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Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
17 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.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
1 hour 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.
Brooklyn
fromsfist.com
3 hours ago

Day Around the Bay: Billionaire Michael Moritz Eyes Union Square Building

Michael Moritz plans to lease the former Barney's building for his Crankstart Foundation headquarters.
#ai
fromFortune
9 hours ago
Information security

Anthropic caused panic that Mythos will expose cybersecurity weak spots, but one industry veteran says real problem is fixing, not finding, them | Fortune

fromThe Verge
15 hours ago
Artificial intelligence

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

Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

TechCrunch Mobility: Who is poaching all the self-driving vehicle talent? | TechCrunch

A talent war in the AI sector is driving salaries for specialized roles in autonomous vehicles to between $300,000 and $500,000.
Silicon Valley
fromWIRED
4 days ago

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

Black Forest Labs is a leading AI image generation startup, recently valued at $3.25 billion, competing with major Silicon Valley labs.
Careers
fromFast Company
12 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.
Information security
fromFortune
9 hours ago

Anthropic caused panic that Mythos will expose cybersecurity weak spots, but one industry veteran says real problem is fixing, not finding, them | Fortune

Anthropic's Claude Mythos Preview AI model identifies cybersecurity vulnerabilities, but experts question its impact on fixing existing issues.
Philosophy
fromFast Company
3 days ago

AI Jesus and BuddhaBot: The faith-based tech boom is here

Just Like Me offers AI-generated Jesus avatars for personal faith interactions, raising questions about technology's impact on spirituality.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

TechCrunch Mobility: Who is poaching all the self-driving vehicle talent? | TechCrunch

A talent war in the AI sector is driving salaries for specialized roles in autonomous vehicles to between $300,000 and $500,000.
Silicon Valley
fromWIRED
4 days ago

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

Black Forest Labs is a leading AI image generation startup, recently valued at $3.25 billion, competing with major Silicon Valley labs.
fromFast Company
14 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
NYC startup
fromAlleywatch
14 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.
#tech-stocks
Apple
from24/7 Wall St.
15 hours ago

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

Goldman Sachs' Peter Oppenheimer identifies a buying opportunity in U.S. tech stocks amid current market conditions.
Business
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

'Big Short' investor Michael Burry lays out why he thinks high-flying tech stocks are even pricier than you think

Tech stocks are overvalued due to unaccounted stock-based compensation costs, leading to inflated earnings reports and misleading valuations.
Apple
from24/7 Wall St.
15 hours ago

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

Goldman Sachs' Peter Oppenheimer identifies a buying opportunity in U.S. tech stocks amid current market conditions.
Business
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

'Big Short' investor Michael Burry lays out why he thinks high-flying tech stocks are even pricier than you think

Tech stocks are overvalued due to unaccounted stock-based compensation costs, leading to inflated earnings reports and misleading valuations.
#artificial-intelligence
fromFortune
6 hours ago
SOMA, SF

Meet the man accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at Sam Altman: a 20-year-old AI doomer | Fortune

Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
13 hours ago

'It tastes like a Twinkie': Major tech podcaster Kara Swisher says AI is overhyped for one simple reason-humans don't like it | Fortune

AI technology faces skepticism and resistance, particularly among Gen Z, who view it as a threat to job security.
SOMA, SF
fromFortune
6 hours ago

Meet the man accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at Sam Altman: a 20-year-old AI doomer | Fortune

Daniel Moreno-Gama, opposed to AI, threw a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home, citing risks to humanity in court documents.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
13 hours ago

'It tastes like a Twinkie': Major tech podcaster Kara Swisher says AI is overhyped for one simple reason-humans don't like it | Fortune

AI technology faces skepticism and resistance, particularly among Gen Z, who view it as a threat to job security.
Startup companies
fromAbove the Law
11 hours ago

The Startup Bet Lawyers Keep Misunderstanding - Above the Law

Lawyers must embrace uncertainty in startups, viewing their careers as investments rather than relying solely on traditional risk-averse training.
Venture
fromAlleywatch
14 hours ago

The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 4/13/26

Notable startup funding activity in the US reached $1.5B, featuring key investments in AI, Deep Tech, and other sectors.
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
11 hours ago

Intel Climbs 5%: Landmark Google Partnership and Geopolitical Tailwinds Fuel the Rally

Intel shares are up 5% due to a partnership with Google and strong year-to-date performance.
#business-growth
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
12 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
12 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.
#sam-altman
San Francisco
fromEngadget
14 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.
San Francisco
fromThe Verge
19 hours ago

Sam Altman reportedly targeted in second attack

Sam Altman was targeted in two separate attacks at his residence, leading to arrests and ongoing investigations.
San Francisco
fromEngadget
14 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.
San Francisco
fromThe Verge
19 hours ago

Sam Altman reportedly targeted in second attack

Sam Altman was targeted in two separate attacks at his residence, leading to arrests and ongoing investigations.
Parenting
fromFatherly
13 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.
Privacy professionals
fromRoute Fifty
15 hours ago

Getting privacy policy right in a competitive digital economy

State and local leaders aim to balance privacy protection with economic competitiveness, as inconsistent privacy laws can hinder business operations and consumer trust.
#meta
Wearables
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Metas AI glasses and the dawn of wearable tech - podcast

Meta's AI-powered glasses enhance presence and offer transformative features for those with vision impairments or hearing loss, but raise privacy concerns.
Tech industry
fromSoapcentral
12 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
15 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.
#openai
Media industry
fromFortune
2 days ago

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

OpenAI's acquisition of TBPN reflects a shift in valuing integrated media, talent, and distribution as interconnected assets.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
4 hours ago

