Thought Leaders
Is ‘Silicon Valley’ the New ‘Entourage’? (Infographic)
If the HBO TV series is anything to go by, tech entrepreneurs have overtaken Hollywood actors in popular culture.
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Tech
‘Community’ Fans Rejoice: Yahoo Is Resurrecting the Axed NBC Comedy
Yes, a sixth season of 'Community' is really happening -- and it could give Yahoo a leg up in the video programming game.
Thought Leaders
If You Want to Be a Big Deal, Never Stop Learning
Jason Calacanis sold Weblogs Inc. to AOL in 2005 for a reported $30 million, was an early investor in ride-sharing company Uber and is a co-founder of the online news blog, Inside. The secret to success with Internet technology-based companies is always bettering your skillset, he says.
Building a Business
Tech Companies Deserve More Credit for Their Diversity
The numbers that critics use to paint a damaging picture of Silicon Valley need to be viewed in context.
Building a Business
10 Movies Every Entrepreneur Needs to Watch
Whether it's a heartwarming adventure, irreverent comedy or thought-provoking documentary, these films can inspire and motivate a weary business owner.
By John Rampton
Tech
LG G Watch: Google Wants to Live On Your Wrist
It wasn't just a rumor. Google is officially getting into the smartwatch game. Here's the latest on the smart watch everyone's talking about.
Business News
Total Reversal: Mark Zuckerberg Embraces Web Anonymity in Facebook F8 Keynote
Instead of turning a blind eye to the growing backlash against identity-based social media, Facebook wants in.
Building a Business
$30 Million Disaster: What Went Wrong at Clinkle
The startup boasts big-name investors and a 22-year-old CEO at the helm, but its much-hyped mobile wallet app still has yet to launch publicly.
Building a Business
The Formula Startups Use to Make Billions (Infographic)
Startup organization Funders and Founders pulled back the veil on the startup lifecycle in this infographic, which was inspired by legendary investor Paul Graham's famous essay, 'How to Start a Startup.'
Building a Business
Dropbox Users: Your Life Just Got a Little Easier.
Separate Dropboxes. One for work stuff. One for play stuff. Plus a way to link them together. Why didn't Dropbox think of this earlier?
Building a Business
3 Reasons Why Startups Should Consider Launching in the Midwest
With 'Silicon Prairie' touting increased job growth and a cost-friendly lifestyle, the Midwest is a force to be reckoned with.
By Matt Lautz
Entrepreneurs
What Elon Musk Really Thinks of ‘Silicon Valley’
The billionaire behind Tesla and SpaceX thinks the creators of the new HBO series 'Silicon Valley' need to spend a little bit more time at Burning Man.
Tech
Stop, Drop and Apologize: Nest Halts Sales of Smoke Alarm Over Serious Flaw
The Google-owned startup has halted sales of its hand-gestured smoke alarm because -- oops -- it might not go off during a real fire.
Building a Business
Aaron Levie, the Quintessential Silicon Valley CEO, Will Only Own 4.1 Percent of Box When It IPOs
Online file-storage service Box has finally filed to go public. Here's what we know.
By Laura Entis
Tech
Google Gets Defensive About Google Glass ‘Myths’
Oh, so, Google Glass won't turn you into a creepy, intrusive eyeborg? Right.
Tech
The Robots Are Coming: Zuckerberg, Kutcher Invest in Artificial Intelligence Startup
Facebook's CEO and the Hollywood star are both lead investors in a $40 million round investing into San Francisco-based Vicarious.
Building a Business
Do Attractive Women Have More Pull With Investors? The Answer May Surprise You.
Two new studies reveal that certain gender stereotypes run deep.
By Laura Entis
Thought Leaders
‘Visible and Engaged’: Women on Breaking Into the Tech Industry
There is still a staggering low number of female founders in the tech industry. Here is some advice on how ladies can get started.
Thought Leaders
Leading the Way out of the (Silicon) Valley of ‘Gender Inequality’
Silicon Valley, among other entrepreneurial hubs, has long been thought of as a boy's club. One startup went against the grain and couldn't be happier with the results.
By Jake Gibson
Building a Business
The Cloud Wars Rage On: Dropbox Raises Mega Money as Box Has Reportedly Filed for IPO
After weeks of speculation, SEC documents confirm that San Francisco-based Dropbox has raised another monster-sized round of cash.
Building a Business
Mike Judge’s New Series ‘Silicon Valley’: Will You Watch?
The creator of classics like Beavis and Butthead, King of the Hill, and Office Space tackles startup culture in an HBO comedy
By Laura Entis
Tech
Uber Competitor Sidecar Now Lets Drivers Set Their Own Prices
With a $10 million venture capital infusion and a revamped business model, the lesser-known ridesharing app revs up to roll over the competition.
Online Presence
Facebook Buys WhatsApp in Whopping $19 Billion Deal
The social media juggernaut acquires the web-based messaging service in a stock and cash deal.
Tech
This App Lets Users Anonymously Spill Their Secrets — And Do They Ever
Pssst. Come a little closer. Let's dish about Secret, Silicon Valley's hottest and most liberating gossip mill.
Building a Business
Silicon Valley VCs Are More Confident Than They’ve Been in Years
Confidence among West Coast startup investors has reached a level not seen since 2007. For some VCs, though, the level of excitement is something to be cautious about.
Building a Business
What Industries Venture Capitalists Are Hot For
Dow Jones VentureSource released its U.S. venture capital report today showing where VCs were investing, both by industry and geographically in 2013.
Building a Business
San Francisco to Tax Google, Facebook for Using City Bus Stops
The Wi-Fi-equipped commuter shuttle buses offered up by tech giants such as Google, Yahoo, Apple and Facebook are now going to be taxed based on the number of stops they make in city bus zones.
By Laura Entis