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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.

The 3 reasons why VCs invest: Faith, opportunity, or evidence

Venture capital rounds are driven by three core reasons: faith, opportunity, and evidence.

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.

The 3 reasons why VCs invest: Faith, opportunity, or evidence

Venture capital rounds are driven by three core reasons: faith, opportunity, and evidence.

more#venture-capital

16 hours ago

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.

Tim Cook was an innovator - just not the Jobs kind

Tim Cook transformed Apple into a revenue powerhouse through supply chain optimization, while Steve Jobs was known for groundbreaking product innovations.

Tim Cook, thank you for making me fall in love with my phone

Tim Cook's leadership has led to incremental improvements in Apple products that enhance user experience and foster brand loyalty.

Apple

Apple just named its next CEO-and Tim Cook is passing down the same advice Steve Jobs once gave him | Fortune

fromWIRED

Apple

Tim Cook's Legacy Is Turning Apple Into a Subscription

fromTheregister

4 hours ago

Apple has an opportunity to rediscover humanity

Apple's leadership transition presents a chance to restore its inspirational image while addressing issues of control and competition.

fromComputerworld

With John Ternus as CEO, expect Apple's platforms to proliferate

John Ternus will become Apple's new CEO on Sept. 1, succeeding Tim Cook who will become chairman of the board.

fromThe Verge

Tim Cook was an innovator - just not the Jobs kind

Tim Cook transformed Apple into a revenue powerhouse through supply chain optimization, while Steve Jobs was known for groundbreaking product innovations.

Tim Cook, thank you for making me fall in love with my phone

Tim Cook's leadership has led to incremental improvements in Apple products that enhance user experience and foster brand loyalty.

Apple just named its next CEO-and Tim Cook is passing down the same advice Steve Jobs once gave him | Fortune

Tim Cook emphasizes the importance of authenticity and values in leadership as he transitions to executive chairman.

fromWIRED

Tim Cook's Legacy Is Turning Apple Into a Subscription

Tim Cook's leadership at Apple is marked by significant growth in the services sector, contributing to the company's financial success and operational efficiency.

fromTheregister

4 hours ago

Apple has an opportunity to rediscover humanity

Apple's leadership transition presents a chance to restore its inspirational image while addressing issues of control and competition.

fromComputerworld

With John Ternus as CEO, expect Apple's platforms to proliferate

John Ternus will become Apple's new CEO on Sept. 1, succeeding Tim Cook who will become chairman of the board.

more#apple

#ai

The OpenClaw creator on the moment AI changed everything

AI tools are evolving from text-based models to bots that automate tasks traditionally performed by humans.

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.

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.

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.

Exclusive: Eigen raises a seed round from Benchmark to build the world's first 'mutual friend' | Fortune

AI's impact on social connection is concerning, as shared cultural experiences diminish and hyper-personalization may exacerbate loneliness.

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.

The OpenClaw creator on the moment AI changed everything

AI tools are evolving from text-based models to bots that automate tasks traditionally performed by humans.

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.

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.

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.

Exclusive: Eigen raises a seed round from Benchmark to build the world's first 'mutual friend' | Fortune

AI's impact on social connection is concerning, as shared cultural experiences diminish and hyper-personalization may exacerbate loneliness.

fromHarvard Business Review

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.

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.

Silicon Valley is building its own news-industrial complex

Elon Musk's X has transformed news into a product for trading and monetization, leading to new platforms like MTS and Objection.AI.

Toronto startup

When the CEO Becomes the Brand

Media industry

fromAxios

fromHarvard Business Review

Silicon Valley is building its own news-industrial complex

Elon Musk's X has transformed news into a product for trading and monetization, leading to new platforms like MTS and Objection.AI.

Toronto startup

When the CEO Becomes the Brand

A Public Service Announcement: Legal Tech Companies, Here Are Your Celebrity Endorsers

Legal tech companies are leveraging celebrity endorsements with legal-themed names to enhance their brand appeal.

