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Great Resignation? Tech Workers Try a Great Reconsideration Instead
More Americans are quitting their jobs than ever before. Some engineers are finding new workplaces to...
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Elizabeth Holmes Speaks for Herself
The infamous entrepreneur at the center of the Theranos case took the stand this week.
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These Philadelphians Created an App to Prevent Gun Violence
Two neighbors stepped up to use technology to protect their community, and now they're sharing how...
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A New Credit Card Arrives—With a Silicon Valley Twist
The X1 is designed for spenders who are young, high-earning, and live on their phones.
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Earth’s Unicorn Population Is Exploding
It’s not a fantasy: VC valuations and spending on startups in 2021 are off the charts,...
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In a Banner Year for VC, Women Still Struggle to Get Funding
“Reading these headlines about record rounds, you have to ask, who is having this experience?” one...
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Theranos Founder Elizabeth Holmes Is on Trial. Silicon Valley Is Watching
“I’m glad the ‘Fake it till you make it’ mantra of Silicon Valley is coming into...
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Looking for a New Job in Tech? It’s Your Lucky Day
Flexible WFH policies, signing bonuses, fancy cookies—employers are turning on the charm to attract engineers and...
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What Airbnb’s Summer Boost Reveals About Covid-19 Recovery
The company’s latest earnings report showed an upsurge in business, but it also hedges expectations for...
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The Pandemic Drives Cofounders to Couples Therapy
Startups are like relationships—at least that’s what some Silicon Valley therapists are pitching.
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Pet Startups Are Having a Field Day
The pandemic ushered in a new wave of pet owners—and unleashed business opportunities for companies that...
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These Startups Are Betting on a Remote-First World
As people redefine their relationship to the office, some entrepreneurs see an opportunity to reimagine everything...
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He Thought He Could Outfox the Gig Economy. He Was Wrong
Jeffrey Fang was a ride-hailing legend, a top earner with relentless hustle. Then his minivan was...
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A New Wave of Dating Apps Takes Cues From TikTok and Gen Z
Online dating exploded in popularity during the pandemic, and the number of new startups has grown....
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VC Pledged to 'Do Better' on Diversity. It's Barely Changed
The Black Lives Matter protests drew sympathetic public statements from investors in 2020. One year later,...
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Inside Silicon Valley’s Mayo Marketing Madness
The war on eggs started back in the ’70s, not with the company formerly known as...
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Meet Your Next Angel Investor. They're 19
It’s never been easier to invest in startups, and Gen Z is taking full advantage.
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Covid Forced America to Make More Stuff. What Happens Now?
A software entrepreneur pivoted to making masks at the start of the pandemic. The experience opened...
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'Miami Tech Week' Wasn't Planned. But the Hype Is Infectious
Founders and funders are flocking to the beach for an impromptu event that some are calling...
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Need an Angel Investor? Just Open Up Clubhouse
Consider it like 'Shark Tank' on your phone: Every week on Angelhouse, founders make a pitch...
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Is Silicon Valley Dead? Not According to Venture Dollars
Silicon Valley’s most valuable asset is no longer silicon, to make computer chips, or even tech...
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Silicon Valley Revs Up for a ‘Hot Startup’ Summer
Venture capitalists behave a bit like oracles. They imagine the future, make prophecies about how we...
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One Startup’s Solution for Zoom Fatigue? The Walk and Talk
Seven years ago, Greg Caplan ditched his desk at Groupon, where he managed the site's Things...
