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#leadership-sunnyvale

LinkedIn CEO change: Daniel Shapero takes the helm as Ryan Roslansky broadens Microsoft role

Daniel Shapero becomes LinkedIn's new CEO, succeeding Ryan Roslansky, as the company achieves over $5 billion in quarterly revenue.

Media industry

2 hours ago

LinkedIn's CEO is moving on; please hold your tearful video tributes | TechCrunch

Ryan Roslansky stepped down as LinkedIn's CEO after six years, succeeded by COO Dan Shapero, leaving a significantly larger platform and revenue.

Media industry

fromGeekWire

LinkedIn CEO change: Daniel Shapero takes the helm as Ryan Roslansky broadens Microsoft role

Daniel Shapero becomes LinkedIn's new CEO, succeeding Ryan Roslansky, as the company achieves over $5 billion in quarterly revenue.

Are You Accidentally Letting Future Leaders Slip Away?

Hire candidates with a growth mindset and promote from within to cultivate long-term leadership.

Startup companies

4 hours ago

From the stage to the future: Where are Startup Battlefield's alumni now? | TechCrunch

TechCrunch Startup Battlefield serves as a crucial launchpad for tech companies, enabling them to gain visibility and secure significant funding.

#apple

fromThe Atlantic

Apple

It Doesn't Matter Who Runs Apple

fromEngadget

Apple

Here's to the stable ones: In praise of Tim Cook

from24/7 Wall St.

Apple

Apple's New CEO Needs to Be a 'Cowboy' - But Can He With Tim Cook Still There?

13 hours ago

Apple

New Apple CEO John Ternus is inheriting a pressure cooker

Are internal CEOs the way to go?

Tim Cook is stepping down as CEO of Apple, handing over the role to John Ternus, who has 25 years of experience at the company.

fromwww.cbc.ca

15 hours ago

John Ternus will be Apple's next CEO. Who is he, and how will he face the company's big AI challenge? | CBC News

Tim Cook is retiring as CEO of Apple, succeeded by John Ternus, who has been with the company for 25 years.

fromThe Atlantic

It Doesn't Matter Who Runs Apple

Tim Cook transformed Apple into a highly successful but less innovative company over his 15-year tenure as CEO.

fromEngadget

Here's to the stable ones: In praise of Tim Cook

Tim Cook transitions to executive chair, succeeded by John Ternus, highlighting contrasting leadership styles at Apple.

from24/7 Wall St.

Apple's New CEO Needs to Be a 'Cowboy' - But Can He With Tim Cook Still There?

John Ternus's leadership at Apple may be constrained by Tim Cook's ongoing influence as executive chairman.

13 hours ago

New Apple CEO John Ternus is inheriting a pressure cooker

John Ternus will face significant challenges as Apple's new CEO, particularly in AI and innovation beyond existing products.

Are internal CEOs the way to go?

Tim Cook is stepping down as CEO of Apple, handing over the role to John Ternus, who has 25 years of experience at the company.

Online Community Development

fromwww.cbc.ca

15 hours ago

John Ternus will be Apple's next CEO. Who is he, and how will he face the company's big AI challenge? | CBC News

Tim Cook is retiring as CEO of Apple, succeeded by John Ternus, who has been with the company for 25 years.

more#apple

fromInfoQ

Panel: Building a Culture that Works

A thriving work culture is essential for engineers, emphasizing psychological safety, autonomy, and understanding among team members.

#leadership-development

Women

Making the Shift from Individual Contributor to Leader

Transitioning from individual contributor to leader involves self-conviction and recognition from others.

fromeLearning Industry

AI Is Changing Leadership Development, But Not The Way You Think

Leadership development focuses on judgment and behavior, not just content, and must adapt to real-world challenges.

Women

Making the Shift from Individual Contributor to Leader

Transitioning from individual contributor to leader involves self-conviction and recognition from others.

fromeLearning Industry

more#leadership-development

AI Is Changing Leadership Development, But Not The Way You Think

Leadership development focuses on judgment and behavior, not just content, and must adapt to real-world challenges.

