Alphabet is increasingly launching “moonshot” projects as independent companies — here’s why
Despite the emphasis on detachment from ideas, X employees do have significant skin in the game when projects spin out.
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Sequoia’s Roelof Botha warns founders about chasing sky-high valuations as the firm doubles down on its selective approach
At Disrupt, Botha had advice for founders who are swimming in terms sheets right now.
What is Bending Spoons? Everything to know about AOL’s acquirer
Bending Spoons remains largely unknown, even as its portfolio of products has served more than a billion people.
Bending Spoons to acquire AOL
Wednesday’s news marks a new chapter for AOL, which was once one of the most recognized brands on the internet, known for its email service and “You’ve Got Mail” notification.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: How to watch the Startup Battlefield finale, Cluely, Solana, SF’s mayor
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TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: Day 3
This is the third and final day of TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 at Moscone West in San Francisco. Register here to get a 50% discount and don’t miss out on innovation and scaling. Disrupt won’ come back for another year.
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: How to watch Vinod Khosla, Netflix, Slate Auto, and Startup Battlefield
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TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: Day 2
Second day of TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 at San Francisco’s Moscone West. Here’s the rundown to what to expect, including the 50% discount on passes for remainder of the event.
Venture capital is not an asset class, says Sequoia’s Roelof Botha
Sequoia’s managing partner Roelof Botha noted that there are currently 3,000 venture firms in the United States, while there were just 1,000 when he joined Sequoia 20 years ago.
CEO of Alphabet’s X, Astro Teller, on what makes a moonshot
Teller says X has a 2% hit rate, which means that most of the things the company tries don’t work out, and that’s okay.