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☆ Trump’s latest nominees are a gift to his wealthiest crypto boosters
▼ + stars: | 2024-12-05 | by ( Brian Fung | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Atkins is a crypto advocate and a co-chairman of the Token Alliance at the Digital Chamber, a major blockchain trade association. “Little Tech is our term for tech startups, as contrasted to Big Tech incumbents,” they wrote. Those who subscribe to those “zombie ideas” are “suffering from ressentiment – a witches’ brew of resentment, bitterness, and rage that is causing them to hold mistaken values,” Andreessen wrote. Let unfettered markets create more technology, because technology can fix all of society’s ills, if only the short-sighted would get out of its way. “We believe that there is no material problem – whether created by nature or by technology – that cannot be solved with more technology,” Andreessen wrote.

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☆ In Silicon Valley, Where Trump Made Inroads, Democrats Are Now Invigorated
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-22 | by ( Erin Griffith | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

In recent weeks, many Democrats in Silicon Valley had kept uncharacteristically quiet as prominent technology leaders — including Elon Musk and the investors Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz — endorsed Donald J. Trump for president. Even though Democrats had long been a dominant force in Silicon Valley, some were unenthusiastic about supporting President Biden, who was unpopular in the tech industry. They wanted to see if Mr. Biden could change the narrative around his struggling campaign. And those who were vocal in their support — such as the tech investor Reid Hoffman — faced attacks. Across the tech industry, the floodgates immediately reopened.

Persons: Elon Musk, Marc Andreessen, Ben Horowitz —, Donald J, Trump, Biden, Reid Hoffman —, ”, Nihal Mehta Organizations: Elon, Mr, Democratic, Eniac Ventures Locations: Silicon Valley, New York

☆ Why investing solo lets Refactor Capital's Zal Bilimoria be a 'lifeline' for founders
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-06 | by ( Rebecca Torrence | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Now 42, Bilimoria is the sole partner of Refactor Capital, the early-stage venture-capital firm he launched in 2016. Through Refactor Capital, Bilimoria has backed unicorn companies including the green-chemical manufacturer Solugen and the space startup Astranis. AdvertisementTwo years later, Lee stepped down as a general partner — making Bilimoria the firm's sole investor. Life as a solo partnerAs a solo partner, "all the successes and all the challenges are on my shoulders," Bilimoria said. Refactor Capital invests in about eight companies every year and is deploying capital out of its third fund.

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☆ Silicon Valley Founders and VCs Are Making Sobriety Popular
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-04 | by ( Samantha Stokes | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Sellers is among a growing contingent in the tech community that's going alcohol-free. From founders to investors, members of the startup community are eschewing booze in the name of staying sharp — and healthy. "About six months ago, I stopped drinking alcohol. That's really hard because in this industry, you have to be high energy. That's really hard because in this industry, you have to be high energy.

☆ Marc Andreessen says he feels great after quitting drinking 6 months ago, but he's 'super mad' about being so focused and working until bedtime
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-02 | by ( Lakshmi Varanasi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Veteran venture capitalist Marc Andreessen wrote Wednesday that he stopped drinking alcohol 6 months ago. Andreessen said he feels much better since he stopped drinking. In his post, Andreessen said he never really drank in his 20s and 30s, but "grew to really enjoy whiskey" in his 40s. He referenced a podcast episode from neuroscientist Andrew Huberman that distilled the physiological effects of drinking alcohol on the human body and brain. Andreessen admitted in his post that since he stopped drinking he feels better, and not only sleeps better, but needs less sleep.

☆ Andreessen Horowitz's buzzy tech publication Future is shutting down
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-01 | by ( Rob Price | Melia Russell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

A source familiar with Andreessen Horowitz's content strategy confirmed to Insider that Future is shutting down. An Andreessen Horowitz spokesperson declined to comment on the record. Joe LonsdaleIn this new climate, many tech and venture firms' media strategy has shifted from glorified marketing to a more full-fledged editorial operation. In 2021, an army of more than two dozen marketers at Andreessen Horowitz doubled down on this approach. Disclosure: Melia Russell's husband is a former employee of Andreessen Horowitz.

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