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☆ From Marc Andreessen to Sriram Krishnan, these are all the Silicon Valley leaders linked with Elon Musk's DOGE
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Beatrice Nolan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

AdvertisementDonald Trump has tapped Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead the Department of Government Efficiency. The advisory group is aimed at reducing federal spending and cutting waste. Donald Trump has picked Elon Musk and businessman Vivek Ramaswamy to lead the Department of Government Efficiency, also known as DOGE — and they appear to be tapping into their network of Silicon Valley contacts to make it happen. Musk has already reportedly been consulting Silicon Valley leaders about the advisory group. These are the tech figures that have already been linked to DOGE.

Persons: Donald Trump, Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy, DOGE, —, Dave Chappelle's, Musk Organizations: Department of Government, Trump

☆ How did Nvidia expand nearly 20-fold in just over 20 years?
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-29 | by ( Hallam Bullock | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

In today's newsletter, we're looking at how Nvidia expanded nearly 20-fold in just over 20 years . The big storyNvidia's meteoric riseNvidia's workforce has increased more than 20-fold in the last twenty years. The data behind the evolution of Nvidia's workforce tells the story, BI's Emma Cosgrove writes. Nvidia's workforce has grown nearly 20-fold since 2003. In 2019, Microsoft's median employee salary was nearly $20,000 higher than a Nvidia worker.

Persons: Hallam Bullock, London ., Anna Kim, Getty, Tyler Le, BI's Emma Cosgrove, Andy Kiersz, it's, Emma, Ella Hopkins, Milan Sehmbi Organizations: Business, Nvidia, Citi, Tech, Google, Microsoft, Apple Locations: London, Silicon Valley

☆ Leading Democrat who represents Silicon Valley encourages liberals to stay on X amid Bluesky exodus
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-28 | by ( Erin Snodgrass | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementA top Democrat urged fellow liberals to remain on Elon Musk's X platform. This month, millions of users have joined Bluesky, which bills itself as a liberal alternative to X.Khanna told Politico that his relationship with Elon Musk is an example of finding common ground. Rep. Ro Khanna, a leading progressive lawmaker representing the heart of Silicon Valley, said liberals shouldn't flee Elon Musk's X, instead urging his fellow Democrats to engage with those who share opposing beliefs. Khanna made the comments on an episode of Politico's Power Play podcast this week amid an exodus of liberal users from X to Bluesky. AdvertisementLast year, Khanna praised Musk as an entrepreneurial "genius" but criticized the Tesla CEO's controversial online behavior, including his posting of edgy memes.

Persons: Khanna, Politico, Elon Musk, Ro Khanna, shouldn't, Elon Musk's, Musk, Donald Trump, Vivek Ramaswamy, Trump Organizations: Elon, Politico, Fox News, CNN, Department of Government Locations: Silicon Valley, California, HASC

☆ Nvidia workforce data explains its meteoric rise
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-28 | by ( Emma Cosgrove | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Nvidia's median salary now surpasses Microsoft's and other Silicon Valley peers. And Nvidia employees were not nearly the source of fascination and interest they are today. AdvertisementThe data behind the evolution of Nvidia's workforce tells the story of the company's meteoric rise just as well, if not better than the revenue or stock price. Nvidia's workforce has grown nearly 20-fold since 2003Beyond Nvidia's historic rise in market value, the company has a lot to offer employees. But as of January 2024, Nvidia's median salary (excluding the CEO) surpassed Microsoft and has left other tech giants in the dust.

