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Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
12 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.
fromFast Company
9 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
#meta
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Meta is reentering the AI race with a new model called Muse Spark

Meta launches Muse Spark, a new AI model designed for its products, promising improved query handling and multimodal input capabilities.
Tech industry
fromSoapcentral
7 hours ago

Mark Zuckerberg's $80 billion mistake literally defines his organization, and it's ironic

Mark Zuckerberg's rebranding of Facebook to Meta aimed to create a controlled metaverse, but it became a significant business failure.
Artificial intelligence
fromArs Technica
10 hours ago

Meta spins up AI version of Mark Zuckerberg to engage with employees

Meta launched an AI assistant and chatbots based on celebrities, allowing users to create their own AI characters amid concerns over child safety.
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Meta is reentering the AI race with a new model called Muse Spark

Meta launches Muse Spark, a new AI model designed for its products, promising improved query handling and multimodal input capabilities.
#ai
fromThe Verge
11 hours ago
Artificial intelligence

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

Careers
fromFast Company
7 hours ago

LinkedIn's Chief Economic Opportunity Officer on how to get ahead in the age of AI

Human ingenuity allows software engineers to focus on unique human skills rather than competing with AI.
#business-growth
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
7 hours 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.
fromFast Company
2 days ago
Growth hacking

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.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
7 hours 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.
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.
fromSFGATE
2 hours ago

KB Home is the latest billion-dollar company leaving California

KB Home's forthcoming move will mark its return to the Phoenix area, where the company was headquartered for a few years in the 1960s before shifting its operations to Los Angeles.
LA real estate
NYC startup
fromAlleywatch
9 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.
#sam-altman
San Francisco
fromEngadget
10 hours ago

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

Sam Altman's house may have been targeted in two violent incidents involving gunfire and a Molotov cocktail.
Silicon Valley
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Fear and loathing at OpenAI

Sam Altman's leadership at OpenAI has faced challenges, including a brief firing and subsequent reinstatement, raising questions about his suitability for the role.
San Francisco
fromEngadget
10 hours ago

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

Sam Altman's house may have been targeted in two violent incidents involving gunfire and a Molotov cocktail.
Silicon Valley
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Fear and loathing at OpenAI

Sam Altman's leadership at OpenAI has faced challenges, including a brief firing and subsequent reinstatement, raising questions about his suitability for the role.
#entrepreneurship
Startup companies
fromFast Company
14 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.
Startup companies
fromFortune
1 day ago

These cofounders quit corporate jobs, took on $100K in credit card debt, and slept in a Denny's-now their $1.2B company is backed by Serena Williams | Fortune

Successful companies often start in unconventional places, driven by founders' personal experiences and resilience.
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
3 days ago

I burned out at my VC job, so I opened a Pilates studio. I work more now but it feels good to not have to say 'yes.'

Anna Noelle Rinke transitioned from a tech career to founding a Pilates brand after experiencing burnout in venture capital.
Startup companies
fromFast Company
14 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.
Startup companies
fromFortune
1 day ago

These cofounders quit corporate jobs, took on $100K in credit card debt, and slept in a Denny's-now their $1.2B company is backed by Serena Williams | Fortune

Successful companies often start in unconventional places, driven by founders' personal experiences and resilience.
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
3 days ago

I burned out at my VC job, so I opened a Pilates studio. I work more now but it feels good to not have to say 'yes.'

Anna Noelle Rinke transitioned from a tech career to founding a Pilates brand after experiencing burnout in venture capital.
Parenting
fromFatherly
9 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.
#elon-musk
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.
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.
Upper West Side
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

Inside Tinder HQ, from Celsius drinks and a 'de-stress with Legos' station to espresso on the roof deck

Tinder's West Hollywood headquarters features a playful office environment with themed rooms, snacks, and a focus on employee well-being.
#openai
fromFortune
2 days ago
Media industry

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

Marketing tech
fromInc
3 days ago

Sam Altman's 'Last Resort' Is Now a $100 Billion Bet for OpenAI

OpenAI expects to generate $2.5 billion in ad revenue in 2023, with projections reaching $100 billion annually by 2030.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago
Artificial intelligence

AI products are reaching further into our lives. Does it matter who controls the companies behind them? | Van Badham

fromFuturism
1 week ago
Artificial intelligence

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

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.
Marketing tech
fromInc
3 days ago

Sam Altman's 'Last Resort' Is Now a $100 Billion Bet for OpenAI

OpenAI expects to generate $2.5 billion in ad revenue in 2023, with projections reaching $100 billion annually by 2030.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

AI products are reaching further into our lives. Does it matter who controls the companies behind them? | Van Badham

Ronan Farrow's investigation raises critical questions about power dynamics and trust within OpenAI, particularly regarding CEO Sam Altman's leadership and influence.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 week 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.
Business
fromFortune
3 days ago

Amazon is still paying Jeff Bezos an $80,000 yearly salary-but $1.6 million for travel and security | Fortune

Jeff Bezos maintains a salary of $81,400 since 1998, despite being worth $254 billion.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
4 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.
Apple
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Delays or Not, Apple's Next Innovations Will Be Worth the Wait for Investors

Apple's stock fluctuates due to potential delays in the launch of its first foldable iPhone, amid conflicting reports about its release schedule.
Berlin
fromConde Nast Traveler
5 days ago