Scala

fromYouTube

7 minutes ago

Business4s: Bridging the gap between devs and the business [Scala Days 2025]

Scala is evolving to support business software that is both technically sound and relevant to real-world business needs.

Remote teams

Deloitte and Zoom cut parental leave and other benefits

Deloitte and Zoom are reducing employee benefits, including parental leave and PTO, potentially influencing other companies to follow suit.

The AI boom won't last, a top VC warns, as he urges startups to cash out

AI founders should consider selling their companies within the next 12-18 months to maximize value before market conditions change.

#meta

'This Makes Me Super Uncomfortable': Meta's Plan to Track Employees' Every Click and Keystroke Sparks Backlash

Meta is installing tracking software on U.S. employees' computers to create AI training data from their work activities.

fromArs Technica

Artificial intelligence

Meta will use employee-tracking software to help train AI agents: Report

Artificial intelligence

Meta will start tracking employees' screens and keystrokes to train AI tools | Fortune

'This Makes Me Super Uncomfortable': Meta's Plan to Track Employees' Every Click and Keystroke Sparks Backlash

Meta is installing tracking software on U.S. employees' computers to create AI training data from their work activities.

fromArs Technica

Meta will use employee-tracking software to help train AI agents: Report

Meta will track US employees' mouse movements and clicks to improve AI training data.

Silicon Valley real estate

Meta will start tracking employees' screens and keystrokes to train AI tools | Fortune

Meta is implementing tracking software on employee computers to gather data for AI training.

more#meta

fromSan Jose Spotlight

Silicon Valley cities among top 10 best places to live in California - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County cities rank highly for quality of life and job market, but face significant housing affordability challenges.

fromSFGATE

4 hours ago

'Don't leave': Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang tells people to stay in California

Jensen Huang advocates for living in California despite high taxes, emphasizing the state's importance for AI jobs and its favorable climate.

EU data protection

fromComputerworld

13 hours ago

Meta to track employee keystrokes, screen activity to train AI agents

Privacy and compliance risks in Europe under GDPR are significant, especially regarding keystroke and screen activity monitoring.

#ai

NYC startup

Cursor's 25-year-old CEO is a former Google intern who just inked a $60 billion deal with SpaceX | Fortune

Software development

I'm the CTO of a startup. Software engineering has changed so much that we've changed our hiring process.

fromFuturism

7 hours ago

Artificial intelligence

Nvidia CEO Says AI Will Be a Permanent Micromanaging Boss Who Never Stops Nagging You

Careers

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Says AI Won't Replace You - It Will Just Be a Really Annoying Micromanager

fromSilicon Canals

Startup companies

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

The 3 prompts Mark Cuban recommends you plug into Claude

Mark Cuban believes AI creates job opportunities for young job seekers and encourages learning to build practical AI tools for businesses.

NYC startup

Cursor's 25-year-old CEO is a former Google intern who just inked a $60 billion deal with SpaceX | Fortune

Michael Truell's Cursor is poised for a $60 billion acquisition by SpaceX, marking a significant achievement in the tech industry.

Software development

I'm the CTO of a startup. Software engineering has changed so much that we've changed our hiring process.

AI coding agents have transformed software engineering, changing hiring practices and the skills required for engineers.

fromFuturism

7 hours ago

Nvidia CEO Says AI Will Be a Permanent Micromanaging Boss Who Never Stops Nagging You

AI proliferation may lead to increased productivity and job creation, contrary to fears of widespread job losses.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Says AI Won't Replace You - It Will Just Be a Really Annoying Micromanager

AI will not eliminate jobs but will act as a digital supervisor, enhancing productivity.

Startup companies

fromSilicon Canals

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.

The 3 prompts Mark Cuban recommends you plug into Claude

Mark Cuban believes AI creates job opportunities for young job seekers and encourages learning to build practical AI tools for businesses.

Not everyone who works through the weekend is ambitious. Some people learned a long time ago that the cost of stopping isn't lost productivity, it's the immediate surfacing of everything the work was keeping quiet - Silicon Canals

Work can serve as a means of emotional suppression, masking deeper issues rather than addressing them.

Wellness

fromPsychology Today

7 hours ago

Workplace Details That Can Make or Break Your Day

Day-to-day workplace conditions significantly influence employee engagement, productivity, and retention.