Persons: Jensen Huang, Rev Lebaredian, Huang, Jensen, headcount, Emma, ecosgrove Organizations: Nvidia, Tech, Business, Microsoft, Accenture Locations: Santa Clara , California, Silicon Valley

☆ Sriram Krishnan is leaving Andreessen Horowitz and is reportedly in talks to join Elon Musk at DOGE
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-28 | by ( Beatrice Nolan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementSriram Krishnan, a general partner at Andreessen Horowitz, is leaving the firm at the end of the year. Krishnan has discussed joining Elon Musk at the Department of Government Efficiency, reports say. Krishnan has supported Musk in the past and worked at various Big Tech companies. Sriram Krishnan, a general partner at Andreessen Horowitz, is leaving the firm and has had discussions with Elon Musk about joining the Department of Government Efficiency, reports say. Krishnan joined Andreessen Horowitz, also known as A16z, in 2021 and has worked as a crypto investor at the firm.

Persons: Sriram Krishnan, Andreessen Horowitz, Krishnan, Elon Musk, He's, What's, I've, he'd, Donald Trump's, Andreessen Horowitz didn't, Trump, Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy, Joe Lonsdale, Marc Andreessen, Bill Ackman, Travis Kalanick —, Steve Davis, Antonio Gracias, Shiba Organizations: Elon, Department of Government, Big Tech, Twitter, Meta, DOGE, Business, The Washington Post, The Boring Company

☆ As many as one in 10 coders are 'ghost engineers,' Stanford researcher says, lurking online and doing no work
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-28 | by ( Katherine Long | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

His research, which hasn't been peer-reviewed, found that about 9.5% of coders were "ghost engineers.' AdvertisementMeasuring output is difficultDenisov-Blanch calls these workers "ghost engineers," defined as software engineers who are only 10% as productive or less than their median colleague. More remote workers were superstar codersMusk now aims to apply that same ruthless efficiency to the federal government. On one hand, he found that the prevalence of "ghost engineers" among remote workers was more than double that among in-person workers. But he also found that many more of the most effective engineers — employees whose performance was at least five times better than their median colleague — were working remotely.

Persons: hasn't, Yegor, Blanch, Paul Graham, Graham, Elon Musk, nobody's, coders Musk, Musk, — Organizations: Stanford, Business, Software, Twitter, CNN, of Government Locations: Silicon Valley

☆ Trump made unprecedented inroads in Silicon Valley this election
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-28 | by ( Rob Price | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Silicon Valley, long considered a progressive stronghold, has begun to shift toward Donald Trump, according to new voting data analyzed by Business Insider. These numbers show that Trump and Republicans are still a long way off from gaining any real majorities in Silicon Valley. While Elon Musk is based in Texas these days, many of his companies, including Tesla, are still very active in Silicon Valley. Trump, with Musk in support, has promised to cut regulations, which could help Silicon Valley startups grow more quickly. The trend toward Trump in the Silicon Valley electorate mirrors statewide and national trends.

Persons: Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Harris, Joe Biden, Hilary Clinton, Francisco county's, Trump, Democrat —, Mark Zuckerberg, Marc Andreessen, Ben Horowitz, Horowitz, Elon, Tesla, reelect Trump, JD Vance, Peter Thiel, Ben Narasin, we've, voteshare Organizations: GOP, Business, San, Apple, Google, Nvidia, State, Facebook, Meta, Republican, Trump, Democrat, Democratic, Venture, PayPal, Elon Locations: Santa Clara, San Mateo, San Francisco counties, Silicon, San Francisco Bay, California, San Francisco, San Mateo county, Silicon Valley, Texas, Atherton

☆ Canada Accuses Google of Creating Advertising Tech Monopoly
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-28 | by ( Ian Austen | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

Canada’s competition authority on Thursday accused Google of abusing its tools for buying and selling online advertising to create a monopoly, and filed a complaint seeking to force the company to sell two of its main advertising technology services. The case strikes at the heart of Google’s business and echoes an ongoing U.S. antitrust lawsuit against the Silicon Valley giant. Both cases come amid four other lawsuits filed in the United States against Google since 2020 and other efforts by officials around the world to reign in the power that large technological companies like Google, Amazon and Apple hold over information and commerce online. Canada is also attempting to use new laws to limit harms caused by social media and to require tech companies to compensate traditional news organizations.

