Topic: tech industry culture
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The Boys' Club That Was Never Meant to Be Exposed
A network of influential gay men has functioned as a powerful, open-secret support system in Silicon Valley, providing mentorship, investment, and career advancement akin to a traditional "old boys' club." This insider network is credited with creating crucial professional opportunities through b...
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Allbirds Shutters Final San Francisco Store
Allbirds is closing nearly all its physical stores, leaving only a few outlet and London locations, as part of a strategic retreat from brick-and-mortar to cut costs and pursue profitability. The brand, once a staple of Silicon Valley's tech culture with its comfortable wool sneakers, has seen it...
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Stanford Reporter Exposes Silicon Valley's 'Money-Soaked' Startup Culture
Theo Baker is a Stanford undergraduate whose investigative reporting uncovered misconduct that led to the university president's resignation, earning him a historic journalism award. His upcoming book, based on extensive interviews, critiques a Silicon Valley venture capital culture that lavishly...
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