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Influence Archive

Archives for December 2015

Technology
Capital Gains: Giant Airbnb Round Confirmed, Goldman Sachs Bets on European Travel and MoreCapital Gains: Giant Airbnb Round Confirmed, Goldman Sachs Bets on European Travel and More
Technology

Also, a startup called “Shoes of Prey.”

By Noah Kulwin
Technology
This Guy Just Raised $25 Million Because He Knows What You Want to ClickThis Guy Just Raised $25 Million Because He Knows What You Want to Click
Technology

And he’s not shy about it.

By Peter Kafka
Technology
Donald Trump Thinks He Can Call Bill Gates to ‘Close Up’ the InternetDonald Trump Thinks He Can Call Bill Gates to ‘Close Up’ the Internet
Technology

Stupid is as Trump does.

By Nick Statt
Technology
Airbnb Officially Confirms Gargantuan $1.5 Billion Funding Round in SEC FilingAirbnb Officially Confirms Gargantuan $1.5 Billion Funding Round in SEC Filing
Technology

The Wall Street Journal first reported the news in June.

By Noah Kulwin
Technology
Four Ridiculous Demands That Venture Capital Investors MakeFour Ridiculous Demands That Venture Capital Investors Make
Technology

Many VC firms still accept legal fee reimbursements from the startups they invest in. Ludicrous.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Google Ventures Owns Part of Several Unicorns, but the Biggest (And Trickiest) Is UberGoogle Ventures Owns Part of Several Unicorns, but the Biggest (And Trickiest) Is Uber
Technology

With $2.4 billion on hand and payoffs to come, Google Ventures could be a prized asset for Alphabet.

By Mark Bergen
Technology
Capital Gains: Another $2 Billion Crosses Into Uber’s Event Horizon, Peloton Raises Big CashCapital Gains: Another $2 Billion Crosses Into Uber’s Event Horizon, Peloton Raises Big Cash
Technology

The global ride-hailing wars continue apace.

By Noah Kulwin
Technology
VC Mike Moritz’s Comments on Gender Disparity Aren’t Uncommon in Silicon Valley (Unfortunately)VC Mike Moritz’s Comments on Gender Disparity Aren’t Uncommon in Silicon Valley (Unfortunately)
Technology

The well-known Sequoia Capital VC isn’t a fringe case.

By Noah Kulwin
Technology
Venerated VC Michael Moritz Opens Mouth, Inserts Foot on Question About Hiring WomenVenerated VC Michael Moritz Opens Mouth, Inserts Foot on Question About Hiring Women
Technology

Moritz was talking with Bloomberg’s Emily Chang.

By Noah Kulwin
Technology
Startup Founders Sound Just as Pessimistic About a Bubble as Tech JournalistsStartup Founders Sound Just as Pessimistic About a Bubble as Tech Journalists
Technology

A new report says founders predict gloom and doom for 2016.

By Noah Kulwin

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