Organizations: Google, Apple Locations: United States, Canada

☆ Marc Andreessen talks DOGE and Elon Musk: 'It's time to carve this government back in size and scope'
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Ana Altchek | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementMarc Andreessen discussed Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency on Joe Rogan's podcast. Cut, baby, cut, Marc Andreessen says of Elon Musk's DOGE cost-reduction effort. "It is time to carve this government back in size and scope," the Silicon Valley investor said during a recent appearance on Joe Rogan's podcast. The VC specifically referenced a text exchange that Musk sent then-CEO Parag Agrawal shortly after being appointed to Twitter's board. "Imagine that statement being applied to the government," Andreessen said, referencing Musk's "What did you get done this week?"

Persons: Marc Andreessen, Elon Musk, Joe Rogan's, Elon, Andreessen, Andreessen Horowitz, Ben Horowitz, Sen, Elizabeth Warren, Rogan, Musk, Parag Agrawal, Agrawal, Jack Dorsey, … — Organizations: Department of, SEC, FTC, Elon Musk's, Musk's Department, Government, Securities Exchange Commission, Federal Trade Commission, Federal Aviation Administration, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Republican Party, Twitter, Big Tech Locations: Silicon

☆ Generative AI's hype has yet to lead to a must-have gadget for the holiday season
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Jonathan Vanian | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Generative artificial intelligence has taken Silicon Valley by storm since the launch of OpenAI's ChatGPT chatbot in November 2022. There was a lot of optimism over the potential of GenAI gadgets at the CES trade show in January, said Paul Gagnon, vice president for analyst firm Circana. Additionally, consumers may find current GenAI devices too expensive, and they may be confused about what the devices can actually do, he said. The reality is that while GenAI has captivated Silicon Valley, it's still "inning zero" in regard to widespread adoption, Bajarin said. Despite Silicon Valley not having a breakout year for GenAI hardware, here are a few GenAI devices early adopters can buy.

Persons: chatbot, Paul Gagnon, Gagnon, we've, — there's, hasn't, Ben Bajarin, Ray, Bajarin, Ryan Reith, Reith, GenAI, Steve Koenig Organizations: Nvidia, CES, Creative, Microsoft, Apple, Intel, Dell, Lenovo, IDC, Consumer Technology Association Locations: Silicon

☆ I've worked in San Francisco, Chicago, and Silicon Valley. Only one has the best mix for career, family, and socializing.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Robin Madell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

AdvertisementMike Manalac has worked in the tech hubs of San Francisco, Silicon Valley, and Chicago since 2016. Over the past eight years, I've worked in the tech scenes of San Francisco, Silicon Valley, and Chicago. Mike ManalacI moved to San Francisco in 2016 to pursue world-class career opportunities and adventure. As a young professional with limited life responsibilities, San Francisco turned out to be the perfect place to live fast and loose. Overall, though, it's hard to beat Chicago's mix of career opportunities, vibrant social scene, and opportunities to start a family.

Persons: Mike Manalac, Manalac, It's, I've, Shou Zi Chew, I'd, San, PwC, Uber, San Francisco, Mike Manalac It's, Walmart's, we'd, San Francisco — that's, it's, you've, Jane Zhang Organizations: Chicago, Google, Area, Twitter, Walmart's eCommerce, Silicon Valley, Fortune, dotting Locations: San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Chicago, Singapore, Francisco, Baltimore, PwC, San, Dolores, Dolores Park, Tenderloin, San Bruno, Sunnyvale, Silicon, Mountain, Michigan, Maryland, Chicago's, Chicago's Lake Michigan

☆ The world reacts to Donald Trump's latest trade plans
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

In today's big story, the world reacts to Donald Trump's latest trade plans , which could be a massive negotiation tactic . Michael M. Santiago/Getty ImagesThe man who dubbed himself a master negotiator is upending the global trade market with his latest tactic. AdvertisementThe world is reacting to President-elect Donald Trump's new trade proposals targeting China, Mexico, and Canada. There's a lot to unpack, so let's break it down:So, Trump finally gave us an update on his tariff plans. He's telegraphed his plans for hammering Chinese imports, but a 25% tax on Canadian and Mexican goods was a shock.