Business intelligence

Boards say the C-suite owns the AI strategy. The C-suite doesn't agree. | Fortune

90% of board members believe AI leadership responsibility lies with the C-suite, but executives disagree on ownership within the C-suite.

Psychology

18 hours ago

Do you have this leadership blindspot?

Identity dysmorphia occurs when self-perception lags behind actual capabilities, limiting leadership impact despite external recognition of competence.

Bootstrapping

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.

Wearables

The future of brain sensing is now

Market leaders shape consumer expectations for new technology, as seen with heart rate monitoring and brain sensing.

Tech industry

21 hours ago

Feud between AI power startup Fermi and its fired CEO and top shareholder heats up over proposed sale | Fortune

Fermi's leadership opposes a sale despite pressure from its fired CEO, as the company aims to grow Project Matador and recover its market value.

How Business Owners Unintentionally Demotivate Great Teams

Everyday communication shapes performance more than strategy for founders.

Remote teams

Why Always Being Available Is Holding Your Business Back

Constant availability hinders leadership and business growth by preventing teams from developing their own judgment.

Why the Quietest Voices Often Build the Best Startups

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

I'm a 'Roll up Your Sleeves' Leader - Here's How it's Paying Off

Hands-on leadership thrives on curiosity, collaboration, and balancing coaching with accountability to empower teams and drive results.

How Business Owners Unintentionally Demotivate Great Teams

Everyday communication shapes performance more than strategy for founders.

Remote teams

Why Always Being Available Is Holding Your Business Back

Constant availability hinders leadership and business growth by preventing teams from developing their own judgment.

Why the Quietest Voices Often Build the Best Startups

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

I'm a 'Roll up Your Sleeves' Leader - Here's How it's Paying Off

Hands-on leadership thrives on curiosity, collaboration, and balancing coaching with accountability to empower teams and drive results.

Former Pinterest team redesigns email with Extra - and it's actually good | TechCrunch

A new email product, Extra, reimagines the inbox by organizing it around personal life rather than traditional methods.

Marketing tech

fromDigiday

Uber, Time and eos are 2026 Future Leader Awards finalists

The Future Leader Awards recognize emerging leaders with impactful contributions in their industries, emphasizing measurable outcomes and innovative strategies.

Graphic design

fromMedium

How design leaders influence decisions without being in the room

Effective design communication requires clear annotations to convey decisions, hypotheses, and outcomes.

Toronto startup

When the CEO Becomes the Brand

Elon Musk's activism has sparked debate on its impact on the Tesla brand, polarizing consumer perceptions.

SpaceX's public IPO filing confirms Musk and insiders retain dominant voting control

Musk controls 79% of SpaceX's votes with 42% equity due to a dual-class share structure, targeting a $1.75 trillion IPO valuation.

How SpaceX preempted a $2B fundraise with a $60B buyout offer | TechCrunch

SpaceX plans to acquire Cursor for $60 billion or collaborate for $10 billion to enhance AI capabilities.

fromnews.bitcoin.com

20 hours ago

SpaceX and Cursor AI Team up to Build Coding AI, With Option to Buy Startup for $60 Billion

SpaceX partnered with Cursor AI, securing a $60 billion acquisition option and aiming to develop advanced AI coding tools using Colossus supercomputer.

European startups

fromTNW | Business

SpaceX's public IPO filing confirms Musk and insiders retain dominant voting control

Musk controls 79% of SpaceX's votes with 42% equity due to a dual-class share structure, targeting a $1.75 trillion IPO valuation.

How SpaceX preempted a $2B fundraise with a $60B buyout offer | TechCrunch

SpaceX plans to acquire Cursor for $60 billion or collaborate for $10 billion to enhance AI capabilities.

fromnews.bitcoin.com

20 hours ago

SpaceX and Cursor AI Team up to Build Coding AI, With Option to Buy Startup for $60 Billion

SpaceX partnered with Cursor AI, securing a $60 billion acquisition option and aiming to develop advanced AI coding tools using Colossus supercomputer.

