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Venture
fromTechCrunch
14 hours 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.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
14 hours 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.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
15 hours ago

Wealth Manager: "Hard to See a World Where You're Not Investing in AI" Buy These Dips Now

Investing in AI is essential for long-term growth, with major companies significantly increasing their capital expenditures and revenues.
Women
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Why women leaders are ditching the old workplace rulebook-and winning because of it

Women are moving away from outdated leadership models that prioritize control and dominance, seeking autonomy and flexibility instead.
#entrepreneurship
Startup companies
fromMiami Herald
10 hours ago

Why 'Just Start a Business' Is Finally Becoming Advice You Can Actually Act On

Entrepreneurship is thriving, with 5.62 million new business applications in 2025 and a 69% increase in LinkedIn founders in the US.
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago
Silicon Valley food

This 30-Year-Old Uber Employee Started a 'Scrappy' Side Hustle in Her Kitchen - It Hit $10K in 48 Hours: 'Never About Chasing a Trend'

Careers
fromFortune
1 week ago

I was rejected 33 times and built a $390 million company - at 48 years old. Age bias in tech is costing us all | Fortune

Reinvention after 40 is often dismissed as a midlife crisis, but it can be a calculated and economically beneficial choice.
Bootstrapping
fromPsychology Today
1 day 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
fromMiami Herald
10 hours ago

Why 'Just Start a Business' Is Finally Becoming Advice You Can Actually Act On

Entrepreneurship is thriving, with 5.62 million new business applications in 2025 and a 69% increase in LinkedIn founders in the US.
Silicon Valley food
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

This 30-Year-Old Uber Employee Started a 'Scrappy' Side Hustle in Her Kitchen - It Hit $10K in 48 Hours: 'Never About Chasing a Trend'

Glabman created She's The Sauce to provide functional condiments while managing health issues, achieving $10,000 in revenue within 48 hours.
Careers
fromFortune
1 week ago

I was rejected 33 times and built a $390 million company - at 48 years old. Age bias in tech is costing us all | Fortune

Reinvention after 40 is often dismissed as a midlife crisis, but it can be a calculated and economically beneficial choice.
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

3 Lessons Young Entrepreneurs Can't Afford to Miss

Investing in the right marketing partner and experienced mentors is crucial for young entrepreneurs in a competitive digital marketplace.
#meta
Tech industry
fromEntrepreneur
9 hours ago

Here's How Much Meta Pays Employees - Including a Role Earning $650,000

Meta offers high salaries, with most workers earning between $150,000 and $250,000, and top roles earning significantly more.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Meta launches new initiative to support entrepreneurship, drive AI adoption | TechCrunch

Meta is launching Meta Small Business to support entrepreneurship and drive AI adoption.
Tech industry
fromEntrepreneur
9 hours ago

Here's How Much Meta Pays Employees - Including a Role Earning $650,000

Meta offers high salaries, with most workers earning between $150,000 and $250,000, and top roles earning significantly more.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Meta launches new initiative to support entrepreneurship, drive AI adoption | TechCrunch

Meta is launching Meta Small Business to support entrepreneurship and drive AI adoption.
Education
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

The Broken Promises of Ed Tech

Dylan Kane removed technology from his classroom, realizing it hindered both his and his students' learning.
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
14 hours ago

Sam Altman Says AI Will Soon Cause Widespread Job Loss. His Solution Is 'Robot Taxes' and Wealth Sharing.

Sam Altman warns that capitalism cannot handle the impending disruptions from AI superintelligence and proposes a new social contract for America.
fromNew Relic
6 days ago

New Relic Earns Equality 100 Award in Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2026 Corporate Equality Index

I am proud of the work that New Relic has done to create an inclusive and welcoming workplace. This accomplishment underscores our commitment both in the U.S. and globally.
Social justice
European startups
fromFortune
7 hours ago

Aspire built a financial stack used by 50,000 firms. Now it's coming to the U.S. to take on Ramp and Mercury | Fortune

