Strava’s next chapter: New CEO talks AI, inclusivity, and why ‘dark mode’ took so long

There comes a time in every startup’s life when the leaders and stakeholders have to seriously start thinking about the endgame: What to do when you’ve raised $150 million in VC cash over 15 years en route to building a 100 million-plus community? And how do you go about executing that next step to ensure…

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Messari CEO Ryan Selkis steps down after X tirade about Trump rally shooting

Ryan Selkis, the cofounder and CEO of the crypto research platform Messari, is stepping down from his position in the aftermath of a social media tirade following the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania. Selkis, an outspoken Trump supporter who attended David Sacks’ sold-out fundraiser for him in June,…

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X CEO Linda Yaccarino addresses employees as layoff fears swirl

During an internal all-hands meeting led by X CEO Linda Yaccarino on Wednesday, concerned employees tuned in to hear if she would address the pressing issue on their minds: performance reviews. Sources inside the company confirm that a promotions process was recently delayed without explanation and that X’s sales team doesn’t expect to meet its…

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk could leave if $56 billion pay package not approved, shareholders warned

Tesla board chair Robyn Denholm is calling on the company’s shareholders to approve Elon Musk’s massive $56 billion pay package or risk driving the billionaire CEO to greener pastures. On June 13th, Tesla shareholders will decide the fate of Musk’s compensation package, which is estimated to be worth as much as $56 billion. It will…

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