Venture Capital
When Hype Hits Reality: The Spectacular Misfire of a Peter Thiel-Backed AI Drone Startup
A Peter Thiel-backed AI drone startup crashed and burned in military trials, offering a stark lesson on the clash between Silicon Valley hype and reality.
AI’s ‘Fried Chicken’ Moment: Are We in a Bubble or a Revolution?
The AI boom shows signs of the dot-com bubble’s “fried chicken” phase, where hype outpaces reality. Is it a bubble or a revolution? Let’s find out.
Inside OpenAI’s High-Stakes Reboot: Decoding the New Board and What It Means for Investors
OpenAI’s new board signals a major shift. We decode the restructuring, its impact on investors, and the future of AI governance and finance.
The $86 Billion Reshuffle: Inside OpenAI’s Landmark Deal and the New Rules of AI Investing
OpenAI’s $86B restructuring deal, led by Thrive Capital, solidifies a new board and provides liquidity for early investors, marking a pivotal shift.
AI’s Dot-Com Déjà Vu: Why This Tech Boom is Faster, Fiercer, and Fundamentally Different
Feeling déjà vu? The AI boom mirrors the 90s dot-com era, but it’s faster and fiercer. Discover the key differences and what they mean for you.
The Trillion-Dollar Handshake: Inside OpenAI’s Secretive Plan to Build AI’s Future Without Wall Street
OpenAI is sidestepping Wall Street for its trillion-dollar AI infrastructure deals. We dive into the secret strategy, the key players, and the massive risks.
The $10 Billion Bet on AI’s Energy Problem: Why Crusoe’s Funding is a Game-Changer
Crusoe’s $1.4bn funding and $10bn valuation signal a new era in AI, where sustainable energy solutions are becoming the key to unlocking computational power.
Sequoia’s Seismic Split: Decoding the Fractures in Global Finance
A VC giant splits, PE floods Japan, and a nuclear deal baffles. These events signal a new, fragmented era for global finance and investing.
The New Playbook: How Activists and LBOs are Targeting Corporate Underdogs
Discover how activist LBOs are targeting corporate underdogs, a real estate mogul is looking beyond Dubai, and the challenges facing green-tech ventures.
Sequoia’s Breaking Point: When Partner Politics Trigger a C-Suite Resignation
A Sequoia COO’s resignation over a partner’s political posts reveals the growing ideological clashes facing the finance and venture capital industries.
Sequoia’s Crossroads: When Free Speech, Corporate Culture, and High-Stakes Finance Collide
Sequoia’s COO resigned after the firm failed to act on a partner’s controversial posts, sparking a debate on free speech and corporate responsibility.
The Dragon’s Wallet: How China’s State-Backed Venture Capital is Reshaping Global Technology & Finance
China is leveraging massive state-run venture capital funds to challenge Silicon Valley and reshape the global technology and finance landscape.