First Round Review

This Tech CEO’s Top Two Tips For Hiring A Great Leadership Team

Thumbtack cofounder Marco Zappacosta has hired leaders from Google, YouTube, and Bain. Here’s how that taught him to rethink the executive search.

This Tech CEO’s Top Two Tips For Hiring A Great Leadership Team

Let This Former Googler Help You Tap The Science Of Persuasion

Drawing on a large body of brain science and psychological research, this tech expert explains why the most persuasive people spoil surprises on purpose.

Let This Former Googler Help You Tap The Science Of Persuasion

3 Icebreakers To Build Empathy Among Strangers Within 10 Minutes

The head of First Round’s Knowledge program shares how to skip the boring small talk and get to the stuff that matters faster.

3 Icebreakers To Build Empathy Among Strangers Within 10 Minutes

The Simple Equation Every Manager Needs To Build (Or Repair) Trust

A tech veteran who’s worked at eBay, SurveyMonkey, and TaskRabbit explains how trust breaks down on startup teams–and what it takes to fix it.

The Simple Equation Every Manager Needs To Build (Or Repair) Trust

EBay’s First Diversity Chief On How To Make Inclusion Matter To Everyone

“This has not become the most fun discussion to have,” says Damien Hooper-Campbell. Here’s his approach to changing that.

EBay’s First Diversity Chief On How To Make Inclusion Matter To Everyone

Impact

Americans gave a record $471 billion to charity in 2020

These immersive, virtual 3D models are helping plan the infrastructure of the future

Scientists just turned plastic bottles into . . . vanilla flavoring?

News

23andMe jumps on stock market debut, as privacy concerns about genetic testing abound

American Airlines app leads the download pack as summer travel takes flight

IRS refund update: When will the next batch of unemployment tax payments arrive?

Co.Design

COVID-19 devastated healthcare workers. Here’s how to make sure that doesn’t happen again

This magical portal connects people across two cities

These icons create a universal language for healthcare, from blood type to sex work

Work Life

Sick of your screen? Here’s how to find a healthy balance with your workplace tech

Empathy shouldn’t be optional in your workplace culture

7 productivity hacks for getting stuff done in a hybrid office