All articles tagged with #tech entrepreneur
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Axios
Tech entrepreneur Ethan Agarwal is entering the California governor race as a Democrat advocating for capitalism and reforming environmental regulations like CEQA, aiming to appeal to young, Indian American, and tech voters amid a crowded field with low name recognition.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Business Insider
Elon Musk announced plans to create the America Party to bridge the political divide in the US, reflecting his pattern of founding companies to solve big-picture problems. While Musk's ventures like SpaceX, Tesla, and Neuralink address specific issues, his attempt to disrupt the two-party system faces skepticism due to his limited political experience and diplomatic skills. The new party aims to focus on the middle of the political spectrum, but experts doubt Musk's ability to successfully build a political movement.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
Israeli tech entrepreneur Liron Petrushka and his wife Naomi were killed in a plane crash near the California-Nevada border during a snowstorm, leaving behind three children. The couple's high-performance aircraft crashed near a railway as it approached Truckee Tahoe Airport, with no homes damaged but railroad tracks needing repairs. Liron, who was piloting the aircraft, and radar controllers had discussed the inclement weather before the crash. The Silicon Valley company where Liron worked, UpWest, expressed devastation at the couple's sudden death, and the FAA and NTSB are expected to investigate the fatal crash.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo News
A Texas police officer, Daniel Sanchez, has been indicted on a felony charge of deadly conduct in connection with the fatal shooting of tech entrepreneur Rajan Moonesinghe. The incident occurred when police responded to a 911 call reporting a man firing a rifle into his own home. Moonesinghe was shot almost simultaneously with police orders to drop the gun. The officer's actions have divided Austin's law enforcement community, with the police department defending Sanchez's response as consistent with his training, while the district attorney criticized the department's statement and called for further charges. Moonesinghe's family is urging the presentation of clear video evidence to a new grand jury.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox Business
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak is becoming a citizen of Serbia and expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to promote his new home. Wozniak, also known as "Woz," co-founded Apple in 1976 and played a significant role in designing the company's early computers. While he left his day-to-day role at Apple in 1985, he remains a ceremonial employee and receives a stipend. Wozniak recently suffered a minor stroke while in Mexico City but has since been released from the hospital and is returning to the US.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC News
A man suspected of raping a woman and already under surveillance was arrested in the killing of a Baltimore tech entrepreneur; actor Michael Gambon, known for playing Dumbledore in the 'Harry Potter' films, dies at 82; U.S. soldier Travis King returns to American soil after being expelled from North Korea; remains found in Colorado are identified as Suzanne Morphew, a mom who disappeared in 2020; the mother of a man suspected of killing a Baltimore tech CEO urges him to surrender, fearing police would try to kill him.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC News
A man suspected of killing a Baltimore tech entrepreneur was already under surveillance and believed to have raped a woman prior to the murder. In other news, actor Michael Gambon, known for his role as Dumbledore in the "Harry Potter" films, has passed away at the age of 82. Additionally, a U.S. soldier named Travis King has returned to American soil after being expelled from North Korea, and the remains found in Colorado have been identified as Suzanne Morphew, a mother who went missing in 2020.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC News
A man suspected of killing a Baltimore tech entrepreneur was arrested after being under surveillance, with police also suspecting him of raping a woman days before. In other news, actor Michael Gambon, known for his role as Dumbledore in the 'Harry Potter' films, has passed away at the age of 82, and the remains found in Colorado have been identified as Suzanne Morphew, a mother who went missing in 2020. Additionally, a U.S. soldier named Travis King has returned to American soil after being expelled from North Korea, and the mother of a man suspected in the tech CEO's killing has urged him to surrender, fearing for his safety.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Reuters
Arkady Volozh, co-founder of Russian internet giant Yandex, has criticized Russia's "barbaric" invasion of Ukraine, expressing horror at the fate of people in Ukraine and taking responsibility for his country's actions. Volozh, who holds both Russian and Israeli passports, has faced criticism for apparently downplaying his links to Russia. He stepped down as CEO of Yandex after being included on the EU's sanctions list. Yandex is pursuing a corporate restructuring to balance domestic pressure and Western investors. Volozh's focus has been on supporting Russian engineers wanting to leave the country and contribute to technological innovation elsewhere.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by SFist
The attorney for Nima Momeni, the suspect in the murder of tech entrepreneur Bob Lee, has cast doubt on the first-degree murder charge against her client, despite video evidence of the stabbing. Momeni's lawyer, Paula Canny, claims that there is a "much greater backstory" to the case than has been disclosed. Prosecutors allege that Momeni killed Lee over a relationship Lee had with Momeni's sister. Momeni is due back in court for an arraignment on April 25.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Independent
Bob Lee, the founder of Cash App, was stabbed to death outside an apartment building in San Francisco. The police have not made any arrests yet. The incident has shaken the San Francisco tech community, with many expressing their shock and grief. The city has been facing a surge in violent crime and robberies, leading to criticism of its criminal justice policies. However, crime statistics show that while some violent crime has increased during the pandemic, rates are still much lower than in previous years.