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Marketing
fromInc
19 hours ago

Startups Are Spending Six Figures to Show Up on College Campuses. How They're Winning Over Coeds

Companies are increasingly targeting college campuses for growth marketing, shifting budgets from social media to on-campus events and promotions.
#california
Education
fromSan Jose Spotlight
6 days ago

Di Salvo: How will California's gubernatorial candidates improve education? - San Jose Spotlight

California's next governor must prioritize results-oriented education reforms to address widening achievement gaps and improve student outcomes.
Law
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

The Top Biglaw Firms In California (2027) - Above the Law

California's legal scene features top firms ranked by associates based on prestige, with notable firms in both Northern and Southern California.
Education
fromSan Jose Spotlight
6 days ago

Di Salvo: How will California's gubernatorial candidates improve education? - San Jose Spotlight

California's next governor must prioritize results-oriented education reforms to address widening achievement gaps and improve student outcomes.
Law
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

The Top Biglaw Firms In California (2027) - Above the Law

California's legal scene features top firms ranked by associates based on prestige, with notable firms in both Northern and Southern California.
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
9 hours ago

LinkedIn's new Crosscheck feature lets premium subscribers test competing AI models for free

LinkedIn introduces Crosscheck, allowing Premium users to test AI models without token limits or subscriptions.
#ai-marketing
Marketing tech
fromGREY Journal
15 hours ago

How Founders Use AI Agents for Marketing in 2026

Jacob Bank scaled his newsletter to 50,000 subscribers using 40 AI agents for $500/month, replacing a traditional marketing team costing $50,000/year.
Marketing tech
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

This startup wants to replace marketing agencies with AI. Read the pitch deck it used to raise $4.5 million.

Uplane aims to replace marketing agencies with AI, raising $4.5 million to enhance ad campaign performance for brands.
Marketing tech
fromGREY Journal
15 hours ago

How Founders Use AI Agents for Marketing in 2026

Jacob Bank scaled his newsletter to 50,000 subscribers using 40 AI agents for $500/month, replacing a traditional marketing team costing $50,000/year.
Marketing tech
fromwww.businessinsider.com
5 days ago

This startup wants to replace marketing agencies with AI. Read the pitch deck it used to raise $4.5 million.

Uplane aims to replace marketing agencies with AI, raising $4.5 million to enhance ad campaign performance for brands.
#venture-capital
Venture
fromFast Company
12 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.
Venture
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

I moved across the world to get into the Ivy League. Then I quit Brown after a year to launch a VC firm at 21.

Smaiyl Makyshov founded Multifaceted Capital to focus on community-driven venture capital, particularly within the US boarding school system.
Venture
fromFast Company
12 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.
Venture
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

I moved across the world to get into the Ivy League. Then I quit Brown after a year to launch a VC firm at 21.

Smaiyl Makyshov founded Multifaceted Capital to focus on community-driven venture capital, particularly within the US boarding school system.
#entrepreneurship
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
6 days ago

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.
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago
Startup companies

Psychology says the people who find lasting success in business aren't the ones who mastered the habits productivity culture celebrates - they've quietly figured out that most of what business media treats as essential is noise, and the actual signal is found in a much smaller set of decisions most people overlook - Silicon Canals

Wellness
fromEntrepreneur
13 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
fromEntrepreneur
6 days ago

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.
Startup companies
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

Psychology says the people who find lasting success in business aren't the ones who mastered the habits productivity culture celebrates - they've quietly figured out that most of what business media treats as essential is noise, and the actual signal is found in a much smaller set of decisions most people overlook - Silicon Canals

Sustainable business success comes from focusing on key decisions rather than following productivity trends and hacks.
Higher education
fromFast Company
17 hours ago

This university leader has advice for his corporate counterparts

Daniel Diermeier's leadership at Vanderbilt University focuses on avoiding politicization and adhering to core purposes, resulting in increased applications and selectivity.
#ai
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
13 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.
Startup companies
fromFortune
2 days ago

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.
NYC startup
fromsfist.com
6 days ago

New Boutique in SF's Cow Hollow Is Completely Run by AI, Which Manages Human Staff

An AI agent successfully launched a retail store but failed to schedule staff for opening day.
Higher education
fromEntrepreneur
5 days ago

Anthropic Cofounder Majored in English Lit in College. Here's Why He Says His Degree 'Turned Out to Be Extremely Relevant.'

