Founders Fund nears $6 billion close for latest growth fund, sources say
The firm is raising this growth fund less than a year after closing its previous $4.6 billion vehicle.
The Download: “reprogramming” aging, and the hidden sense of interoception
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. Why “reprogramming” is the buzziest approach to reversing aging right now Earlier this week, Life Biosciences, a biotech company focused on reversing age-related diseases, announced that it had dosed its first…
5 AI Tools to Run a 1-Person Business While You Sleep (While Millions of ChatGPT Users Flee to Claude)
The AI landscape just shifted — and one move sparked a mass migration entrepreneurs didn’t see coming.
Electric air taxis are about to take flight in 26 states
The federal government has selected eight proposals to test electric aircraft across 26 states.
5 Tax Moves Entrepreneurs Should Make in 2026 to Build Wealth and Protect Their Estate
New estate tax rules and updated gifting limits give entrepreneurs fresh opportunities in 2026 to protect more wealth, reduce taxes and strengthen their financial legacy.
Friends Said His Business Idea Was the ‘Stupidest Thing.’ Then He Sold Over 290 Million: ‘I Watched Their Jaws Drop’
This product began as the founder’s personal hack to stop his headphones from tangling.
OpenAI and Google employees rush to Anthropic’s defense in DOD lawsuit
More than 30 OpenAI and Google DeepMind employees signed onto a statement supporting Anthropic’s lawsuit against the Defense Department after the agency labeled the AI firm a supply chain risk, according to court filings.
The Smartest Founders Aren’t Chasing Venture Capital — They’re Doing These 5 Things First
Instead of rushing to pitch investors, today’s most successful founders are focusing on building and validating their product first.
Anthropic launches code review tool to check flood of AI-generated code
Anthropic launched Code Review in Claude Code, a multi-agent system that automatically analyzes AI-generated code, flags logic errors, and helps enterprise developers manage the growing volume of code produced with AI.
4 Moves That Will Give You the Upper Hand in Recruiting and Retaining Top Talent
Small and mid-sized businesses often feel like underdogs when competing with big companies for top talent. But with the right benefits strategy, size doesn’t have to be a disadvantage.
Bluesky CEO Jay Graber steps down
Bluesky’s board will search for a replacement while Graber becomes Chief Innovation Officer.