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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.

By Ksenia Chabanenko

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.

By Firas Kittaneh

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.

By Kim Lachance Shandrow

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.

By Kim Lachance Shandrow

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.

By Kim Lachance Shandrow

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.

By Sergio Monsalve and Ran Reske

Building a Business

7 Surprising Ways Atlanta Competes With Silicon Valley

In "Hotlanta," venture capital and customer acquisition go hand in hand.

By Darrah Brustein

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.

By Kim Lachance Shandrow

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.

By Michael Hughes

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

Business News

‘Mysterious Woman’ Throws Out Vintage Apple Computer Worth $200,000

The Silicon Valley recycling company that owns the center where the woman deposited the computer is searching for her in order to give her half the proceeds from its recent sale.

By Laura Entis

Business News

In Silicon Valley, a Fashion Show Just as Much About Tech as Style

Think fashion meets drones and robots.

By Biz Carson

Building a Business

Jennifer Lopez Makes a Sales Pitch to Silicon Valley

The entertainer made an unusual appearance in front of venture capitalists Wednesday to talk about taking risks, thinking big, and investing in Jennifer Lopez, the brand.

By Verne Kopytoff

Building a Business

Is Boston Losing Another VC Firm to Silicon Valley?

Highland Capital Partners is now led by one of its Palo Alto-based partners.

By Dan Primack