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[ad_1] Mark your calendars: June 18 just became a can’t-miss event. We’re thrilled that Ali Partovi and Russell Kaplan will be joining us for what’s shaping up to be a fantastic night of ideas and conversation in the heart of Silicon Valley at our next StrictlyVC evening, taking place in Menlo Park. Partovi, the longtime investor and former operator who’s making serious waves with Neo, will take the stage to discuss his ambitious mission that’s giving Y Combinator a run for its money. Neo isn’t just another platform and fund; it’s a systematic approach to identifying up-and-coming engineering and leadership…

[ad_1] There’s no shortage of APIs, models, or hype in the current AI ecosystem. But for early-stage founders, the real question is: How do I turn this firepower into a product that actually works…and sells? That’s where Hao Sang, from OpenAI’s Startups Go-to-Market team, comes in. At TechCrunch Sessions: AI next week — June 5 at Zellerbach Hall in Berkeley, California — he’ll unpack what it takes to build a durable AI engine inside a startup, from early integrations to responsibly scaling on frontier models. Image Credits:TechCrunch Sang works directly with founders who are in the trenches, helping them translate…

[ad_1] Mathieu Bonzon spent over a decade working in production in Hollywood, with credits including “Outrage” and “Ford v Ferrari.” But when work slowed in 2022, Bonzon, who had a new baby at home, needed more financial stability than an independent producer’s life allowed for.An introduction to the Gates Foundation led him to start making cinematic educational videos aimed at college kids for Gates, NASA, and other organizations. The long-term contracts brought a more predictable income than he had as a producer. He’s able to get talented crews because so many people are looking for work. He also finds the…

[ad_1] 2025-05-27T13:13:02Z Share Facebook Email X LinkedIn Copy link lighning bolt icon An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Save Saved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? Log in. Business Insider asked an etiquette expert what employees should avoid ordering at work events. She said it’s best to stay away from anything too expensive or difficult to eat. It’s also important to limit your alcohol intake in front of colleagues, she said. Although business lunches, dinners, and happy hours are…

[ad_1] Welcome back! Chances are, you might be reading this over a nice cup of coffee. If that’s the case, you also might be wondering why it costs you more than usual. We spoke to three roasters to learn why that’s the case. (And no, it’s not just because of tariffs.)In today’s big story, more depressing news about the state of the job market, and the people who are suffering as a result.What’s on deckMarkets: Nervous investors keep turning to gold.Tech: Google’s fancy new AI features could boost its mobile business.Business: For the first time in a long time, the…

[ad_1] This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Walter Green, 52, from Northwest Arkansas. It’s been edited for length and clarity.I officially retired from my 30-year career in technology at the end of 2024, at the age of 52.When both my parents passed away, at 85 and 91 respectively, it recentered my priorities. I always thought I’d work until the typical retirement age, 65 or 70, but I realized I wanted to retire while I was still young and healthy enough to enjoy it.I experienced euphoria after retiring, but it’s not all easy.I don’t have enough money to…

[ad_1] CNN  —  National Public Radio filed a First Amendment lawsuit against the Trump administration on Tuesday, alleging that President Trump’s attempt to defund NPR is a “clear violation of the Constitution.” Several NPR member stations from Colorado joined the national network in filing the suit, highlighting the local impacts of taxpayer-funded media. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Washington, DC, says Trump’s maneuvers against NPR violate both “the expressed will of Congress and the First Amendment’s bedrock guarantees of freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and freedom of association.” Get Reliable Sources newsletter Moreover, it “threatens the…

[ad_1] CNN  —  Chinese e-commerce firm PDD Holdings saw first-quarter net profit fall 47% to 14.74 billion yuan ($2.05 billion) as its domestic platform suffered from intense local competition and its international business was hit by global trade uncertainty. US-listed shares of the company fell more than 17%. “(PDD’s) massive bottom line miss is due to much weaker than expected operating margin, likely impacted by US tariffs,” said Mscience analyst Vinci Zhang. Despite deep price cuts by retailers and government stimulus measures to boost spending, a prolonged property crisis in the world’s second-largest economy has cast a shadow over consumer…

[ad_1] This as-told-to essay is based on a transcribed conversation with 39-year-old Edson Philippe, from Atlanta. The following has been edited for length and clarity.When I started working for American Express in 2015, I thought I was set for life.It seemed like a very secure company that would always have money flowing. I was a junior decisioning engineer, which was a software engineering role, and it was my first full-time job after graduating. I’d previously interned at JPMorgan, and it felt like these companies were setting the tone for my career — that I’d be working in tech for big…

[ad_1] Barclays is moving to the sidelines on CoreWeave after the stock’s massive rally since going public. The firm downgraded CoreWeave to equal weight from overweight on Monday. It did raise its price target to $100 per share from $70, but that implies upside of just 3%. CoreWeave has been on a tear since its initial public offering on March 28 . In that time, the stock has surged 156.9%. The company priced its IPO at $40 per share. In May alone, shares have soared 148%. Analyst Raimo Lenschow said he’s optimistic on the stock long term, but added that…