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☆ Eighty-eight corporate leaders endorse Harris in new letter, including CEOs of Yelp, Box
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-06 | by ( Megan Cassella | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

WASHINGTON — Eighty-eight current and former top executives from across corporate America have endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president in a new letter shared exclusively with CNBC. Among the signers are several high-profile CEOs of public companies, including Aaron Levie of Box , Jeremy Stoppelman of Yelp and Michael Lynton, chairman of Snap . Other signers appear to be issuing their first public endorsements of Harris since she became the de facto Democratic nominee in July. They include James Murdoch, former CEO of 21st Century Fox and an heir to the Murdoch family media empire, and crypto executive Chris Larsen, co-founder of the Ripple blockchain platform. Still more are prominent in Silicon Valley, including the venture capitalist Ron Conway, entrepreneur Mark Cuban and former LinkedIn CEO Reid Hoffman.

Persons: WASHINGTON —, Kamala Harris, Aaron Levie, Jeremy Stoppelman, Yelp, Michael Lynton, Harris, James Murdoch, Murdoch, Chris Larsen, Lynn Forester de Rothschild, José E, Feliciano, Twilio, Jeff Lawson, Ted Leonsis, Kleiner Perkins, John Doerr, Deven Parekh, Jeffrey Katzenberg, Wndr, Laurene Powell Jobs, Dustin Moskovitz, Magic Johnson, Tony James, Blackstone, Bruce Heyman, Goldman Sachs, Peter Orszag, Steve Westly, Ron Conway, Mark Cuban, Reid Hoffman Organizations: WASHINGTON, CNBC, Democratic, Century Fox, Washington Wizards, WNBA's Mystics, NHL's Washington Capitals, Walt Disney Studios, Facebook, NBA Hall of Famer, Jefferson, Lazard, Westly, Tesla Locations: America, California, Capital, Silicon Valley

Ms. Harris dropped in on each one, in descending order of price and intimacy, as donors enjoyed peach mimosas and shrimp cocktails before her remarks in the grand ballroom. The Harris campaign is immediately being more intentional at courting this community, dispatching aides to meet with affinity groups representing venture capitalists and the cryptocurrency industry. And she has hired additional fund-raising aides with ties to the Bay Area who helped organize Sunday’s event. Ms. Harris also has connections that Mr. Biden simply does not. Josh Becker, who represents much of Silicon Valley in the California Senate and is close with many industry heavyweights, said he had hosted Ms. Harris in his home two decades ago.

Persons: Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Biden, Harris’s, givers, Harris, ”, “ Harris Walz ”, Donald J, Trump, podcaster David Sacks, Sacks, Sheryl Sandberg, Laurene Powell Jobs, Steve Jobs, Josh Becker, Becker, ” Mr, Jason Henry, Nancy Pelosi, Jeffrey Katzenberg, Tom Steyer, Liz Simons, John Doerr, Reid Hoffman, Steve Westly, Getty, scions, Westly, Harris “, Eleni Kounalakis, —, ” Lateefah Simon, “ Kamala Harris, Simon, “ She’s, Ms, Ron Conway, Steve Spinner, Barack Obama’s, Hopkins, Mr, Spinner Organizations: Sunday, Obama, Bay Area, Facebook, Apple, San, California Senate, The New York Times, Biden, Area, InterContinental Locations: San Francisco, Nob, Woodside, Menlo, California, Pacific Heights, Silicon Valley, Versailles, Bay

☆ Tesla has 'a lot to prove' if it's positioning itself as an AI company, says fmr. board member Steve Westly
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-23 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailTesla has 'a lot to prove' if it's positioning itself as an AI company, says fmr. board member Steve WestlySteve Westly, The Westly Group Founder, Former Tesla Board Member, Former California State Controller, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk Tesla earnings and what's ahead for the EV maker.

Persons: Tesla, Steve Westly Steve Westly Organizations: Westly, Former California State

☆ Former Tesla board member Steve Westly says he would vote 'no' on Musk's pay package
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-06 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailFormer Tesla board member Steve Westly says he would vote 'no' on Musk's pay packageSteve Westly, former Tesla board member and The Westly Group founder, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss Tesla CEO Elon Musk's upcoming shareholder meeting to determine his compensation package.

Persons: Steve Westly, Elon Organizations: Former, Westly

☆ 'Focus is the key, Tesla could use more of it,' says former board member Westly
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-23 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via Email'Focus is the key, Tesla could use more of it,' says former board member WestlySteve Westly, managing director of The Westly Group and former Tesla board member, discusses the EV automaker and Elon Musk with CNBC's Karen Tso and Arjun Kharpal at VivaTech in Paris.

Persons: Tesla, Steve Westly, Elon Musk, Karen Tso, Arjun Kharpal Organizations: EV, Elon Locations: VivaTech, Paris

☆ Elon Musk has lost his focus, former Tesla board member says
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-23 | by ( Karen Gilchrist | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Elon Musk, co-founder of Tesla and SpaceX and owner of X Holdings Corp., speaks at the Milken Institute's Global Conference at the Beverly Hilton Hotel,on May 6, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California. Tesla could use more of high-profile CEO Elon Musk's divided focus at a critical juncture for the electric vehicle industry, former board member Steve Westly said Thursday. And it appears now that Mr Musk's focus is in too many areas," Westly told CNBC at the annual VivaTech conference in Paris. Tesla could use more of it," said Westly, who is managing director of venture capital firm The Westly Group and an early Tesla investor. Just how much of a liability Musk is for Tesla, however, Westly said was "for the board to decide."

