Silicon Valley
News and Articles About Silicon Valley
Cannabis
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Sand Hill Road Joins Private Capital Flooding Into Marijuana Startups
The Wall Street of venture capital has been slow to invest in cannabis but that is clearly changing.
Mergers and Acquisitions
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An M&A Wave Is Coming: 4 Ways to Determine Whether You Should Sell
This is a great time to sell but merger mania usually ends in a reversal of the tide painful for tech businesses that aren't profitable or growing.
Take It From The Pros
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Silicon Valley's' Kumail Nanjiani on Never Playing It Safe
In its fourth season on HBO, the actor from the hit series 'Silicon Valley' talks about being okay with failure, his hatred for the phrase 'grilled to perfection' and four business ideas for founders.
Take It From The Pros
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Are Silicon Valley Nerds the New Hollywood Superstars?
Check out some of the tech world's better halves, from Hollywood A-list actresses to Victoria Secret models.
Venture Capital
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Hey Juicero, Erlich Bachman Just Called and Wants to Invest
After raising $120 million, the $400 internet-connected juicer is as farcical as an entire season of 'Silicon Valley.'
Take It From The Pros
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How Tech Entrepreneurs Can Excel Outside Silicon Valley
During Dallas Startup Week, we asked local entrepreneurs how they make the most of their local community and what advice they have for others.
Partnerships
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Productive Partnerships: How a 'David' Can Partner With 'Goliath'
There's no amount of online research or guessing that can compare to good old-fashioned paying attention and putting someone else's interests first.
Theranos
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Theranos: The House of Cards That Elizabeth Holmes Built
Thirteen years, a thousand employees, $700 million of venture capital, 40 wellness centers. Six million blood tests. Zero revenue. This is how it happened.
Uber
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Uber Under Fire Once Again Following Sexism and Harassment Claims
CEO Travis Kalanick has ordered an investigation in response to a blog post by a former employee.
Humor
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Silicon Valley Gets Mocked With Parody of Cards Against Humanity
Puncturing the Silicon Valley persona one outrageous card at a time.
H1-B visa
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Here's How to Fix the H-1B Visa Program to Drive Startup Growth
The current system is a boon for foreign job placement firms but does little to help promising startups looking for talent that's in short supply.
Entrepreneurship Characteristics
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4 Old-School Characteristics That Make Modern Entrepreneurs Thrive
Tomorrow's biggest successes will be those who learn from those who came before. That means patience in putting business first and selecting a partner who's in it for the right reasons.
Networking
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How to Network in the Nation's Tech Capitol
Networking -- wherever you are, but especially in Silicon Valley -- is about quality over quantity of connections. These five tips will help you do it right.
Startups
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Local Startup Communities Are Helping Build the National Tech Landscape
Some of the most exciting innovations in transportation and virtual reality are happening in tech communities far from Silicon Valley.
Widely known as the technology hub of the United States, Silicon Valley is located in northern California, in close proximity to San Francisco. Named after the silicon used in computer chips, the region is headquarters to thousands of tech companies, startups and manufacturers such as Adobe, Facebook and Google.
