Startups & Industry News
Funding, earnings, layoffs, and the founders shaping the technology industry right now. Covers Funding & Markets, Company News, and Founder Stories.
Tech Layoffs: What's Really Driving Them
A clear-eyed look at the real causes behind repeated waves of tech industry layoffs.
Inside the Funding Rounds: Which Startups Are Getting Bets Placed On Them
How to read startup funding news and understand which sectors and stages are attracting investment.
Big Tech Earnings Breakdown: What the Numbers Mean
A guide to reading big tech earnings reports beyond the headline revenue and profit figures.
Founder Spotlight: Lessons From Building in a Crowded Market
Common lessons from founders who've built successful companies in already-crowded markets.
What Venture Capitalists Actually Look For Before Investing
Pitch advice is everywhere. Here's what investors consistently say actually drives their decisions.
Why Some Startups Choose to Stay Private Longer Than Ever
Companies are waiting longer to go public than they used to. Here's what's actually driving that shift.
What an Acquihire Actually Means for the Employees Involved
Acquihires are increasingly common in tech news. Here's what actually happens to the people involved.
How Startup Valuations Are Actually Calculated
Startup valuations can look arbitrary from the outside. Here's a grounded look at how they're actually determined.
Bootstrapping vs Raising Money: How Founders Actually Decide
Not every founder chases venture funding. Here's how the decision to bootstrap or raise actually gets made.
What Actually Happens During a Tech Company Merger
Merger announcements are common in tech news. Here's what actually unfolds behind the headline.
Why Tech Companies Keep Rebranding Their Products
Product and company rebrands happen constantly in tech. Here's what's usually actually behind them.
How to Read a Company's Product Roadmap Announcement Skeptically
Roadmap announcements are part strategy, part marketing. Here's how to read them without getting swept up.
What a Stock Buyback Actually Does for a Tech Company
Stock buybacks come up constantly in tech earnings news. Here's what they actually do, plainly explained.
Why So Many Tech Products Launch and Then Quietly Disappear
Tech companies launch and shut down products constantly. Here's the pattern behind why so many quietly vanish.
What Happens to a Founder After Their Startup Gets Acquired
An acquisition is often treated as the end of the story. Here's what actually tends to happen to founders next.
Second-Time Founders: What They Actually Do Differently
Founders starting a second company often change their approach significantly. Here's what actually shifts.
How Founders Decide When It's Time to Shut a Startup Down
Deciding to shut down a startup is one of the hardest calls founders make. Here's how they actually approach it.
Co-Founder Breakups: Why They Happen and How They're Handled
Co-founder relationships end more often than outsiders realize. Here's why, and how the practical fallout is usually handled.
What Solo Founders Say About Building Without a Co-Founder
Building alone goes against common startup advice. Here's what solo founders actually say about the trade-offs.