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Big Tech Archive

Archives for March 2019

Why companies like Lyft and Uber are going public without having profits
Technology

The last time unprofitable companies went public at this rate was in 2000 — the year the dot-com bubble burst.

By Rani Molla
Technology
How New York City earned its reputation for being tough on techHow New York City earned its reputation for being tough on tech
Technology

Community outrage over Amazon HQ2 is just one example of the city demanding oversight of tech’s expansion.

By Shirin Ghaffary
Technology
Can the media business be saved? A “Spotify for news” is not the answer, says News Media Alliance CEO David Chavern.Can the media business be saved? A “Spotify for news” is not the answer, says News Media Alliance CEO David Chavern.
Technology

Chavern’s organization advocates on behalf of 2,000 print and online media outlets.

By Eric Johnson
Technology
Lyft’s IPO filing shows how founders create their own supremacy in Silicon ValleyLyft’s IPO filing shows how founders create their own supremacy in Silicon Valley
Technology

Believe in Logan Green and John Zimmer. Or don’t.

By Theodore Schleifer and Rani Molla