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Growth hacking

I quit Big Tech to start my own business. Here are 5 AI tools that save me up to 15 hours a week.

fromMedium

Startup companies

Stop trying to be Steve Jobs and start learning from the losers

Growth hacking

1 day ago

I quit Big Tech to start my own business. Here are 5 AI tools that save me up to 15 hours a week.

Jean Kang transitioned from a successful Big Tech career to entrepreneurship, leveraging AI tools to enhance productivity and scale her business without burnout.

fromMedium

Startup companies

Stop trying to be Steve Jobs and start learning from the losers

more#business-strategy

Why consumer tech founders are choosing SoHo over Silicon Valley

New York City is emerging as a leading hub for consumer tech, attracting startups and talent from Silicon Valley.

Startup companies

For Gen Z tech founders, skipping college is the new dropping out

Silicon Valley real estate

Big tech company widens South Bay buying binge with new property deal

fromWIRED

US news

Why Silicon Valley Needs Immigration

Silicon Valley

Ali Partovi and Russell Kaplan join StrictlyVC Menlo Park | TechCrunch

The June 18 StrictlyVC event features prominent tech leaders discussing innovative ideas in Silicon Valley.

Silicon Valley food

fromThe Washington Post

Review | The next target for the creator of 'Succession'? Tech bros, obvs.

"Mountainhead" critiques Silicon Valley elites as they face the chaos of the world while remaining focused on personal gain.

1 day ago

Why consumer tech founders are choosing SoHo over Silicon Valley

New York City is emerging as a leading hub for consumer tech, attracting startups and talent from Silicon Valley.

Startup companies

For Gen Z tech founders, skipping college is the new dropping out

Many aspiring entrepreneurs, like Sebastian Tan, are questioning the value of college in fast-paced tech environments.

Big tech company widens South Bay buying binge with new property deal

Fortinet's acquisition illustrates the tech industry's ongoing appetite for real estate in Silicon Valley.

US news

fromWIRED

Why Silicon Valley Needs Immigration

Restricting foreign-born workers negatively impacts Silicon Valley's growth and innovation.

Silicon Valley

Ali Partovi and Russell Kaplan join StrictlyVC Menlo Park | TechCrunch

The June 18 StrictlyVC event features prominent tech leaders discussing innovative ideas in Silicon Valley.

fromThe Washington Post

Silicon Valley food

Review | The next target for the creator of 'Succession'? Tech bros, obvs.

more#silicon-valley

#meta

Social media marketing

Endless growth, endless harm: Facebook is a symptom, not an outlier

Careless People exposes Meta's detrimental practices affecting society, highlighting systemic issues in corporate America regarding accountability and ethical standards.

5 things to know about Alexandr Wang, the buzzy Scale AI founder

Meta is investing $15 billion in Scale AI, appointing CEO Alexandr Wang as a lead in their AI initiatives.

Artificial intelligence

Meta Is Offering Nine-Figure Pay for Superintelligence Team | Entrepreneur

Tech industry

Tech CEOs pivoted hard toward Donald Trump. Are they getting anything for it?

fromArs Technica

After AI setbacks, Meta bets billions on undefined "superintelligence"

Meta is establishing a new AI lab focused on developing superintelligence to remain competitive in the AI landscape.

Marketing tech

Meta launches program to encourage startups to use its Llama AI models | TechCrunch

Meta is incentivizing startups to adopt its Llama AI models through direct support and financial aid with the new Llama for Startups program.

Social media marketing

Endless growth, endless harm: Facebook is a symptom, not an outlier

Careless People exposes Meta's detrimental practices affecting society, highlighting systemic issues in corporate America regarding accountability and ethical standards.

5 things to know about Alexandr Wang, the buzzy Scale AI founder

Meta is investing $15 billion in Scale AI, appointing CEO Alexandr Wang as a lead in their AI initiatives.

Meta Is Offering Nine-Figure Pay for Superintelligence Team | Entrepreneur

Meta is establishing a specialized team to develop superintelligent AI, aiming to lead the industry.