Jack Clark emphasizes the value of liberal arts education for AI, highlighting the importance of analytical thinking and interdisciplinary synthesis.
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
13 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.
Startup companies
fromFortune
2 days ago

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.
NYC startup
fromsfist.com
6 days ago

New Boutique in SF's Cow Hollow Is Completely Run by AI, Which Manages Human Staff

An AI agent successfully launched a retail store but failed to schedule staff for opening day.
Higher education
fromEntrepreneur
5 days ago

Anthropic Cofounder Majored in English Lit in College. Here's Why He Says His Degree 'Turned Out to Be Extremely Relevant.'

Jack Clark emphasizes the value of liberal arts education for AI, highlighting the importance of analytical thinking and interdisciplinary synthesis.
Bootstrapping
fromForbes
1 day ago

20 Business Ideas You Can Launch With $10k Or Less - And How To Do It

Online businesses can be launched with $10,000 or less, making them accessible for aspiring entrepreneurs with limited budgets.
#san-francisco
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
3 days ago

What San Francisco's AI billboards say about the state of the industry

San Francisco's billboards reflect a booming AI industry focused on practical applications, largely ignoring safety and governance issues.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
3 days ago

What San Francisco's AI billboards say about the state of the industry

San Francisco's billboards reflect a booming AI industry focused on practical applications, largely ignoring safety and governance issues.
fromYcombinator
2 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.
NYC startup
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

His Harvard Dorm Room Side Hustle Started With a 'Simple Frustration.' Now It's Speeding Toward $500,000 in Sales in Its First Year.

Youngblood launched Prest, a shelf-stable hummus brand, in November 2024, expecting $500,000 in sales in its first year after initial success.
Media industry
fromAdExchanger
3 days ago

Hot Take: YouTube Shouldn't Rely On Creators To Convince Brands It's TV | AdExchanger

YouTube aims to position itself as a television alternative to attract larger advertising budgets.
San Francisco Giants
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

SF Giants CEO gives curious explanation for lack of offseason spending

San Francisco Giants president Larry Baer addresses disappointing season start and team's cautious spending despite high revenue.
Productivity
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Should you attend a conference if you're not speaking?

Attending a conference without a speaking role can be beneficial depending on personal goals, networking opportunities, and learning experiences.
fromThe Oaklandside
5 days ago

Skyline High School excels at sending students to U.C. colleges

"Judging schools by raw admission rates alone can be misleading. Schools that enroll larger shares of students from high-income families and fewer students with disabilities, for example, tend to send more students to UC campuses regardless of school quality."
East Bay (California)
NYC real estate
from48 hills
4 days ago

The best and worst of CA housing policy, on display at UCLA conference - 48 hills

The Yimby narrative on housing is challenged by evidence showing economic inequality, not regulation, drives high housing prices.
Tech industry
fromTheregister
4 days ago

Mozilla takes on enterprise AI providers with Thunderbolt

Mozilla launches Thunderbolt AI client as an open-source alternative to proprietary enterprise AI platforms, emphasizing data privacy and control.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Gavin Newsom's PAC Spent $1.5 Million To Buy Copies of His Book

Gavin Newsom's PAC spent over $1.5 million to distribute his memoir, significantly boosting sales and donations while deepening supporter relationships.
Education
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

California's ongoing drop in public school enrollment is steepest in LAUSD and L.A. County

Los Angeles County schools face significant enrollment declines, reflecting a broader national trend influenced by various socio-economic factors.
Careers
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Where are new grads finding job opportunities

The hiring market for new grads is challenging, with increased competition and a rise in unemployment rates.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

Day Around the Bay: College in East Bay Eliminates Debt of Graduating Students

Contra Costa College is forgiving up to $1,000 in school debt for graduating students due to a $31,000 donation from its foundation.
Law
fromAdExchanger
5 days ago

For Google Advertisers Who Overpaid The Monopoly - Don't Hate, Arbitrate | AdExchanger

Keller Postman is pioneering mass arbitration lawsuits against Google for alleged monopolistic practices and overpayments in advertising.
Women in technology
fromFast Company
6 days ago

Emma Grede says caring about money doesn't make you selfish

Women should openly discuss money and embrace being well compensated for meaningful work, challenging societal biases around wealth conversations.
Apple
fromAxios
6 days ago

Apple could win the AI race without running

Apple aims to maintain its high-end hardware sales as AI becomes more integral to consumer technology.
#artificial-intelligence
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
18 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.
fromThe Motley Fool
5 days ago
Marketing tech

Meta's Massive Artificial Intelligence Investments May Be About to Pay Off for Investors | The Motley Fool

Meta Platforms launched the Muse Spark model, enhancing its AI capabilities to improve advertising and content engagement.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
18 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.
Marketing tech
fromThe Motley Fool
5 days ago