Aspire aims to compete in the U.S. corporate credit card market by addressing the needs of international startups.
Toronto startup
from24/7 Wall St.
8 hours ago

Intel Rises 3% as SpaceX, Tesla, and xAI Tap Chip Giant for Ambitious TeraFab Project

Intel's stock rose 3% after partnering with SpaceX, Tesla, and xAI on the TeraFab semiconductor initiative.
#ai
Careers
fromFast Company
13 hours ago

Job listings for this tech job are spiking amid AI layoff fears

AI-induced job loss anxiety is prevalent, but software engineering job listings have increased by 30% this year.
fromTechCrunch
22 hours ago
Startup companies

AI startup Rocket offers vibe McKinsey-style reports at a fraction of the cost | TechCrunch

fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago
Artificial intelligence

The Customer Survey Question That Led This Company to Scrap a Product Worth Hundreds of Millions

fromFortune
2 weeks ago
Women in technology

We're at risk of a two-tier AI economy if we don't bridge the AI gender gap, expert says | Fortune

Careers
fromFast Company
13 hours ago

Job listings for this tech job are spiking amid AI layoff fears

AI-induced job loss anxiety is prevalent, but software engineering job listings have increased by 30% this year.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
22 hours ago

AI startup Rocket offers vibe McKinsey-style reports at a fraction of the cost | TechCrunch

Rocket's platform helps users determine what to build by generating detailed product strategies using AI.
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

The Customer Survey Question That Led This Company to Scrap a Product Worth Hundreds of Millions

Prezi's CEO Jim Szafranski leveraged AI to address users' urgent needs, transforming blank-screen anxiety into opportunities for both users and the company.
Women in technology
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

We're at risk of a two-tier AI economy if we don't bridge the AI gender gap, expert says | Fortune

AI's rapid advancement risks leaving women behind, as they are less likely to adopt AI despite being more affected by automation.
Productivity
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

Why 'Just Start' Is Dangerous Advice for Entrepreneurs

Many founders neglect business planning, leading to reactive decisions and confusion between busyness and real progress.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromCalifornia Post
1 day ago

Exclusive | Inside San Francisco's 'co-founder rooms': the no-frills crash pads powering the AI gold rush

Co-founder rooms in San Francisco offer shared living for tech hopefuls prioritizing proximity over privacy and comfort.
fromInc
1 day ago

This AI Startup Gives Customers Spoons Instead of Swag. It's a Marketing Lesson Any Founder Can Steal

Denton's first rule: "Make it different, but relevant." The more unusual your swag is, the more likely people will remember it, want it, and share it online.
Graphic design
Social media marketing
fromThe Motley Fool
1 day ago

This Is a Troubling Trend Meta Platforms Investors Should Watch Out for in Future Quarters | The Motley Fool

Meta Platforms faces challenges as expenses grow faster than revenue, impacting earnings growth and stock performance.
Fundraising
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

I quit tech, bought 22 acres, and didn't look at my computer for years until AI brought me back

Ryan Courtnage transitioned from managing a donation platform to hands-on homesteading, finding fulfillment in physical work and a break from corporate life.
#gender-gap
Women in technology
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Sheryl Sandberg's Lean In is fighting the gender gap in AI adoption

Lean In focuses on addressing the gender gap in AI adoption, revealing that men use AI more frequently than women in the workplace.
Women in technology
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Sheryl Sandberg's Lean In is fighting the gender gap in AI adoption

Lean In focuses on addressing the gender gap in AI adoption, revealing that men use AI more frequently than women in the workplace.
Women
fromForbes
11 hours ago

New Research Shows Flexibility Is Shrinking - Right When Women Need It Most

Women have regained workforce participation post-pandemic, but recent return-to-office mandates have led to significant job losses among women.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
6 hours 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.
#silicon-valley
Silicon Valley
fromFortune
4 days 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
fromFortune
4 days 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.
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
17 hours ago

Harish Pandey Joins GoWit as Head of Growth for MENA & India

Harish Pandey has been appointed head of growth for MENA and India at GoWit to drive regional expansion and strategic growth initiatives.
#elon-musk
Toronto startup
fromFuturism
13 hours ago

Elon Musk Secretly Shared His Number One Priority at Tesla and It Really Says It All

Elon Musk's primary motivation at Tesla is to minimize his work hours to focus on his passion for rockets.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
12 hours ago

Here Comes SpaceX's IPO. Should You Board on Day One?