CEO Mark Zuckerberg is actively recruiting by offering significant compensation to attract top talent.

Tech CEOs pivoted hard toward Donald Trump. Are they getting anything for it?

Tech CEOs' support for Trump yields inconsistent results, sometimes helping their interests, other times hurting them.

fromArs Technica

After AI setbacks, Meta bets billions on undefined "superintelligence"

Meta is establishing a new AI lab focused on developing superintelligence to remain competitive in the AI landscape.

Marketing tech

Meta launches program to encourage startups to use its Llama AI models | TechCrunch

Nvidia's earnings report means another big test for the chip giant

Nvidia faces uncertainty yet maintains optimism among analysts regarding its future growth.

Nvidia's most important number doesn't have a dollar sign in front of it: Token growth

Nvidia's revenue increase is driven by surging token generation among AI companies, indicating strong demand for chip technology.

Tech industry

Inside Asia's biggest tech trade show, where Nvidia's 'Jensen' is the hottest name drop

Artificial intelligence

AMD's bold claim: Nvidia has no moat

Nvidia's earnings report means another big test for the chip giant

Nvidia faces uncertainty yet maintains optimism among analysts regarding its future growth.

Nvidia's most important number doesn't have a dollar sign in front of it: Token growth

Nvidia's revenue increase is driven by surging token generation among AI companies, indicating strong demand for chip technology.

Tech industry

Inside Asia's biggest tech trade show, where Nvidia's 'Jensen' is the hottest name drop

Artificial intelligence

AMD's bold claim: Nvidia has no moat

more#nvidia

H-1B visa: East Bay company agrees to fine over alleged discrimination against U.S. workers

Epik Solutions faces a $72,000 fine after allegedly advertising jobs exclusively for H-1B visa holders, violating anti-discrimination laws aimed at protecting American workers.

European startups

'Succession' creator's new moguls are tech gods gazing down from 'Mountainhead'

Jesse Armstrong's film 'Mountainhead' critiques the moral responsibility of billionaires amidst global chaos they've caused.

Silicon Valley food

fromwww.nytimes.com

In Mountainhead,' a Copper Pot Offers a Subtle (and Silly) Display of Wealth

The interplay of wealth and social dynamics in a satirical setting highlights the absurdities of billionaire life.

fromInverse

Independent films

'Mountainhead' Is A Perfect Social Satire for Modern Times

Arts

fromwww.npr.org

'Succession' creator's new moguls are tech gods gazing down from 'Mountainhead'

Jesse Armstrong's film 'Mountainhead' critiques the moral responsibility of billionaires amidst global chaos they've caused.

Silicon Valley food

fromwww.nytimes.com

In Mountainhead,' a Copper Pot Offers a Subtle (and Silly) Display of Wealth

The interplay of wealth and social dynamics in a satirical setting highlights the absurdities of billionaire life.

fromInverse

Independent films

'Mountainhead' Is A Perfect Social Satire for Modern Times

Silicon Valley real estate

Google seeks to sell some Mountain View sites that may become housing

Silicon Valley real estate

Google seeks to sell some Mountain View sites that may become housing

fromHackernoon

Artificial intelligence

We're At a Fork in the Road for AI Development | HackerNoon

fromAP News

European startups

Google offers buyouts to more workers amid AI-driven tech upheaval and antitrust uncertainty

Artificial intelligence

Alphabet CEO expects to keep hiring engineers as AI advances

Remote teams

Google offers buyouts to staff in latest round of cost cutting

fromThe Mercury News

Google seeks to sell some Mountain View sites that may become housing

Google is selling 40 acres in Mountain View for possible housing developments to enhance efficiency and meet the needs of its workforce.

Google seeks to sell some Mountain View sites that may become housing

Google is selling 40 acres in Mountain View for housing development as part of a strategic pivot to optimize real estate.

fromHackernoon

We're At a Fork in the Road for AI Development | HackerNoon

The AI race has intensified post-2019 with competitive strides by major tech players to advance machine learning capabilities.