Persons: Donald Trump's, Trump, Michael M, He's, Will, Justin Trudeau, Claudia Sheinbaum's, Jenny Chang, Rodriguez, Goldman, Scott Wren, Wells Fargo's, They've, Elon Musk's, Omead Afshar, Afshar, Prince Williams, Bill Clark, Astrida Valigorsky, Alyssa Powell, Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Dan DeFrancesco, Grace Lett, Ella Hopkins, Hallam Bullock, Amanda Yen, Milan Sehmbi Organizations: Business, Affordable, Canadian, Trump, US, Companies, Getty, JPMorgan, Deutsche Bank, BI, Tesla, North, Spotify, Universal Music, Wall Street Locations: China, Russia, Mexico, Canada, Canada's, East, New York, Chicago, London

☆ Samsung Electronics appoints co-CEO in leadership shuffle focused on chip divisions; shares drop
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Lee Ying Shan | In Ying-Shan-Lee | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Samsung Electronics on Wednesday announced changes in the leadership of its memory and foundry chip divisions, as the company faces intense competition in the semiconductor space. The South Korean tech giant appointed Jun Young-hyun as co-CEO and head of the memory chip arm, while Han Jin-man will become the president and head of the company's foundry business. Samsung Electronics was once the leading force in the memory chip sector, and appeared well-positioned to take advantage of the boom in artificial intelligence. Last month, Jun, who has been overseeing the semiconductor division since May, issued a rare apology after the company posted disappointing third-quarter profit guidance. Samsung's chip business posted a sharply lower third-quarter profit compared to the previous quarter.

Persons: Jun Young, Han Jin, Nam Seok Woo, Samsung Organizations: Samsung Electronics, South, Samsung, SK Hynix, Nvidia, Citi, Device Solutions

AdvertisementThe rate of AI model improvement appears to be slowing, but some tech leaders say there is no wall. A fierce debate over whether improvements in AI models have hit their limit has taken hold in recent weeks, forcing several CEOs to respond. Others, including Marc Andreessen, say AI models aren't getting noticeably better and are all converging to perform at roughly similar levels. AdvertisementOne solution that companies are exploring is synthetic data, an artificial form of data generated by AI. Aymeric Zhuo, cofounder and CEO of AI startup Agemo, said that AI reasoning "has been an active area of research," particularly as "the industry faces a data wall."

Persons: Sam Altman, Fabrice Beaulieu Dario Amodei, Anthropic, Jensen Huang, Marc Andreessen, Henri Tilloy, Jensen, Justin Sullivan, Matthew Zeiler, Eric Landau, Landau, Sharon Zhou, Zhou, Daniele Panfilo, Bard, it's, Thomas Wolf, Jonathan Frankle, Ilya Sutskever, Satya Nadella, Aymeric Zhuo, Sivesh Sukumar, OpenAI, Noam Brown, It's, Adam Selipsky, Dario Amodei, Noah Berger, Anthropic's, they've, Microsoft's Copilot Organizations: Nvidia, Business, Google, French VC, Companies, Vox Media, OpenAI, Reuters, TED, Gemini, Web, Getty Companies, Investors Locations: Santa Clara

☆ Marc Andreessen is hopping on the Musk bandwagon and slamming manned fighter jets, saying there won't be 'spam in the can' if pilots aren't in the plane
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-27 | by ( Kwan Wei Kevin Tan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Andreessen's comments echo that of Elon Musk, who said this week that he thinks crewed fighter jets are inefficient. Elon Musk isn't the only tech executive who thinks drones are way better than fighter jets. Related Video The true cost of America's war machinesAI-controlled jets, Andreessen told Rogan, are "far superior" to fighter jets that need pilots. Advertisement"Crewed fighter jets are an inefficient way to extend the range of missiles or drop bombs. Drones have been game-changing in modern warfare, but military experts say there are still advantages to having manned fighter jets over drones.

