efficiency.
Data science
fromMedium
5 days ago

Reasons Why an AI Conference is the Right Idea for Your Career

Good AI conferences focus on practical implementation and real-world applications rather than theoretical concepts or hype.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
3 days ago

Dan Aversano Is Back At DatafuelX And Aiming For Continued Growth | AdExchanger

DatafuelX aims to optimize TV and digital media value amid the convergence of streaming and traditional TV ad tech.
Exercise
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

Whoops, We Dyed Influencers Blue! But Now Our Business Is Bringing In $42 Million in Revenue

Clarke and Spalter built FORM, a lifestyle platform and activewear brand, achieving over 60,000 subscribers and $42 million in revenue since its 2020 launch.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
3 days ago

Tim Draper Confirmed As A Bitcoin 2026 Speaker

Tim Draper, a prominent Bitcoin advocate, will speak at Bitcoin 2026, emphasizing his long-term investment and belief in Bitcoin's future.
Remote teams
fromInc
4 days ago

3 Principles to Help Your Business Thrive in the AI Era

Predictability is less common in business today; small firms are better positioned for flexibility and rapid adaptation to change.
Social media marketing
fromForbes
4 days ago

The Age Of "Interest Media" Is Here-Here's How Your Business Can Tap In

The 'interest media' era allows small businesses to reach potential customers beyond follower numbers through personalized content.
fromFortune
6 days ago

Billionaire NASA chief who's been to space twice says critics of billionaire space travel are 'outright wrong.' | Fortune

I'm grateful for folks like Elon Musk, and Jeff Bezos, and Sir Richard Branson that have put their resources on the line for a capability for the good of all humankind right now.
Science
fromInc
1 week ago

This AI Startup Gives Customers Spoons Instead of Swag. It's a Marketing Lesson Any Founder Can Steal

Denton's first rule: "Make it different, but relevant." The more unusual your swag is, the more likely people will remember it, want it, and share it online.
Graphic design
#ai
fromThe Verge
4 hours ago
Artificial intelligence

Mark Zuckerberg is reportedly building an AI clone to replace him in meetings

fromWIRED
4 days ago
Silicon Valley

The 70-Person AI Image Startup Taking on Silicon Valley's Giants

Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
8 hours ago

Anthropic's office is surprisingly AI-first, even for an AI company

Anthropic is redefining work by using AI as an internal operating system, allowing employees to streamline tasks with a single prompt.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
4 days ago

Clinch Bolsters North American Growth with Appointment of IPG Veteran Melvin Stern as VP

Clinch appointed Melvin Stern as VP of growth to enhance North American operations and drive business growth with its Flight Control platform.
Silicon Valley
fromWIRED
4 days ago

The 70-Person AI Image Startup Taking on Silicon Valley's Giants

Black Forest Labs is a leading AI image generation startup, recently valued at $3.25 billion, competing with major Silicon Valley labs.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
8 hours ago

Anthropic's office is surprisingly AI-first, even for an AI company

Anthropic is redefining work by using AI as an internal operating system, allowing employees to streamline tasks with a single prompt.
Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

Commercialization Isn't the Same as Sales Growth - Here's How

Sales are a function, while commercialization is a system of decisions that defines sustainable business growth.
Startup companies
fromFortune
1 day ago

Intuit was an AI pioneer. Why its stock became a SaaSpocalypse casualty | Fortune

Being an early adopter of AI does not guarantee protection against market panic, as shown by Intuit's stock performance during the SaaSpocalypse.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

An Entrepreneur's Guide to Succession Planning

Succession planning is essential for protecting business value, ensuring continuity, and securing the owner's financial future.
Marketing
fromInc
2 days ago

How to Turn Connections Into Strategic Partnerships That Scale

Strategic alliances require intention, genuine curiosity, and respect to evolve from casual connections into high-impact partnerships.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

Lower's John Berkowitz on building lead generation certainty

Movoto Advantage is filling a gap in the market and it is going to create more wins for agents, consumers and our mortgage partners. The origin of Advantage was their needs, and one of the biggest needs they have is certainty.
Marketing tech
Media industry
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

