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Apple

This Apple doesn't fall far from the tree: Tim Cook is leaving at a peak and John Ternus is exactly the right CEO for the AI era | Fortune

Apple

Meet John Ternus, the 51-year-old former swimming champ who will succeed Tim Cook as Apple CEO | Fortune

10 hours ago

Apple

Tim Cook to step down as CEO of Apple: the greatest privilege of my life'

Apple

Who is John Ternus, the incoming Apple CEO? | TechCrunch

Apple

Apple isn't losing its Trump whisperer

2 hours ago

Apple's CEO pick is a bet on hardware in the AI age

Apple appoints John Ternus as CEO, focusing on hardware innovation to lead in the AI era.

This Apple doesn't fall far from the tree: Tim Cook is leaving at a peak and John Ternus is exactly the right CEO for the AI era | Fortune

Tim Cook's departure as CEO is a strategic succession, positioning Apple for continued success under John Ternus.

Meet John Ternus, the 51-year-old former swimming champ who will succeed Tim Cook as Apple CEO | Fortune

John Ternus has been named as Tim Cook's successor as CEO of Apple, effective September 1.

10 hours ago

Apple

Tim Cook to step down as CEO of Apple: the greatest privilege of my life'

Who is John Ternus, the incoming Apple CEO? | TechCrunch

John Ternus will succeed Tim Cook as Apple CEO on September 1, after 25 years with the company.

Apple isn't losing its Trump whisperer

Tim Cook is stepping down as CEO of Apple, succeeded by John Ternus, while Cook becomes executive chairman of the board.

This 30-Year-Old CEO Reveals the Surprising Reason Behind His Startup's $11 Billion Growth

Harvey, an AI startup for legal professionals, reached an $11 billion valuation by learning from failures, according to CEO Winston Weinberg.

11 hours ago

The rise of the solofounder in the AI age - Silicon Canals

AI enables individuals to build successful companies with minimal resources, transforming the traditional startup model.

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.

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.

OpenAI's policy chief says AI companies 'need to do a much better job' talking about AI as industry leaders face personal attacks | Fortune

AI's impact on labor is polarizing, with increasing backlash and violence against proponents of the technology.

15 hours ago

This 30-Year-Old CEO Reveals the Surprising Reason Behind His Startup's $11 Billion Growth

Harvey, an AI startup for legal professionals, reached an $11 billion valuation by learning from failures, according to CEO Winston Weinberg.

11 hours ago

The rise of the solofounder in the AI age - Silicon Canals

AI enables individuals to build successful companies with minimal resources, transforming the traditional startup model.

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.

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.

OpenAI's policy chief says AI companies 'need to do a much better job' talking about AI as industry leaders face personal attacks | Fortune

AI's impact on labor is polarizing, with increasing backlash and violence against proponents of the technology.

Cisco's John Chambers lived through the dot-com crash. He says the AI bubble is harder to navigate | Fortune

The stock market is currently in a bubble, as indicated by the Buffett Indicator exceeding 200%.

#amazon

fromnews.bitcoin.com

3 hours ago

Amazon Invests $5 Billion More in Anthropic, Secures 10-Year AWS Deal Worth $100 Billion

Amazon invested $5 billion in Anthropic, raising total investment to $13 billion, with a $100 billion commitment to AWS over 10 years for Claude model training.

fromEngadget

Amazon will invest up to $25 billion in Anthropic in a broad deal

Amazon invests $5 billion in Anthropic, with potential for $20 billion more, while Anthropic commits to $100 billion in AWS technologies over the next decade.

fromnews.bitcoin.com

3 hours ago

Amazon Invests $5 Billion More in Anthropic, Secures 10-Year AWS Deal Worth $100 Billion

Amazon invested $5 billion in Anthropic, raising total investment to $13 billion, with a $100 billion commitment to AWS over 10 years for Claude model training.

fromEngadget

Amazon will invest up to $25 billion in Anthropic in a broad deal

Amazon invests $5 billion in Anthropic, with potential for $20 billion more, while Anthropic commits to $100 billion in AWS technologies over the next decade.

