In 2025, Yamaha is making big waves in the world of music tech. They're setting up a new company in Silicon Valley called Yamaha Music Innovations LLC. This isn't just a office, it's a powerhouse designed to find and invest in the best music startups. Yamaha wants to get in on the ground floor of the next big thing in music. They're planning to invest $50 million thr...
Growing up on a farm in rural China, one person never imagined they'd enter the tech world. Life was simple but tough. There were two ways out of the village: study hard and gain entry to university, or stay and follow the family farming tradition. This choice drove an unyielding work ethic and curiosity. They moved on to study engineering, eventually earning spots a...
In a surprising move, Meta, led by Mark Zuckerberg, has donated $1 million to support Donald Trump’s inauguration events. This is the first time Meta has contributed to such a fund, marking a shift in its relationship with the soon-to-be president. The donation comes after Meta faced criticism from Trump for allegedly censoring conservative voices. Nick Clegg, Meta’s...
You might know Elon Musk for his space adventures or electric cars. But did you know he's helping Donald Trump's transition team? And guess who's joining him? Venture capitalists (VCs) from Silicon Valley! Marc Andreessen, co-founder of Andreessen Horowitz, is one of them. He's being considered for the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE for short. This grou...
Imagine throwing away 13 billion iPhones every year. That's the scary prediction for electronic waste by 2030, thanks to the AI boom. Silicon Valley companies are pouring money into data centers for generative AI. But all this progress comes at a cost. The chips and equipment used today will soon be obsolete, creating a massive e-waste problem. Most of this waste end...
Jyoti Bansal, the founder of software developer AppDynamics, sold his company for $3.7 billion in 2017. At first glance, it seemed like a triumphant moment, but as he looked back, he realized that selling his startup was a bittersweet experience. In this interview, Bansal shares his story, revealing the challenges and regrets that came with selling his company. Bans...