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Startup companies
fromAol
17 hours 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
17 hours 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
17 hours 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
17 hours 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.
Higher education
fromFortune
5 hours 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.
#ai
Marketing tech
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

This AI startup raised $4.5 million to help marketers fine-tune campaigns and monitor rivals. Read its pitch deck.

Pomo uses AI to enhance ad performance by automating data analysis and providing actionable insights for marketers.
Startup companies
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

30-year-old CEO of $11 billion Harvey earned the backing of OpenAI and Sam Altman. He says you have to 're-earn' your role every 6 months | Fortune

Re-earning positions every six months is essential for survival in the fast-evolving AI landscape.
Careers
fromFast Company
1 day 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.
Marketing tech
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

This AI startup raised $4.5 million to help marketers fine-tune campaigns and monitor rivals. Read its pitch deck.

Pomo uses AI to enhance ad performance by automating data analysis and providing actionable insights for marketers.
Startup companies
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

30-year-old CEO of $11 billion Harvey earned the backing of OpenAI and Sam Altman. He says you have to 're-earn' your role every 6 months | Fortune

Re-earning positions every six months is essential for survival in the fast-evolving AI landscape.
Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
1 day 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.
Silicon Valley
fromTechCrunch
11 hours 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.
US politics
fromWIRED
16 hours 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.
Venture
fromThe Atlantic
8 hours ago

Elon Musk Is Banking on Fanboys

SpaceX's upcoming IPO may achieve a $2 trillion valuation, making it the largest in history despite its current financial losses.
Marketing tech
fromwww.businessinsider.com
15 hours 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.
fromFast Company
1 day 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
#sam-altman
San Francisco
fromEngadget
1 day 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
4 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
1 day 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
4 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.
Digital life
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

Snap's Evan Spiegel says his work schedule is 'completely insane' but he tries to reserve Sundays for family time

Evan Spiegel balances work and family while advocating against excessive screen time.
Bootstrapping
fromFortune
2 days 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.
#openai
Media industry
fromFortune
3 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
3 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.
#fundraising
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
5 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.
Data science
fromMedium
6 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.
Exercise
fromEntrepreneur
5 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.
SF politics
fromFast Company
6 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.
#ai-development
fromwww.businessinsider.com
11 hours 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.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
11 hours ago

Financial risk management platform Pillar raises $20M seed in round led by a16z | TechCrunch

Pillar raised $20 million to automate hedging for commodity-driven businesses using AI to manage financial risk.
#legal-tech
Venture
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Harvey confirms $11B valuation: Sequoia triples down | TechCrunch

Harvey, a legal tech startup, raised $200 million at an $11 billion valuation, marking a significant increase in its funding and valuation over the past year.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Harvey confirms $11B valuation: Sequoia triples down | TechCrunch

Harvey, a legal tech startup, raised $200 million at an $11 billion valuation, marking a significant increase in its funding and valuation over the past year.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
23 hours ago

Ad Tech Briefing: The Trade Desk's 'changing of the guard' and a 'sign of the times'

Independent ad tech companies face challenges as MiQ expands through acquisitions while The Trade Desk experiences significant executive departures.
Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

3 Ways Thought Leaders Can Create Immediate Value For Their Audiences

Real influence requires a unique perspective; audiences seek actionable insights from credible thought leaders.
fromFortune
3 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
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
4 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.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
4 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.
#entrepreneurship
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago
Bootstrapping

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.
Careers
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

I was rejected 33 times and built a $390 million company - at 48 years old. Age bias in tech is costing us all | Fortune

Reinvention after 40 is often dismissed as a midlife crisis, but it can be a calculated and economically beneficial choice.
Startup companies
fromFast Company
1 day 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.
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.
Careers
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

I was rejected 33 times and built a $390 million company - at 48 years old. Age bias in tech is costing us all | Fortune

Reinvention after 40 is often dismissed as a midlife crisis, but it can be a calculated and economically beneficial choice.
#venture-capital
Venture
fromFast Company
2 days 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
4 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.
Venture
fromFast Company
2 days 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
4 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.
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.
Growth hacking
fromFast Company
3 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.housingwire.com
5 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
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 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
Artificial intelligence
fromForbes
1 day ago

The Hottest Debate In Tech: Ads In AI

The debate in AI centers on the introduction of advertising in chatbot interactions and the financial implications of running AI systems.
Productivity
fromEntrepreneur
3 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.
Growth hacking
fromFast Company
6 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.
Venture
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

'Shark Tank' star Kevin O'Leary says you're not rich unless you have $5 million in liquid assets

Real wealth is defined as having at least $5 million in liquid assets, according to Kevin O'Leary.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 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
#leadership
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
6 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.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks 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
6 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.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks 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.
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.
Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
4 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.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
5 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.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
1 week 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.
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.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 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
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
6 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
fromTechCrunch
5 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.
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

You Don't Need Awards to Raise VC - You Need These 2 Things

Awards may be encouraging and occasionally useful for visibility, but they are weak indicators of validation and poor predictors of long-term success. In the longevity and healthspan industry, where timelines are long and claims are easy to overstate, venture capital ultimately follows alignment and evidence, not applause received at glitzy industry events.
Healthcare
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

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

AI agents can autonomously participate in professional environments, including social media, challenging traditional roles in startups.
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

After Raising $30 Million, I Learned the Real Lessons of Entrepreneurship - What My MBA Missed

Startups prioritize speed, adaptability, and alignment over analysis and pedigree, with hidden dependencies posing greater risks than visible competitors.
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.
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
US politics
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Reid Hoffman says business leaders must speak up

Immigration restrictions and geopolitical tensions threaten U.S. tech leadership and economic benefits, while leaders should use their voices to steer society toward better futures.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Tools for founders to navigate and move past conflict | TechCrunch

Founders must establish healthy conflict resolution frameworks early to build company culture based on respectful interactions rather than stated values alone.
#reid-hoffman
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
US politics

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

fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
US politics

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

fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Reid Hoffman says business leaders are wrong to stay silent about the Trump administration

Business leaders who believe staying quiet about the Trump administration will protect their companies are making a dangerous miscalculation, says Reid Hoffman. The LinkedIn cofounder and tech investor said in an episode of the "Rapid Response" podcast published Tuesday that he rejects the idea that executives can simply wait out political turbulence. "The theory that if you just keep your mouth shut, the storm will blow over and it won't be a problem - you should be disabused of that theory now," Hoffman said.
US politics
fromSan Jose Inside
2 months 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
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Billionaire VC founder Vinod Khosla distances himself from pro-ICE remarks by an exec at his firm

no law enforcement has shot an innocent person
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

LinkedIn cofounder says companies are looking in the wrong place for AI's biggest payoff

Big companies are busy hiring chief AI officers and setting up tiger teams to pilot agentic products. However, LinkedIn cofounder Reid Hoffman says this overlooks where automation actually pays off - in the "unglamorous layer" of day-to-day work. Speaking with AI engineer Parth Patil on his "Possible" podcast, Hoffman said a company's AI transformation involves employees "being able to talk to each other about it and do collective learning."
Artificial intelligence
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
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

How startups can 'break through the noise' and grab attention, according to a marketer-turned-VC

"You can have as much money as you want to pour into the algorithm and buy ads," Kaplan told Business Insider. "But if you don't have the right founder who's able to build a community and the attention that you need to build a real product that people want, all of that money ... is meaningless."
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