Tech industry

12 minutes 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.

European startups

12 hours ago

'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.

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.

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.

Deliverability

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.

Real estate

fromwww.housingwire.com

11 hours ago

Private equity firm Presidio backs mortgage broker platform Edge Home Finance

Edge Home Finance originated $8.6 billion in mortgages, focusing on broker growth and technology expansion through investment from Presidio Investors.

Information security

15 hours ago

Hot AI startup Lovable's security stumble shows one big risk in vibe coding

Lovable experienced a security issue allowing access to user data, prompting concerns about vibe coding among software engineers.

fromHarvard Business Review

fromApp Developer Magazine

What Sets Superteams Apart from the Rest

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

Graphic design

fromMedium

15 hours ago

How design leaders influence decisions without being in the room

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

Business intelligence

The App Economy Is Thriving

The app economy significantly contributes to the U.S. economy, generating over $1 trillion annually and supporting 2.6 million jobs.

#entrepreneurship

Wellness

3 Biohacks High-Performing Entrepreneurs Are Using to Outlast Burnout

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

Marketing

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.

Wellness

3 Biohacks High-Performing Entrepreneurs Are Using to Outlast Burnout

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

Marketing

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.

more#entrepreneurship

Mental health

fromSilicon Canals

The quiet loneliness of running your own company that nobody warns you about - Silicon Canals

Seventy-two percent of founders report mental health concerns, with isolation worsening as they succeed.

This Tech Investor Hasn't Touched a Laptop or Desktop Computer Since 2010. Here's Why.

Keith Rabois has operated without laptops since 2010, using only mobile devices for increased focus and productivity.

Digital life

Keith Rabois explains why he gave up laptops and desktops

Keith Rabois prefers mobile devices over laptops for work, citing portability and reduced distractions as key benefits.

Digital life

4 days ago

This Tech Investor Hasn't Touched a Laptop or Desktop Computer Since 2010. Here's Why.

Keith Rabois has operated without laptops since 2010, using only mobile devices for increased focus and productivity.

Digital life

Keith Rabois explains why he gave up laptops and desktops

Keith Rabois prefers mobile devices over laptops for work, citing portability and reduced distractions as key benefits.

Why the Quietest Voices Often Build the Best Startups

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

Higher education

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.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Video: The Resistance to New Technologies

Public skepticism towards A.I. technologies stems from a lack of control and fear of job loss.

Media industry

fromForbes

6 hours ago

Fixated Acquires Studio71 To Build The Creator Economy Stack

The creator economy is shifting from access to ownership, focusing on building enduring media companies rather than just monetizing platforms.

Bootstrapping

12 hours ago

How to Build a Business That Can Be Rebuilt in a Weekend

Smart entrepreneurs use a modular approach, allowing businesses to adapt quickly to market changes, similar to reconfiguring a Lego set.

#openai

Artificial intelligence

Sam Altman throws shade at Anthropic's cyber model, Mythos: 'fear-based marketing' | TechCrunch

fromDigiday

22 hours ago

Why OpenAI is 'running at lightning speed' to build an ad business

OpenAI is rapidly developing its ad business to compete with established players like Google and Meta.

Artificial intelligence

The Musk vs Altman trial is fast approaching. The stakes are high for OpenAI and its CEO.

Sam Altman throws shade at Anthropic's cyber model, Mythos: 'fear-based marketing' | TechCrunch

OpenAI's Sam Altman criticizes Anthropic's fear-based marketing strategy regarding its new cybersecurity model, Mythos.

fromDigiday

22 hours ago

Why OpenAI is 'running at lightning speed' to build an ad business

OpenAI is rapidly developing its ad business to compete with established players like Google and Meta.

The Musk vs Altman trial is fast approaching. The stakes are high for OpenAI and its CEO.

