PopSockets founder David Barnett talks about building a viral business
David Barnett, founder of PopSocket, stops by Equity to talk about scaling the business and what he’s learned as a leader.
The Download: failed social media bans, and extending pets’ lives
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. Kids are outsmarting social media bans. That’s not a problem we need to solve. —Michal Luria, Aliya Bhatia, and Danah Boyd Social media bans are stacking up. In July, France joined…
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OpenAI delays ChatGPT’s ‘adult mode’ again
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Robinhood’s startup fund stumbles in NYSE debut
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X is testing a new ad format that connects posts with products
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Nintendo sues the U.S. government for a refund on tariffs
This lawsuit comes after a Supreme Court decision struck down some of the president’s sweeping tariffs, which had impacted Nintendo and thousands of other companies.
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One of the Biggest Drivers of the Gender Pay Gap — And Steps Founders Can Take to Fix It
Motherhood quietly compounds pay disparities over time, but intentional policies and inclusive practices can help founders retain talent and close the gap.