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Is San Francisco Really All That Great?

In our latest episode of ‘This is Your Life in Silicon Valley’, we interview bestselling author Antonio García Martínez — who has some controversial views about the Bay Area....

This is Your Life in Silicon Valley, Two Years Later

Two years ago, we began penning a satirical series about life in the Bay Area called ‘This is Your Life in Silicon Valley’....

Quiz: Pokémon or Failed Start-up

You’re gonna be the very best, like no one ever was…maybe...

We Need Your Podcast Guest Suggestions

A little over two weeks ago, we launched a podcast called This Is Your Life in Silicon Valley....

Here Is Your Chance to Support the Arts

We know that you want to support the San Francisco arts community. We’ve lamented the way the arts have struggled to survive in San Francisco....

We Asked Techies to Share the Most Frivolous, Absurd Things They’ve Seen at Their Start-ups

Start-ups are adept at wasting investors’ money and creating divas out of their employees....

What to Get your Burner Roommate for Christmas: A Bay Area Gift-Giving Guide

’Tis the season to figure out who goes on your shopping list so you don’t feel guilty when your coworker hands you a gift, and you’re empty handed....

“Chaos Monkeys” Author: Other Cities Would Love to Have San Francisco’s “Problems”

Call Antonio García Martínez whatever you want, but don’t call him boring. The Chaos Monkeys author instantly became public enemy #1 in Silicon Valley after releasing his best-selling book, but became a media darling in the process....

Eighteen Subscription Boxes I Would Never Buy (and Three I Would)

I grew up in Oregon, where the epitome of class is enrolling someone in the Harry & David Fruit of the Month Club....

Greeting Cards for Geeks: Announcing “Only in Silicon Valley”

I have lived and worked in Silicon Valley for more than 20 years, and it’s a truly unique place, but it’s a bit underserved when it comes to cheesy, touristy design fun....