Elon Musk's SpaceX and xAI may lead to a groundbreaking IPO, potentially valued over $2 trillion, reshaping the stock market landscape.
Toronto startup
fromFuturism
13 hours ago

Elon Musk Secretly Shared His Number One Priority at Tesla and It Really Says It All

Elon Musk's primary motivation at Tesla is to minimize his work hours to focus on his passion for rockets.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
12 hours ago

Here Comes SpaceX's IPO. Should You Board on Day One?

Elon Musk's SpaceX and xAI may lead to a groundbreaking IPO, potentially valued over $2 trillion, reshaping the stock market landscape.
#leadership
Growth hacking
fromInc
1 day ago

Most Founders Get Leadership Wrong. Here's What Actually Works

Strong leadership is essential for business growth and requires setting boundaries and persistence.
Women in technology
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

3 Leadership Shifts Women Founders Must Make Thanks to AI

Leaders must prioritize disciplined clarity over reactive decision-making to effectively guide their businesses through rapid technological change.
Growth hacking
fromInc
1 day ago

Most Founders Get Leadership Wrong. Here's What Actually Works

Strong leadership is essential for business growth and requires setting boundaries and persistence.
Women in technology
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

3 Leadership Shifts Women Founders Must Make Thanks to AI

Leaders must prioritize disciplined clarity over reactive decision-making to effectively guide their businesses through rapid technological change.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Tech companies are cutting jobs and betting on AI. The payoff is far from guaranteed

Tech workers face job insecurity as AI investments lead to significant layoffs across major companies, despite AI's current limitations in replacing human roles.
London startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
22 hours ago

Want to know capitalism's endgame? Just look at private equity it has captured our everyday lives | Hettie O'Brien

Private equity is transforming nurseries in the UK, prioritizing profit over quality and accessibility in early childhood education.
#venture-capital
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
6 days ago

California Suspends Enforcement of Law Requiring VCs to Report Diversity Data

California suspended a new regulation requiring venture capital firms to report demographic data about startup founders amid public criticism.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

OpenAI alums have been quietly investing from a new, potentially $100M fund | TechCrunch

A new venture capital fund called Zero Shot, founded by OpenAI alumni, has reached its first close on a $100 million goal.
Venture
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days 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
fromSilicon Canals
5 days ago

AI was supposed to be the great equaliser - instead it produced the most concentrated investment cycle in VC history - Silicon Canals

The AI boom has concentrated global venture funding in the U.S., reversing years of diversification in tech investment.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
6 days ago

California Suspends Enforcement of Law Requiring VCs to Report Diversity Data

California suspended a new regulation requiring venture capital firms to report demographic data about startup founders amid public criticism.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

OpenAI alums have been quietly investing from a new, potentially $100M fund | TechCrunch

A new venture capital fund called Zero Shot, founded by OpenAI alumni, has reached its first close on a $100 million goal.
Venture
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days 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
fromSilicon Canals
5 days ago

AI was supposed to be the great equaliser - instead it produced the most concentrated investment cycle in VC history - Silicon Canals

The AI boom has concentrated global venture funding in the U.S., reversing years of diversification in tech investment.
Venture
fromTNW | Anthropic
15 hours ago

Anthropic in talks to invest $200m in private equity venture to push Claude into enterprise

Anthropic is negotiating a joint venture to integrate its Claude models into private equity portfolio companies, investing $200m and potentially raising $1bn.
Silicon Valley
fromFortune
10 hours 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.
Women
fromwww.bbc.com
12 hours ago

Bay Collective become minority owners of Sunderland Women

Bay Collective acquires a majority stake in Sunderland Women to enhance infrastructure and sustainability.
Growth hacking
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

Growth Hacks Are Fading. Here's the Smarter Path to Success.