OpenAI has bought AI personal finance startup Hiro | TechCrunch

OpenAI acquired Hiro Finance, a personal finance startup, to enhance its financial planning capabilities and bring in new talent.
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.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
4 hours ago

OpenAI has bought AI personal finance startup Hiro | TechCrunch

OpenAI acquired Hiro Finance, a personal finance startup, to enhance its financial planning capabilities and bring in new talent.
fromBitcoin Magazine
1 day ago

Relics Of A Revolution, Part II: False Profits And Freedom

Revolutions leave behind artifacts - not always weapons or flags, but the quieter objects that carried a message before anyone knew how far it would travel. A wheat-pasted broadside on a Los Angeles overpass. A hand-lettered cardboard sign held up in the snow outside a Tokyo office building.
Arts
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.
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.
Digital life
fromComputerworld
3 days ago

Google's new AI app is a glimpse of the future

Offline AI tools like Google's AI Edge Eloquent provide essential functionality for users with limited connectivity.
Productivity
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

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

Busyness is often mistaken for productivity and status, masking the reality of burnout and the true value of time.
Remote teams
fromInc
4 days ago

3 Principles to Help Your Business Thrive in the AI Era

Predictability is less common in business today; small firms are better positioned for flexibility and rapid adaptation to change.
Data science
fromMedium
5 days ago

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

Good AI conferences focus on practical implementation and real-world applications rather than theoretical concepts or hype.
Agile
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 days ago

Why the real measure of innovation is human impact | Computer Weekly

CIOs must focus on measurable outcomes like user satisfaction and decision quality to ensure technology initiatives deliver lasting value.
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.
Software development
fromDevOps.com
5 days ago

Google's Next Coding Agent Could Change How Developers Think About Their Work - DevOps.com

Google's Jitro project aims to revolutionize coding agents from task execution to outcome-driven development.
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.
Venture
fromwww.businessinsider.com
18 hours ago

Here is what 3 leaders in AI think of the AI bubble and the signs of vulnerability to watch for

Balancing profits with cost-cutting is crucial for AI companies' survival amid potential bubble bursts.
Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

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

Sales are a function, while commercialization is a system of decisions that defines sustainable business growth.
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.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

Meta's CTO has some advice for college students wanting to work in tech: 'Constantly be building.'

You just have to immerse yourself in it. You should just constantly be building. That's what's going to give you the best chance of having the relevant skill set that is needed to make a difference in technology.
Education
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.
Social media marketing
fromInc
2 days ago

The New LinkedIn Algorithm Rewards This One Thing. Are You Doing It?

The new LinkedIn algorithm rewards authenticity and consistent engagement over algorithmic hacks.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Is It Too Late to Buy Credo Technology Stock (CRDO)?

Credo Technology's stock has risen significantly, but careful evaluation of its valuation and growth potential is essential before investing.
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.
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.
Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
15 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
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.
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.
Tech industry
fromThe Motley Fool
1 day ago

Bull vs. Bear: Is Meta Platforms a Buy or Sell? | The Motley Fool

Meta Platforms is experiencing a divergence between operational performance and stock performance, leading to mixed investor sentiment.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

An Entrepreneur's Guide to Succession Planning

Succession planning is essential for protecting business value, ensuring continuity, and securing the owner's financial future.
Marketing 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.
#ai-infrastructure
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

The AI Bubble That Isn't

The current AI infrastructure buildout is distinct from a bubble due to substantial capital expenditures from profitable companies.
Venture
fromFortune
17 hours ago

Tens of billions in days: CoreWeave shows how aggressively AI infrastructure is being funded | Fortune

CoreWeave secured significant funding through customer commitments and debt, highlighting aggressive financing in the AI infrastructure sector.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

The AI Bubble That Isn't

The current AI infrastructure buildout is distinct from a bubble due to substantial capital expenditures from profitable companies.
Venture
fromFortune
17 hours ago

Tens of billions in days: CoreWeave shows how aggressively AI infrastructure is being funded | Fortune

CoreWeave secured significant funding through customer commitments and debt, highlighting aggressive financing in the AI infrastructure sector.
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
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Nation
14 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.
#entrepreneurship
Startup companies
fromFast Company
19 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.
Bootstrapping
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Entrepreneurship Is Creative Work, but We Don't Call It That

Entrepreneurship is a form of creativity that involves cognitive processes like divergent thinking and adaptability.
Startup companies
fromFast Company
19 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.
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.
Tech industry
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

AI Cloud Provider Coreweave Secures Anthropic Agreement for Claude Workloads

Coreweave signed a multi-year agreement with Anthropic to provide cloud infrastructure for AI model development and deployment.
Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
11 hours ago

The work AI boom is outrunning oversight

Companies must prioritize AI governance and compliance as agentic AI adoption increases, with many unprepared for audits and risk management.
Tech industry
fromTechRepublic
3 days ago

AI Expansion, Security Crises, and Workforce Upheaval Define This Week in Tech - TechRepublic

The tech industry faces rapid innovation alongside significant instability, highlighted by AI advancements and economic proposals amid ongoing layoffs.
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.
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.
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.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

VC Eclipse has a new $1.3B to back - and build - 'physical AI' startups | TechCrunch

Eclipse Ventures is focusing on investments in physical AI and related technologies, aiming to create an ecosystem of startups across various sectors.
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
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
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.
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.
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

I've Built Startups for 40 Years. AI Just Flipped Everything I Know

Experienced founders must adapt their business fundamentals to AI's unique technical complexity, as traditional startup patterns prove insufficient in this emerging field.
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.
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