What does it mean when Uncle Sam is one of your biggest shareholders? Chip startup xLight is about to find out
The U.S. government is injecting $150 million into xLight, a semiconductor startup, through the Chips and Science Act, making it the largest shareholder. This marks the third time the...
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The marketing guru who helped turn Khosla Ventures into an AI powerhouse is moving on
Shernaz Daver, a marketing strategist at Khosla Ventures, is departing after five years to focus on new opportunities. Her career has consistently predicted tech industry trends, from search engines...
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In Alex Karp’s World, Palantir Is the Underdog
The podcast episode explores Alex Karp’s perspective on Palantir’s competition, framing it as a battle against political forces rather than tech rivals. Karp’s views highlight Silicon Valley’s growing alignment...
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Trump administration might not fight state AI regulations after all
The Trump administration may reconsider its stance on state-level AI regulations after reports indicate an executive order to challenge state laws has been paused. President Trump previously advocated for...
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How this founder’s unlikely path to Silicon Valley could become an edge in industrial tech
Thomas Lee Young, a 24-year-old founder of Interface, leverages his unique Trinidadian-Chinese heritage to address safety gaps in heavy industry. Born into a family of engineers, his background gives...
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Inside Harvey: How a first-year legal associate built one of Silicon Valley’s hottest startups
Harvey, a legal AI startup, has rapidly grown from a $3 billion valuation in February 2025 to $8 billion by late October, driven by its ability to attract major...
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‘Chad: The Brainrot IDE’ is a new Y Combinator-backed product so wild, people thought it was fake
A new Y Combinator-backed product called ‘Chad: The Brainrot IDE’ has emerged as a controversial tool for developers, allowing them to engage in brainrot activities while coding. The product,...
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