Persons: Marc Andreessen, Elon Musk, Andreessen Horowitz, Joe Rogan, Andreessen, Rogan, Musk, Eric Schmidt, Schmidt, Sebastian Thrun, Donald Trump's, Vivek Ramaswamy, Justin Bronk, Mark Gunzinger Organizations: Elon, Andreessen, Business, Stanford University, Ares Industries, of Government, The Wall, Pentagon, Royal United Services Institute, US Air Force, Concepts, Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies Locations: Silicon, Russia

☆ Baird is bullish on this little-known data center play, says it can rally nearly 60%
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Hakyung Kim | In Hakyungkim | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Semiconductor company Rambus is exposed to the key tailwinds for the chip industry in 2025, according to Baird. The company manufactures DDR memory interface chips and creates silicon IP solutions used across data centers, cars and government functions. Gerra forecasts strong secular revenue growth for Rambus as bandwidth requirements continue to rise for chips. The company has a $1.35 billion data center chipset opportunity, according to Baird's forecasts. RMBS YTD mountain Rambus shares in 2024

Persons: Baird, Tristan Gerra, Gerra

☆ Agility Robotics CEO tells BI how its humanoid robots are getting paid — and warns against empowering them with AI
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Lara O'Reilly | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

AdvertisementAgility Robotics CEO Peggy Johnson says humanoid robots are filling some labor gaps. AdvertisementDigit is Agility Robotics' mobile manipulation humanoid robot. It competes with the likes of Apptronik, which is working with NASA on humanoid robots, and Boston Dynamics, which has created humanoid robots called Atlas that it says can run and jump over obstacles, as well as perform factory worker tasks. Agility Robotics' humanoid robots are currently only permitted to work inside a specific, cordoned-off space separate from human workers. Agility Robotics takes a similarly cautious approach to its application of artificial intelligence, which is deep in the hype stage.

Persons: Peggy Johnson, it'll, Johnson, GXO, Ford, —, Optimus, ChatGPT, doesn't Organizations: Robotics, pharma, Silicon, Agility Robotics, Business, Deloitte, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Digit, GXO Logistics, Mobile, Ford Amazon, Agility, NASA, Boston Dynamics, Gallup, Microsoft, Qualcomm Locations: Lisbon, Portugal

☆ Agility Robotics CEO tells BI how its humanoid robots are entering the workforce — and getting paid for it
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-26 | by ( Lara O'Reilly | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Agility Robotics is hoping to deploy them across industries like grocery, automotive, and pharma. AdvertisementDigit is Agility Robotics' mobile manipulation humanoid robot. It competes with the likes of Apptronik, which is working with NASA on humanoid robots, and Boston Dynamics, which has created humanoid robots called Atlas that it says can run and jump over obstacles, as well as perform factory-worker tasks. Agility Robotics' humanoid robots are permitted to work only inside a specific, cordoned-off space separate from human workers. Agility Robotics takes a similarly cautious approach to its application of artificial intelligence, which is deep in the hype stage.

Persons: Peggy Johnson, it'd, Johnson, GXO, Ford, —, ChatGPT, doesn't Organizations: Robotics, pharma, Silicon, Agility Robotics, Deloitte, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Digit, GXO Logistics, Mobile, Ford Amazon, Agility, NASA, Boston Dynamics, Gallup, Microsoft, Qualcomm Locations: Lisbon

☆ Travis Kalanick, Marc Andreessen, and other Silicon Valley leaders are reportedly getting involved with Elon Musk's DOGE
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Beatrice Nolan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

AdvertisementElon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are making plans for The Department of Government Efficiency. Several notable Silicon Valley figures are involved in plans for the department, per the Journal. Musk has said he wants to cut $2 trillion from the federal budget to make it more efficient. Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are starting to shape the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, and they appear to be turning to Silicon Valley leaders for support. DOGE, headed by Musk and Ramaswamy, is set to be an advisory group outside the government.

