Amazon CEO Andy Jassy is pushing his “world’s largest startup” vision while overseeing mass layoffs and cultural changes. The company just announced 14,000 corporate job cuts with more expected soon. Jassy says this is about removing bureaucracy and operating more efficiently.
Zoom is completely revamping its partner program with Zoom Up 3.0, featuring a points-based system and distinct tracks for different partner types. The changes aim to simplify reporting and measurement while helping partners differentiate. The first assessment won’t happen until October 2026, giving
Ripple just raised $500 million from Wall Street giants including Citadel Securities and Fortress Investment Group. The funding values the stablecoin company at $40 billion, putting it ahead of rival Circle. This reflects growing institutional appetite for crypto under Trump’s pro-digital asset admi
Mike Kostersitz spent three decades building his career at Microsoft before getting laid off in May. At 60 years old, he’s now navigating a job market completely different from the one he last experienced. His story shows the particular challenges facing long-tenured tech workers today.
Sequoia Capital is undergoing its fifth generational leadership transfer in 53 years. Alfred Lin and Pat Grady are taking over as co-stewards from Roelof Botha, who led the firm for nearly a decade. The transition comes as the venture industry faces increasing political complexity and bifurcation.
Nintendo has launched its official store app on both iOS and Android. The app lets users shop Nintendo products, track play history across multiple consoles, and get notifications about sales. It’s a significant move for a company that’s been slow to embrace mobile.
Seattle voters have overwhelmingly passed Proposition 2, which eliminates business taxes for companies under $2 million in revenue while increasing rates for larger businesses. The measure passed with 67.7% approval and is expected to raise $81 million annually for city services. This creates a sign
European science startups are being held back by an unhealthy obsession with patents, according to venture firm Wilbe. Half their 2025 investments went to companies without any patent applications. The real value lies in founders, market validation, and execution.
The UK’s effort to create a unified bond market data stream faces delays after Ediphy Analytics sued the Financial Conduct Authority. The regulator plans to ask a High Court judge to lift the automatic suspension on its contract with Etrading Software later this month.
Anthropic reportedly expects to reach $70 billion in revenue by 2028, up from around $5 billion this year. The AI startup also anticipates becoming cash flow positive by 2027, three years ahead of OpenAI’s projections. Meanwhile, research shows AI-human collaboration boosts output by 60% while reduc
