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Molly Fosco Molly Fosco
Published on March 20, 2025

Why These Tech Companies Are Squashing Meeting Culture

For some, the decision to hold fewer meetings is having surprisingly powerful benefits.

Nona Tepper Nona Tepper
Updated on March 20, 2025

This Mental Health Chatbot Uses Humor to Get Users to Open Up

Woebot mixes humor and cognitive behavioral therapy to offer users support during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This Mental Health Chatbot Uses Humor to Get Users to Open Up
Ashley Bowden Ashley Bowden
Updated on March 20, 2025

San Francisco’s 6 Largest Tech Funding Rounds Totaled $1.9B in June

Learn how the companies that raised June’s top funding rounds are investing their fresh capital.

Alyssa Schroer Alyssa Schroer
Updated on March 20, 2025

16 San Francisco Fashion Companies Breaking the Industry Mold

To provide a sense of the fashion landscape in San Francisco, we’ve compiled a list of local companies you should know.

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Jeremy Porr Jeremy Porr
Updated on March 20, 2025

HR Tech Unicorn Checkr Raises $250M Series E at a $4.6B Valuation

Checkr leverages its proprietary AI to process employee background checks for tech giants like Lyft and Netflix.

Jeremy Porr Jeremy Porr
Updated on March 20, 2025

ForgeRock Raises $93.5M to Expand Digital Identity Security Platform

ForgeRock was founded in 2010 and has raised more than $230 million in growth capital to date.

Cassidy Ritter Cassidy Ritter
Updated on March 20, 2025

TikTok’s Hiring Plans, Speak’s $27M Series B, and More Bay Area Tech News

Catch up on the latest San Francisco tech news you might have missed.

Ashley Bowden Ashley Bowden
Updated on March 20, 2025

OpenAI Approaches $80B Valuation With New Deal

The artificial intelligence company is considering a deal that could make it the most highly valued startup in San Francisco.

Jeremy Porr Jeremy Porr
Updated on March 20, 2025

RapidAPI Gains $150M in SoftBank-Led Series D, Hiring for 30+ Roles

RapidAPI grew its developer community to 4 million over the last year.

Olivia McClure Olivia McClure
Updated on March 20, 2025

Why It’s Important for Leaders to Prioritize Their Own Professional Growth

Leaders from Evidation Health and Leyton explain how calendar blocking, growth resources and their colleagues have helped them prioritize their professional development.

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