Persons: Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy, Musk, Steve Davis, Antonio Gracias, Joe Lonsdale, Marc Andreessen, Bill Ackman, Travis Kalanick —, Shiba, Vivek Organizations: The Department, Government, of Government, Boring Company, Street Journal, Twitter, Elon, Ramaswamy, Business Locations: Silicon

☆ 3 common mistakes customers make at a wine tasting, according to a server at a winery
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-25 | by ( Katelyn Snodgrass | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementI've been a server at a winery for years, so I've seen guests make their fair share of mistakes. Customers should tip the staff in a tasting room just like they would at a restaurant. As a server, I've always thought of a wine tasting as an opportunity to share my love for the alcoholic beverage with others. Here are some of the biggest mistakes I've seen customers make at a tasting. The best part of a wine tasting is discovering something unexpected that surprises your taste buds.

Persons: David Hill, I've, Katelin Kinney Organizations: Valley Bank Locations: Valley, David, Forest Grove , Oregon

☆ AI is both a new threat and a new solution at the UN climate conference
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-24 | by ( Lakshmi Varanasi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AI is also ushering in an era of nuclear power, however, which is cleaner. Tech companies are investing in nuclear power plants to fuel AI data centers. Some industry leaders believe that nuclear energy might be the only reliable way to meet the demands of the AI revolution. "AI requires massive, industrial-scale amounts of energy," Franklin Servan-Schreiber, the CEO of nuclear energy startup Transmutex, previously told Business Insider. According to the Financial Times, last week, at the UN COP29 climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, Big Tech companies flew under the radar more than usual.

Persons: Fabrice, Franklin Servan, Schreiber, Edwin Lyman, Toby Rice, EQT, Rice, Kevin Thompson, Jensen Huang Organizations: Tech, US Energy Information Administration, Companies, Google, Union of, Scientists, Wall Street, Financial Times, UN, Big Tech, McKinsey, Nvidia, Hong Kong University of Science, Technology Locations: United States, Washington ,, Baku, Azerbaijan

☆ How tech bros bought 'America's most pro-crypto Congress ever'
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-23 | by ( Mackenzie Sigalos | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +12 min

Bernie Moreno, Republican U.S. Senate candidate from Ohio, attends a campaign event in Holland, Ohio, on Saturday, October 26, 2024. In total, crypto-related PACs and other groups tied to the industry reeled in over $245 million, according to Federal Election Commission data. Crypto accounted for nearly half of all corporate dollars that flowed into the election, according to nonprofit watchdog Public Citizen. It was one of the top spending committees of any industry this cycle and exclusively gave to pro-crypto candidates running for Congress. "Welcome to America's most pro-crypto Congress ever," Armstrong wrote on X on Nov. 5.

