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A moment of reckoning for the VC (and many other) industries? An argument at the foot of the Transamerica Pyramid? The future of S.F.'s downtown restaurant scene? A soccer team at a baseball stadium and a vaunted startup powering down? And some amazing real estate hitting the market? All this and more in another week of Bay Area business.
A founder brought her infant to Y Combinator. It got controversial by Sara B.
A baby made some cooing noises at a Y Combinator event for female founders and then . . . things got really noisy.
This story has raised eyebrows and passions, asking questions not just about where and when, in 2024, it is acceptable for parents and kids to be present but also about the place of women in tech, VC, and across all industries and society. Read more .?
Shvo blow? $180 million rent at stake in Transamerica Pyramid case by Sarah Klearman
Michael Shvo, the owner of the iconic Transamerica Pyramid, could lose a lot more than a high-profile tenant if a New York court ruling goes against him. Read more .?
Why this restaurant group is embracing downtown San Francisco by Alex Barreira
Thursdays are the new Fridays. A new reality is settling over restaurant land. For some it means change, for others opportunity. Omakase Restaurant Group is putting chefs in the driving seat and betting on downtown. Read more .
Clint Eastwood’s former Carmel-By-The-Sea home hits the market by Ted Andersen
The one-time mayor of Carmel’s seaside pad is for sale. The price? Well, in the words of Dirty Harry "You've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel lucky?' Well, do ya, punk?" or $21 million. Read more and see the listing .?
The week in real estate
Executive profile: Tipalti CEO Chen Amit talks M&A and growth by Mark Calvey
“Those who haven’t reached scale in time, won’t be able to” – Chen Amit , co-founder and CEO Tipalti . Read the interview .
Exclusive cover story: For residential real estate agents, it’s survival of the fittest by Ted Andersen
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New rules are about to reshape residential real estate, and they could wash a lot of agents out of the business. “Discount brokerages are nothing new, but we are likely going to see an influx of more of them . . . you get what you pay for.” Read more .
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The week in AI
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Presenting the Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business
Every year we celebrate the most prominent and powerful women in Bay Area business in our Influential Women awards . We've announced the second group of honorees. Who made the list this year? Read more .
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