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- 1Elizabeth Holmes reportedly to be moved to halfway home next year●Theranos founder reportedly to be transferred to halfway home next year
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes is reportedly set to be transferred from prison to a halfway house next year, according to a Guardian report. Holmes is serving an eleven-year sentence for fraud over the failed blood-testing startup, and an early move to community confinement would mark a notable step in her eventual release.
- 2Silicon Valley list of over 100 alleged predators circulates among tech women●Silicon Valley ‘sex assault list’ with ‘over 100 ’ names circulated, warning female tech workers of predators to avoid
A list naming more than 100 men accused of sexual assault or misconduct is circulating among women in Silicon Valley, warning them which figures in the tech scene to avoid. Those who compiled it said it included prominent, famous investors and businessmen well known in the industry. The leak has reignited debate over harassment in venture capital and why alleged predators remain powerful in tech.
- 3Silicon Valley 'sex assault list' with over 100 names circulates●Silicon Valley 'sex assault list' with 'over 100' names circulated
A list circulating among women in the tech industry names more than 100 men, warning female tech workers of alleged sexual predators to avoid. The document, shared informally within Silicon Valley circles, has drawn attention to ongoing concerns about sexual misconduct in the industry and how women protect each other where formal reporting is lacking.
- 4Tech Billionaires Are Backing a College Alternative●The Tech Elite Is Funding an Alternative to College
Venture investors Ben Horowitz and Marc Andreessen are funding a new academy designed as an alternative to traditional college, according to the Wall Street Journal. The project reflects growing skepticism among Silicon Valley leaders about the value and cost of four-year degrees, and raises questions about whether elite-backed programs can replace established higher education paths.
- 5a16z launches Cosign, a curated network for startups▼a16z launches Cosign, a curated professional network for the startup community
Venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz has launched Cosign, a curated professional network aimed at the startup community. The platform is designed to connect founders, investors and operators through invitation-style, vetted membership rather than open networking. It marks another step by a major Silicon Valley investor into building community and software products alongside its investment business.
- 6Y Combinator's New PAC Backs 66 Campaign Committees●Y Combinator Is Making Political Bets. Its New PAC Has Backed 66 Campaign Committees
Y Combinator, the startup accelerator behind Airbnb and Stripe, has launched a political action committee that has contributed to 66 campaign committees. The move marks a new level of political engagement for the firm, which has traditionally focused on funding early-stage companies rather than elections. Its PAC is directing money toward candidates and committees, signalling that Silicon Valley's most influential startup incubator now wants a say in policy-making.
- 7Databricks Pays $22.8 Million to Name Cal's Football Field●Databricks is Putting Its Name on Cal’s Football Field. The $22.8 Million Bet Is Much Bigger Than College Sports.
Data analytics company Databricks has agreed to pay $22.8 million for naming rights to the University of California, Berkeley's football field. The deal is being framed as more than a college sports sponsorship: Databricks was founded by Berkeley alumni, and the agreement signals how tech companies are deepening ties with university programs amid intense competition for AI talent and brand visibility.