Video: The Resistance to New Technologies

Public skepticism towards A.I. technologies stems from a lack of control and fear of job loss.

I used to be a VC. Now I've found a better way to build a company

Many successful companies raised minimal VC funding, challenging the notion that large investments are necessary for success.

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.

fromFast Company

15 hours ago

I used to be a VC. Now I've found a better way to build a company

Many successful companies raised minimal VC funding, challenging the notion that large investments are necessary for success.

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.

How Startups Can Outmaneuver Big Companies and Carve Their Own Market

Understanding market systems and building partnerships with incumbents can accelerate startup growth and mitigate risks.

Financially struggling, AI power startup Fermi loses its CEO and CFO for '2.0' reset | Fortune

Fermi's market cap has fallen from nearly $20 billion in October down to $3.4 billion as of April 20, including a nearly 18% dip on the news of the leadership changes.

NYC startup

#entrepreneurship

16 hours ago

Wellness

3 Biohacks High-Performing Entrepreneurs Are Using to Outlast Burnout

Marketing

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.

fromCornell Chronicle

1 week ago

Higher education

Wayfair co-founders to share secrets to success at Durland Lecture | Cornell Chronicle

Wellness

16 hours ago

3 Biohacks High-Performing Entrepreneurs Are Using to Outlast Burnout

Founder performance relies on engineered energy rather than just personality or ambition.

Marketing

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.

fromCornell Chronicle

1 week ago

Higher education

Wayfair co-founders to share secrets to success at Durland Lecture | Cornell Chronicle

more#entrepreneurship

fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

fromComputerWeekly.com

14 hours ago

Business leaders marked down on AI workforce strategy | Computer Weekly

31% of workers expect their jobs to change drastically or disappear by 2030, highlighting a significant shift in workforce expectations.

22 hours ago

Two Makers Just Built the Pocket Linux PC Big Tech Refused To Make - Yanko Design

The CyberFold is a foldable clamshell cyberdeck that bears a striking resemblance to an oversized Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP. Inside is a surprisingly capable Linux computer, complete with a touchscreen, a full QWERTY keyboard, stereo speakers, and a proper port selection.

Gadgets

fromThe Atlantic

19 hours ago

What I Learned About Billionaires at Jeff Bezos's Private Retreat

Plainview's violent act against Eli Sunday symbolizes his complete detachment from moral society. After acquiring wealth, he no longer feels bound by societal rules.

Boston food

Productivity

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.

#palantir

Privacy professionals

Palantir posts mini-manifesto denouncing inclusivity and 'regressive' cultures | TechCrunch

Palantir's summary of CEO Alexander Karp's book emphasizes the moral responsibilities of Silicon Valley and critiques cultural attitudes towards technology.

fromFuturism

12 hours ago

Palantir Issues Ominous Corporate Manifesto

Palantir faces criticism for promoting a surveillance state and controversial ideologies through its contracts and CEO's statements.

Privacy professionals

Palantir posts mini-manifesto denouncing inclusivity and 'regressive' cultures | TechCrunch

Palantir's summary of CEO Alexander Karp's book emphasizes the moral responsibilities of Silicon Valley and critiques cultural attitudes towards technology.

fromFuturism

12 hours ago

Palantir Issues Ominous Corporate Manifesto

Palantir faces criticism for promoting a surveillance state and controversial ideologies through its contracts and CEO's statements.

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

5 days ago

Keith Rabois explains why he gave up laptops and desktops

Keith Rabois prefers mobile devices over laptops for work, citing portability and reduced distractions as key benefits.

Digital life

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

5 days ago

Keith Rabois explains why he gave up laptops and desktops

Keith Rabois prefers mobile devices over laptops for work, citing portability and reduced distractions as key benefits.

