Monthly Archives: April 2025

Stripe CEO says he ensures his top leaders interview a customer twice a month

Digital payments platform Stripe invites customers to join its management team meetings on a bi-weekly basis so it can get “candid feedback,” according to co-founder Patrick Collison. In an April 8 post on X, the fintech giant’s CEO said the … Continue reading

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How Chef Robotics found success by turning away its original customers

A few years ago, Chef Robotics was hurting. But founder Rajat Bhageria turned it around by doing something that early-stage founders fear to do.

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Trump’s Trade War Is Strengthening China’s Soft Power

President Trump’s tariffs are boosting China’s global image even as they threaten to decimate its economy.

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Fintech founder charged with fraud after ‘AI’ shopping app found to be powered by humans in the Philippines

Albert Saniger, the founder and former CEO of Nate, an AI shopping app that promised a “universal” checkout experience, was charged with defrauding investors on Wednesday, according to a press release from the U.S. Department of Justice. Founded in 2018, … Continue reading

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Yahoo removes DEI pages from its website

Several tech companies have scaled back public commitments to DEI amid a broader crackdown by the Trump administration.

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Tesla shares retreat following sharpest rally since 2013

After soaring 23% on Wednesday due to President Trump’s pause on most new tariffs, Tesla shares dropped on Thursday along with the broader market.

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Cofertility lets women freeze their eggs for free through its donor-matching program

In recent years, focus on career and delayed marriage age is driving some women to consider preserving their fertility through egg freezing. But the steep cost of the procedure, estimated at $10,000 to $15,000 per attempt, means many women can’t … Continue reading

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Trump tariffs mean higher prices, big losses for Amazon sellers that source from China

Trump’s tariffs are poised to raise prices on Amazon and devastate small businesses that source products from China, sellers told CNBC.

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Nintendo Switch Game Console Release Is Whipsawed by Tariff Threats

The company moved most of its manufacturing to Vietnam from China to avoid tariffs. But the unpredictability of President Trump’s plans have thrown Nintendo for a loop.

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How Do the iPhone 16E and Google Pixel 9A Compare to More Expensive Models?

With tariffs threatening to drive up the costs of most things, the new entry-level phones from Apple and Google present a timely opportunity to save some bucks.

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