European startups

fromAP News

Google offers buyouts to more workers amid AI-driven tech upheaval and antitrust uncertainty

Google is offering voluntary buyouts to staff in key divisions as part of cost-cutting measures during ongoing legal challenges.

This move reflects a broader trend in Big Tech of reassessing workforce needs.

Artificial intelligence

Alphabet CEO expects to keep hiring engineers as AI advances

Remote teams

Google offers buyouts to staff in latest round of cost cutting

more#google

#california

Tech industry

Potential California semiconductor boom complicated by Trump's economic policies

Silicon Valley real estate

Where are Californians getting the biggest pay raises?

Tech industry

Potential California semiconductor boom complicated by Trump's economic policies

Silicon Valley real estate

Where are Californians getting the biggest pay raises?

more#california

#job-market

Marc Benioff calls AI job fears 'alarmist,' even as AI cuts Salesforce's hiring

AI's threat to jobs is overstated, says Salesforce's CEO Marc Benioff.

AI could wipe out 50% of entry-level white-collar jobs, Anthropic CEO warns

AI could eliminate 50% of entry-level office jobs in five years, warns Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei.

More bad news for people looking for a job

The job market is stagnant, with companies delaying hiring decisions and a significant decline in job filling rates.

Will AI wipe out the first rung of the career ladder?

Generative AI may drastically reduce entry-level job opportunities, potentially leading to a significant rise in unemployment.

Why landing your first tech job is way harder than you expected | TechCrunch

The tech industry is reducing entry-level hiring significantly, impacting new graduates.

Women in technology

The mounting anxiety over tech jobs is turning ugly

Marc Benioff calls AI job fears 'alarmist,' even as AI cuts Salesforce's hiring

AI's threat to jobs is overstated, says Salesforce's CEO Marc Benioff.

AI could wipe out 50% of entry-level white-collar jobs, Anthropic CEO warns

AI could eliminate 50% of entry-level office jobs in five years, warns Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei.

More bad news for people looking for a job

The job market is stagnant, with companies delaying hiring decisions and a significant decline in job filling rates.

Will AI wipe out the first rung of the career ladder?

Generative AI may drastically reduce entry-level job opportunities, potentially leading to a significant rise in unemployment.

Why landing your first tech job is way harder than you expected | TechCrunch

The tech industry is reducing entry-level hiring significantly, impacting new graduates.

Women in technology

The mounting anxiety over tech jobs is turning ugly

Women in technology

Great teams make the difference in tech - not great leaders

Collaboration surpasses individual genius in shaping the tech industry and historical progress.

European startups

Building Your AI Engine: How OpenAI Works with Startups | TechCrunch

Startups can enhance competitiveness by collaborating with AI model providers.

Women in technology

fromIT Pro

Great teams make the difference in tech - not great leaders

Collaboration surpasses individual genius in shaping the tech industry and historical progress.

fromHarvard Business Review

European startups

Building Your AI Engine: How OpenAI Works with Startups | TechCrunch

more#collaboration

#inclusion

Women in technology

Does the Tech Industry Need a Reboot?

The tech industry must prioritize diversity and accountability to address its negative impacts effectively.

London startup

Entrepreneur humiliated' after London Tech Week turns her and baby away

fromHarvard Business Review

Women in technology

Entrepreneur turned away from London Tech Week for bringing baby sparks industry backlash

Women in technology

Does the Tech Industry Need a Reboot?

The tech industry must prioritize diversity and accountability to address its negative impacts effectively.

London startup

Entrepreneur humiliated' after London Tech Week turns her and baby away

Women in technology

Entrepreneur turned away from London Tech Week for bringing baby sparks industry backlash

Snap will start selling AR glasses next year

Snap's Specs AR glasses are set for public release in 2026, priced below Apple's Vision Pro.

