Posts Tagged ‘siliconvalley’
Carolyn Chen on how work became Silicon Valley’s religion
Carolyn Chen, a sociologist and professor of ethnic studies at UC Berkeley, argues in her new book “” that Silicon Valley has become a “techtopia” where workplaces and charismatic leaders now provide for employees’ every need. The workplace has…
Read MoreSebastian Mallaby on the real power in Silicon Valley
The work of Sebastian Mallaby, a financial journalist and author of the new book “,” shines a light on how Silicon Valley really operates. The names you know — Zuckerberg, Jobs, Dorsey, Brin & Page — are not really the gatekeepers of the…
Read MoreMax Chafkin on the “godfather” of Silicon Valley
Peter Thiel is considered by many the “godfather” of Silicon Valley. His influence, as a venture capitalist, a political contributor, and a leading alumnus of what has been called the PayPal mafia continues to shape the culture of the valley. He…
Read MoreJustin Zhu talks startups, LSD, and anti-Asian discrimination
Justin Zhu was fired from Iterable, the successful marketing startup he founded. The reasons given to him included his use of LSD, inappropriate attire (even by Silicon Valley standards), and giving secrets to a reporter. Unstated, he believes, were…
Read MoreChip Walter looks into Silicon Valley’s immortality machine
Maybe we should be trying to solve our current coronavirus crises in Silicon Valley, and not at the National Institutes of Health? This week we talk with journalist Chip Walter, who takes us inside the work of a group of well-known tech boomer…
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