Amir Fakhoury
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Amir Fakhoury writes "The Long View," a column for Business and Builders focused on the enduring aspects of leadership and strategy. His insights are shaped by a 30-year career as an operator, including a decade as CEO of a publicly-traded software company that he guided through a major market transition and a successful acquisition. He now serves on several corporate boards and advises late-stage founders. Amir's writing eschews short-term tactics in favor of timeless principles, exploring the difficult questions of purpose, legacy, and the human side of building a durable enterprise.
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Kane Parsons' 'Backrooms' Hits Theaters, Ushering In New Creator Era
At just 20 years old, Kane Parsons directed 'Backrooms' to an $81.
Jun 1, 2026 · 2 min read
KC Green Reaches Deal With AI Startup Artisan Over Artwork Use
On bus stops and in subway stations, Artisan AI prominently featured a version of artist KC Green's character in an advertisement, prompting Green to publicly accuse the startup of theft.
Jun 1, 2026 · 2 min read
Erin Brockovich Tackles Data Center Secrecy with New Transparency Initiative
In just one month, environmental activist Erin Brockovich received nearly 4,000 reports of data center-related issues from concerned citizens across the country, according to TechCrunch .
Jun 1, 2026 · 3 min read
Unastella secures KRW 28 billion in funding for rocket startup
In May 2025, South Korean startup Unastella successfully launched its Una Express-I rocket from home soil, a critical technical milestone.
Jun 1, 2026 · 2 min read
Snap Alums Launch Ghost Angels Fund to Back Early-Stage Startups
In 2025, a collective of 20 former Snap employees, led by Max Rivera, launched Ghost Angels.
May 31, 2026 · 2 min read
YouTuber Kane Parsons' 'Backrooms' movie hits screens this weekend
The movie 'Backrooms,' directed by 17-year-old YouTuber Kane Parsons, is projected to gross between $80 million and $90 million at the domestic box office this weekend, according to TechCrunch .
May 31, 2026 · 3 min read
Consumer AI Subscriptions Hit $20 Standard
In 2026, ChatGPT became the #1 most-expensed app by transaction volume, according to Aionx .
May 30, 2026 · 3 min read
Coders demand AI tools, fueling cost overruns and pushback
A German developer, Johannes Link, embedded hidden instructions in his open-source jqwik library, designed to delete any code touched by an AI agent.
May 30, 2026 · 2 min read
SpaceX secures $6 billion contract for national security launches
SpaceX, a company founded just 22 years ago, has secured a $6 billion contract from the U.
May 30, 2026 · 3 min read
Rivian R2 SUV Deliveries Begin June 9, 2026
Rivian is set to begin customer deliveries and public demo drives for its R2 SUV on June 9, 2026.
May 28, 2026 · 3 min read
Dutch government blocks Kyndryl acquisition of Solvinity over security
A proposed 100 million euro acquisition of Dutch cloud provider Solvinity by US tech giant Kyndryl has been abruptly blocked by the Dutch government, citing a risk to public interest, Techzine Global
May 26, 2026 · 2 min read
Dreamie alarm clock promises phone-free sleep for $250
For $249.99, the new Dreamie alarm clock promises to banish your phone from the bedroom, offering Wi-Fi enabled podcasts and pre-loaded sleep scenes without a companion app, according to Mashable . It
May 24, 2026 · 2 min read
Peec startup revenue growth crosses $10 million milestone
Just six months after raising $21 million, AI startup Peec AI has already crossed $10 million in annualized revenue.
May 23, 2026 · 2 min read
Musk's xAI uses gas turbines; solar vision shifts to space
Elon Musk's xAI, a company at the forefront of artificial intelligence, powers its data centers with dozens of unregulated natural gas turbines and plans to buy an additional $2.
May 23, 2026 · 2 min read
Ferrari uses IBM AI to enhance F1 fan experience
Since IBM's involvement, engagement data for the Ferrari app has shown a staggering 62% increase over Formula 1 race weekends, according to TechCrunch .
May 23, 2026 · 3 min read
Google Play blocks scam calls impersonating banks
In early 2025, WhatsApp notified roughly 90 journalists and civil society members across Europe that they had been targeted by Israeli spyware company Paragon Solutions, according to TechCrunch .
May 23, 2026 · 3 min read
Spotify's 'Reserved' Program Offers Top Fans Exclusive Ticket Access
On Thursday, Spotify announced 'Reserved,' a new feature setting aside concert tickets exclusively for its premium subscribers.
May 21, 2026 · 2 min read
Spotify launches AI features to personalize podcast listening
Spotify's new 'Studio' app can generate a daily podcast briefing using your listening habits, calendar, inbox, and even your personal notes, according to 9to5Google .
May 21, 2026 · 2 min read
AI startup revolutionizes fragrance creation, personalizing scents
In 2024, AI startup Osmo achieved "Scent Teleportation," the world's first full digitization of scent without human intervention, according to beautymatter .
May 21, 2026 · 2 min read
Google unveils new AI design tools and Gemini 3.5 at I/O 2026
At Google I/O 2026, Google AI Studio demonstrated its ability to generate production-quality Android apps from a simple description, eliminating the need for traditional software development kits (SDK
May 20, 2026 · 3 min read