Startup incubator Y Combinator birthed big names like Airbnb and Stripe. Incoming CEO Garry Tan says…
Author: Arielle Pardes
Get Used to Startups Trying to Reinvent Housing
WeWork’s controversial cofounder Adam Neumann is not the only entrepreneur to see opportunity in the generation…
Raising Startup Funding Used to Be Easy—Not Anymore
In recent years investors greeted founders with generous checks and warm smiles, but now CEOs seeking…
The Speedy Downfall of Rapid Delivery Startups
Companies that promise groceries delivered in 15 minutes surged during the pandemic—but are now in retreat.
Juul Nears Its Last Gasp—After It Hooked a Generation on Vaping
The startup used regulatory loopholes and marketing to make nicotine cool. Now the FDA threatens to…
The Hype Machine That Turned Minions Into a $4B Juggernaut
The #GentleMinions and the #minionscult have overrun TikTok, taking the franchise’s impact to all-new levels.
After Layoffs, Crypto Startups Face a ‘Crucible Moment’
The hard times could be a harbinger for everyone else.
Coinbase Offered Them Dream Jobs—and Then Took Them Away
Hundreds of prospective employees have been left adrift, including some who were counting on the position…
Bolt Loaned Employees Thousands to Buy Stock—Then Laid Them Off
At least one employee borrowed $100,000 from the company—and now has just 30 days to pay…
The Bad Times Are Coming for Startups
A spate of layoffs is just the first sign of trouble for early-stage companies facing an…