Brand discipline is essential for trust and growth in today's crowded markets, replacing aggressive growth hacks and urgency-driven tactics.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

OpenAI's vision for the AI economy: public wealth funds, robot taxes, and a four-day work week | TechCrunch

OpenAI proposes policy changes to address economic impacts of AI, focusing on wealth distribution, systemic risk reduction, and access to AI capabilities.
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

This 28-Year-Old College Dropout Has Raised $24 Million to Fix a Military Problem 'Nobody Was Thinking About'

Peter Goldsborough left college to join Facebook's AI team, later became a chief engineer at Anduril, and founded Rune Technologies focusing on military logistics.
#openai
Silicon Valley
fromThe New Yorker
1 day ago

Sam Altman May Control Our Future-Can He Be Trusted?

Doubts about OpenAI's leadership arise from secret memos questioning the integrity of CEO Sam Altman and his management practices.
Silicon Valley
fromThe New Yorker
1 day ago

Sam Altman May Control Our Future-Can He Be Trusted?

Doubts about OpenAI's leadership arise from secret memos questioning the integrity of CEO Sam Altman and his management practices.
Productivity
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

Why Founders Who Stay Busy Don't Automatically Grow

A full calendar without strong margins indicates a time-management issue, not a scalable business strategy.
Growth hacking
fromForbes
2 days ago

How To Vibe Code A New Revenue Stream Using What You Already Know

Vibe coding enables founders to rapidly transform their expertise into marketable products, significantly reducing development time and costs.
Women in technology
fromFortune
6 days ago

Sheryl Sandberg tapped a 25-year-old to run Lean In. Here's her plan to close the AI gender gap | Fortune

Women are lagging in AI adoption, prompting Lean In to focus on closing the gender gap with new leadership.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
1 week 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.
Venture
fromAlleywatch
1 day ago

The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 4/5/26

Notable startup funding activity in the US totaled $4.3B for the week ending 4/4/26, featuring various companies and their funding details.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
2 days ago

I'm a VC who bets on AI. What keeps me up at night isn't the idea of these companies failing-quite the opposite | Fortune

AI's rapid advancement threatens the relevance of current business models, prompting a shift in venture capital investment strategies.
Venture
fromFortune
15 hours ago

SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic could reopen the IPO market-or drain it | Fortune

SpaceX's IPO filing signals a potential revival for high-growth tech debuts, but the current IPO market differs significantly from the 2021 boom.
#women-entrepreneurs
Women in technology
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Op-Ed | Fueling NYC's $50 billion engine: How women business owners can grow and scale | amNewYork

Women-owned firms in NYC have increased by 43% over the last decade, significantly contributing to the city's economic growth.
Podcast
fromwww.startupcan.ca
1 month ago

Startup Canada and CIBC Business Banking Are Turning Up the Volume for Women Entrepreneurs

Startup Canada and CIBC launch the 2026 Startup Women Podcast, an 8-episode series featuring real stories of women entrepreneurs across Canada to inspire and guide aspiring female founders.
Women in technology
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Op-Ed | Fueling NYC's $50 billion engine: How women business owners can grow and scale | amNewYork

Women-owned firms in NYC have increased by 43% over the last decade, significantly contributing to the city's economic growth.
Podcast
fromwww.startupcan.ca
1 month ago

Startup Canada and CIBC Business Banking Are Turning Up the Volume for Women Entrepreneurs

Startup Canada and CIBC launch the 2026 Startup Women Podcast, an 8-episode series featuring real stories of women entrepreneurs across Canada to inspire and guide aspiring female founders.
Venture
fromFortune
1 day ago

Robinhood Ventures has rebounded 30% since its lackluster debut. Can the new private markets fund now withstand the mega IPOs? | Fortune

Robinhood Ventures I faced initial losses but has since rebounded, with optimism for future opportunities in private markets despite current challenges.
Women in technology
fromThe Oaklandside
1 week ago

