Y Combinator Shake-up, Andrew Mason Returns
One YC partner makes an exit, while Paul Graham introduces five new ones--including Groupon founder and ex-CEO, Andrew Mason. Read story
Report: How Many Start-ups Really Matter?
The majority of companies that ever reach the $100 million mark in revenue are not tech start-ups, and are not based in California. Read story
Study: Crowdfunders Act Surprisingly Similar to VCs
Crowdfunding critics take note: A recent study by Wharton professor Ethan Mollick proves that crowdfunders are better than you might think at finding quality... Read story
What Sin City Needs to Become Start-up City
For a start-up oasis to rise up in the middle of the desert, Las Vegas is going to need talent--and lots of it. Read story
3 Things Vanity Fair's Instagram Story Missed
Instagram's journey from launch to acquisition to continued growth is a Silicon Valley dream--and a well documented one, at that. Here's a few things you mig... Read story
6 Steps for Getting Fred Wilson's Money
One tip: Be crazy, but not too crazy. In a conversation with Michael Arrington, Fred Wilson offers a list of "dos and don'ts" for entrepreneurs rais... Read story
8 Fascinating Ideas From TechCrunch Disrupt
Chris Dixon, Chamath Palihapitiya, Jonah Peretti, and others weigh in on the most interesting tech trends, the next big idea, and what's wrong with Silicon V... Read story
Nest's New Goals: Save Energy, Money
When is a partnership an innovation? When it brings down prices and helps the environment. Nest, the "learning thermostat" company, is doing just those thing... Read story
From Crowdsourcing to Manhunts: The Role of YouTube, Reddit, and Twitter
This week social media has given the public an active part in the suspense unfolding in Boston. Read story
What You Need to Know About the Immigration Bill
If passed, the immigration bill presented by the Gang of Eight will have major implications for start-ups. At 844 pages, we thought we'd boil it down for you. Read story
Building a Hackproof Network
By making everything proprietary--from the network and servers to the fiber-optic cables--Silent Circle aims to keep your online communication private. Read story
All of the Electric Power With None of the Wires
If WiTricity succeeds in developing its technology, the future of electricity could be bright--and wireless. Read story
Taking Data Analysis to the Next Level
There are data companies... and then there's this data company. Get to know Palantir, one of Silicon Valley's best-kept secrets. Read story
The Start-up Building Instant Internet, Anywhere
Chamtech Technologies has developed a "liquid" antenna that can be painted or sprayed on any surface. The pay-off: instant Wi-Fi, anywhere. Read story
Organovo Pushes to the Sci-Fi Frontier: Printing Human Organs
Kidneys, livers, whatever, made to order in a lab. With Organovo's 3-D printing technology, it's possible. Read story
What's Really Going on With Crowdfunding
Crowdfunding is poised to become a $5 billion industry in 2013--but it's still completely unregulated. That's because the SEC is treading water over the issu... Read story
'Create a Bond Between a Customer and Your Product'
A.G. Lafley, the former CEO of Procter & Gamble, explains how customers can help you define your start-up strategy. Watch video
How Hard Could It Be?
Oh, pretty hard. A dispatch from Startup Weekend, where would-be company founders learn what can-- and can't--be accomplished in 54 crazy hours. Read story
New Crowdfunding Site Aims to Understand Manufacturing
For backers of crowd-funded physical products, the mantra has always been 'buyer-beware.' Here's how a new crowdfunding site, Crowd Supply, seeks to fix that... Read story
5 Tips For Getting Esther Dyson's Money
No more "cute little apps." The entrepreneur-turned-angel-investor reveals what piques her interest--plus one idea she's willing to invest in today. Read story
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Kim Dotcom: 'I Will Never Be in Prison In the United States'
The flamboyant entrepreneur, on the run from U.S. prosecutors, Skyped in to SXSW today to plead his case. Read story
Whole Foods CEO: A New Way to Think About Capitalism
John Mackey believes capitalism is in the midst of an identity crisis. Here's how he plans to fix it. Read story
How Yuri Milner's Hands-Off Investment Strategy Pays Off
Yuri Milner, the billionaire Russian investor who owns 2 percent of Facebook, has pioneered a new type of investment strategy. Clearly, it's working. Read story
MakerBot Founder: The Next Industrial Revolution Is Here
Bre Pettis, the founder of MakerBot, believes we're on the brink of the next industrial revolution in which everyone can become a maker. Read story
Bill Gates: Education System Needs More Entrepreneurs
Bill Gates, speaking at the SXSWedu conference in Austin, urged entrepreneurs to create educational programs for the 21st Century. Read story
4 Social Companies to Get to Know at SXSW
Social isn't dead. Check out these five companies on display at South by Southwest that push the boundaries of what it means to be a "social" company. Read story
Why Hardware Will Win SXSW
While not necessarily easier to launch, hardware start-ups are definitely becoming cheaper. Here's your guide to the coolest hardware companies show... Read story
The Real Reason Andrew Mason Was Fired
When times are good, maybe it's OK to be a fun CEO. But when your company struggles, fun certainly won't suffice. Read story
5 Coolest Gaming Start-ups at SXSW 2013
Whether you're looking to create the next Angry Birds, or you want to monetize your game, check out these innovative start-ups heading to Austin this year. Read story
Coolest Mobile Tech Companies to Check Out at SXSW
Face it: Your cell phone is becoming your window on the world. These new technologies from innovative companies are on the front-lines of mobile development. Read story
4 Companies to Watch at SXSW 2013
These start-ups could steal the spotlight at Austin's big tech show. Read story
The Most Fascinating (and Depressing) Deal of the Day
"Groupon clone" is perhaps the biggest Silicon Valley meme of the decade. News of a company merger illuminates why you should avoid getting anywhere near the... Read story
Warby Parker of Shoes? Meet Beckett Simonon
Two guys from Colombia are hacking the traditional retail supply chain and selling fashionable shoes--straight from the factory--for $79. Will it work? Read story
Steve Jobs's Widow Launches Petition for Immigration Reform
Laurene Powell Jobs, the widow of Steve Jobs, is pushing hard for the passage of the Dream Act. Here's why it's good for entrepreneurs. Read story
Investigators Probe Shady Crowdfunding Sites
The JOBS Act paved the road for new crowdfunding portals. Now regulators are sussing out the potential fraudsters. Read story
Lynda.com Deal Solidifies Online Education Boom
Lynda.com, a 17-year-old online library of training videos, just raised $103 million, underscoring the massive online education boom. Read story
When Kickstarter Investors Want Their Money Back
Kickstarter has raised millions for designers and entrepreneurs. But what happens when no product materializes? Read story
Mosaic Crowdfunds 4 Solar Campaigns in 24 Hours
In the first day of the project's launch, Mosaic successfully funded four clean energy projects totaling $313,000. Read story
Crowdfunding Start-ups Wait in Wings as SEC Stalls
The President signed the JOBS Act into law in April, fueling a boom in crowdfunding companies. But the SEC is stalling. What's the holdup? Read story
Harvard's Go-To Venture Capital Firm
The Experiment Fund, NEA's seed-stage venture capital firm, set up shop on Harvard's campus to catch young, entrepreneurial talent early. Read story