Persons: Bernie Moreno, Moreno, Sen, Sherrod Brown, Tom Williams, Donald Trump, Coinbase, Crypto, Marc Andreessen, Ben Horowitz, David Sacks, " Moreno, Brian Armstrong, Fred Ehrsam, Faryar Shirzad, Armstrong, Ehrsam, Coinbase's Armstrong, Gary Gensler, Brown, Elizabeth Warren, FTX, Fairshake, gunning, Republican Jim Justice, Democratic Sen, Joe Manchin, Katie Porter, Porter, he'd, Horowitz, Sacks, Coinbase's Shirzad, Moreno wasn't, Shirzad, David McIntosh, McIntosh, hasn't, JD Vance's, Sam Bankman, Gensler, Andreessen Horowitz, Cameron, Tyler Winklevoss, Ripple, Chris Larsen, JD Vance, Paul Grewal, Jesse Powell, Trump, Phil Potter, Multicoin Capital's Kyle Samani, Fred Wilson, Charles Cascarilla, Mike Belshe, Solana, Anatoly Yakovenko, Wences Casares Organizations: Republican U.S, Cq, Inc, Getty, Democratic, Banking Committee, Public Citizen, Crypto, House, Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, Senate, Committee, Republicans, Protect, Fairshake, Defend, Jobs, Republican, New, CNBC, Andreessen, Craft Ventures, Club for Growth, Growth, Politico, PAC, Labs, Senate Inc, Trump, Union Square Ventures, Xapo Bank Locations: Republican, Ohio, Holland , Ohio, Cleveland, Coinbase, U.S, Arizona, Michigan, West Virginia, California, Washington, FTX, Nashville , Tennessee

☆ I spent 10 years and $800,000 renovating an Arkansas missile silo. It's my greatest accomplishment, but I don't recommend others try it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-23 | by ( Dan Latu | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

AdvertisementArkansas resident GT Hill purchased a missile silo, decommissioned in the 1980s, for $90,000 in 2010. He bought a $90,000 decommissioned missile silo and turned it into an Airbnb. If it's a Walking-Dead-style apocalypse, you don't want to be in a missile silo because then you're trapped inside. Lastly, I was interested in owning a missile silo because it's just kick ass. Courtesy of GT HillI found my missile silo, called Titan II, online.

Persons: Hill, I'm, It's, we're, We've, We'd, we've, Kara, Nate, Lynne Peeples, everybody's, it's Organizations: GT Hill, GT, Air Force, US, Titan Locations: Arkansas, Vilonia , Arkansas, Oregon, Searcy , Arkansas, Russia

☆ I'm an engineer who left Silicon Valley for Philadelphia. I was worried about leaving the tech hub, but I love Philly's lower cost of living.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-23 | by ( Erin Snodgrass | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

I found that I was clashing with the culture of Silicon Valley. I attributed that attitude to the Silicon Valley atmosphere. In Silicon Valley, you have a lot of Google people, a lot of Meta people, and, at the time I was there, a lot of Tesla people. An aerial view of Silicon Valley. The sustainability hub is in Silicon Valley, and moving to the other side of the country felt like I was separating myself from that.

Persons: Adam Fletcher, Fletcher, NerdWallet, unravels ChatGPT, I've, They're, we're, It's, There's, Philadelphia Jon Lovette, Philly Organizations: San, Philadelphia, Stanford, Applied Materials, East, Carbon, Carbon Reform, Eagles, Phillies, University of Pennsylvania, Drexel University Locations: San Francisco, East, San Francisco , California, Philadelphia , Pennsylvania, Philly, Philadelphia, Bay, Santa Clara, California, Silicon Valley, Silicon, East Coast, Rittenhouse, New York, DC

☆ Elon Musk Gets a Crash Course in How Trumpworld Works
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-22 | by ( Theodore Schleifer | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

For the first 53 years of his life, Elon Musk barely spent any time with Donald J. Trump. Then, beginning on the night of Nov. 5, he spent basically no time without him. And so Mr. Musk, more than any other key player in the presidential transition, finds himself in a cram session to learn the courtier politics of Mr. Trump’s inner circle. For the world’s richest person — not known for his humility or patience — it is a social engineering challenge far trickier and less familiar than heavy manufacturing or rocket science. The answer, as discarded aides from Mr. Trump’s first term will tell you, may depend on Mr. Musk’s ability to placate the boss and keep a relatively low profile — but also to shiv a rival when the time comes.

Persons: Elon Musk, Donald J, —, Trump’s, shiv Organizations: Trump Locations: Washington, Silicon

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