Women and wealth: Tips for navigating your lifelong financial journey

Women are set to inherit significant wealth and are actively building their own financial futures amidst the Great Wealth Transfer.
Startup companies
fromEntrepreneur
2 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.
Venture
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

What I'm Seeing As a Startup Investor in 2026

Fundraising now requires execution proof and deep understanding of metrics, shifting from storytelling to disciplined preparation.
Women in technology
fromFortune
1 week ago

She left a Silicon Valley VC to solve a problem left untouched for 88 years. Now her bra brand is the fastest-growing at Nordstrom | Fortune

Bree McKeen innovated the bra industry by filing a patent for an underwire replacement after experiencing discomfort from traditional designs.
Women
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

One of the Biggest Drivers of the Gender Pay Gap - And Steps Founders Can Take to Fix It

Motherhood significantly drives the gender pay gap, with women experiencing 10-15% earnings declines per child while fathers gain 3-10% bonuses, but flexible schedules, equitable parental leave, and asking parents their needs can reverse this trend.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
4 weeks ago

The Smartest Founders Aren't Chasing Venture Capital - They're Doing These 5 Things First

Successful founders build minimum viable products before raising capital, shifting from the traditional fundraising-first approach to product-first validation.
Women in technology
fromFortune
1 week ago

Sheryl Sandberg takes on tradwives and the manosphere | Fortune

Lean In is shifting focus to counter the rise of tradwives and hyper-aggressive masculinity in response to societal changes.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Startup funding shatters all records in Q1 | TechCrunch

Global startup investment reached $297 billion in Q1 2026, driven by four record-breaking deals, significantly surpassing previous funding levels.
Startup companies
fromHardik Pandya
3 weeks ago

Every Company is a Startup Now

AI has eliminated structural protections that kept large companies safe for decades by enabling small teams to build competitive products faster and cheaper than established competitors.
Women in technology
fromForbes
3 weeks ago

Women Own Over 40% Of U.S. Businesses. Why Entrepreneurship Is Rising

Women are increasingly turning to entrepreneurship as an alternative path to leadership, with women now owning over 40% of U.S. businesses and starting half of all new businesses in 2024.
Women in technology
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 weeks ago

Cyber industry welcomes women, but challenges persist | Computer Weekly

While 72% of female cybersecurity professionals report feeling welcomed, women face disproportionate layoffs, pay inequity, and career advancement barriers compared to men.
fromFortune
1 month ago

Venture dollars to female founders doubled to a record $73 billion last year-but Anthropic and Scale AI skewed the data | Fortune

Two-thirds of every U.S. venture dollar going to female-founded startups last year flowed into AI, Pitchbook's latest US All In: Female Founders in the VC Ecosystem report found. And nearly half of that AI money went to just two companies: Anthropic and Scale AI. Meanwhile, ex-OpenAI CTO Mira Murati raised a record-breaking $2 billion seed round for her AI startup, Thinking Machines Lab, in July 2025, the largest seed funding in history, valuing the pre-product company at $12 billion.
Venture
Women
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Women are leading the charge to become solopreneurs

Women now make up the majority of U.S. solopreneurs, prioritizing autonomy and schedule control over higher income.
Women
fromwww.thedrum.com
2 months ago

Google aims to find the most prominent Women in Search

Google and The Drum launch 'Women in Search' to recognize and inspire women in search marketing; nominations open March 8, winner announced at June awards.
Growth hacking
fromForbes
2 months ago

By Women, For Women: The Overlooked Foundations Of Global Business

Several major companies built global growth by integrating women's labor, expertise, and networks into distribution, education, and entrepreneurial roles beginning in the late 19th century.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Women in tech and finance at higher risk from AI job losses, report says

Mid-career women with at least five years' experience are being overlooked for digital roles in the tech and financial and professional services sectors, where they are traditionally underrepresented, according to the report by the City of London Corporation. The governing body that runs the capital's Square Mile found female applicants were discriminated against by rigid, and sometimes automated, screening of their CVs, which did not take into account career gaps related to caring for children or relatives, or only narrowly considered their professional experience.
Women
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