Free Your Mind to Create While AI Streamlines the Rest

Agencies must let go of outdated operational layers to maintain competitive advantage and embrace AI's role in streamlining processes.
Tech industry
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

Andy Jassy is so bullish on Amazon's chips that he took a rare shot at Nvidia

Amazon is advancing its AI chip business, Tranium, to compete with Nvidia, emphasizing better price-performance and significant growth in revenue.
Social media marketing
fromObserver
6 days ago

This NASA Mission Specialist Turned Media CEO Sets Out to Save the Creator Economy

TopFan empowers independent creators to own audience data and reduce reliance on major social platforms for sustainable business models.
#anthropic
Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
4 hours ago

No company in American history has ever grown like Anthropic

Anthropic's revenue growth surpasses historical benchmarks, achieving $30 billion in annualized revenue in just over three years with its product Claude.
Venture
fromTNW | Anthropic
6 days ago

Anthropic in talks to invest $200m in private equity venture to push Claude into enterprise

Anthropic is negotiating a joint venture to integrate its Claude models into private equity portfolio companies, investing $200m and potentially raising $1bn.
Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
4 hours ago

No company in American history has ever grown like Anthropic

Anthropic's revenue growth surpasses historical benchmarks, achieving $30 billion in annualized revenue in just over three years with its product Claude.
Venture
fromTNW | Anthropic
6 days ago

Anthropic in talks to invest $200m in private equity venture to push Claude into enterprise

Anthropic is negotiating a joint venture to integrate its Claude models into private equity portfolio companies, investing $200m and potentially raising $1bn.
Productivity
fromEntrepreneur
6 days ago

Why 'Just Start' Is Dangerous Advice for Entrepreneurs

Many founders neglect business planning, leading to reactive decisions and confusion between busyness and real progress.
Remote teams
fromEntrepreneur
6 days ago

Jack Dorsey Says His Employees Have Stopped Bringing Slide Decks to Meetings. Here's What They Show Up With Instead.

Block CEO Jack Dorsey states employees now present AI-created prototypes in meetings instead of slide decks, enhancing realism and adaptability.
Growth hacking
fromFast Company
2 days ago

5 lessons from hypergrowth companies like Tesla and Lululemon

The fastest teams achieve growth by questioning, cutting, and simplifying processes rather than adding more requirements.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week 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
#work-ethic
Careers
fromAnildash
6 days ago

Actually, people love to work hard - Anil Dash

Executives perpetuate the myth that employees don't want to work hard, despite evidence showing that motivated teams thrive when aligned with clear goals and values.
Careers
fromSilicon Canals
5 days ago

I've watched three generations enter the workforce, and what Gen Z calls "hustle culture" is what my generation simply called showing up - but before you dismiss that as boomer arrogance, there's something underneath it worth understanding - Silicon Canals

Generational differences in work ethic reflect changing economic realities and expectations around fulfillment and mental health in the workplace.
Careers
fromAnildash
6 days ago

Actually, people love to work hard - Anil Dash

Executives perpetuate the myth that employees don't want to work hard, despite evidence showing that motivated teams thrive when aligned with clear goals and values.
Careers
fromSilicon Canals
5 days ago

I've watched three generations enter the workforce, and what Gen Z calls "hustle culture" is what my generation simply called showing up - but before you dismiss that as boomer arrogance, there's something underneath it worth understanding - Silicon Canals

Generational differences in work ethic reflect changing economic realities and expectations around fulfillment and mental health in the workplace.
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

At Age 26, She Was a Construction Industry Outsider. Within 5 Years, Her Business Was Bringing In $5 Billion In Orders.