Persons: Elon Musk, Tesla, Elon Musk's, Steve Westly, Westly, Jensen Huang —, he's Organizations: SpaceX, X Holdings Corp, Milken Institute's Global, Beverly Hilton Hotel, CNBC Locations: Beverly Hills , California, Paris

☆ Tesla has to scramble to get through next 3 years, robotaxis aren't happening soon: Steve Westly
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-23 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailTesla has to scramble to get through next 3 years, robotaxis aren't happening soon: Steve WestlyTasha Keeney, ARK Invest director of investment analysis, and Steve Westly, The Westly Group Founder and former Tesla Board Member, join 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk Tesla earnings.

Persons: Tesla, Steve Westly Tasha Keeney, Steve Westly Organizations: ARK Invest, Westly, Tesla, Member

☆ Why 2024 will be a tough year for Tesla
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-26 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWhy 2024 will be a tough year for TeslaSteve Westly, former Tesla board member and The Westly Group founder, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss where Westly stands on Tesla, whether Tesla's up for the competition with BYD, and more.

Persons: Tesla Steve Westly Organizations: Westly

☆ BYD is 'coming on quickly', will likely pass Tesla as dominant global EV seller, says Steve Westly
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-24 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailBYD is 'coming on quickly', will likely pass Tesla as dominant global EV seller, says Steve WestlyTasha Keeny, Ark Invest director of investment analysis & institutional strategies, and Steve Westly, The Westly Group managing partner & former Tesla board member, join 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk Tesla's quarterly earnings results.

Persons: Tesla, Steve Westly Tasha Keeny, Steve Westly Organizations: Ark Invest, Westly Group, Tesla

☆ Watch CNBC's full panel interview on Tesla's Q4 earnings
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-24 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWatch CNBC's full panel interview on Tesla's Q4 earningsTasha Keeny, Ark Invest director of investment analysis & institutional strategies, and Steve Westly, The Westly Group managing partner & former Tesla board member, join 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk Tesla's quarterly earnings results.

Persons: Tasha Keeny, Steve Westly Organizations: Ark Invest, Westly Group, Tesla

☆ Cybertruck could be a game-changer, says former Tesla board member Steve Westly
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-17 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailCybertruck could be a game-changer, says former Tesla board member Steve WestlySteve Westly, Westly Group founding partner, joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss Tesla's shareholder meeting and outlook for the company.

☆ Watch CNBC's full interview with former Tesla Board Member Steve Westly
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-03 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWatch CNBC's full interview with former Tesla Board Member Steve WestlySteve Westly, former Tesla board member and The Westly Group founder, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss the road ahead for Elon Musk companies Tesla and SpaceX.

☆ Tesla needs to stay focused, bring in top management, says former board member
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-03 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailTesla needs to stay focused, bring in top management, says former board memberSteve Westly, former Tesla board member and Westly Group founder, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss the road ahead for Elon Musk companies Tesla and SpaceX.

☆ The Westly Group's Steve Westly on Musk's Twitter poll: He's looking for a way out to focus on Tesla
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-19 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailThe Westly Group's Steve Westly on Musk's Twitter poll: He's looking for a way out to focus on TeslaSteve Westly, Westly Group, joins 'Closing Bell: Overtime' to discuss Elon Musk's Twitter poll and his time as CEO of the company.

☆ Musk's managing five companies — who wouldn't be overstretched, says fmr. Tesla board member
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-12 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailMusk's managing five companies — who wouldn't be overstretched, says fmr. Tesla board memberSteve Westly, former Tesla board member, joins 'TechCheck' to discuss the reasons behind a sell off in Tesla shares, investor sentiment toward Elon Musk and the Twitter-related concerns facing Tesla shareholders.

☆ Elon Musk has been preaching the value of 'hardcore' work to employees for over a decade, early Tesla emails show
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-21 | by ( Grace Kay | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Elon Musk is mirroring his Tesla management style at Twitter. The CEO has told Tesla employees to "go super hardcore" and "ultra hardcore" in the past. Last week, the billionaire gave Twitter employees an ultimatum: commit to working "extremely hardcore" or resign. While the note spurred a mass exodus of Twitter staffers, it was a move that is all too familiar to Tesla employees. Musk's more utilitarian leadership style style represents a sharp departure from that of Jack Dorsey and Parag Agrawal.

☆ Tesla's only challenger is Chinese EV giant BYD, says former Tesla board member Steve Westly
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-19 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailTesla's only challenger is Chinese EV giant BYD, says former Tesla board member Steve WestlyFormer Tesla board member Steve Westly joins 'Closing Bell: Overtime' to discuss the company's stock and earnings report.

☆ Fictiv raised $100 million in funding backed by Bill Gates for on-demand manufacturing. See the 15-slide pitch deck that persuaded investors.
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-26 | by ( Martin Coulter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Supply-chain startup Fictiv recently raised $100 million in a Series E funding round. Insider got an exclusive look at the pitch deck Fictiv used to bring investors on board. Fictiv, a supply-chain-management startup, recently raised $100 million in a Series E funding round backed by Bill Gates and Accel. Activate Capital led the Series E round, with participation from new investors Angeleno Group, Cross Creek, and the Westly Group. Insider got an exclusive look at the pitch deck Fictiv used to bring investors on board.

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