Regional Startup Growth How Founders Thrive Without Big VC

Regional Startup Growth: How Founders Thrive Without Big VC

Regional startup growth has seen a marked shift in recent years, with founders across various U.S. regions choosing to grow their businesses without relying on large venture capital (VC) funding. This trend is particularly noticeable in cities outside traditional tech hubs like Silicon Valley, where startups are increasingly using alternative

AI Surge Pulls Seattle Startup Founders Toward San Francisco

AI Surge Pulls Seattle Startup Founders Toward San Francisco

As artificial intelligence continues to boom in 2026, Seattle startup founders are increasingly making the move to San Francisco, seeking the opportunities and networks available in the Bay Area. Despite Seattle’s strong reputation in tech and AI, many entrepreneurs are finding the proximity to investors, talent, and collaboration in San

U.S. Hiring Trends Raise Concerns About Job Market Slowdown

U.S. Hiring Trends Raise Concerns About Job Market Slowdown

Despite ongoing economic growth, the U.S. job market is showing signs of slowing, raising concerns about a potential downturn in hiring. Data from early 2026 indicates a drop in job openings, a rise in layoffs, and longer periods of unemployment for many job seekers. Early reports for 2026 show that

Waymo Raises $16B to Accelerate Global Robotaxi Expansion

Waymo Raises $16B to Accelerate Global Robotaxi Expansion

Waymo has raised $16 billion in a major funding round to scale its robotaxi services and expand its global footprint. The company, a leader in autonomous driving technology, is poised to accelerate its operations, shifting from pilot programs to large-scale commercial services. The funding, announced in early February 2026, positions

Study Finds Decline in Young Employment in AI-Exposed Occupations

Study Finds Decline in Young Employment in AI-Exposed Occupations

A recent study from Stanford University has uncovered a significant decline in employment among young workers in jobs most vulnerable to artificial intelligence. Since 2022, workers aged 22 to 25 in these fields have seen a 13% drop in employment. The study sheds light on how rapidly advancing technology is

Venture Capital Activity in San Francisco Amid Rising Competition

Venture Capital Activity in San Francisco Amid Rising Competition

San Francisco continues to be a major hub for venture capital, attracting attention from investors around the globe. Publicly available data reveals that billions of dollars are flowing into startups based in the Bay Area, with the city consistently ranking high for deal volume and company valuations. While the competition

Waabi Raises Capital as Startup Moves From Trucks to Robotaxis

Waabi Raises Capital as Startup Moves From Trucks to Robotaxis

Waabi, a Toronto-based autonomous vehicle startup, has announced a $1 billion funding round to propel its move from autonomous trucking technology to the competitive robotaxi market. The latest round includes $750 million in Series C funding co-led by Khosla Ventures and G2 Venture Partners, with an additional $250 million in

Microsoft Launches Maia 200 AI Chip, Targets Big Tech Cloud Competition

Microsoft Launches Maia 200 AI Chip, Targets Big Tech Cloud Competition

Microsoft has officially launched the Maia 200 AI chip, a custom processor designed to power the next generation of artificial intelligence workloads. The chip is being deployed in U.S. data centers, beginning in Iowa and expanding to Arizona. With this rollout, Microsoft positions itself directly against Amazon and Google in

HR Teams Warn of Risks From AI Notetakers

HR Teams Warn of Risks From AI Notetakers

AI notetakers, powered by artificial intelligence, are becoming increasingly common in U.S. workplaces, but human resource (HR) leaders are raising concerns about potential risks related