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In 1999, Ron Conway backed Google before its IPO. 5 years later, the search giant went public at a $23 billion valuation- What is Silicon Valley’s ‘whisper network’? Private list shared among women names ‘over 100’ alleged sexual predators, including ‘prominent investors and businessmen’
- Tiger Global, Dragoneer in talks to invest in Kalshi's new $1 billion fundraise
- PCOD, work pressure, low pay and no fixed shifts: Bengaluru woman quits IT job to drive an auto, says she is earning more than beforeA Bengaluru woman left her IT job and began driving an auto-rickshaw after night shifts, changing schedules and family responsibilities mad...29 Sep, 2026, 01.57 PM IST
- In 2024, Fei-Fei Li raised USD 230 million to launch World Labs, years later Chip maker AMD acquires artificial intelligence company for USD 8.2 billion, abrupt shift from China to New Jersey changes everything for 'Godmother of AI'Earlier in February, 2026, Fei-Fei Li's World Labs raised $1 billion in a funding round as the startup accelerates its efforts to advance "...29 Sep, 2026, 03.41 AM IST
- Seligman Ventures doubles capital to $1 billion as AI boom revives hardware betsSeligman Investments has doubled the deployable capital of its venture arm to $1 billion less than a year after launching it, betting that ...28 Sep, 2026, 06.52 PM IST
- AI startup Black Forest Labs urges optimism from Europe despite safety fearsEurope needs to view artificial intelligence with more optimism -- despite growing warnings about its dangers -- or risk falling further be...27 Sep, 2026, 04.41 PM IST
- IRDAI's commission reset impact; ETSA winner Progcap’s next betHappy Friday! IRDAI's overhaul plan could significantly impact the new-age insurance distribution industry. This and more in today’s ETtech...25 Sep, 2026, 07.52 AM IST
- Retaining talent key to India's AI rise: Salesforce's Vala AfsharThere is a gravitational pull to recruit the best and brightest, which are being pursued globally by technology firms like Salesforce, Vala...24 Sep, 2026, 09.32 AM IST
- VCs hungry for kitchen startups; Vala Afshar’s blueprint for India’s AI futureHappy Thursday! Venture capital investors are betting on the premiumisation wave wafting into Indian kitchens. This and more in today’s ETt...24 Sep, 2026, 07.21 AM IST
- Saudi defence fund speeds up maritime sector push following Houthi advanceSaudi Arabia’s MASNA Ventures plans to raise its defence-focused venture capital fund to $150 million and invest more in local manufacturin...22 Sep, 2026, 03.29 PM IST
- Sam Altman was just 19 when he left Stanford to build an app Loopt that struggled to take off; years before ChatGPT, Green Dot paid $43.4 million for itYears before ChatGPT, Sam Altman left Stanford at 19 to build Loopt, a location-based social networking app that struggled to attract users...21 Sep, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
- ETSA 2026: Emergent shifting focus from AI software to business automation, says CEO Mukund JhaThe company is testing agents that can remain active in the background, monitor business metrics and help with tasks such as cash-flow anal...21 Sep, 2026, 09.53 AM IST
- AI risk or job risk? India’s engineers worry more about careers than extinctionAI safety is becoming a growing concern in Silicon Valley, but Indian engineers are more worried about a more immediate threat: AI taking a...21 Sep, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
- Billionaires abound in California. Why not tax their wealth?No state may be a more natural fit for a tax on billionaires than California. The state leans left politically, needs funds for healthcare ...20 Sep, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
- Rs 100 for beach walks, fun outings: Bengaluru woman praises Mumbai after week-long stay. Shares 5 things Bengaluru is missingA woman from Bengaluru recently shared her thoughts on Mumbai on social media, praising the city’s energetic character and unique social cu...20 Sep, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
- Manus eyes $4 billion value in first round since Meta breakupThe planned $500 million financing round is set to close soon and would make the agentic AI pioneer China’s most valuable startup in its fi...17 Sep, 2026, 11.34 AM IST
- In 2015, Beyonce accepted about $6 million in Uber stock instead of cash for a performance; 4 years later, the company went public at an $82 billion valuationBeyoncé and Uber story remains a striking example of how celebrity culture, technology startups and equity compensation converged during Si...16 Sep, 2026, 03.26 AM IST
- In 2011, Ashton Kutcher invested $500,000 in Uber; 5 years later, his stake was worth more than $60 million as the ride-hailing company expandedIn 2011, Ashton Kutcher invested $500,000 in Uber when the ride-hailing startup was still finding its footing. Five years later, his stake ...15 Sep, 2026, 10.20 PM IST
- As world debates risks of AI, China closes technology gap with USThe US has outpaced China and other countries for years in AI model capabilities, research, citations and other areas. But China has been r...15 Sep, 2026, 05.34 PM IST
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