The Many Hats of Mark Zuckerberg
Founder. Lobbyist. Philanthropist. The Facebook CEO has his hands in all kinds of ventures--the latest of which might surprise you. Read story
Francesca Louise Fenzi
Social Media: Not the Productivity Killer You Thought?
A recent study suggests your most connected employees may be the most tech savvy--and productive--in the office. Read story
Silver Lining of the 'Series A Crunch'
A recent survey from Silicon Valley law firm Fenwick and West shows that the so-called Series A crunch may be worsening--but the news isn't all bad. Read story
A Match Made in Book Heaven? Amazon to Acquire Goodreads
The online retail giant announced plans to buy the social network for bookworms. Read story
5 Start-ups to Watch From Y Combinator's Demo Day
Silicon Valley's most well-known incubator graduated another round of start-ups. Here are five to keep your eye on. Read story
Former oDesk Employees Raise $4.5 Million for Rival Start-up
Rev's online marketplace for freelance services is taking direct aim at established players like oDesk and Elance. Read story
Eww: Best Reason to Put Down Your Smartphone
That iPhone next to your face is probably carrying all sorts of germs. The good news: They're mostly harmless. Read story
The Bootstrapper's Guide to Airfare
Want to know where and when to fly for the biggest bang for your buck? Check out Kayak.com's recent data dump. Read story
3 Unconventional Crowdfunding Niches
Kickstarter and Indiegogo have helped spawn a new generation of niche crowdfunding sites for everything from scientists to community organizers. Read story
How I Became an Accidental Spammer
You know those people who try to connect online with everyone they've ever met? Ever wondered how well it works? Entrepreneur Matt Haughey found out. Read story
Las Vegas Loses Tech Start-up to Silicon Valley
Robot company Romotive was one of the start-ups Tony Hsieh recruited and invested in as part of his project to revitalize downtown Las Vegas. Read story
VC Asks Entrepreneurs to Tackle Gun Safety
Ron Conway, one of Silicon Valley's most prominent investors, wants to see start-ups throw their creativity behind a different problem: gun safety. Read story
5 Surprising Stats About Entrepreneurs' Health
Do business owners lead healthier lives than the typical office worker? Here are the stats--you be the judge. Read story
Bit.ly CEO Steps Down to 'Pursue Other Interests'
The URL shortening company announced Peter Stern's resignation Monday in a cryptic blog post. Read story
Pick-Up Tips for Wooing the Best Hires
Tech start-up founders are getting downright seductive in their hiring strategies. Here are three unusual ways they're courting top candidates. Read story
4 Underrated Tech Hubs to Watch
More evidence that start-up culture isn't just a coastal phenomenon: Research shows these cities are hopping with tech expertise. Read story
What Accelerators Really Want in Start-up Founders
Five tech start-up accelerators reveal what they look for in candidates--and what they try to avoid. Hint: Being a jerk isn't always a bad thing. Read story
What You Can Learn From 3 Controversial Start-up Pitches
At the Launch festival in San Francisco Monday, a few start-ups got an earful from the VC judges. Here's why their pitches didn't fly. Read story
Hot Industry? Warren Buffett Is Betting on... Newspapers
In the last 15 months, the investor has acquired 28 daily newspapers. Here's why--and what you might learn from the strategy. Read story
'I Was Fired Today': Andrew Mason Out at Groupon
After disappointing fourth quarter earnings--and a very rocky post-IPO road--Groupon's board ousted founder and CEO Andrew Mason. Read story
Small Business to Uncle Sam: Here's the Help We Need
The so-called "skills gap" has turned hiring into an increasingly tough challenge. But according to a PayScale survey, businesses aren't interested in one of... Read story
Tiny Star Shines Spotlight on Purse Company
Thanks to a 9-year-old Oscar nominee, puppy-shaped purses are all the rage--and the company that makes them is scrambling to keep up. Read story
Hey, Yahoo: Proof That Working From Home Works
According to CEO Marissa Mayer, telecommuting costs "speed and quality." But research suggests otherwise. Read story
Where 7 Hot Web Start-ups Were Born
From garages to grocery stores, here's a look at the quirky spaces where some of the biggest dot-com brands got started. View slideshow
New Anti-Piracy Rules: What You Need to Know
The so-called "six strikes" anti-piracy rules aim to punish Web users for copyright violations. But Internet activists are up in arms--should you be worried ... Read story
How to Hit the Humor Sweet Spot With Your Next Ad
Humor is tricky: Just look at the criticism of Oscar host Seth MacFarlane or Geico's latest ad. Here's how to make 'em laugh without the controversy. Read story
4 Ways to Sink a Press Conference
Sony's underwhelming PS4 announcement suggests there is a right way and a wrong way to do a big product reveal. Here's what not to do. Read story
5 Women-Led Start-ups to Watch
Female founders in Silicon Valley spent their Valentine's Day pitching their big ideas at the Women 2.0 start-up competition. Read story
Scaling Up: 6 Tips to Avoid Growing Pains
When your company growth doubles every week, there's plenty of room for error. CloudFlare co-founder Michelle Zatlyn explains how to survive it. Read story
Born to Win? Thank Your Big Sister
New research suggests birth order may determine how you tackle goals. Does that mean one sibling will come out on top? Mom and Dad aren't taking sides. Read story
Best Source for Awesome--and Free--PR
Your company's best advocates may be hiding in the nearest cubicle. Read story
5 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Bill Gates
What would you ask the wealthiest man in America? Check out the highlights from the Microsoft founder's Q&A session on Reddit. Read story
Should You Email Like a Man? (There's a Difference)
Whether you hail from Mars or Venus may say a lot about how you email--and how your colleagues perceive you. Read story
Silicon Valley: Remembering the Roots of Start-up Culture
In the latest TV show focused on the Valley, entrepreneurs get a glimpse of the founders that paved the road for them. Read story
3 Big Ideas to Steal From Netflix
Take a look inside CEO Reed Hastings' people management manifesto--a document that's won much admiration among Silicon Valley execs. Read story
Why Lies in the Office Aren't All Bad
Lying is bad, right? Especially lying to the boss. But sometimes a little dishonesty can be more helpful than you think. Read story
Being Steve: Ashton Kutcher on the Making of 'jOBS'
The actor explains the trials and tribulations of emulating one of Silicon Valley's most iconic start-up founders. Read story
3 Mistakes That Can Thwart a Great Idea
Getting to take-off isn't easy as a first-time entrepreneur. Don't let these three common hurdles get in the way. Read story
Why You Should (Probably) Hire Specialists
Think you want a well-rounded résumé? New research suggests the more valuable hire might be someone who can do one thing--but do it really well. Read story
Like to Take Risks? Blame Your Social Life
A recent study suggests feeling excluded by peers can complicate your relationship to money and risk-taking. Read story
- 1
- 2
