Two Palantir veterans just came out of stealth with $30 million and a Sequoia stamp of approval
The founders are worth paying attention to.
New leaders, new fund: Sequoia has raised $7B to expand its AI bets
The fundraise is the first major capital raise under Sequoia’s new leadership, with Alfred Lin and Pat Grady now serving as co-stewards of the 54-year-old firm.
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Meta is having trouble with rogue AI agents
A rogue AI agent inadvertently exposed Meta company and user data to engineers who didn’t have permission to see it.
Sam Altman’s thank-you to coders draws the memes
Altman expresses gratitude for people who knew how to write their code from scratch. The internet replies with salty jokes.
Nothing CEO Carl Pei says smartphone apps will disappear as AI agents take their place
Nothing CEO Carl Pei says AI agents will eventually replace apps, shifting smartphones toward systems that understand intent and act on a user’s behalf.
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Many founders assume growth slows because of product or market issues. In reality, unclear and undisciplined communication often becomes the hidden bottleneck.
What Every CEO Should Do When a Customer Claims Your Business Caused Harm
When a serious complaint hits your business, the difference between chaos and control comes down to how prepared your team is in that first moment.
How Welcoming Disagreement Can Make You a Stronger, More In-Control Leader
Knowing your lane leads to more of the good kind of control, not less.
Here’s One Operational Upgrade I’d Put In Place to Protect Franchises from Peak-Hour Chaos
When scaling exposes friction, unreliable connectivity is often one of the hidden forces quietly getting in the way.
AI Is Making Leaders Question Their Worth. Here’s the Psychological Shift They Must Make.
As AI accelerates, the real competitive advantage may belong to those who can separate identity from output and lead without defensiveness.
Beware the Timing Trap — Is There Ever a Right Time to Start a Franchise?
Waiting for the “right” time to start a franchise often delays action, when success depends more on preparation and execution than perfect timing.