You Don’t Need Awards to Raise Venture Capital — You Just Need These 2 Things
Industry recognitions may open doors, but investment follows alignment and measurable impact.
The Download: the first brain implant power user and South Korea’s AI obsession
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. This man with ALS is the first “power user” of a brain implant that lets him speak Casey Harrell has had a set of electrodes embedded in his brain for almost…
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Despite Rising Tech Prices, These Powerful Desktops are Still Less Than $400
On sale for a limited time.
Apple Launches Budget $599 iPhone 17e and Faster iPad Air. Here’s What We Know
The announcement kicks off Apple’s week-long product rollout, with the company telling stores to prepare for more announcements.
The 3 Secrets to a Website That Builds Credibility and Connection
To create an outstanding website, you need a clear plan for every page.
X ads ‘Paid Partnership’ labels for creators so they can ditch the hashtags
The new labels comply with regulations and allow creators to be more transparent with their followers.
‘A Very Hard Act to Follow’: Berkshire CEO Greg Abel Pays Tribute to Warren Buffett — and Charts His Own Course in First Shareholder Letter
Abel opened the letter by honoring Warren Buffett’s legacy and laid out a vision for the company’s future.
Hacktivists claim to have hacked Homeland Security to release ICE contract data
A hacking group called Department of Peace said they hacked a specific office within Homeland Security to protest ICE’s mass deportation campaign, and the companies aiding it.
The 7 Rules of Building Strong Investor Relationships After the Check Clears
Founders earn long-term credibility by communicating misses clearly and before problems escalate.
Jack Dorsey Laid Off 4,000 People, Blaming ‘AI Innovation.’ Critics Blame ‘AI-Washing.’
The Block co-founder cut nearly half the company’s staff, claiming AI made them redundant, but analysts say poor management was the real reason.
From Andean Villages to Antarctica — What Living a Life Built on Adventure Can Teach You About Leadership
Jaclyn Leibl-Cote, President and CEO of Collette, shares insights from leading a 100+ year-old, family-owned travel company.