#apple

Wearables

Apple plans glasses for 2026 as part of AI push, nixes watch with camera

Apple is set to release smart glasses by late 2026, enhancing its AI-powered device offerings.

Why Trump's 'little problem' with Apple could be a big challenge

Trump is targeting Apple and CEO Tim Cook, threatening tariffs on iPhones made outside the U.S.

Apple

A protester tried to interrupt Apple exec Craig Federighi at WWDC

Wearables

Apple plans glasses for 2026 as part of AI push, nixes watch with camera

Apple is set to release smart glasses by late 2026, enhancing its AI-powered device offerings.

Why Trump's 'little problem' with Apple could be a big challenge

Trump is targeting Apple and CEO Tim Cook, threatening tariffs on iPhones made outside the U.S.

Apple

A protester tried to interrupt Apple exec Craig Federighi at WWDC

more#apple

Qualcomm confirms buyout offer for Brit chip firm Alphawave

"Alphawave Semi has developed leading high-speed wired connectivity and compute technologies that are complementary to our power-efficient CPU and NPU cores," Qualcomm chief Cristiano Amon said in a statement.

European startups

#ai-development

Non-profit organizations

fromThe Atlantic

OpenAI Can Stop Pretending

OpenAI's trajectory transformed from a nonprofit research lab to a billion-dollar enterprise driven by the success of ChatGPT.

Remote teams

fromThe Nation

The Human Workforce Behind AI Wants a Union

Levario's transition from education to tech highlights the challenges faced by contractors in tech companies.

London startup

Starmer pledges 1bn investment to supercharge UK tech and AI infrastructure

fromInfoWorld

Artificial intelligence

7 ways to improve your AI coding results

Non-profit organizations

fromThe Atlantic

OpenAI Can Stop Pretending

OpenAI's trajectory transformed from a nonprofit research lab to a billion-dollar enterprise driven by the success of ChatGPT.

Remote teams

fromThe Nation

The Human Workforce Behind AI Wants a Union

Levario's transition from education to tech highlights the challenges faced by contractors in tech companies.

London startup

Starmer pledges 1bn investment to supercharge UK tech and AI infrastructure

fromInfoWorld

Artificial intelligence

7 ways to improve your AI coding results

more#ai-development

#investment

fromComputerWeekly.com

What happens if Silicon Valley's AI investment bubble bursts? | Computer Weekly

America's AI industry faces challenges in monetization despite significant investment and advancements.

fromBKReader

Brooklyn

Queen One to Bring 600 Tech Jobs With New Brooklyn Headquarters

from24/7 Wall St.

Apple

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) Stock Price Prediction and Forecast 2025-2030 (June 2025)

NYC startup

Klarna CEO and Sutter Hill take victory lap after Jony Ive's OpenAI deal | TechCrunch

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Marketing tech

This "Magnificent Seven" Stock Is Set to Skyrocket If Its AI Investments Pay Off | The Motley Fool

UK politics

Can London retain tech talent in a post-Brexit economy? - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

fromComputerWeekly.com

What happens if Silicon Valley's AI investment bubble bursts? | Computer Weekly

America's AI industry faces challenges in monetization despite significant investment and advancements.

fromBKReader

Brooklyn

Queen One to Bring 600 Tech Jobs With New Brooklyn Headquarters

from24/7 Wall St.

Apple

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) Stock Price Prediction and Forecast 2025-2030 (June 2025)

NYC startup

Klarna CEO and Sutter Hill take victory lap after Jony Ive's OpenAI deal | TechCrunch

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Marketing tech

This "Magnificent Seven" Stock Is Set to Skyrocket If Its AI Investments Pay Off | The Motley Fool

UK politics

Can London retain tech talent in a post-Brexit economy? - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

more#investment

Silicon Valley

Opinion: Trump's attack on international students threatens tech's workforce

Trump's attacks on international students threaten the U.S. tech industry reliant on foreign talent.

DeepWho? DeepSeek rolled out even more powerful, cheap AI tech. If you missed it, you're not alone.

