The Coddling of the Tech Mind - by Nikunj Kothari

kept by eddie may 22

Many tech employees working at large companies lose agency and ownership because the supportive systems (1:1s, free food, OKRs) designed for earlier eras have become entitlements instead of tools.

Does the Job of C.E.O. or Private Investor Come First? Intel’s Chief Is Juggling That Question. - The New York Times
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan's dual role as a venture capitalist while leading a turnaround has raised questions about where his priorities lie.
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The White House Made Fixing Intel Its Pet Project. It’s Working. - WSJ
White House pressure and a $9 billion equity stake spurred Intel’s rebound, securing Apple, Nvidia and SpaceX deals and quadrupling its stock since 2025.
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Monitoring the Situation
a16z announces investment in MTS, a live media company on X that monitors and discusses current events in tech, business, politics, and culture.
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The For You page is killing Social - by Nic Carter
X's algorithmic For You page optimizes for time spent over creator-follower linkage, driving creators to platforms like Substack for reliable reach.
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