He gave me this pitch that Goldman is an incredible place, but you are a cog in a giant wheel. There were so many industries that no one was paying attention to on the tech side in the U.S. He got me really passionate about doing something to help improve how those industries work.
Venture
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

Google DeepMind started moving faster by acting like a startup, Demis Hassabis says

"We've basically helped put together all the talent from around the company, sort of pushing in one direction. A lot of it was assembling together all the ingredients we already had and then kind of pushing with relentless sort of focus and pace."
Silicon Valley
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Nation
3 hours ago

How a "New York Times" Puff Piece Missed the Toxic Creed of the Tech Oligarchy

The New York Times profiled a questionable AI healthcare start-up, Medvi, overlooking serious legal and ethical concerns behind its business model.
Marketing
fromForbes
6 days ago

Adam W Is Taking Creator Strategy Off Screen And Into The Real World

Adam Waheed transitions to Chief Digital Officer at Stic, merging digital comedy with innovative advertising strategies.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

What founders can learn from Anjuna's layoffs and recovery | TechCrunch

Anjuna Security navigated market challenges by prioritizing internal culture and transparent communication during layoffs.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

Former Instagram VP shares 5 tips for young software engineers

Curiosity is key for young engineers. Asking a lot of questions is a great way to build relationships within a company, according to James Everingham.
Careers
Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Canva doubles down on AI and marketing automation with Simtheory, Ortto acquisitions | TechCrunch

Canva acquired Simtheory and Ortto to enhance its AI and marketing capabilities, evolving from a design tool to a comprehensive workflow system.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

The AI gold rush is pulling private wealth into riskier, earlier bets | TechCrunch

Family offices are increasingly investing directly in AI startups, bypassing traditional venture capital due to the urgency of the AI boom.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

How to make the Startup Battlefield Top 20 - and what every company gets regardless | TechCrunch

The Startup Battlefield Top 20 showcases the most compelling startups ready for the Disrupt Stage, with a chance to win $100,000 and the Disrupt Cup.
Social media marketing
fromInc
2 weeks ago

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.
#leadership
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
5 days ago

Who is OpenAI's global head of ads, David Dugan?

David Dugan's dual expertise in strategy and sales positions him as a key leader for OpenAI's global advertising business.
Growth hacking
fromInc
1 week ago

Most Founders Get Leadership Wrong. Here's What Actually Works

Strong leadership is essential for business growth and requires setting boundaries and persistence.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
1 week 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.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
5 days ago

Who is OpenAI's global head of ads, David Dugan?

David Dugan's dual expertise in strategy and sales positions him as a key leader for OpenAI's global advertising business.
Growth hacking
fromInc
1 week ago

Most Founders Get Leadership Wrong. Here's What Actually Works

Strong leadership is essential for business growth and requires setting boundaries and persistence.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
1 week 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.
Growth hacking
fromFast Company
5 days ago

I analyzed 789 'Shark Tank' pitches. This personality trait gets funding

Narcissistic admiration in entrepreneurs enhances their ability to secure funding from investors compared to narcissistic rivalry.
Silicon Valley
fromFortune
6 days ago

Sam Altman and Vinod Khosla agree: AI will break the economy. Their fix is no income tax for most Americans | Fortune

Vinod Khosla proposed eliminating federal income taxes for those earning under $100,000, aligning with OpenAI's economic reform ideas for the AI age.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

Repeat Y Combinator founders raise $2.2 million to fix vibe coding's pricing problem. Read their pitch deck.

OpenBuilder's cofounder and CEO, Paul Li, stated that bugs leave projects unfinished and drive up costs, highlighting the need for a more sustainable pricing model.
Startup companies
Marketing
fromInc
2 weeks 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.
Philosophy
fromThe Verge
3 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.
Productivity
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks 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.
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

How AI Can Free Founders From Daily Decision Overload

AI will help founders by filtering decisions, structuring problems, and reducing cognitive load, allowing them to focus on strategy and creativity.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks 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.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

AWS boss explains why investing billions in both Anthropic and OpenAI is an OK conflict | TechCrunch

Amazon's $50 billion investment in OpenAI reflects its experience managing conflicts of interest in competitive partnerships.
Startup companies
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week 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.
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
3 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.
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
Startup companies
fromHardik Pandya
4 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.
fromWIRED
2 months ago

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

Reid Hoffman doesn't do much in half measures. He cofounded LinkedIn, of course, and helped bankroll companies including Meta and Airbnb in their startup days. He has also fashioned himself, via books, podcasts, and other public appearances, as something of a public intellectual-a pro-capitalist philosopher who still insists that tech can be a force for good. Most recently, Hoffman has emerged as one of Silicon Valley's most prominent defenders of artificial intelligence.
US politics
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