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

Venture capitalist Ron Conway says he is starting treatment for a 'rare' cancer

Cancer

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

Venture capitalist Ron Conway says he is starting treatment for a 'rare' cancer

Why the Quietest Voices Often Build the Best Startups

Founders should focus on the quiet strengths within their teams to build resilient companies.

fromPsychology Today

Non-profit organizations

How to Become a Generous Leader

Growth hacking

Why the Quietest Voices Often Build the Best Startups

Founders should focus on the quiet strengths within their teams to build resilient companies.

fromPsychology Today

Non-profit organizations

How to Become a Generous Leader

Time for government, business leaders to figure out AI cybersecurity regulation - Harvard Gazette

Agentic AI poses both opportunities for cybersecurity and risks to personal data, economy, and national security, necessitating regulation by leaders.

Business intelligence

fromwww.housingwire.com

Dark Matter's new CEO on AI, layoffs and growth strategy

Vikas Rao aims to enhance Dark Matter's market presence by lowering customer entry barriers and leveraging AI across the organization.

Mindfulness

fromFast Company

Warren Buffett once said that success at the end of your life comes down to 1 word

Warren Buffett emphasizes that true success is measured by the love and respect one receives, not by wealth or material possessions.

Higher education

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.

#tim-cook

2 hours ago

What smart people are saying about Tim Cook's legacy at Apple

Tim Cook is stepping down as CEO of Apple in September, with John Ternus set to succeed him.

I rated Tim Cook a 'loser' in 2013. He went on to make Apple the biggest winner and prove Silicon Valley wrong.

Tim Cook's leadership at Apple redefined success beyond founder-centric narratives, proving that non-founders can also create significant value.

Fifteen years after Steve Jobs, Tim Cook leaves a dramatically different Apple

Tim Cook is stepping down as Apple's CEO after 15 years, leaving a legacy of innovation and financial success.

fromThe Verge

Tim Cook will still be Apple's Trump whisperer

Tim Cook will continue to engage with policymakers as Apple's executive chairman, focusing on political relationships, especially with President Trump.

9 hours ago

Apple CEO Tim Cook Just Announced He's Stepping Down. Here's Who's Taking Over the Top Spot.

Tim Cook is stepping down as Apple CEO in September after 15 years, succeeded by John Ternus, who will become the new CEO.

Read Tim Cook's farewell letter reflecting on his time at Apple

Tim Cook reflects on his 15 years at Apple, emphasizing customer connection and expressing confidence in his successor, John Ternus.

2 hours ago

What smart people are saying about Tim Cook's legacy at Apple

Tim Cook is stepping down as CEO of Apple in September, with John Ternus set to succeed him.

I rated Tim Cook a 'loser' in 2013. He went on to make Apple the biggest winner and prove Silicon Valley wrong.

Tim Cook's leadership at Apple redefined success beyond founder-centric narratives, proving that non-founders can also create significant value.

Fifteen years after Steve Jobs, Tim Cook leaves a dramatically different Apple

Tim Cook is stepping down as Apple's CEO after 15 years, leaving a legacy of innovation and financial success.

fromThe Verge

Tim Cook will still be Apple's Trump whisperer

Tim Cook will continue to engage with policymakers as Apple's executive chairman, focusing on political relationships, especially with President Trump.

9 hours ago

Apple CEO Tim Cook Just Announced He's Stepping Down. Here's Who's Taking Over the Top Spot.

Tim Cook is stepping down as Apple CEO in September after 15 years, succeeded by John Ternus, who will become the new CEO.

fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Read Tim Cook's farewell letter reflecting on his time at Apple

Tim Cook reflects on his 15 years at Apple, emphasizing customer connection and expressing confidence in his successor, John Ternus.

IBM's government DEI settlement could increase pressure to avoid tech hiring diversity

IBM's settlement with the DOJ dismantles its DEI programs and halts workforce diversification efforts.

Books

Tina Seelig in Menlo Park | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Luck is a result of deliberate action and consistent efforts.

fromWIRED

21 hours ago

Tech CEOs Think AI Will Let Them Be Everywhere at Once

Billionaire CEOs are advancing personal AI projects despite corporate resistance to AI adoption and consumer skepticism about its benefits.