Meta's Massive Artificial Intelligence Investments May Be About to Pay Off for Investors | The Motley Fool

Meta Platforms launched the Muse Spark model, enhancing its AI capabilities to improve advertising and content engagement.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

The 10 best big cities for college grads have plentiful jobs and affordable housing

"These cities in Texas do great on all metrics: robust job markets, good amenities, and relatively affordable housing," Asad Khan, a senior economist with Redfin, stated.
Higher education
Marketing
fromThedrum
1 day ago

Croud appoints Managing Director to bolster US growth

Croud is a global media agency focused on growth through innovative intelligence and a scalable model of in-house and freelance experts.
Wellness
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

I visited a members-only tech hub to see the biohacking tricks Silicon Valley founders swear by. It wasn't what I expected.

Biohack Miami's wellness event in San Francisco showcased practical biohacking tips focused on immediate well-being rather than solely on longevity.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

Slash, a Ramp competitor founded by teenagers, raises $100M at $1.4B valuation | TechCrunch

Slash Financial raised $100 million in Series C funding, achieving a $1.4 billion valuation and generating $300 million in annual revenue.
Business intelligence
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

InsightFinder raises $15M to help companies figure out where AI agents go wrong | TechCrunch

The focus of observability tools has shifted to managing complexity and costs, especially with the rise of AI workloads.
Silicon Valley
fromComputerWeekly.com
5 days ago

Cintegral taps Taara connectivity for real-time live media production | Computer Weekly

Taara's optical phased array technology enables high-speed wireless connectivity for media production in remote areas without traditional infrastructure.
Social media marketing
fromMail Online
6 days ago

Co-AI-chella! AI influencers cash in on the California music festival

AI influencers are generating significant content and revenue from events like Coachella despite not being real individuals.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Commentary: Chaos is the leader in California's hot mess of a governor's race

Eric Swalwell's exit from the California gubernatorial race leaves a muddled campaign with undecided voters dominating.
Growth hacking
fromeLearning Industry
6 days ago

What Start-Up Marketing Teaches L&D Teams About Measuring Training ROI

L&D teams must adopt marketing-style measurement metrics to effectively assess training impact on behavior and performance.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
1 week 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.
Higher education
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

A Mass. university again made Forbes's 'New Ivies' list

Tufts University is recognized for effectively preparing students for a challenging job market, making the 'New Ivies' list for two consecutive years.
#ai-in-education
Higher education
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

CSU made a $17-million AI bet. A year later, students and faculty give it a mixed grade

California State University's $17-million ChatGPT deal faces mixed reactions, highlighting concerns over AI's impact on education and job security.
Higher education
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

CSU made a $17-million AI bet. A year later, students and faculty give it a mixed grade

California State University's $17-million ChatGPT deal faces mixed reactions, highlighting concerns over AI's impact on education and job security.
#silicon-valley
fromThe Nation
6 days ago
Silicon Valley

How Silicon Valley Is Turning Scientists Into Exploited Gig Workers

Silicon Valley's success is deeply rooted in government-funded research, which has been crucial for foundational technologies.
Silicon Valley
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

I helped build Uber and Discord and now my tools help fuel billion-dollar unicorns. But Silicon Valley is losing the AI race to itself | Fortune

Silicon Valley is falling behind in innovation due to slow adaptation to social demands and a focus on preserving existing business models.
Silicon Valley
fromThe Nation
6 days ago

How Silicon Valley Is Turning Scientists Into Exploited Gig Workers

Silicon Valley's success is deeply rooted in government-funded research, which has been crucial for foundational technologies.
Silicon Valley
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

I helped build Uber and Discord and now my tools help fuel billion-dollar unicorns. But Silicon Valley is losing the AI race to itself | Fortune

Silicon Valley is falling behind in innovation due to slow adaptation to social demands and a focus on preserving existing business models.
Startup companies
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Shuttered startups are selling old Slack chats and emails to AI companies

Defunct startups are monetizing their digital data by selling it to AI companies, raising significant privacy concerns.
#khan-ted-institute
Higher education
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

This CEO Is Creating a New Elite College Degree With Google and Microsoft - And Offering It for Only $10,000

Sal Khan is launching the Khan TED Institute to provide a low-cost, AI-focused Bachelor's degree, aiming for accreditation and total tuition under $10,000.
Higher education
fromFortune
5 days ago

This CEO has teamed up with Google, Microsoft, and McKinsey to build an AI degree that could rival Harvard-and it will only cost $10,000 to attend | Fortune

Khan TED Institute will offer a low-cost, AI-focused degree to expand access to higher education and align learning with job market needs.
Higher education
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

