Scarcity of Silicon Valley work visas affecting Canadian entrepreneurs
In Silicon Valley — a global hub for technology — many want to move here to fulfill their dreams. However, tightened U.S. regulations are not making it easy to get a visa.
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LinkedIn goes boldly to China, where Google, Facebook and Twitter have failed
The Mountain View-based site points to expansion into China as a primary growth strategy. But analysts question whether it can succeed in China given different hiring culture, censorship and high regulation.
Recent highlights from Sunnyvale-based Telenav
Telenav recently announced new acquisitions of a company and fresh talent, as well as a partnership with a top global automotive company. In this video, find out what these developments could mean for your stock portfolio.
In a land of rising rents, Opportunity Center offers reprieve
The Opportunity Center serves the unhoused populations of Palo Alto, East Palo Alto and Menlo Park, with affordable housing and supportive services like hot breakfasts and a clothing closet of donated items.
Posting, spraying and praying in Silicon Valley’s talent wars
As recruiters vie for top talent, they are engaged in trench warfare to find the “best fit.” It demands a new generation of recruiters who focus on and excel at speed, relationship building and even artistry.
Your car might know you better than you do
Companies might soon predict where and when you want to go, activities you want to do and what food you want to eat — an effort by in-car tech providers to make sure drivers get the most out of travel time.
A closer look at solar industry giants SunPower and SolarCity
Movers and shakers in solar are reestablishing their presence in an industry that’s seen some turmoil in recent years. Our animated video overviews San Jose-based SunPower and San Mateo-based SolarCity.
From Silicon Valley to Hong Kong, similarities abound in business hubs
Silicon Valley and Hong Kong share similarities as business centers. The chairman of the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation talked about business in the regions during a Bay Area trip.
Mountain View bids farewell to Styrofoam containers
First went plastic bags. Now, California cities are increasingly banning that constant companion to hot lunches and coffee: polystyrene, a type of plastic better known by its household name Styrofoam.