DeepSeek's latest AI model update was largely overlooked, showing a shift in the tech industry's perception of AI advancements.

A comprehensive list of 2025 tech layoffs | TechCrunch

Tech layoffs exceeded 150,000 in 2023, continuing into 2025 amid increased automation and AI adoption.

Amazon, Microsoft, and Chegg have all announced significant job cuts to improve efficiency.

Alphabet CEO Pichai does not expect AI to lead to job losses

AI is viewed as an accelerator for productivity at Alphabet, promising growth and new opportunities.

Alphabet's layoffs in recent years are part of a broader trend towards reallocating resources for AI investments.

Artificial intelligence

Salesforce Is Cutting Back on Hiring Engineers Thanks to AI | Entrepreneur

fromwww.esquire.com

Humor

Cory Michael Smith on Mountainhead, Real-World Parallels, and His Love of Jim Carrey

Marketing tech

Alphabet Stock: Still a No-Brainer Buy in 2025? | The Motley Fool

A comprehensive list of 2025 tech layoffs | TechCrunch

Tech layoffs exceeded 150,000 in 2023, continuing into 2025 amid increased automation and AI adoption.

Amazon, Microsoft, and Chegg have all announced significant job cuts to improve efficiency.

Alphabet CEO Pichai does not expect AI to lead to job losses

AI is viewed as an accelerator for productivity at Alphabet, promising growth and new opportunities.

Alphabet's layoffs in recent years are part of a broader trend towards reallocating resources for AI investments.

Artificial intelligence

Salesforce Is Cutting Back on Hiring Engineers Thanks to AI | Entrepreneur

fromwww.esquire.com

Humor

Cory Michael Smith on Mountainhead, Real-World Parallels, and His Love of Jim Carrey

Marketing tech

Alphabet Stock: Still a No-Brainer Buy in 2025? | The Motley Fool

more#ai

fromSilicon Canals

Vienna's newsrooms.ai acquires Trending Topics

newsrooms.ai acquired Trending Topics to combine AI technology with media and content creation.

Anthropic co-founder on cutting access to Windsurf: 'It would be odd for us to sell Claude to OpenAI' | TechCrunch

Anthropic cut Windsurf's access to its Claude AI models due to computing constraints and to prioritize lasting partnerships.

3 case studies of why speed isn't always best for your product - LogRocket Blog

Speed in product development can lead to long-term failures despite initial success.

fromManuelmoreale

Artificial intelligence

On Browsers, AI, and the web

Tech industry

Intel product chief: 50% gross margins or no-go

Growth hacking

fromLogRocket Blog

3 case studies of why speed isn't always best for your product - LogRocket Blog

Speed in product development can lead to long-term failures despite initial success.

fromManuelmoreale

Artificial intelligence

On Browsers, AI, and the web

Tech industry

Intel product chief: 50% gross margins or no-go

more#product-development

#elon-musk

Growth hacking

The people in Elon Musk's DOGE universe | TechCrunch

US politics

Elon Musk discovers Trump doesn't stay bought

Marketing tech

Amanda Scales, a Musk hire who helped lead DOGE, has returned to xAI | TechCrunch

US politics

Is Elon Musk really getting the hell out of DOGE?

Growth hacking

The people in Elon Musk's DOGE universe | TechCrunch

US politics

Elon Musk discovers Trump doesn't stay bought

Marketing tech

Amanda Scales, a Musk hire who helped lead DOGE, has returned to xAI | TechCrunch

US politics

Is Elon Musk really getting the hell out of DOGE?

more#elon-musk

#layoffs

Tech companies slash hundreds of Bay Area jobs as hiring slump persists

Tech companies in the Bay Area have laid off over 400 workers, indicating that the industry's downsizing trend is ongoing.

fromThe Mercury News

Tech companies slash hundreds of Bay Area jobs as hiring slump persists

The Bay Area tech industry faces ongoing job cuts, with over 400 positions eliminated recently, signaling persistent challenges for employment.

