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Raiding the minibar — we’re addicted to sexual harassment scandalsRaiding the minibar — we’re addicted to sexual harassment scandals
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As a society, we are addicted to the sugar high of a scandal, the sweetness of revenge. Neither will ever satisfy us. Neither is what we really need.

By Allison Baum
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LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman explains why Silicon Valley is still the center of techLinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman explains why Silicon Valley is still the center of tech
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It’s all about “getting to global” quickly.

By Eric Johnson
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McClure’s role at 500 Startups has been limited due to ‘unacceptable’ behaviorMcClure’s role at 500 Startups has been limited due to ‘unacceptable’ behavior
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But investor Chris Sacca denies the New York Times’ report of touching a female entrepreneur’s face.

By Kara Swisher
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A former Binary Capital employee is suing Justin Caldbeck and the VC firmA former Binary Capital employee is suing Justin Caldbeck and the VC firm
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Ann Lai alleges defamation and other claims.

By Jason Del Rey
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Stitch Fix’s CEO complained about the behavior of embattled investor Justin Caldbeck years agoStitch Fix’s CEO complained about the behavior of embattled investor Justin Caldbeck years ago
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Katrina Lake was a target of Caldbeck’s unprofessional behavior, sources said.

By Kara Swisher and Jason Del Rey
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Lightspeed says it ‘should have done more’ when one of its entrepreneurs complained about Justin CaldbeckLightspeed says it ‘should have done more’ when one of its entrepreneurs complained about Justin Caldbeck
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The VC has since resigned from his current firm, Binary Capital.

By Jason Del Rey
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One of the women who accused VC Justin Caldbeck of sexual harassment doesn’t believe his apologyOne of the women who accused VC Justin Caldbeck of sexual harassment doesn’t believe his apology
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“I do not believe that someone can harass women for 10 years, tell the people who exposed him to go fuck themselves, and then 24 hours later, thank them for bringing him self-awareness.”

By Johana Bhuiyan
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Silicon Valley investor Justin Caldbeck is taking a leave of absence in the wake of sexual harassment allegationsSilicon Valley investor Justin Caldbeck is taking a leave of absence in the wake of sexual harassment allegations
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Six women went on the record with their stories.

By Jason Del Rey
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Eric Schmidt and Bill Maris are helping build a startup network in Southern CaliforniaEric Schmidt and Bill Maris are helping build a startup network in Southern California
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There are a lot of medical device companies in Orange County. How about some health tech startups?

By Tess Townsend
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President Trump will talk policy with drone makers, wireless companies and tech investors on ThursdayPresident Trump will talk policy with drone makers, wireless companies and tech investors on Thursday
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Here’s the full list of execs headed to the White House, plus their agenda.

By Tony Romm
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Social Capital has hired Tony Bates to run its new growth unitSocial Capital has hired Tony Bates to run its new growth unit
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More expansion from the venture investment firm.

By Kara Swisher
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These are some of the tech investors invited to the White House next weekThese are some of the tech investors invited to the White House next week
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It’s part of the Trump administration five-day focus on tech and innovation, beginning June 19

By Tony Romm
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Houzz will be valued at around $4 billion in a new funding round led by Iconiq CapitalHouzz will be valued at around $4 billion in a new funding round led by Iconiq Capital
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The company expects to close a deal for a new $400 million investment.

By Jason Del Rey
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Revolution CEO Steve Case: The full Code interview videoRevolution CEO Steve Case: The full Code interview video
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The AOL co-founder-turned-investor talked about where, geographically, venture capital is flowing and what states are being left behind.

By Tess Townsend
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Steve Case: 47 states have to fight for 25 percent of venture capital dollarsSteve Case: 47 states have to fight for 25 percent of venture capital dollars
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There’s a reason some feel left behind.

By Tess Townsend
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Reid Hoffman could spend hundreds of millions to fix some of the country’s biggest political problemsReid Hoffman could spend hundreds of millions to fix some of the country’s biggest political problems
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He’s looking at issues like free speech, political engagement and fake news.

By Tony Romm
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Here are some companies Google’s new AI investment arm might be interested inHere are some companies Google’s new AI investment arm might be interested in
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The focus will be early-stage startups.

By Tess Townsend
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Google parent company Alphabet has made the most AI acquisitionsGoogle parent company Alphabet has made the most AI acquisitions
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It’s the new intelligence.

By Rani Molla
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Andy Rubin’s design lab Playground is finally bringing products to marketAndy Rubin’s design lab Playground is finally bringing products to market
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Smart pool monitors, drone components, robotic arms and cameras you can talk to.

By April Glaser
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Social Capital has hired Marc Mezvinsky as the investment firm morphs its businessSocial Capital has hired Marc Mezvinsky as the investment firm morphs its business
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The move is part of a shift from a primarily venture effort to a software-driven capital platform.

By Kara Swisher
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Benchmark has hired Sarah Tavel, its first woman partnerBenchmark has hired Sarah Tavel, its first woman partner
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She’s the first woman to be a VC at the early-stage investment firm.

