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RJ Scaringe has raised more than $12B across three startups and investors still want more
Investors can't seem to get enough of RJ Scaringe or his ideas. Storytelling and communication are one of his superpowers, according to Jiten Behl, who joined Rivian when the company had just a handful of employees.
General Catalyst posted VC rage bait and it worked, especially on a16z
Compulsive X user Marc Andreessen himself couldn't resist responding, many, many times.
Revamped Colorado AI law targets ‘consequential’ HR decisions, takes effect in 2027
After scrapping a version challenged in court, the state wants its second attempt to be “a model for the rest of the country,” Gov. Jared Polis said.
Share of women on company boards falls below 30%
The findings of a study conducted by Women 50/50 echo other recent research revealing persistent limits on opportunities for women at the highest levels of business.
A hotel check-in system left a million passports and driver’s licenses open for anyone to see
The tech company that maintains the hotel check-in system set its cloud storage to public, allowing anyone to access customers' data without a password.
EEOC moves to axe EEO-1 reporting
The agency wants to scrap a variety of employer reporting requirements, according to a plan sent to the White House Thursday.
Silicon Valley’s vacationland needs a new energy provider just as AI is driving prices up
Lake Tahoe, Silicon Valley's favorite vacation spot, is about to get hit with higher energy prices as AI drives demand for electricity.
Tesla reveals two Robotaxi crashes involving teleoperators
Newly unredacted crash reports reveal some of the troubles Tesla has had as it tries to scale its robotaxis.
Timberwolves, Lynx tap former Penguins exec for CFO, COO
The change comes after the $1.5 billion sale of the teams in 2025 and the subsequent appointment of a new CEO.
Figma Beats, Raises and Accelerates! Boom! Stock Rockets 12%! But … It Still Trades for Less than 10X ARR
Figma reported Q1, and the results were the cleanest “beat and raise and accelerate” you’ll see all earnings season in B2B + AI. Revenue accelerated for the second quarter in a row. NDR ripped to a 2+ year high. AI monetization, which everyone on the Street feared would never materialize, is actually working. The stock... Continue Reading
EEOC: Walmart settles ADA lawsuit alleging deaf applicant was denied ASL interpreter
Under a two-year consent decree, Walmart must pay the applicant $230,000 and post a list of ASL interpreters for managers and employees involved in the hiring process.
OpenAI launches ChatGPT for personal finance, will let you connect bank accounts
Once users connect their accounts, they will see a dashboard of their portfolio performance, spending, subscriptions, and upcoming payments.
Power prices are up 76% on America’s biggest grid, and a watchdog is pointing fingers
The price spike is a reminder of a deeper problem: The U.S. power grid was not designed for the electricity demands of an AI-driven economy, and the gap between what the grid can deliver and what the industry needs is widening.
US orders travelers on Air Force One to throw away gifts, pins, and burner phones after China trip
While the summit appeared cordial, China remains a key adversary of the United States, given its advanced intelligence and espionage capabilities.
What puts organizations at risk of losing AI talent?
“AI adoption is a culture issue, not just a training issue,” a Gartner report said.
What puts organizations at risk of losing AI talent?
“AI adoption is a culture issue, not just a training issue,” a Gartner report said.
Entry-level productivity expectations have increased due to AI, report says
Nearly a third of HR professionals told D2L they’re hiring fewer early career workers and using artificial intelligence to fill in the gaps.
O’Reilly broadens supplier base with private label push
The auto parts retailer said prioritizing its store-branded portfolio improves sourcing and product control as supply constraints emerge.
Yes, SaaStr AI Annual 2026 Crushed It. But We Had to Rebuild Our Entire Customer Base for AI.
SaaStr AI Annual 2026 was our best at least since 2022, and in many ways, a refounding of the events as part of the refounding of SaaStr AI itself for the age of AI Agents in B2B. Everyone building AI agents together. Bigger and far, far better energy than 2023-2025. The CEOs who came who’d... Continue Reading
Runway started by helping filmmakers — now it wants to beat Google at AI
AI video-generation startup Runway is betting that video generation is the path to world models. And that being an AI outsider is an advantage, not a liability.
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