Trump signs executive order to expand DOGE’s spending review powers

March 12, 2025

Private Equity Firms Must Embrace These Cutting-Edge Innovations to Stay Competitive

Here’s why private equity firms that invest in cutting-edge technology will be best positioned to navigate market challenges and seize new opportunities.

February 26, 2025

In a newly issued executive order (EO), the Trump Administration has instructed the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), the Elon Musk-advised initiative to reduce federal spending, to create a “centralized technological system” in every agency to record contract and grant awards. As part of the ramp-up of these systems, agency employees who approved individual contract […]

a16z hires former Republican Congressman Patrick McHenry as advisor

February 26, 2025

Former North Carolina Congressman Patrick McHenry announced Wednesday that he landed a job with VC firm Andreessen Horowitz. He will be a Senior Advisor. His post on X said little about what the job entails, except to be advocating for startups (which a16z likes to call “little tech”) with policymakers. A16z did not immediately respond […]

I’ve Interviewed Over 100 Entrepreneurs Who Started Businesses Worth $1 Million to $1 Billion or More. Here’s Some of Their Best Advice.

February 26, 2025

From Richard Branson to Martha Stewart and beyond, these founders reveal what it takes to build and lead successful companies.

‘I Feel More Empowered’: Nvidia’s CEO Uses an AI Tutor to Learn New Topics. Here’s Why He Says You Should Too.

February 26, 2025

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says everyone should be using an AI tutor. Here’s what it is and how to access the technology.

Maternity clinic Millie nabs $12M Series A from an all-star, all female class of VCs

February 26, 2025

Millie, a California-based maternity clinic, founded by Anu Sharma, announced the raise of a $12 million Series A by investors including RH Capital, TMV, and Melinda French Gates’ Pivotal Ventures. Sharma was inspired to launch the company after the birth of her daughter in 2019. She faced pregnancy complications and, as the child of a […]

Avride’s sidewalk delivery bots land in Japan

February 26, 2025

Avride sidewalk bots will start delivering restaurant orders and groceries in central Tokyo this week through a partnership with e-commerce giant Rakuten, the latest commercial expansion by the Yandex spinout into Northeast Asia. The Austin-based autonomous vehicle startup is one of four projects under Nebius Group, a Netherlands-based company formerly called Yandex NV that sold […]

These alternatives to popular apps can help reclaim your online life from billionaires and surveillance

February 26, 2025

Not every app or service wants to monetize your personal data. Here are some of our favorite alternatives to popular apps.

These Are the States Where $1 Million in Retirement Savings Lasts the Longest (and Where You’ll Be Broke in No Time)

February 26, 2025

Here’s how long a $1 million retirement nest egg will last given each state’s cost of living.

5-Step Framework to Cultivate Connection When Your Team Doesn’t Agree

February 26, 2025

Avoid being defensive, and be receptive to feedback. More conflict on your team might actually improve the bottom line.

Here are all the tech companies rolling back DEI or still committed to it — so far

February 26, 2025

Companies around America have started cutting DEI programs and eliminating DEI commitments from public documents in response to legal and political threats from the Trump administration. Just a few weeks ago, Attorney General Pam Bondi instructed the Department of Justice to “investigate, eliminate, and penalize,” DEI programs deemed illegal in private sector companies that receive […]

Private Equity Firms Must Embrace These Cutting-Edge Innovations to Stay Competitive