The traditional college-to-office pipeline is broken. With AI eating entry-level roles, a top Verizon hiring leader argues that retail and hospitality jobs are a strategic start, not a career dead end. She says the transferable skills are a huge plus that hiring managers actually love.
A founder argues that long hours and packed calendars are often just noise, not real momentum. His solution? A disciplined, decades-long morning routine centered on completing just three critical tasks each day.
Zhipu AI, a leading Chinese challenger to OpenAI, has gone public in Hong Kong, making its chairman a billionaire overnight. The listing, however, was less explosive than some hoped, revealing the complex pressures facing China’s AI ambitions.
Biller Genie, a platform that automates accounts receivable for small businesses, has secured $22 million in new funding. The company plans to use the capital to expand globally and scale its product development.
Payhawk is in early talks to raise over $100 million, which could double its valuation to around $2 billion. The move highlights investor interest in European fintech, but the company faces intense competition from well-funded U.S. rivals.
DayOne Data Centers has secured a massive $2 billion Series C round to expand its global network of AI-optimized facilities. The key? Building data centers from pre-fabricated modules in a factory, a method that could solve the industry’s biggest bottleneck.
The romanticized “aha moment” is often a myth in entrepreneurship. Real ideas, like the ones behind Linguana, emerge from deep customer immersion and a willingness to pivot from initial concepts.
The first wave of Xbox Game Pass titles for 2026 is live, featuring games like Star Wars Outlaws and Resident Evil Village. This comes amid a chaotic period for Microsoft’s gaming division. The strategy seems focused on giving overlooked games a second chance.
CNBC is now accepting applications for its 2026 Disruptor 50 list, the annual ranking of venture-backed innovators. The deadline for submissions is Monday, February 23 at 11:59 PM EST. This comes as the startup world shifts toward public market accountability.
Menlo Ventures, a Silicon Valley firm with $6.8 billion in assets, has elevated its general counsel to partner. Deborah Carrillo’s promotion is unusual and highlights the growing strategic role of legal in high-stakes venture investing.
