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Political divides are causing tech deals to fall apart

by David Brancaccio
Oct 18, 2016
They say not to talk politics around the dinner table, but what about in the boardroom?
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Diversity-focused accelerator works to create access

by Ben Johnson
Sep 2, 2016
Startup 52 is a New York-based accelerator that wants to help entrepreneurs from untapped communities get noticed.
A pitch evaluation sheet at Startup 52 
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Why Uber keeps courting private investors

by Tracey Samuelson
Jun 2, 2016
Saudis pump $3.5 billion into the ride-sharing service.
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Crowdfund my startup, please!

by Mitchell Hartman
May 16, 2016
New SEC rules allow ordinary investors to buy equity shares in small businesses. That could help spur entrepreneurship.
General atmosphere during TechCrunch Disrupt NY 2015 in New York City.
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How Google's venture capital team gets ideas off the ground

by Molly Wood
Mar 21, 2016
Jake Knapp from GV talks about the "sprint" to test new ideas
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Startup funding not limited to California, New York

by Donna Tam
Mar 7, 2016
This funding heat map shows there’s money to be made outside of your usual venture-heavy states.
A screenshot of Mattermark's startup funding heat map.
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The Dispatch, Episode 2: Zenefits, TV prices, and car sharing

by Molly Wood
Feb 12, 2016
Insert-tech-boom-cliche here.
Hey, look! A tech service being advertised in the Mission in San Francisco! Also wow, does this seem overdue. 
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Why gender bias ... is the "elephant in the valley"

by Molly Wood
Jan 26, 2016
A survey of tech veterans looks at discrimination faced by women in Silicon Valley.
Ellen Pao (C) leaves the San Francisco Superior Court Civic Center Courthouse on March 27, 2015 in San Francisco, California. A jury found no gender bias against Reddit interim CEO Ellen Pao and former employee at Silicon Valley venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins Caulfield and Byers. After testifying in the case, independent investor Trae Vassallo was inspired by the support she received from other women to start The Elephant Valley Survey.
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Silicon Valley's 'unicorns' may be mythical, too

by Kai Ryssdal , Molly Wood and Mukta Mohan
Oct 22, 2015
Billion-dollar startups may be facing trouble ahead.
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Commercial drones' promise drives two new funds

by Molly Wood
May 29, 2015
In 2015, investment is set to hit an all-time high.
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