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Meta's WhatsUpside Down hire: How Kunal Shah broke the Valley playbook

Silicon Valley's AI talent war saw tech giants acquire engineers. However, Meta's Mark Zuckerberg broke the mold by investing $900 million in Indian fintech startup Cred and bringing its founder, Kunal Shah, into WhatsApp's C-suite. Shah, a non-engineer with deep consumer insights, is tasked with boosting WhatsApp's payments and commerce,…

The Economic Times

Mark Zuckerberg directed Meta to create a prediction markets app: NYT

Meta is reportedly developing a new app, codenamed 'Arena,' designed to function like prediction markets such as Polymarket and Kalshi. Initially, it will likely use a points system, with the possibility of real-money wagering later. This move taps into the growing popularity of prediction markets, which have seen significant interest…

The Economic Times

WhatsApp's future may not be invented in US but in India, one transaction at a time

Meta’s $900 million investment in Cred and the reported appointment of founder Kunal Shah to a global role at WhatsApp marks a significant shift in how the messaging platform may evolve.

The Economic Times

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Intellectual curiosity & infectious optimism: Industry cheers Kunal Shah's new role as WhatsApp Head

India Inc. is celebrating Kunal Shah's appointment as WhatsApp head, hailing it as a milestone for Indian startup leadership. Industry leaders lauded his "intellectual curiosity" and "infectious optimism," noting his unique philosophy background and entrepreneurial journey. Meta's investment in his fintech firm CRED and Shah's deep understanding of consumer behavior…

The Economic Times

SpaceX's drop off sees Elon Musk's net worth fall $240 billion—roughly the same value as computing giant IBM

Musk’s net worth has dropped from a peak of $1.32 trillion to $1.08 trillion at the time of writing, per the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.

Fortune

Who Is Kunal Shah? The Indian Founder Meta Bet $900 Million on to Lead WhatsApp

Kunal Shah, founder of CRED, appointed as global head of WhatsApp by Meta, following a £680 million investment in his startup. Miten Sampat steps in as interim CEO of CRED.

International Business Times UK

Meta hires Indian fintech start-up founder as new WhatsApp chief

Kunal Shah’s appointment comes after Meta invests $900m in his company

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Meta CTO Admits Mark Zuckerberg Has Completely Crushed Employee Spirits

Mark Zuckerberg's AI overhaul has left Meta morale badly shaken, with the company's CTO admitting spirits are among the lowest they have been in years.

International Business Times UK

Meet Kunal Shah, serial entrepreneur and Meta's pick to lead WhatsApp

Indian tech entrepreneur Kunal Shah is set to lead WhatsApp, the world's largest messaging platform, succeeding Will Cathcart. Shah, the founder of fintech unicorn CRED and pioneer of digital payments with FreeCharge, brings extensive experience in building successful tech ventures. Meta's investment in CRED and Shah's deep understanding of user…

The Economic Times

'Kunal was the clear choice': Meta's Chris Cox on WhatsApp leadership change

WhatsApp's long-serving chief, Will Cathcart, is moving to a new product development role at Meta after nearly seven years. Cred founder Kunal Shah has officially taken the reins as WhatsApp's new leader, bringing his builder mentality and global perspective to the world's largest messaging app. This transition coincides with Meta's…

The Economic Times

The Roman Colosseum Wanted $150 Million To Host Mark Zuckerberg Vs Elon Musk Fight, Dana White Claims

Dana White disclosed that hosting a Zuckerberg-Musk fight at the Roman Colosseum would have cost $150 million, highlighting the challenges of modern events at historic sites.

International Business Times UK

The Musk-Zuckerberg Fight at the Colosseum Almost Happened: Dana White Reveals $150 Million Rome Plan

Dana White said negotiations for a UFC fight between Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg at the Colosseum were real, and the tech titans would have put up $150 million of their own money.

International Business Times UK

X Offers 'Neglected Meta Employees' Better Snacks as Zuckerberg Battles a Morale Crisis

Nikita Bier's recruitment strategy at X leverages Meta's morale issues and AI talent investments, turning office snacks into a competitive advantage.

International Business Times UK

Meta's Own CTO Says Worker Morale Has Hit a Historic Low — The Worst It's Been Since Cambridge Analytica

Meta's employee morale has hit a two-decade low following significant job cuts to fund AI projects, leaving remaining staff discontented and reassigned to less specialised roles.

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Mark Zuckerberg Reportedly Leveraged His Young Daughter to Win Over Trump as Meta Fought for Influence

Mark Zuckerberg reportedly used a letter from his daughter to gain favour with Donald Trump, illustrating Silicon Valley's efforts to influence the administration, as detailed in a forthcoming book.

International Business Times UK

Elon Musk Predicts Mass and Energy Will Replace Dollar: 'Conventional Money Will No Longer Be Relevant'

Elon Musk has claimed that 'mass and energy will take the place of dollars' as he sketched a future of lunar factories and solar‑powered AI, even as SpaceX's blockbuster IPO swells his fortune.

The Guardian - UK

The UK’s social media ban for under-16s has just empowered big tech

Age verification means that the sector’s biggest players will now have access to information that will only make them richer and more powerful, says technology journalist Taylor Lorenz

International Business Times UK

California Wealth Tax Proposal Heads to 2026 Ballot, Explaining Silicon Valley Billionaires' Exodus

California's proposed wealth tax on billionaires, backed by Khanna and Sanders, aims to fund healthcare and education. Zuckerberg and Bezos are relocating amid economic fears.

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Dario Amodei has only 1 direct report, his chief of staff—and everyone else reports to his sister: ‘It’s incredibly freeing’

As $965 billion Anthropic prepares for an IPO, the AI firm’s CEO, Dario Amodei, admits he’s been managing only one person—and passing the rest to his sister.

MarketBeat

Meta and Cloud Computing: Real Potential, or a Shot in the Dark?

Mark Zuckerberg recently said Meta could enter the massive cloud computing market. However, even with caveats, doing so likely would not be a walk in the park.

International Business Times UK

Mark Zuckerberg Orders Surviving Meta Staff to Have Fun Following Brutal Job Cuts

Meta's hackathon proposal met resistance from employees still reeling from recent layoffs, highlighting tensions between company restructuring and morale.

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UFC 250’s Guest List At The White House Tells Us Everything We Should Know About 2026

America is turning 250, and what better way to celebrate than a battle of the brawn on the White House lawn? Celebs from every walk of fame showed up, some raising more eyebrows than others. Read the full article to see who showed up, who said 'no thanks,' and who…

International Business Times UK

Meta's 8000 Layoffs: Unhappy Staff Hope To Be Axed Despite Record Profits

Meta is cutting 8,000 jobs despite record profits, causing employee frustration. The layoffs coincide with heavy AI investment, raising concerns about company priorities and job security.

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Meta Leases Massive Data Center From Reliance to Boost AI Infrastructure. All That Money Is Buying Muscle for META Stock.

Meta Platforms is planting a bigger flag in India as its AI spending climbs into the hundreds of billions.

International Business Times UK

After Axing 8,000 Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg Admits Meta 'Made Mistakes' In AI Overhaul

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg admits to mistakes in the company's AI transition, following major restructuring and job cuts. He reassures employees of stability while planning further AI investments.

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