How Europe’s Young Tech Industry Can Avoid Silicon Valley’s Diversity Failures
In 2018, 93% of funds from European VC firms went to startups founded only by men. Europe’s growing tech industry resembles Silicon Valley in many ways. But in one respect, that&#.....»»
Diversity in Silicon Valley tech jobs lags the industry nationwide
It's long been known that there aren't a lot of women, Black or Latinx people working in the tech industry. But Silicon Valley is less likely to have members of those groups in tech jobs than other parts of the country, according to a recent re.....»»
Walmart joins Silicon Valley in courting moms returning to work
The technology arm of Walmart is joining a growing industry effort to address both the war for talent and a lack of diversity by recruiting tech professionals who have left the workforce and want to come back......»»
Walmart joins Silicon Valley in courting moms returning to work
The technology arm of Walmart is joining a growing industry effort to address both the war for talent and a lack of diversity by recruiting tech professionals who have left the workforce and want to come back......»»
Tech Has Opportunity in Europe’s Silicon Union, Industry Insiders Say
Unicorns are rare in Europe, but that may be changing. Silicon Valley and China are widely recognized as the natural habit of the tech unicorn. In Europe, the species is rare, but that may be changing, according to a panel of leading investors, entrep.....»»
Why Silicon Valley is freaking out over audio tech
In this week's Insider Tech newsletter we look at the boom in audio technology, as well as the young generation of Gen Z venture capital investors. Hello, and welcome to this Wednesday's edition of the Insider Tech newsletter, where we bre.....»»
: Silicon Valley is not suffering a tech exodus, and money is flowing in at record rate — for a fortunate few
Despite reports of an exodus, Silicon Valley remains the tech capital of the world, with new data showing continued record investment in the industry in 2020 and no overall declines in jobs and population in the region......»»
Silicon Valley-backed groups sue Maryland to kill country’s first-ever online advertising tax
The case threatens to carry great legal and political significance at a time when lawmakers across the country are eyeing the tech industry over its eye-popping pandemic profits.....»»
Amazon, Facebook, other tech giants spent roughly $65 million to lobby Washington last year
The sizable sums foreshadow the political blitz that Silicon Valley is likely to mount in the face of fresh promises from President Biden and his new Democratic control in Congress that they plan to rein in the tech industry......»»
Silicon Valley elites are fleeing the region for states like Texas and Florida, but that shouldn"t be surprising - it"s the culmination of a culture clash that has been brewing in the tech industry for years
The pandemic seems to have freed those who feel frustrated by Silicon Valley's culture to leave the area for good. Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images Since the onset of the pandemic, tech's elite and major firms like HP and Oracle have b.....»»
Animated timeline shows how Silicon Valley became a $2.8 trillion neighborhood
Silicon Valley's history as a tech industry hub didn't happen in only the past few decades. It dates all the way back to the late 19th century. Silicon Valley is a name that is synonymou.....»»
Not Silicon Valley of the South: Atlanta known by corporations for its diversity, optimism
How does the business world perceive Atlanta? Who better to ask than a commercial real estate executive familiar with some of the high-profile tech and other companies looking to make Atlanta home. Christian Devlin, senior vice president with CBRE's techn.....»»
Marvell Semiconductor lays off close to 100 people at Santa Clara HQ
Silicon Valley has seen more than 1,200 layoffs in the tech industry since the beginning of the year — including at least 345 at chipmakers like Santa Clara-based Marvell......»»
Democratic presidential hopefuls used to love Silicon Valley, but now? It"s complicated.
Once loved by politicians of all stripes, the tech industry is a target for Democratic presidential hopefuls on Super Tuesday......»»
The Technology 202: Tech industry considers other Democrats after Booker’s exit from 2020 race
Biden and Buttigieg will likely get a harder look in Silicon Valley......»»
13 mind-blowing facts that show just how expensive San Francisco really is
San Francisco is one of the wealthiest and most expensive cities in America, thanks to its booming tech industry and proximity to Silicon Valley......»»
13 mind-blowing facts that show just how expensive San Francisco really is
Sean Pavone/Shutterstock San Francisco is one of the wealthiest and most expensive cities in America. San Francisco's high cost of living is due to its booming tech industry and proximity to Silicon Valley. The Bay Area could become even more expe.....»»
A vibrant, young startup founder went on a work trip to Silicon Valley. One week later, she was found dead in the back seat of her car. What happened remains a mystery.
Courtesy of Erin Valenti's friends and family; Women Tech Council; Samantha Lee/Business Insider On the ni.....»»
Key Words: Big Tech can avoid a real crackdown because of Congress’s chaotic efforts, analysts say
While Congress has Big Tech in its crosshairs, that doesn’t mean any of the bills targeting Silicon Valley actually will become law soon, according Capital Alpha analysts, who suggest there are just too many measures coming at once......»»
The creators of HBO"s "Silicon Valley" say the tech industry"s lack of self-awareness is what makes it a good punchline — and explain why there"s no WeWork episode
FilmMagic for HBO / Getty Images The sixth and final season of HBO's tech satire "Silicon Valley" premieres on October 27. We .....»»
The Technology 202: Joe Biden is raising some money in Silicon Valley. But he"s losing the ideas primary there.
The ex-veep's plans are not water-cooler talk in the tech industry, said some......»»