Can you think like a YC partner? This game will help you find out
The YC Partner Simulator game, created by an undergrad in Berlin, lets you see if you can predict what startups get into Y Combinator.
The Download: brain-melting heatwaves and unprecedented OpenAI restrictions
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. Heat waves mess with your brain. Scientists are trying to figure out why. —Jessica Hamzelou It’s been hot in London this week. Really hot. A dangerous heat wave has hit Western…
Can AI companies turn brainrot into revenue?
The U.S. government shutdown that began this week is the first in seven years. While it might not feel immediately disruptive, for startups waiting on permits, visas, or regulatory approvals, even a few weeks can become an existential problem. On this episode of Equity, Kirsten Korosec, Anthony Ha, and Max Zeff talk through how uncertainty […]
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Just Made a Major Change to Its Leadership
Buffett has been CEO and chairman of Berkshire Hathaway since 1970.
Trying to Break Your Organizational Silos? You’re Probably Focusing on the Wrong Thing.
Silos aren’t just structural — they’re signals your culture might be holding your strategy back. Here’s how to fix it.
I Turned a Side Hustle Into $20,000 a Month — Working Part-Time Without a College Degree
Kelly Rocklein was earning six figures on top of her $160,000 corporate salary in 2022.
Supabase nabs $5B valuation, four months after hitting $2B
It’s been a wild year of growth and fundraising for vibe-coding database of choice, Supabase.
5 Red Flags That Should Eliminate a Job Candidate — and 5 Green Flags That Mean ‘Hire Now’
Here’s a cheat sheet for leaders who can’t afford to get hiring wrong.
Jeff Bezos Explains Why the AI Bubble Exists, and What’s Going to Happen When It Bursts
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos said that investor overexcitement and inflated valuations are evidence of an AI bubble.
OpenAI’s Sora soars to No. 1 on Apple’s US App Store
Sora becomes the No. 3 US app after 164K downloads in 2 days, making the AI video app an early hit.
How Front Office Sports Went From a Class Project to the Center of the Sports Media Universe
What started as a college class project turned into one of the fastest-rising sports media companies.