Business Funding
Smartwatch Maker Pebble Lays Off Quarter of Staff
CEO says the layoffs are required due to 'a chilly fundraising environment' in Silicon Valley.
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Building a Business
How This Entrepreneur Rose From the Ashes to Challenge Silicon Valley
When Alex Lidow was a personal and professional low, he decided to climb back up by disrupting that technological building block, the semiconductor.
By Steve Tobak
Building a Business
10 Top Startup Communities in Silicon Valley
All of these organizations are designed to fuel the next round of disruptive products and services that are driving a sustainable national economy.
Building a Business
The Different Ways Tech Startups in San Francisco and New York Spend Money (Infographic)
Expense management startup Abacus broke down where companies' dollars are going.
Tech
How to Survive the Silicon Valley Bubble
Five strategies you should be implementing now, just in case.
By Neil Patel
Business News
How Many Bodyguards Does It Take to Protect Mark Zuckerberg’s 5-Bedroom Mansion?
Hint: More than a baker's dozen.
Tech
Steve Wozniak Is Bringing Comic Con to Silicon Valley
The Apple co-founder will make technology a bigger part of the gathering.
By Carly Okyle
Building a Business
How Angel Investing Is Different Outside of Silicon Valley
While much of angel investing is the same everywhere, angels outside of Silicon Valley need to do a few things differently to be successful.
By Scott Shane
Online Presence
Why Facebook Is Offering Employees $10,000 to Live Near HQ
The company's offer is a statement about congestion in Silicon Valley and the shortcomings of remote workers.
Building a Business
For Tech Companies in the Bay Area, Gender Diversity Still Lags
A new study revealed the most diverse players in the tech sector as major companies make public efforts to hire more women and minorities.
By Reuters
Thought Leaders
5 Steps to Nail an Event in Silicon Valley Without Big Brand Backing
Considering your first ever tech event in the Valley? Here is what a newbie entrepreneur can do to successfully pull it off.
Building a Business
Sexual Assault Case Against Venture Capitalist Joseph Lonsdale Dropped
In response, Lonsdale has dropped his counter suit and each party will pay for their own court expenses.
By Reuters
Building a Business
Why Venture Capital Deals Stay in Silicon Valley
The growing concentration of venture capital investments in Silicon Valley creates a problem for policymakers in other regions.
By Scott Shane
Building a Business
How My Not-So-Hot Rod Taught Me the Difference Between Endearing and Enduring
Money hunting with venture capitalists is like dumping cash into a sports car -- a success only for the short term.
By Ray Zinn
Building a Business
How to Launch a Thriving Startup Without the Silicon Valley Hassle
If you're feeling the intoxicating lure of Silicon Valley, sober up. Lots of places have people just as smart and overhead costs far more managable.
Building a Business
Apple’s Tesla Challenger Could Roll Into the Market By 2019
Full speed ahead. The Cupertino, Calif., colossus is revving up its electric car ambitions.
Business News
How to Watch Apple’s Big iPhone 6S Event Today
All eyes are on Apple. Here's how yours can be, too, including exactly when to tune in and what to expect. Maybe.
Tech
5 Growing Cyber-Security Epicenters Around the World
Cyber-security companies are hiring by the droves, with some creating hundreds or thousands of jobs every year alone.
By Zach Cutler
Business News
It’s Official: Apple to Unveil New iPhone September 9
Siri's a real charmer when she drops hints.
Thought Leaders
How to Succeed as a Foreign Founder in Silicon Valley
To make it in the Valley, you need to focus on building a diverse team while maintaining roots in your country.
Building a Business
7 Surprising Ways Atlanta Competes With Silicon Valley
In "Hotlanta," venture capital and customer acquisition go hand in hand.
Thought Leaders
9 Lessons in Entrepreneurship From Silicon Valley
If you want to be great at something, learn from the experts. When it comes to startups, the experts are in the tech industry.
By Steve Tobak
Building a Business
5 Hidden Dangers of a Stereotypical Startup Culture
There's a certain type of office culture that has pervaded the public perception of startups, and it's starting to have a major impact.
Building a Business
6 Global Alternative Cities to Silicon Valley to Start Your Company
Silicon Valley is the gold standard for launching startups, but it's not all rainbows and unicorns. Here is a snapshot of other hubs to inspire you to look elsewhere.
By Josh Steimle
Building a Business
Meet the Scrappy Young Entrepreneurs of ABC Family’s Upcoming ‘Startup U’ Show
The new reality TV series follows 10 hungry millennials as they perfect their startup pitches, then battle for big bucks from billionaire investor Tim Draper.
Building a Business
5 Ways to Keep Your Engineering Talent From Jumping Ship
Loyalty can't be bought but it can be cultivated by a company culture that respects people and values their contributions.
Building a Business
Ellen Pao Will Appeal Gender Discrimination Case Against Kleiner
Meanwhile, the venture capital firm is seeking to recover nearly $1 million in litigation costs.
By Reuters