Since Tim Cook is leaving Apple, it's now time for him to really show up for us

Tim Cook's public acknowledgment of his sexuality as Apple's CEO marked a significant moment for LGBTQ+ representation in corporate leadership.

5 leadership lessons from departing Apple CEO Tim Cook

Tim Cook is stepping down as Apple CEO after 15 years, transitioning to executive chairman, with John Ternus succeeding him.

5 ways Tim Cook remade Apple

Tim Cook will transition to executive chairman, with John Ternus becoming Apple's next CEO, marking the end of Cook's leadership era.

Tim Cook reveals the first thing he did as CEO every day. It's a leadership habit everyone should steal

Tim Cook emphasizes the importance of reading customer emails to build trust and engagement as he transitions to executive chairman of Apple.

Apple's John Ternus will run one of the world's most powerful companies; the job is a minefield | TechCrunch

Tim Cook's leadership at Apple has been marked by significant wealth accumulation and major challenges, including regulatory battles and market pressures.

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.

LGBT

fromAdvocate.com

Since Tim Cook is leaving Apple, it's now time for him to really show up for us

Tim Cook's public acknowledgment of his sexuality as Apple's CEO marked a significant moment for LGBTQ+ representation in corporate leadership.

5 leadership lessons from departing Apple CEO Tim Cook

Tim Cook is stepping down as Apple CEO after 15 years, transitioning to executive chairman, with John Ternus succeeding him.

5 ways Tim Cook remade Apple

Tim Cook will transition to executive chairman, with John Ternus becoming Apple's next CEO, marking the end of Cook's leadership era.

Tim Cook reveals the first thing he did as CEO every day. It's a leadership habit everyone should steal

Tim Cook emphasizes the importance of reading customer emails to build trust and engagement as he transitions to executive chairman of Apple.

Apple's John Ternus will run one of the world's most powerful companies; the job is a minefield | TechCrunch

Tim Cook's leadership at Apple has been marked by significant wealth accumulation and major challenges, including regulatory battles and market pressures.

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.

Is "Being In The Room" Still The Key To Success?

Working from home may limit career advancement opportunities for Black women due to reduced visibility and access in corporate environments.

Business

Tim Cook's exit is part of a CEO reckoning sweeping Corporate America | Fortune

2026 sees significant CEO transitions across major companies, driven by urgency around AI and the need for leadership fit for rapid transformation.

World news

fromThe Conversation

As the world faces yet another crisis, why are leaders still resisting remote work?

Cairo imposes a curfew to address energy shortages amid Gulf conflict, while various countries adopt measures to confront resource scarcity.

Productivity

3 days ago

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

Some CEOs are redefining corporate norms by prioritizing efficiency and transparency over traditional meeting structures.

3 days ago

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

Silicon Valley owes a moral debt to the country that made its rise possible, and free email is not enough to fulfill that obligation.

Privacy professionals

fromYcombinator

4 days ago

Digital life

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

User and competitor laziness are key to scaling a business beyond just a product.

fromBusiness Matters

How resilient leaders help their teams thrive through change

Resilience in business means continuing to move forward despite challenges and is heavily influenced by effective leadership.

Social justice

fromComputerworld

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.

12 hours ago

The Godmother of Silicon Valley and her former student want to fix how healthcare gets built | Fortune

Mary Minno and Esther Wojcicki launched Treehub, a residency program for academic founders in biotech and healthcare, emphasizing iterative learning and innovation.

Online Community Development

44 minutes ago

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says you won't lose your job to AI-you'll lose it to your coworker who uses it | Fortune

AI will not replace jobs, but workers using AI may outpace those who do not.

Business intelligence

fromInfoWorld

11 hours ago

SpaceX secures option to acquire AI coding startup Cursor for $60B

Enterprise buyers must act on contract language to secure data-handling provisions and address potential changes in model routing.

fromPsychology Today

Leading Through Identity: Mobilizing a Shared Sense of "Us"

Identity leadership enhances organizational success by fostering belonging, improving team cohesion, and aligning goals with employee values.

European startups

'They're sweating': Why Japanese giants are pouring money into Silicon Valley startups | Fortune

Japanese companies are increasing investments in AI to avoid falling behind global competitors.

