Tag: venture_capital

Media Monitor: WIRED Recalls Clash Between Tech's Idealists and Its Investors

25 Sep 2026 11:00 a.m. · Source: WIRED Backchannel

WIRED's Backchannel recounts a 2015 Founders Fund retreat where computer pioneer Alan Kay and investor Peter Thiel failed to connect, illustrating tech's divided worlds.

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California Secures $366 Billion in Venture Capital, Outpacing All Other States

24 Aug 2026 11:05 a.m. · Source: California Governors Office

California attracted $366 billion in venture capital funding in 2026, exceeding all other 49 states combined. Governor Newsom highlighted the state's economic dominance, driven by technology and innovation, creating new businesses and jobs.

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