Elon Musk claims he was misled about OpenAI's nonprofit status and seeks legal remedies against its cofounders.

more#openai

fromwww.alleywatch.com

9 hours ago

The 16 Largest Global Startup Funding Rounds of March 2026

March 2026 saw significant startup funding, particularly in AI infrastructure, defense autonomy, and robotics, with top rounds exceeding $3.8B.

fromDigiday

22 hours ago

Ad Tech Briefing: The days of bloat are over, as efficiency drives ad tech's C-suite exodus

Independent ad tech players must adapt or risk failure amid increasing competition from LLMs and evolving market dynamics.

Business

Cisco's John Chambers lived through the dot-com crash. He says the AI bubble is harder to navigate | Fortune

The stock market is currently in a bubble, as indicated by the Buffett Indicator exceeding 200%.

fromTNW | Business

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

Musk holds approximately 42% of SpaceX's equity but controls roughly 79% of its votes through super-voting shares that carry disproportionately higher voting rights per share.

European startups

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.

fromYcombinator

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.

#tim-cook

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.

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.

'Incredible guy!' Trump says Apple has done better under Tim Cook than it would have had Steve Jobs lived

Tim Cook will step down as Apple CEO, succeeded by John Ternus, receiving mixed reactions including a notable message from President Trump.

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.

A look at Tim Cook's 15-year legacy as CEO of Apple | TechCrunch

Tim Cook is stepping down as CEO of Apple after 15 years, handing over leadership to John Ternus.

fromMail Online

16 hours ago

Insiders reveal the REAL reason for Tim Cook's departure from Apple

Tim Cook's departure from Apple is linked to the underwhelming launch of its AI system, Apple Intelligence.

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.

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.

'Incredible guy!' Trump says Apple has done better under Tim Cook than it would have had Steve Jobs lived

Tim Cook will step down as Apple CEO, succeeded by John Ternus, receiving mixed reactions including a notable message from President Trump.

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.

A look at Tim Cook's 15-year legacy as CEO of Apple | TechCrunch

Tim Cook is stepping down as CEO of Apple after 15 years, handing over leadership to John Ternus.

fromMail Online

16 hours ago

Insiders reveal the REAL reason for Tim Cook's departure from Apple

Tim Cook's departure from Apple is linked to the underwhelming launch of its AI system, Apple Intelligence.

more#tim-cook

fromThesanjoseblog

11 hours ago

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

Growth hacking

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.

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.

Adobe's new AI experiment can whip up a website custom designed for Gen Z

Adobe's Asset Amplify tool generates tailored marketing materials for specific audience segments, enhancing brand design with AI-driven personalization.

Business

15 hours ago

Tim Cook is stepping down. No one is shocked. And that's a good example of why his critics always underestimated him. | Fortune

Oil prices remain stable while S&P 500 shows resilience with strong earnings reports.

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.

2 days ago

Is 'Founder Mode' sustainable for modern leaders?

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

fromTheregister

2 hours ago

Anthropic tests reaction to yanking Claude Code from Pro

Anthropic is testing the removal of Claude Code from its Pro subscription plan for a small percentage of users.

fromThe Verge

5 hours ago

We translated the Palantir manifesto for actual human beings

Palantir's CEO Alex Karp emphasizes Silicon Valley's moral obligation to national defense and critiques the limitations of modern technology.

This CEO pirated video games as a teen and became a hacker for the Air Force. Now he's built a $3 billion cyber firm | Fortune

Gen Z should trust instincts in career paths, as demonstrated by Kyle Hanslovan's unconventional journey to CEO of a $3 billion cybersecurity firm.

fromwww.socialmediatoday.com

LinkedIn's new tool lets you test the outputs of various AI models

LinkedIn's Crosscheck tool allows users to evaluate various AI models and provide feedback to improve them.

fromGREY Journal

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.

13 hours ago

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff Says Rumors of the 'SaaSpocalypse' Are Greatly Exaggerated

Marc Benioff believes AI will enhance Salesforce's value rather than destroy it, despite Wall Street's fears of a 'SaaSpocalypse'.

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.

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.

fromAol

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.

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.

more#ai-strategy