I Went to a $14,000 Retreat for 9-Figure Founders in the Italian Countryside. Here’s a Behind-the-Scenes Look.
Here’s what happens when ultra-successful founders gather behind closed doors.
When can we say AI made a scientific discovery?
This story originally appeared in The Algorithm, our weekly newsletter on AI. To get stories like this in your inbox first, sign up here. Last Wednesday, Anthropic announced that earlier this year it had launched a molecular biology lab, where Claude agents read and conjecture about hard biology problems and human scientists run experiments on what…
Is the best way to watch a movie on a pair of sunglasses?
Are XREAL’s smart glasses the way of the future for home entertainment?
Talent Isn’t Enough — Here’s What Separates Those Who Stall From Those Who Break Through
The professionals who advance fastest don’t rely on a single mentor — they build a network of mentors, coaches, sponsors and peers who help them see what they’d otherwise miss.
Neocloud Lambda secures $1B in debt to buy more chips
Neocloud Lambda has raised $1B in private debt to buy Nvidia AI chips and lease them to Microsoft. It’s the latest in a string of loans, underscoring the high cost of the AI boom.
An Anthropic researcher just gave us a peek at self-improving AI
Given 10 benchmarks for specific misaligned behaviors, the automated systems were able to improve performance on every single one without degrading overall performance.
Brave’s browser one-ups Chrome with its new support for email aliases
Brave’s browser begins testing an email alias feature that lets you keep your main email info private.
Open-weight AI companies are the Valley’s hottest acquisition targets
There’s a lot of capital pouring into the business of giving models away.
3 Kinds of Deals I Turn Down — Even When Everything in the Room Says Yes
Some of the best investment decisions I’ve made never show up anywhere — because the discipline to walk away when everything in the room is leaning forward is what separates real investors from the rest.
Your Next Customer Will Ask AI About Your Business. Here’s How to Shape What It Says
I rewrote my agency’s website, but AI engines kept repeating the old version — here’s what that taught me about who really controls your story now.
How to Build a Capital Stack That Gives Your Startup More Control
Venture capital is no longer a default. Here’s why founders need to rethink how they finance their startups.