By Elizabeth Crane
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Full transcript: Spark Capital VC Bijan Sabet on Recode DecodeFull transcript: Spark Capital VC Bijan Sabet on Recode Decode
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“I think good VCs are probably 80 percent wrong, bad VCs are 100 percent wrong.”

By Recode Staff
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Lyft just closed a $600 million round of new fundingLyft just closed a $600 million round of new funding
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The new money comes as Lyft has an opportunity to capitalize on Uber’s unending drama.

By April Glaser
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Venture capitalist Bijan Sabet says tech CEOs need to stand up to TrumpVenture capitalist Bijan Sabet says tech CEOs need to stand up to Trump
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The Spark Capital general partner says CEOs “should remember that their employees look up to them.”

By Eric Johnson
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Uber investor Jason Calacanis doesn’t want to hear about your idea: ‘Show me the thing you’ve made’Uber investor Jason Calacanis doesn’t want to hear about your idea: ‘Show me the thing you’ve made’
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Calacanis, the author of a forthcoming book called “Angel,” only wants to invest in people who have built something.

By Eric Johnson
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‘Hillbilly Elegy’ author and venture capitalist J.D. Vance wants to invest in startups far away from Silicon Valley‘Hillbilly Elegy’ author and venture capitalist J.D. Vance wants to invest in startups far away from Silicon Valley
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Vance is joining Steve Case’s VC firm after the two met on Twitter.

By Tony Romm
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For the U.S. to stay on top, we can’t just keep funding innovation in Silicon Valley and New YorkFor the U.S. to stay on top, we can’t just keep funding innovation in Silicon Valley and New York
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Steve Case says we need to spread our bets across the country — or else things will keep getting worse.

By Dan Frommer
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Bewkes, Kalanick, Meeker will appear at Code 2017Bewkes, Kalanick, Meeker will appear at Code 2017
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Here are the first speakers we’re announcing for the annual tech and media conference.

By Kara Swisher
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Full transcript: Raftr co-founder Sue Decker and VC investor Michael Dearing on Recode DecodeFull transcript: Raftr co-founder Sue Decker and VC investor Michael Dearing on Recode Decode
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The former Yahoo exec and the former eBay exec have teamed up on a new content platform.

By Recode Staff
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Full transcript: Venture Capitalist Jeremy Liew on Recode DecodeFull transcript: Venture Capitalist Jeremy Liew on Recode Decode
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Innovation can happen anywhere, says Liew, which is why he looks beyond Silicon Valley for investments.

By Recode Staff
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A company that provides air traffic management for drones just raised money from Microsoft and AirbusA company that provides air traffic management for drones just raised money from Microsoft and Airbus
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Most major U.S. airports are already using AirMap’s drone software.

By April Glaser
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Google and Intel had the most active corporate VC firms last yearGoogle and Intel had the most active corporate VC firms last year
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GV’s biggest investments in 2016 were Oscar, Stripe and Grail.

By Tess Townsend
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A company that detects and disarms drones engaging in illegal activity just raised $15 millionA company that detects and disarms drones engaging in illegal activity just raised $15 million
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Its anti-drone technology was used at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

By April Glaser
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Joanna Coles did not take less pay than other Snap directors. The real issue for tech is why so many thought she did.Joanna Coles did not take less pay than other Snap directors. The real issue for tech is why so many thought she did.
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The outspoken editor could not speak out on an inaccurate meme, due to Snap’s quiet period.

By Kara Swisher
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Alphabet’s venture arm wants you to give money to the ACLUAlphabet’s venture arm wants you to give money to the ACLU
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GV, or Google Ventures, has added a button to its website for donations to the civil liberties defense nonprofit.

By Tess Townsend
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Alphabet’s health-tech company, Verily, is getting $800 million from a Singapore investment firmAlphabet’s health-tech company, Verily, is getting $800 million from a Singapore investment firm
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The investment should take some weight off Alphabet to fund R&D for the medical business.

By Tess Townsend
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Prominent Silicon Valley lawyer Ted Wang is joining Cowboy Ventures as a partnerProminent Silicon Valley lawyer Ted Wang is joining Cowboy Ventures as a partner
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Wang has already been involved with some of tech’s most promising startups.

By Kara Swisher
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Rent the Runway has raised a $60 million investment led by FidelityRent the Runway has raised a $60 million investment led by Fidelity
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The company was profitable in 2016 on revenue north of $100 million.

By Jason Del Rey
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One of Y Combinator’s hottest startups is a Korean beauty brand that just raised another $60 millionOne of Y Combinator’s hottest startups is a Korean beauty brand that just raised another $60 million
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Memebox does more than $100 million in annual sales.

By Jason Del Rey
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Former Google Ventures CEO Bill Maris has decided not to go ahead with a new $230 million health care fundFormer Google Ventures CEO Bill Maris has decided not to go ahead with a new $230 million health care fund
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“Life is too short to not be true to yourself.”

By Kara Swisher