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The Source Code: Max Levchin

by Molly Wood and Kristin Schwab
Oct 2, 2017
An in-depth conversation with PayPal co-founder Max Levchin on American debt and his new startup, Affirm.
Co-founder and CEO of Affirm Max Levchin participates in a panel discussion at the New York Times 2015 DealBook Conference in New York City.
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Not all men agree that Silicon Valley has a gender problem

by Kai Ryssdal
Sep 29, 2017
Nellie Bowles of the NYT says that fringe ideas about gender roles have become "emboldened" and grown.
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Startup called Bodega hits a nerve with actual bodega customers

by Jana Kasperkevic
Sep 13, 2017
Can a vending machine replace the friendly corner store?
Jesus Martinez works at his bodega grocery store.
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Apple offers first iPhone near the $1,000 mark

by Aaron Schrank
Sep 12, 2017
Apple unveils three phones, pitching the priciest, at about $1,000, to the faithful. The price might be high, but according to analysts, the Apple faithful will buy.    Click the audio player above to hear the full story. 
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That sexist memo could cost Google employees

by Ben Johnson and Jana Kasperkevic
Aug 9, 2017
Google needs to prioritize diversity, the same way it's prioritized AI and driverless cars, a diversity consultant tells us.
The Justice Department claims Google abused its dominance in online search and advertising to stifle competition and harm consumers.
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As Apple gets ready to announce earnings, analysts look at how the next iPhone might be priced

by Amy Scott
Jul 31, 2017
Apple’s earnings are out Tuesday amid speculation about its next iPhone offerings. One possibility: that the next iteration will include a souped-up, expensive model that could even break the $1,000 price tag. What features could lure customers to pay that kind of money? And how would phone companies adjust their payment schedules to help customers with […]
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Tech jobs are spreading to other parts of the country

by Ben Johnson and Kristin Schwab
Jul 25, 2017
But, according to data from Indeed, they tend to offer little growth and lower pay.
Higher-paying tech jobs are becoming increasingly concentrated in eight tech hubs.
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Women who left tech jobs were sexually harassed and passed over for promotions, report says

by Marketplace Contributor
Jul 13, 2017
"Women experience significantly more unfairness than men,” the lead researcher says.
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Silicon Valley CEOs meet with Trump for second tech summit

by Adam Allington
Jun 19, 2017
Has the relationship soured as the president takes unpopular positions?
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What a $400 juicer says about Silicon Valley

by Kai Ryssdal
Apr 25, 2017
The company raised over $100 million from venture capitalists, but why?
The Juicero juicing machine was originally $700.
Photo courtesy of Juicero.com
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