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The startup Blackstone just backed to turn any exec’s data question into instant answers
The startup Blackstone just backed to turn any exec’s data question into instant answers

Ethan Ding cofounded TextQL in 2022 with Mark Hay, and the startup just closed $17 million in strategic investment led by Blackstone.

By Allie GarfinkleApril 17, 2026
Emma Grede—the self-made millionaire behind the $5 billion Skims empire—says it all began with an audacious cold call to Kris Jenner: ‘The difference between me and someone else is, I made it happen’
Emma Grede—the self-made millionaire behind the $5 billion Skims empire—says it all began with an audacious cold call to Kris Jenner: ‘The difference between me and someone else is, I made it happen’
By Orianna Rosa RoyleApril 16, 2026
An AI protest
Anti-AI sentiment is on the rise—and it’s starting to turn violent
By Beatrice NolanApril 16, 2026
Harvey CEO Winston Weinberg
Harvey’s 31-year-old CEO says failing is a ‘good way to learn’ and destroying his ego led to an $11 billion success
By Jacqueline MunisApril 16, 2026
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Exclusive: Eigen raises a seed round from Benchmark to build the world’s first ‘mutual friend’
By Lily Mae LazarusApril 16, 2026
Canva debuts a new suite of agentic tools, as the design app quietly becomes one of the world’s most used AI services
Canva debuts a new suite of agentic tools, as the design app quietly becomes one of the world’s most used AI services
By Nicholas GordonApril 16, 2026
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By Sasha RogelbergApril 17, 2026
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By Emily PharesApril 17, 2026
Half of Iran’s workforce faces unemployment risk as the U.S.-Israel war’s ‘hidden target’ was the labor market, economist says
EconomyHalf of Iran’s workforce faces unemployment risk as the U.S.-Israel war’s ‘hidden target’ was the labor market, economist says
By Jason MaApril 17, 2026
Exclusive: Adam Silver on winning the Edison Achievement Award: ‘Sports remind us that some of the most important forms of innovation are human’
Arts & EntertainmentExclusive: Adam Silver on winning the Edison Achievement Award: ‘Sports remind us that some of the most important forms of innovation are human’
By Catherina GioinoApril 17, 2026
The $39 trillion national debt could break the all-important U.S. bond market, sparking a ‘vicious’ emergency, former Treasury secretary warns 
EconomyThe $39 trillion national debt could break the all-important U.S. bond market, sparking a ‘vicious’ emergency, former Treasury secretary warns 
By Tristan BoveApril 17, 2026
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino
CryptoTether extends $127.5 million in funding to crypto platform Drift as critics blast rival Circle for failing to freeze hacked funds
By Jack KubinecApril 17, 2026
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Legendary VC Alan Patricof says valuations still have further to fall
NewslettersLegendary VC Alan Patricof says valuations still have further to fall
By Jessica MathewsSeptember 21, 2022
Meet the college dropout who invested in Figma–and 22 other Thiel Fellows
CommentaryMeet the college dropout who invested in Figma–and 22 other Thiel Fellows
By Aron SolomonSeptember 20, 2022
Exclusive: Troubled EV company Canoo loses another 4 senior employees
NewslettersExclusive: Troubled EV company Canoo loses another 4 senior employees
By Jessica MathewsSeptember 20, 2022
How private-equity fundraising for middle-market firms is shaking out in 2022, in 5 charts
NewslettersHow private-equity fundraising for middle-market firms is shaking out in 2022, in 5 charts
By Jessica MathewsSeptember 19, 2022
How Figma founder and college dropout Dylan Field went from being a LinkedIn intern to a billionaire in just a decade
FinanceHow Figma founder and college dropout Dylan Field went from being a LinkedIn intern to a billionaire in just a decade
By Lucy BrewsterSeptember 16, 2022
After Adobe agrees to a $20B acquisition, Figma’s earliest investors detail the path to exit
NewslettersAfter Adobe agrees to a $20B acquisition, Figma’s earliest investors detail the path to exit
By Jessica MathewsSeptember 16, 2022
The Kitchen 66 food entrepreneurship incubator has helped 118 businesses get a start
NewslettersThe Kitchen 66 food entrepreneurship incubator has helped 118 businesses get a start
