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How SaaS Startups Can Compete in a Bundled World

Software startups have thrived by targeting end users rather than centralized IT departments. Tighter budgets and enhanced scrutiny threaten that formula.

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Tomasz Tunguz

Tunguz is the founder of Theory Ventures.

Nov 8, 2023 8:00am PST · 3 comments

Opinion

Biden’s Not Pushing U.S. Investors Away From China. China Is

Chinese government policies had soured U.S. investors on Chinese companies before President Biden banned investments in certain high-tech sectors. But there are opportunities for common ground in sectors like energy.

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Ming Liao

Liao is the founding partner of Prospect Avenue Capital, a China tech-focused growth fund.

Oct 19, 2023 9:00am PDT

Opinion

Why So Many Streaming Services Are Struggling

Legacy media brands built their streaming offerings solely around their content. They should focus more on the consumer experience.

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Andrew A. Rosen

Rosen is the author of Medium Shift, a column about the post-streaming wars media convergence.

Oct 12, 2023 9:01am PDT · 27 comments

A Hopeful Sign for Big Media?

By Andrew A. Rosen · Sep 7, 2023 9:00am PDT

Opinion

A Hopeful Sign for Big Media?

Yahoo and The New York Times are targeting niches and aggregating the audience.

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Andrew A. Rosen

Rosen is the author of Medium Shift, a column about the post-streaming wars media convergence.

Sep 7, 2023 9:00am PDT

Opinion

Apple Needs to Think Differently About Vision Pro for a Fractured World

The idea that a firm can develop a new platform on a global basis, with a global supply chain, to address a global market that enables global data flows is obsolete—even for Apple.

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Steve Weber

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Shea Agnew

Weber is a partner at Breakwater Strategy. Agnew is vice president at Breakwater Strategy.

Aug 24, 2023 9:00am PDT · 4 comments

Opinion

Disney’s New Boss Sounds a Lot Like the Old Boss

Disney CEO Robert Iger surprised investors recently when he revealed that the company’s...

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Andrew A. Rosen

Rosen is the author of Medium Shift, a column tracking the transformations underway in the media business.

Aug 2, 2023 9:00am PDT · 1 comment

Opinion

Keep Patent Trolls in Check

Proposals by the Patent Office and lawmakers in Congress would re-empower patent trolls and hurt startups.

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Neil McGovern

McGovern served as executive director of The Gnome Foundation from 2017 to 2022.

Jul 27, 2023 9:14am PDT · 8 comments

OpenAI Wants to Harness AI. It Should Pause Instead

By Liron Shapira · Jul 19, 2023 9:00am PDT · 11 comments

Opinion

OpenAI Wants to Harness AI. It Should Pause Instead

The company named a 'superalignment' team. One member calls it the 'notkilleveryoneism' team.

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Liron Shapira

Shapira is the founder and CEO of Relationship Hero.

Jul 19, 2023 9:00am PDT · 11 comments

Opinion

If Gig Workers Are Truly Independent Contractors, Treat Them That Way

California's Proposition 22 classified gig workers as independent contractors. But they often don't know the details of a job or how much they'll be paid.

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David Pickerell

Pickerell is the founder and CEO of Para.

Jul 13, 2023 9:00am PDT · 3 comments

Opinion

This Is the Help Congress Needs to Regulate AI

When OpenAI CEO Sam Altman testified before Congress in May about the existential risks...

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Adam Bly

Bly is the founder and CEO of System, and was formerly vice president of data at Spotify.

Jul 5, 2023 9:00am PDT · 7 comments

Opinion

Bargain Hunting in the Legacy Media Aisle

Last month Netflix poached the co-heads of AMC Networks’ Scripted Programming, responsible...

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Andrew A. Rosen

Rosen is the author of Medium Shift, a column tracking the transformations underway in the media business.

Jun 28, 2023 10:06am PDT · 10 comments

Artificial Intelligence’s Glass Ceiling

By David Magerman · Jun 21, 2023 10:57am PDT · 9 comments

Opinion

Artificial Intelligence’s Glass Ceiling

OpenAI’s stated goal is to develop and promote a software system capable of artificial...

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David Magerman

Magerman is managing partner at Differential Ventures.

Jun 21, 2023 10:57am PDT · 9 comments

Opinion

The Law Is Coming for AI—But Maybe Not the Law You Think

Courts historically have shown sympathy to technology companies on copyright issues. Privacy, however, is another matter.

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M.R. Leiser

Leiser is a professor in digital, legal and platform regulation at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.

Jun 15, 2023 9:00am PDT · 9 comments

Opinion

How Silicon Valley Can Stretch Its Dollars

With no end to our economic doldrums in sight, founders and investors should look to smaller markets for inspiration.

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Rob Jesudason

Jesudason is CEO and founding partner of Serendipity Capital.

Jun 13, 2023 9:05am PDT · 6 comments

Opinion

States Are Taking Baby Steps Toward Protecting Kids Online

So-called "parents' rights" bills distract attention from the real goal: holding platforms accountable for the harm they do to children.

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James P. Steyer

Steyer is the founder and CEO of Common Sense Media

Jun 8, 2023 9:00am PDT

Mark Zuckerberg Is the Hero AI Needs

By Steve Weber and Shea Agnew · Jun 6, 2023 9:00am PDT · 9 comments

Opinion

Mark Zuckerberg Is the Hero AI Needs

Meta Platforms’ open-source LLaMA model is a counterweight to the behemoth AI operators.

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Steve Weber

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Shea Agnew

Weber is a partner at Breakwater Strategy. Agnew is vice president at Breakwater Strategy.

Jun 6, 2023 9:00am PDT · 9 comments

Opinion

The Next Twitter Is Just Thousands of Smaller Twitters

Feeds are over. Chat is what's next.

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Ryan Broderick

Broderick is a freelance writer and podcaster who focuses on web culture and technology.

Jun 1, 2023 9:00am PDT · 7 comments

Opinion

Don’t Count the Metaverse Out

Generative AI may be just what virtual worlds need to flourish.

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Brittan Heller

Heller is an attorney who specializes in law, technology and human rights.

May 30, 2023 9:00am PDT · 9 comments

Opinion

It’s Storytelling, Stupid

Before legacy media companies like Disney can begin to rebuild their business models, they have to convince investors that the money is there.

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Andrew A. Rosen

Rosen is the author of Medium Shift, a column tracking the transformations underway in the media business.

May 25, 2023 9:00am PDT · 7 comments

Black Founders Needed SVB

By Rodney Williams · May 23, 2023 9:00am PDT · 1 comment

Opinion

Black Founders Needed SVB

The bank’s commitment to diversity is one of many things that set it apart.

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Rodney Williams

Williams is a co-founder of Solo Funds, a community finance platform.

May 23, 2023 9:00am PDT · 1 comment