Here’s why you should (and shouldn’t) work at a startup
Working at a startup can be an incredibly exciting experience, but there are also some key downsides (such as inept management and a lack of stability) that are worth considering when thinking about joining a promising company.Elon Musk has issued an update on taking Tesla private
Amid another round of confusion about Tesla’s attempt to go private, CEO Elon Musk attempted to clear the air again this week with another blog post outlining how the company expects to raise the capital necessary to go private.
In the world of venture capital, mega rounds are the new norm
In just a few short years, hundred-million-dollar VC rounds have gone from rare to commonplace. The trend has been sparked primarily by large investors like Softbank and Chinese investment funds.
How a billion dollar autonomous vehicle startup lost its way
The self-driving car industry continues to grow rapidly, but it remains fraught with risk. This was illustrated in the case of lidar startup Quanergy, which ran into serious difficulties when it looked to raise a significant amount of funding.
Here’s why open metrics matter
Startups are increasingly sharing their revenue numbers, and for good reason. That transparency drives accountability, as well as the added benefit of showing customers where their money is going.
Tesla’s “secured funding” to go private may not have been after all
Tesla’s stock took a big jump after CEO Elon Musk tweeted that funding had been secured to take the company private, but additional investigation has revealed that this actually might not be the case.
Amazon continues to edge closer to naming its new HQ2 location
Amazon is set to announce the winning city for its new headquarters before the end of the year, and cities are turning to increasingly outlandish tactics to gain attention – ranging from massive incentives to corporate gifts.
Here’s some great advice from Reddit’s co-founder on dealing with trolls
Almost everyone running a community will have to deal with trolls at some point. This piece from Reddit’s co-founder has some great advice on how to handle trolls and maintain a healthy community.
WhatsApp’s cofounder left Facebook, but he’s still managing to stay employed at the company
WhatsApp’s Jan Koum left the company earlier this year, but he’s still on the payroll as an unpaid employee in a negotiated move to continue vesting the rest of his $400M stock until the end of the year.
Twitch’s founder prefers building a B2B platform over B2C – here’s why
In this piece, Twitch’s Justin Kan explains why starting a B2B company raises your chances of success. It’s more controllable, and it’s often far simpler to address a B2B market than B2C. |