Business

from24/7 Wall St.

16 hours ago

Intel Finally Has a Shot at a Comeback-If It Can Execute

Intel's stock has surged nearly 75% year-to-date, raising questions about its future value in the AI chip market.

fromSlate Magazine

14 hours ago

I Had the Dream Job Everyone Wanted. Then My Peers and I Lost It All.

Mass layoffs in tech have left many experienced professionals feeling humiliated and uncertain about their future job prospects.

fromYcombinator

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.

fromTNW | Corporates-Innovation

NVIDIA didn't invest in Xanadu, but it made its CEO a billionaire anyway

Christian Weedbrook became a billionaire as Xanadu's stock surged due to NVIDIA's announcements, not through any direct investment in Xanadu.

Business

from24/7 Wall St.

11 hours ago

I'll Buy This 1 Pick-And-Shovel AI Stock With My Eyes Closed - Here's Why

Amphenol offers diversified exposure to data centers at a lower valuation compared to peers, making it a compelling investment opportunity.

Growth hacking

1 week 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.

15 hours ago

Meta CTO says he feels stressed out 4-5 times a year and he knows the 'trigger'

Andrew Bosworth manages work stress through prioritization, deep breathing, exercise, and family time, feeling stressed only a few times a year.

fromFast Company

Is 'Founder Mode' sustainable for modern leaders?

Sustainable leadership requires balancing speed and clarity, avoiding burnout while building scalable systems.

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.

fromIntelligencer

The Industry of the Future Is Run by People Who Hate Each Other

AI leaders emphasize the need for collective responsibility in shaping technology to avoid societal harm.

Business

What Warren Buffett's successor Greg Abel can learn from Tim Cook about following an iconic CEO

Greg Abel succeeds Warren Buffett as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, facing immense expectations similar to those Tim Cook faced at Apple after Steve Jobs.

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.

Thousands of CEOs admit AI had no impact on employment or productivity-and it has economists resurrecting a paradox from 40 years ago | Fortune

AI's impact on productivity mirrors Solow's paradox, with minimal gains despite widespread adoption among executives.

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.

AI startups are shifting the economic center of gravity of San Francisco

San Francisco's tech center is shifting to smaller neighborhoods due to return-to-office mandates and the rise of AI startups.

I'm 42 and the Steve Jobs quote about doing what you love has been on my desk for eight years - and last month I finally admitted that I don't actually love what I do, I just loved the idea of being someone who loves what they do - Silicon Canals

Loving what you do can be a narrative that masks the reality of exhaustion and dissatisfaction in one's work.

fromOpen Culture

The $666 Board That Built Apple: How the Apple I Changed Computing 50 Years Ago

The Apple I, a significant early computer, remains largely unknown and expensive, contrasting with today's ready-to-use devices.

#openai

Silicon Valley

Kevin Weil and Bill Peebles exit OpenAI as company continues to shed 'side quests' | TechCrunch

fromWIRED

OpenAI Executive Kevin Weil Is Leaving the Company

Kevin Weil is leaving OpenAI as the company sunsets the Prism AI workspace for scientists.

Silicon Valley

Kevin Weil and Bill Peebles exit OpenAI as company continues to shed 'side quests' | TechCrunch

fromWIRED

OpenAI Executive Kevin Weil Is Leaving the Company

Kevin Weil is leaving OpenAI as the company sunsets the Prism AI workspace for scientists.

Harvey's 30-year-old CEO says failing is a 'good way to learn' and says 'destroying your ego' led him to an $11 billion success | Fortune

Failure is essential for success in building a startup, emphasizing learning and improvement over perfection.

5 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.

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.

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.

fromAol

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.

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.

more#ai-strategy

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.

Tech industry

fromThe Mercury News

2 months ago

Clendaniel: Declining morality of Silicon Valley's tech leaders dragging down the nation

Silicon Valley's tech leaders have neglected social responsibility, prioritizing profit and political influence over affordable housing, inequality, and harms from AI and social media.

fromComputerworld