Twilio skyrockets 90% in first day of trading, with startups hoping for tech rally

Twilio shares leaped 90 percent on its first day of trading. As the first tech 'unicorn' to IPO this year, many are hopeful that Twilio's IPO will bring more confidence to venture-backed tech.

Bitcoin, gold rally as Brexit knocks down stocks and currencies

Britain's decision to leave the European Union roiled global currency markets Friday with the British pound plunging and Bitcoin surging.

Startup stake platform RocketClub, previously featured in The Pitch, shuts down

The online business, featured in the Silicon Valley Business Journal last August, cites a lack of traction from startups.

Annexon Biosciences raises $44M to develop neurodegeneration treatments, adds new board member

The South San Francisco biotech startup adds to its board Frank Torti, a partner at New Enterprise Associates, which led the Series B round.

Uber keeps surge pricing, you just won't see it

Uber said this new feature showing the total ride cost will make sure riders don't have any surprises when they get their bill.

Lyft drivers' $27 million class-action settlement approved by judge

The new settlement will mean the average driver in the suit will receive $141.98, a significant premium from the $24 or less that Uber drivers would've received if the original settlement offer had succeeded

Cromwell's away! Here's who to pitch for TechFlash

TechFlash Silicon Valley will be written and put together through the next week by others from the Silicon Valley Business Journal. Here's who to contact.

‘One day’ there will be driverless trucks, Daimler CEO says

Why N.Y.C. is poised to out-innovate Silicon Valley

Airbnb consultant: 'We're working to ensure fairness for black travelers'

Now Google’s getting somewhere: a robot that does the dishes [VIDEO]

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