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I moved to San Francisco to work in AI. Living here requires sacrifices — I gave up normalcy to gain access.

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 05:11

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Ahmed Ahres presenting on a stage — Ahmed Ahres says living in San Francisco makes him feel like anything is possible.
Ahmed Ahres

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I'm a startup founder who allows a dog in the office. It's become our best productivity hack.

Sun, 02/22/2026 - 05:11

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Ollie and Sophia Kianni — Sophia Kianni says having a dog in the office helps balance out the "grind culture" of her early-stage startup.
Sophia Kianni

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I'm a 69-year-old startup founder and former PayPal and Intuit CEO. I bike to work, take midday naps in my closet, and use index cards to stay organized.

Mon, 01/05/2026 - 05:05

Tech Insider : Business, Politics

Bill Harris sitting in an office — Bill Harris reveals his daily routine rooted in "simplicity."
Bill Harris

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Bill Harris, the 69-year-old startup founder of Evergreen Wealth and former CEO of PayPal and Intuit, based in Miami. It's been edited for length and clarity.

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I quit Google and ended my path to a US green card to cofound a startup in London. It's a huge risk, but I want to live an exciting life.

Mon, 12/29/2025 - 14:06

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Gregor Konzett on a hike — Gregor Konzett says he questioned if quitting Google was a good idea in the current job market.
Gregor Konzett

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I'm a founder struggling to date. I take note of how men react to my success and am fast at weeding people out.

Sun, 12/21/2025 - 05:15

Tech Insider : Business, Economy

Kameron Buckner says she pays close attention to the way men she dates react to her ambition and success.

Kameron Buckner

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I'm a female solo founder of an AI startup. It can be lonely, and I have to work hard to be taken seriously, but it's given me mental resilience.

Mon, 11/17/2025 - 05:11

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Annie Liao says it would be nice to have a cofounder to share the highs and lows with.
Annie Liao

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Startups should only get new hires when things start to break, Y Combinator partner says

Wed, 10/22/2025 - 02:24

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YC partner says that startups should not hire until they really need to.

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An AI startup founder explains why the H-1B executive order doesn't change his hiring plans

Sat, 09/27/2025 - 06:30

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I raised $3 million for my AI startup as a full-time Yale student. Here's how I manage my time so I can do both.

Sat, 09/06/2025 - 05:33

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Nathaneo Johnson is a senior at Yale.
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His video startup made him wealthy. Now comes the hard part: figuring out what to do with the rest of his life.

Fri, 01/03/2025 - 01:30