Tech industry

More layoffs at Microsoft USA as axe falls on hundreds

Silicon Valley

Walmart lays off Bay Area tech staff with 'Building for the future' email

Tech industry

Microsoft Layoffs: Hundreds More Jobs Cut at Headquarters | Entrepreneur

Tech companies slash hundreds of Bay Area jobs as hiring slump persists

Tech companies in the Bay Area have laid off over 400 workers, indicating that the industry's downsizing trend is ongoing.

fromThe Mercury News

Tech companies slash hundreds of Bay Area jobs as hiring slump persists

The Bay Area tech industry faces ongoing job cuts, with over 400 positions eliminated recently, signaling persistent challenges for employment.

Tech industry

More layoffs at Microsoft USA as axe falls on hundreds

Silicon Valley

Walmart lays off Bay Area tech staff with 'Building for the future' email

Tech industry

Microsoft Layoffs: Hundreds More Jobs Cut at Headquarters | Entrepreneur

more#layoffs

Trump's huge bill includes immediate gift for Bay Area tech hiring

If a tax code change passed by the House of Representatives remains in the legislation, experts say it would give some major juice to hiring in the Bay Area's layoff-plagued tech industry.

Tech industry

Marketing tech

TikTok's clampdown on freebies is part of a bigger cost-cutting pivot

TikTok is eliminating free promotion for merchants, requiring paid ads for visibility.

This Surprising Western City Has Dethroned Austin as America's Fastest-Growing Millionaire Hub

Luxury markets in Scottsdale and West Palm Beach are booming due to affluent buyers seeking lifestyle amenities.

#ai-agents

Data science

Snowflake to acquire database startup Crunchy Data | TechCrunch

European startups

Last day to vote on the Disrupt 2025 agenda lineup | TechCrunch

Data science

Snowflake to acquire database startup Crunchy Data | TechCrunch

European startups

Last day to vote on the Disrupt 2025 agenda lineup | TechCrunch

Morning Docket 06.02.25 - Above the Law

A court ruling expands the tech antitrust lawsuit significantly, adding millions of potential new members.

How to help a big AI vendor making awful business decisions

Investment in AI builds reputation and promise of profits but brings risk of failure and scrutiny.

Remote teams

fromForbes

The Death Of Tech Hubs: Why Innovation No Longer Has A ZIP Code

The tech industry's expansion is decentralizing, allowing talent to thrive outside traditional hubs.

#artificial-intelligence

Donald Trump's little problem' with Tim Cook is a big one for Apple

Apple's stock struggles amid Trump criticism and AI competition.

fromFuturism

Legendary Facebook Exec Scoffs, Says AI Could Never Be Profitable If Tech Companies Had to Ask for Artists' Consent to Ingest Their Work

Nick Clegg argues that requiring tech companies to seek consent from artists for AI training is impractical and could stifle the industry.

Artificial intelligence

Salesforce says AI has reduced hiring of engineers and customer service workers

Donald Trump's little problem' with Tim Cook is a big one for Apple

Apple's stock struggles amid Trump criticism and AI competition.

fromFuturism

Legendary Facebook Exec Scoffs, Says AI Could Never Be Profitable If Tech Companies Had to Ask for Artists' Consent to Ingest Their Work

Nick Clegg argues that requiring tech companies to seek consent from artists for AI training is impractical and could stifle the industry.

more#artificial-intelligence

Artificial intelligence

Salesforce says AI has reduced hiring of engineers and customer service workers

fromThe Philadelphia Tribune

I got laid off from my first tech job nearly a decade ago. It shifted my whole perception of work - I'm more careful and feel less secure.

The layoff from American Express shifted my whole perception of work, forcing me to invest in my skills and never take job security for granted.

Retirement

Resilient Coders isn't just a coding bootcamp, it's a program for guidance

Resilient Coders (RC) hosted a virtual “Demo Day” for their Spring 2025 cohort, showcasing students’ full-stack applications and their potential impact on the tech industry.

NYC startup