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Time of India
9 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Elon Musk on when he just wanted a job at Netscape and was rejected because …
Tesla CEO Elon Musk revealed he never intended to become an entrepreneur, he simply wanted a job at Netscape in 1995. Speaking at Y Combinator 's AI Startup School in San Francisco this week, the billionaire shared how Marc Andreessen's browser company ignored his application, inadvertently launching one of history's most successful entrepreneurial careers. "I sent my resume into Netscape and nobody responded," Musk told Y Combinator CEO Garry Tan during the fireside chat. "So, I'm like man, this is ridiculous, so I'll just write software myself and see how it goes." The rejection forced Musk to drop out of Stanford 's PhD program and pivot to building his own company. Despite holding physics and business degrees from Wharton and pursuing graduate studies in applied physics, his lack of computer science credentials apparently didn't impress Netscape's hiring team. From rejection to riches: The $300 million outcome by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo That "see what happens" mindset led to Zip2, Musk's first startup, which he built while sleeping in the office and showering at the YMCA. The company sold for $300 million in 1999, with Musk earning $20 million, money he immediately reinvested into his next venture, "I kept the chips on the table," Musk explained, describing his decision to risk everything on subsequent ventures rather than playing it safe. Back to the 'main quest' after political detour Now worth $366 billion according to Bloomberg's Billionaire Index, Musk reflected on his recent involvement with government efficiency initiatives as a "side quest." He emphasized his return to technology development as his "main quest," noting the contrast between engineering's demand for truth and politics' inherent noise. The Tesla founder, whose companies now include SpaceX (valued at $350 billion) and xAI , offered simple advice to aspiring entrepreneurs: "Try to be as useful as possible! You do whatever it takes to succeed!"
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Police shut down Cluely's party, the ‘cheat at everything' startup
The latest San Francisco startup culture drama happened on Monday night. And it centered around 'the most legendary party that never happened,' Cluely founder and CEO Roy Lee tells TechCrunch. Cluely had hoped to throw an after-party for a Y Combinator event occurring on Monday and Tuesday called AI Startup School. The event drew crowds thanks to scheduled speakers like Sam Altman, Satya Nadella, and Elon Musk. Cluely is an AI startup born of controversy and rage-bait comedy marketing. True to form, Lee posted a satirical video on X advertising his after-party. It shows him camped out by the famed Y Combinator sign — the one all the YC founders take selfies with. (Cluely is not a YC startup.) The tweet advertised the party to his more than 100,000 followers and said to DM for an invite. Lee tells TechCrunch that he didn't actually send invites out to the hordes. 'We only invited friends and friends of friends,' he said. But it became the party, and people shared the details. When it was set to begin, so many people were standing outside the venue that the lines wrapped around blocks. 'It just blew up way out of proportion,' Lee says. What looked like 2,000 people showed up, he added. A party that big might have gotten out of control, but it didn't get the chance. The lines were blocking traffic, so the cops showed up and shut it down. 'Cluely's aura is just too strong!' Lee was heard shouting outside as the cops busted it up. 'It would have been the most legendary party in tech history. And I would argue that the reputation of this story might just make it the most legendary party that never happened,' Lee tells TechCrunch, simultaneously proud and bummed. Lee became known in San Francisco when he posted a viral tweet on X saying he was suspended by Columbia University after he and his co-founder developed an AI tool to cheat on job interviews for software engineers. They turned that tool into a startup that offers a hidden in-browser window that can't be viewed by an interviewer or proctor. The startup also went viral for its marketing that promised to help people 'cheat on everything.' In April, Cluely raised a $5.3 million seed round, and its marketing is now a little less in-your-face: 'Everything you need. Before you ask.' The party and its demise by law enforcement naturally became the subject of jokes, memes, and inventive rumors. Lee's explanation of the crowds outside is perhaps more dull than what some people imagined. After the cops showed, 'We did some cleanup, but the drinks are all there waiting for the next party,' he promises. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
TechCrunch
3 days ago
- Business
- TechCrunch
Police shut down Cluely's party, the ‘cheat at everything' startup
The latest San Francisco startup culture drama happened on Monday night. And it centered around 'the most legendary party that never happened,' Cluely founder and CEO Roy Lee tells TechCrunch. Cluely had hoped to throw an afterparty for a Y Combinator event occurring on Monday and Tuesday called AI Startup School. The event drew crowds thanks to scheduled speakers like Sam Altman, Satya Nadella, and Elon Musk. Cluely is an AI startup born of controversy and rage-bait comedy marketing. True to form, Lee posted a satirical video on X advertising his afterparty. It shows him camped out by the famed Y Combinator sign — the one all the YC founders take selfies with. (Cluely is not a YC startup.) The tweet advertised the party to his more than 100,000 followers and said to DM for an invite. Lee tells TechCrunch that he didn't actually send invites out to the hordes. 'We only invited friends and friends of friends,' he said. But it became the party, and people shared the details. When it was set to begin, so many people were standing outside the venue that the lines wrapped around blocks. 'It just blew up way out of proportion,' Lee says. What looked like 2,000 people showed up, he added. A party that big might have gotten out of control, but it didn't get the chance. The lines were blocking traffic, so the cops showed up and shut it down. 'Cluely's aura is just too strong!' Lee was heard shouting outside as the cops busted it up. 'It would have been the most legendary party in tech history. And I would argue that the reputation of this story might just make it the most legendary party that never happened,' Lee tells TechCrunch, simultaneously proud and bummed. Techcrunch event Save $200+ on your TechCrunch All Stage pass Build smarter. Scale faster. Connect deeper. Join visionaries from Precursor Ventures, NEA, Index Ventures, Underscore VC, and beyond for a day packed with strategies, workshops, and meaningful connections. Save $200+ on your TechCrunch All Stage pass Build smarter. Scale faster. Connect deeper. Join visionaries from Precursor Ventures, NEA, Index Ventures, Underscore VC, and beyond for a day packed with strategies, workshops, and meaningful connections. Boston, MA | REGISTER NOW Lee became known in San Francisco when he posted a viral tweet on X saying he was suspended by Columbia University after he and his co-founder developed an AI tool to cheat on job interviews for software engineers. They turned that tool into a startup that offers a hidden in-browser window that can't be viewed by an interviewer or proctor. The startup also went viral for its marketing that promised to help people 'cheat on everything.' In April, Cluely raised a $5.3 million seed round, and its marketing is now a little less in-your-face: 'Everything you need. Before you ask.' The party and its law-enforcement demise naturally became the subject of jokes, memes and inventive rumors. Lee's explanation of the crowds outside is perhaps more dull than what some people imagined. After the cops showed, 'We did some cleanup, but the drinks are all there waiting for the next party,' he promises.
