Back in 2010, Rakesh Patel founded his software company in Ahmedabad, India, with just $1,000, an empty office, and a few plastic chairs. Today, Space-O Technologies manages over 3,000 mobile applications with more than 20 million downloads, has powered 25+ successful startups, and incubated eleven additional businesses. Here’s how he did it.
With the growing number of people Uber-ing or Lyft-ing to San Francisco for a night out, fewer people seem to be riding the Caltrain these days. In some ways, they’re missing out, because the Caltrain itself provides one of the most fun party experiences in the Bay Area: the Caltrain Bar Tour.
As we move into 2026, the landscape of cybersecurity is evolving faster than most individuals can keep up. Social engineering schemes have […]
Companies such as Lime, Bird and JUMP have proven there is an interest in the market for shared, alternative transportation such as […]
Removing a bad guest from your Airbnb can be stressful and legally complex. This guide outlines 9 best practices to help hosts handle difficult situations safely, document issues properly, and work with Airbnb and local authorities to resolve problems without escalation.
When most folks in Silicon Valley think of going on a date, they immediately think of heading up to San Francisco. And it isn’t a bad idea. Between the great restaurants, exciting nightlife, and amazingly beautiful views. But in this article, we suggest you stay in Silicon Valley.
A big part of my lifelong basketball obsession has been seeing how players with widely different skill-sets and personalities can still come together to become an effective team. At the risk of sounding self indulgent, it really does remind me of the different roles on the engineering team in a tech company.
Bad Airbnb stays rarely happen without warning. This guide breaks down the top 10 red flags hosts should watch for – covering profiles, communication, booking patterns, and rule-pushing – so you can screen guests confidently and avoid costly problems.
Korean food seems to be having a moment at the same time David Chang’s Ugly Delicious is becoming a hipster favorite on […]
When people hear about the free food in Silicon Valley tech companies, they usually picture copious amounts of dishes elegantly prepared by […]
Anyone who has spent time around the Bay Area quickly learns that Silicon Valley isn’t Hollywood. We aren’t famous for our beautiful, glamorous people. Nobody ever said to themselves: “I wish I could have a Silicon Valley body, like Reid Hoffman has.” Which is why it’s so bizarre to me that a Google search for “Silicon Valley diet” comes up with over 11 million results.
Silicon Valley is misrepresented. Read articles about Silicon Valley culture and it’s always an article written by a journalist who lives in some other place, who embeds him or herself in some siloed-off subculture and goes on to write an article as if the entire Bay Area is exactly like the subculture that they saw.
Mitsubishi, Nissan, BMW, Ford, virtually all of the major car manufactures these days are now making electric cars. With the help of […]
The rise and fall of a recovering patron of cryptocurrency, and considerations before getting on board.
What I learned as a recent college graduate on a rampage to get a corporate job during the global financial crisis of 2009.
In my ten years working at tech companies in Silicon Valley, I’ve worked on a few projects that have been described as “sinking ships”. Usually, these projects have been stuck in managerial hell, with a revolving door of top leadership cycling through trying to “right the ship.” More often than not, some aspect of the product is simply not up to spec…
Back in 2015, I met Tom Ruginis through one of our corporate housing locations in Mountain View, California. Throughout the years, I’ve encountered many entrepreneurs passing through, but I’m drawn to those making a genuine impact. I enjoy spotlighting those who find profitable solutions to real-world problems, even in less glamorous industries—these are the businesses that truly deserve our attention. Tom Ruginis is one such entrepreneur, and I’d like to introduce you to how he’s bringing incredible value to scientists and labs across the United States.
Back in 2014, my corporate housing company had the unique opportunity to host Jürgen Furian and his team during their visit to Mountain View, California. One day, they took over half of the house, and we spent several evenings enjoying beers on the back patio. They were an incredibly fun group, but I soon realized they were also up to something big. They were driving a major initiative to boost Europe’s innovation in the new economy. I felt compelled to share their inspiring story.