Startup companies

3 days ago

Is 'Founder Mode' sustainable for modern leaders?

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

Wellness

3 Biohacks High-Performing Entrepreneurs Are Using to Outlast Burnout

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

Psychology

fromThe Verge

Silicon Valley has forgotten what normal people want

LLMs are not a groundbreaking discovery; many concepts they embody have been known for a long time.

fromSecuritymagazine

Why Bridging Siloes Doesn't Need to Be Complicated

"When you talk to people about breaking them down, they feel like they're going to get flattened. This negative perception of breaking down siloes can impact the organization's ability to solve the siloes in the first place."

Media industry

#ai-training

fromThe Verge

9 hours ago

Now Meta will track what employees do on their computers to train its AI agents

Meta is using employee activity data to train AI agents for better task automation.

Meta will record employees' keystrokes and use it to train its AI models | TechCrunch

Meta is using employee data, including mouse movements and keystrokes, to train its AI models for improved efficiency.

fromThe Verge

9 hours ago

Now Meta will track what employees do on their computers to train its AI agents

Meta is using employee activity data to train AI agents for better task automation.

Meta will record employees' keystrokes and use it to train its AI models | TechCrunch

Meta is using employee data, including mouse movements and keystrokes, to train its AI models for improved efficiency.

VAST Data grows extremely fast and is highly profitable; IPO is on the horizon

VAST Data's valuation has surged to $30 billion following its Series F funding round, reflecting significant growth and profitability.

I moved to San Francisco to work in AI. Living here requires sacrifices I gave up normalcy to gain access.

Surrounding oneself with ambitious individuals in San Francisco fuels personal and professional growth in the tech industry.

Why second chance hiring is smart business

The job market is challenging, especially for individuals with justice-involved pasts, who face significant barriers to employment.

fromABC7 San Francisco

Union City becomes home to 1st US center for advanced AI chip assembly

Union City opened the first U.S. research center for advanced semiconductor packaging, enhancing AI chip production and job creation in Silicon Valley.

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.

#team-dynamics

What Sets Superteams Apart from the Rest

Super teams excel through clear focus, trust, and continuous learning, rather than just having superstars.

How to use AI to strengthen teams instead of destroying them

Top talent and AI do not guarantee high-performing teams; effective collaboration and strategic use of AI are essential.

What Sets Superteams Apart from the Rest

Super teams excel through clear focus, trust, and continuous learning, rather than just having superstars.

How to use AI to strengthen teams instead of destroying them

Top talent and AI do not guarantee high-performing teams; effective collaboration and strategic use of AI are essential.

more#team-dynamics

fromThesanjoseblog

San Jose Lands the WeAreDevelopers World Congress North America

The inaugural WeAreDevelopers World Congress North America will draw approximately 10,000 attendees to San Jose, establishing it as the permanent North American home for the annual congress.

Silicon Valley

from24/7 Wall St.

6 hours ago

Microsoft's Code Red Is Real: Can It Keep Up in the AI Race?

Microsoft faces challenges in the AI race but remains well-positioned for future growth in AI monetization.

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.

fromSlate Magazine

My Boss Keeps Sending Me Cryptic and Infuriating Messages. I Ignore Them Every Time.

Workplace dynamics can be challenging, especially when a supervisor's behavior feels condescending despite a strong work ethic and experience.

4 days ago

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.

11 hours ago

Here's how to jump-start your company's responsible AI governance in 90 days

Anthropic's Claude Mythos AI model reveals critical vulnerabilities, emphasizing the urgent need for responsible AI governance to mitigate risks and societal impacts.

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.

fromWIRED

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.

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy tells Gen Z that if they want to be successful, they have to 'pay their dues' first | Fortune

Gen Z must embrace starting at the bottom and prioritize learning to succeed in their careers.

fromInfoWorld

What the modern leadership shift means for architects like me

The CIOs I most want to work with are the ones who haven't abandoned either role. They're genuinely curious about how the infrastructure works, not just what it delivers.

Careers

fromSlate Magazine

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.

How to Find a Tech Company That Matches Your Values

Identify non-negotiables and evaluate tech companies based on values and ethical practices.

fromSilicon Canals