Did You Know You Can Book Hotels on Airbnb? All the Benefits, Explained

Airbnb has expanded to include hotels, experiences, and services, while facing restrictions in some cities due to overtourism.
Television
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Satirizing Silicon Valley is pointless in 2026. This show proves it

The Audacity critiques Big Tech's ethics through a darkly comedic lens, but its timing may render it less impactful.
SF politics
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Silicon Valley's congressman has become a lightning rod. He's just fine with that

Ro Khanna engaged with tax law professor David Gamage about a proposed tax on California billionaires to fund public education and healthcare.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromCalifornia Post
1 week ago

Exclusive | Inside San Francisco's 'co-founder rooms': the no-frills crash pads powering the AI gold rush

Co-founder rooms in San Francisco offer shared living for tech hopefuls prioritizing proximity over privacy and comfort.
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
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.
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Nation
10 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.
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.
#ai-adoption
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.
fromFortune
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky says AI is 'the best thing that ever happened to' his company-now he's warning other founders to get onboard pronto or else | Fortune

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.
fromFortune
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky says AI is 'the best thing that ever happened to' his company-now he's warning other founders to get onboard pronto or else | Fortune

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.
#san-francisco
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.
Marketing tech
fromComputerworld
4 days ago

The top priority for Adobe's next CEO? Prepping for the 'age of agents'

Adobe's next CEO must navigate the transition to real-world agentic AI and reshape the company's strategy and products.
#uber
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Uber Bears Are Missing the Story and Our $123.73 Price Target Shows Why

Uber's stock is undervalued with a price target of $123.73, indicating a potential 71% upside over the next year.
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Uber is the latest to be won over by Amazon's AI chips | TechCrunch

Uber is expanding its AWS cloud services contract, utilizing Amazon's Graviton chips and testing Trainium3, signaling competition with Google and Oracle.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Uber Bears Are Missing the Story and Our $123.73 Price Target Shows Why

Uber's stock is undervalued with a price target of $123.73, indicating a potential 71% upside over the next year.
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Uber is the latest to be won over by Amazon's AI chips | TechCrunch

Uber is expanding its AWS cloud services contract, utilizing Amazon's Graviton chips and testing Trainium3, signaling competition with Google and Oracle.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
5 days ago

Binance Founder CZ Shares Untold Story in New Book: Freedom of Money

Changpeng Zhao's memoir details his journey from rural China to leading Binance, addressing crypto's rise and the need for stricter industry oversight.
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.
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.
Careers
fromAnildash
1 week 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.
Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
5 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.
#anthropic
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
10 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
10 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.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
4 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.
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
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week 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.
Silicon Valley
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

Elon-Headed Robot Dog Spotted In San Francisco

A robot dog with Elon Musk's head promotes an art show, showcasing the intersection of technology, art, and evolving digital identities.
Digital life
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Just like Gen Z, a young Mark Zuckerberg 'had no concept of small talk' and would 'just stare at you,' the VC behind Airbnb and Reddit says | Fortune

The 'Gen Z stare' reflects a lack of social skills, exemplified by Mark Zuckerberg's early communication challenges.
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
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
Marketing
fromFortune
4 weeks ago

Airbnb's CFO on the $250 million pandemic decision to protect brand trust | Fortune

Airbnb prioritized community support over cash preservation during the pandemic crisis, paying hosts $250 million and allowing free cancellations to build long-term brand trust and durability.
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.
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.
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.
#silicon-valley
Silicon Valley
fromThe Nation
1 week 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.
Silicon Valley
fromThe Nation
1 week 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.
Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
3 days ago

What AI CEOs still don't get about Washington

Congress struggles with tech policy amid lobbying and constituent demands, while companies propose various AI governance strategies.
fromFortune
3 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
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
5 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.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

From Airbnb to the White House: Joe Gebbia is reshaping the government in Trump's image

"to improve how Americans experience their government-online, in person, and the spaces in between."
US politics
Real estate
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Uber's founder wants to disrupt your apartment

Sekra will blend hospitality and proptech to build upscale, community-focused rental apartments that increase efficiency, reduce vacancies, and command premium rents.
fromFortune
2 months ago

Airbnb's Brian Chesky says CEOs don't have to be 'miserable'-that's why he got rid of emails and banned meetings before 10 a.m. | Fortune

Chesky no longer bothers with pesky emails; they were a huge annoyance, and he rarely touches them anymore. Instead, Chesky communicates while he's on the clock and prefers to call and text, the WSJ reported. And that's not the only office tradition he's done away with. For Chesky, 9 a.m. meetings are a thing of the past. As someone who hits productivity strides in the wee hours of the morning, Chesky pushes early meetings back to 10 a.m.-and no earlier.
Business
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

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

In posts on X and an opinion column penned for The San Francisco Standard, Hoffman writes: "We in Silicon Valley can't bend the knee to Trump. We can't shrink away and hope the crisis fades. Hope without action is not a strategy -- it's an invitation for Trump to trample whatever he can see, including our own business and security interests."
US politics
Careers
fromFortune
2 months ago

Despite Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky and Steve Jobs praising micromanagers, a new survey ranks them among the most annoying coworkers | Fortune

Micromanagers and coworkers who steal credit are among the most hated coworkers, undermining confidence, productivity, morale, and team innovation.
Silicon Valley
fromFortune
2 months ago

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky warns Gen Z's fear of micromanagement is holding them back: It's a lesson he learned from Steve Jobs | Fortune

Micromanagement practiced as partnership and detailed investment that raises standards and expands employee thinking can accelerate careers rather than disempower them.
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