By Jessica MathewsSeptember 15, 2022
How Black founders are rebuilding Black Wall Street
NewslettersHow Black founders are rebuilding Black Wall Street
By Jessica MathewsSeptember 14, 2022
Bob Iger joining Jared Kushner’s brother’s venture capital firm as executive mentor and trend spotter
TechBob Iger joining Jared Kushner’s brother’s venture capital firm as executive mentor and trend spotter
By Chloe TaylorSeptember 13, 2022
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NewslettersSmaller cities are making a talent grab as workers exit the coasts
By Jessica MathewsSeptember 13, 2022
His own journey through addiction propelled one entrepreneur to launch Sober Sidekick
NewslettersHis own journey through addiction propelled one entrepreneur to launch Sober Sidekick
By Jessica MathewsSeptember 12, 2022
How the global tech stock rout sunk a startup one year after it raised $85 million
FinanceHow the global tech stock rout sunk a startup one year after it raised $85 million
By Faseeh Mangi and BloombergSeptember 12, 2022
Why PayPal mafia alum and top VC Keith Rabois is ‘excited’ about Ron DeSantis
NewslettersWhy PayPal mafia alum and top VC Keith Rabois is ‘excited’ about Ron DeSantis
By Anne SradersSeptember 9, 2022
Why would a Carlyle veteran leave to go into business with Kim Kardashian?
NewslettersWhy would a Carlyle veteran leave to go into business with Kim Kardashian?
By Jessica MathewsSeptember 8, 2022
125 founders reveal how they’re cutting costs to prepare for the downturn
Newsletters125 founders reveal how they’re cutting costs to prepare for the downturn
By Jessica MathewsSeptember 7, 2022
Startup Choix to sell abortion pills to non-pregnant people who want to stockpile for the future
HealthStartup Choix to sell abortion pills to non-pregnant people who want to stockpile for the future
By Kelsey Butler and BloombergSeptember 7, 2022
Exclusive: Student-run VC Dorm Room Fund spins out from First Round Capital, raises $12.5M fund from Marc Andreessen, Underscore VC, Insight Partners, others
NewslettersExclusive: Student-run VC Dorm Room Fund spins out from First Round Capital, raises $12.5M fund from Marc Andreessen, Underscore VC, Insight Partners, others
By Jessica MathewsSeptember 6, 2022
The debit card that could help pet parents save big on vet care
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By Rachel KingSeptember 4, 2022
The relationship between valuations and CEO comp may surprise you
NewslettersThe relationship between valuations and CEO comp may surprise you
By Jessica MathewsSeptember 2, 2022
Affirm’s CFO lays out the future of BNPL as investors start demanding profitability
NewslettersAffirm’s CFO lays out the future of BNPL as investors start demanding profitability
By Jessica MathewsSeptember 1, 2022
Digital therapeutics companies have a lot to learn from the mental health care industry they are looking to disrupt
CommentaryDigital therapeutics companies have a lot to learn from the mental health care industry they are looking to disrupt
By Mike DesjadonSeptember 1, 2022
Early-stage VC firm Initialized Capital loses last co-founder as Y Combinator gets a new CEO
NewslettersEarly-stage VC firm Initialized Capital loses last co-founder as Y Combinator gets a new CEO
By Jessica MathewsAugust 31, 2022
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By Anne SradersAugust 30, 2022
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By Jessica MathewsAugust 30, 2022
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By Jessica MathewsAugust 29, 2022
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By Rachel KingAugust 28, 2022
One of GV’s top enterprise investors lays out his team’s strategy for 2022
NewslettersOne of GV’s top enterprise investors lays out his team’s strategy for 2022
By Jessica MathewsAugust 26, 2022
How tech valuations are shaping up in 2022, in 3 charts
NewslettersHow tech valuations are shaping up in 2022, in 3 charts
By Jessica MathewsAugust 25, 2022
Twitter whistleblower throws a (new) wrench into Elon Musk deal
NewslettersTwitter whistleblower throws a (new) wrench into Elon Musk deal
By Jessica MathewsAugust 24, 2022
Why Ukraine is going all in on tech to rebuild its economy
CommentaryWhy Ukraine is going all in on tech to rebuild its economy
By Oleksandr BornyakovAugust 24, 2022
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