Why Today’s Tech Giants Are Afraid of Going Public
A decade ago, an IPO was the ultimate goal for a high-growth startup. Now, the most valuable tech companies are avoiding public markets. The rules of the game have fundamentally changed.
A decade ago, an IPO was the ultimate goal for a high-growth startup. Now, the most valuable tech companies are avoiding public markets. The rules of the game have fundamentally changed.
Airco is converting captured carbon dioxide into sustainable aviation fuel, winning major government contracts. The tech is promising, but cost and scale are massive hurdles.
Apple is testing a direct wireless transfer tool from iPhone to Android in the iOS 26.3 beta. The feature, found in Settings, moves photos, messages, apps, and more without a separate app. It’s a two-way street, as Google has a similar tool for moving to iPhone.
According to new research, only about one-third of IT service providers view cybersecurity as a primary business focus. This is happening as the market races toward $377 billion and AI-driven threats explode. The gap between threat and readiness is where the real channel opportunity lies.
A Coinbase survey shows a stark divide in how generations invest. Younger investors are putting 25% of their portfolios into non-traditional assets like crypto, driven by a belief that the old rules don’t work for them anymore.
Adobe is rolling out a major update to its Firefly AI app, adding a text-based video editor and new third-party models. The update, first announced in a private beta in October, is now available to all users.
In a podcast interview, venture capital legend Ben Horowitz detailed the common leadership pitfalls he’s seen across 1,000+ portfolio companies. His advice centers on communication, confidence, and culture. Avoiding these mistakes can be the difference between success and failure.
Boom Supersonic is repurposing its supersonic jet engine technology to tackle the AI data center power crisis. Its new 42MW “Superpower” turbine generator can operate efficiently in extreme heat, reducing cooling needs. The company has already secured a massive 1.21GW order from AI infrastructure fi
A researcher on OpenAI’s economic team has resigned, accusing the company of acting like a “propaganda arm.” This comes as OpenAI reportedly plans a historic IPO and shifts away from its open research roots.
The push for state-level AI regulation is colliding with calls for a single federal framework. Investors argue a patchwork of laws would cripple innovation, but some policymakers are moving ahead anyway.