This CEO Is Creating a New Elite College Degree With Google and Microsoft - And Offering It for Only $10,000

Sal Khan is launching the Khan TED Institute to provide a low-cost, AI-focused Bachelor's degree, aiming for accreditation and total tuition under $10,000.
Higher education
fromFortune
5 days ago

This CEO has teamed up with Google, Microsoft, and McKinsey to build an AI degree that could rival Harvard-and it will only cost $10,000 to attend | Fortune

Khan TED Institute will offer a low-cost, AI-focused degree to expand access to higher education and align learning with job market needs.
Marketing tech
fromThe Motley Fool
6 days ago

Alphabet vs. Meta Platforms: Which Digital Advertising Giant Is the Better Buy? | The Motley Fool

Alphabet is diversifying and exploring long-term growth, while Meta's ad business is growing faster despite its AI challenges.
Silicon Valley
fromTechCrunch
6 days 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.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Exclusive: Loop raises $95M to build supply chain AI that predicts disruptions | TechCrunch

Loop uses AI to provide predictive and prescriptive solutions for supply chain management, securing $95 million in Series C funding to expand operations.
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
4 days ago

Anthropic ejects bundled tokens from enterprise seat deal

Anthropic has revised its enterprise pricing, transitioning to a single seat model upon contract renewal amid increased demand for Claude AI services.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
6 days ago

OpenX Repositions as The Intelligent SSP to Simplify Advertising

OpenX rebrands to simplify digital advertising and enhance media quality standards amid increasing complexity in the industry.
Education
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

One Year Online Master's in Education Programs: 4 Top Options to Consider

Many educators pursue 1 year online master's in education programs to balance teaching responsibilities with further education.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
1 week 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.
Higher education
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Nine universities start legal action over student loan error row

Nine universities are suing the government over sudden loan repayment demands for students in weekend courses classified as distance learning.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
5 days ago

Silicon Valley has no monopoly on AI brain power. That's why Demis Hassabis is very happy to stay in London | Fortune

Demis Hassabis emphasizes extreme dedication and planning in achieving goals, advocating for diverse AI innovation centers beyond Silicon Valley.
Startup companies
fromAol
6 days 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.
#the-trade-desk
fromDigiday
1 week ago
Marketing tech

Inside The Trade Desk's programmatic power struggle

The Trade Desk faces challenges as major agencies withdraw ad spend due to transparency concerns and competition in the programmatic ad industry.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
2 weeks ago

The Trade Desk is changing how advertisers buy -- and what they can see

The Trade Desk is testing automated buying modes that simplify campaign management by bundling fees into a single price.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
1 week ago

Inside The Trade Desk's programmatic power struggle

The Trade Desk faces challenges as major agencies withdraw ad spend due to transparency concerns and competition in the programmatic ad industry.
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
2 weeks ago

The Trade Desk is changing how advertisers buy -- and what they can see

The Trade Desk is testing automated buying modes that simplify campaign management by bundling fees into a single price.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks 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
Higher education
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Microsoft counters the MacBook Neo with freebies for students

Microsoft responds to Apple's MacBook Neo with student-targeted deals on Windows 11 PCs and bundled offers.
#liberal-arts
Higher education
fromFortune
6 days 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.
Higher education
fromFortune
6 days 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.
Higher education
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

University system chancellor orders schools to end academic programs "centered on" LGBTQ+ identities - LGBTQ Nation

Texas Tech University System is eliminating academic programs focused on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Higher education
fromCalifornia Post
1 week ago

California college ranked No. 1 best public university in the nation - and others make top 10

University of California, Berkeley has reclaimed the top spot in U.S. News & World Report rankings, pushing UCLA to second place after years of dominance.
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
4 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.
Higher education
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

These California high schools defy typical UC admissions patterns

California's UC acceptance rates for in-state applicants reached a nine-year high, with Mission High School leading in UC Berkeley admissions.
Higher education
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Judge blocks Trump administration demand for race, GPA data of California college applicants

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration's request for extensive applicant data from public universities in California and 16 other states.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Are California businesses overregulated?

For decades, business leaders have complained that California's regulatory climate has overburdened companies across the state, blaming a morass of rules, permits and paperwork for pushing businesses and jobs out of state and holding back economic growth. To help measure the impact of the regulations, the Public Policy Institute of California, a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank, sought to compare the number of business requirements in the state with those in other parts of the country.
California
Startup companies
fromThe Oaklandside
2 months ago

Tips for entrepreneurs working solo

Solopreneurs can grow side hustles into sustainable businesses by identifying market needs, planning, building a customer base, and managing savings and finance.
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