The hottest Tech Substack posts right now

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Neo News β€’ 78 implied HN points β€’ 01 Feb 24
  1. Neo Accelerator 2024 applications are open with unique funding terms and opportunities for additional investment by tech leaders
  2. The program includes a residential bootcamp in Colorado, unparalleled mentor access, and an AI track with OpenAI & Microsoft
  3. Ongoing recruiting support, a focus on diversity, and long-term community building are key aspects of the Neo Accelerator program
The Future, Now and Then β€’ 152 implied HN points β€’ 15 Feb 24
  1. Paul Graham's 2004 essay showcases Silicon Valley culture before the emergence of techbros.
  2. The cultural shift in Silicon Valley was influenced by migration waves from the financial industry in the 90s and after the 2008 global financial crisis.
  3. Tech culture has evolved to value charisma and charm over traditional intelligence, as seen in YCombinator's focus on popularity and connections.
SuperJoost Playlist β€’ 238 implied HN points β€’ 29 Jun 23
  1. Microsoft under Satya Nadella wants to move away from console exclusives, but market competition dictates otherwise.
  2. Some critics fear Microsoft's acquisition will lead to issues similar to Hollywood, especially in terms of rising consumer prices and lack of options for creatives.
  3. In the gaming industry, the rise of free-to-play multiplayer games is changing the traditional content-selling model, posing new challenges and opportunities.
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Technically Optimistic β€’ 19 implied HN points β€’ 08 Jun 24
  1. Season Two of Technically Optimistic Podcast dives into the topic of data privacy and control.
  2. Episodes discuss how our behavior online is used as a valuable resource, the impact of digital surveillance on reproductive rights, and the use of data in influencing voters.
  3. The podcast explores the concerns around online tracking of children, the evolving data economy in South Asia, and the implications of facial recognition technology in law enforcement.
Technology Made Simple β€’ 99 implied HN points β€’ 02 Dec 23
  1. The Blue Ocean Strategy helps you differentiate yourself in your career and business by finding a less competitive niche with high growth potential.
  2. Effortless at its core, the Blue Ocean Strategy offers the path of least resistance to success, but still requires hard work.
  3. To find your 'Blue Ocean,' look outside for unique ideas, seek diverse feedback, and explore different groups and communities for growth and innovation.
The New Urban Order β€’ 119 implied HN points β€’ 13 Jul 23
  1. Local governments struggle to effectively integrate digital technology for improved services like solving congestion or waste management.
  2. The conflict between the agile, user-centric approach of digital tech and the process-oriented nature of government is a central theme in Jennifer Pahlka's book, Recoding America.
  3. Government service delivery challenges are not solely about technology; they also involve bureaucratic culture, the need for implementation-focused leaders, and the importance of public accountability in driving improvement.
Top of the Lyne β€’ 117 implied HN points β€’ 02 Aug 23
  1. September is a busy month for conferences and tech events.
  2. Major conferences like Inbound, SaaStr Annual, and Dreamforce are key events to attend for marketing, sales, and revenue teams.
  3. Various events like Sales Enablement Summit and Pendomonium offer specialized learning opportunities for specific teams within organizations.
False Positive β€’ 38 HN points β€’ 21 Mar 24
  1. ASML, a Dutch company, holds a monopoly on creating the world's most advanced microchips through their EUV lithography systems.
  2. The control of ASML by the Netherlands provides a unique chokepoint power in global microchip production, impacting international trade and security.
  3. Despite its power, ASML faces limitations in leveraging its monopoly, as it is enmeshed in Western-dominated supply chains and complexities that restrict its options for challenging export controls.
All-Source Intelligence Fusion β€’ 203 implied HN points β€’ 19 Sep 23
  1. Orbital Insight, a surveillance firm backed by Google and CIA, allegedly defaulted on $370,000 per month rent
  2. Orbital Insight was sued by its landlord and subtenants for failing to pay rent for its Silicon Valley HQ
  3. The company had significant investments, including from Google Ventures and the U.S. Intelligence Community
SatPost by Trung Phan β€’ 95 implied HN points β€’ 08 Mar 24
  1. The Economist's cover is seen as a contrarian investing signal, with examples showing it may indicate market trends, but careful analysis is necessary.
  2. The Economist acts as a curator-in-chief for relevant news, publishing content anonymously in one voice, and holding influence among decision-makers.
  3. JalapeΓ±os are less spicy due to Big Ag influence, TikTok faces potential ban due to bipartisan concerns, and Dune 2 review includes insights on visuals, cast, and production.
Disaffected Newsletter β€’ 299 implied HN points β€’ 24 Oct 22
  1. Tech issues can happen unexpectedly and cause delays in plans. It's important to stay patient during these times.
  2. Communication about problems is key; letting people know what's going on can help maintain support.
  3. Working on fixing problems shows commitment and can lead to better outcomes in the future.
startupsemail β€’ 39 implied HN points β€’ 23 Dec 23
  1. Top 8 startup ideas for building in 2024 are highlighted, including a weekend getaway planner and a social listening platform called BuzzMonitor.
  2. One of the startup ideas is NewsPass, a solution to simplify access to news articles without paywalls through a single subscription service.
  3. Effortlessly hiring designers and developers with Outsourced, a platform offering pre-screened talent at a fixed monthly rate, is also showcased in the post.
Inside The Newsroom β€’ 58 implied HN points β€’ 27 Mar 23
  1. TikTok is facing bans in multiple countries due to concerns about data privacy and ties to the Chinese government.
  2. The social media industry, including TikTok, is under scrutiny for data privacy issues that are not unique to TikTok alone.
  3. Calls for stronger regulation and oversight of social media companies are growing to protect user data and online privacy.
Technology Made Simple β€’ 59 implied HN points β€’ 04 Mar 23
  1. Tech companies hire and fire quickly due to the boom and bust cycle - the economy goes through periods of growth and recession, affecting staffing decisions.
  2. Big tech companies compete aggressively, leading to hiring for unprofitable projects and mass layoffs later on.
  3. Hiring in tech can sometimes be driven by ego and market image, leading to quick layoffs as well. Stay aware of trends and project impact to protect your job.
Day One β€’ 119 implied HN points β€’ 16 Jul 22
  1. Newspapers have a long history dating back to Venice in 1599, with printed newspapers circulating by 1609, mostly censored by governments.
  2. The Internet and social media have revolutionized publishing, making it easier for anyone to become a publisher and share diverse knowledge globally.
  3. Quality over quantity is essential in newsletters, focusing on valuable content and curating information from various sources.
Bigfoot Capital β€’ 39 implied HN points β€’ 06 Jul 23
  1. Zooming out from AI: Operators should focus on tangible ways to utilize new technologies rather than making risky moonshot bets on AI.
  2. Pendulum Swing: MBAs are increasingly choosing finance jobs over tech jobs as the job market fluctuates.
  3. Q1 Valuations: Uncertainty remains about the economy, but valuations have returned to historical trends with high burn rates posing challenges in the venture space.
depression2022 β€’ 19 implied HN points β€’ 30 Jan 24
  1. Google's Q4 earnings beat expectations.
  2. There is concern about Google's search business in the future due to changing user behavior and competition from AI applications like ChatGPT.
  3. Google Cloud revenue growth accelerated in Q4, making it profitable, but there are concerns about the changing landscape of AI and its impact on Google's services.