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As AI threatens to replace tech jobs, startups are desperate for top talent—and some firms are paying tech-savvy grads over $300,000

As Gen Z frets over the future of work thanks to AI, tech startups are dishing out sky-high six-figure salaries to secure top talent.

By Preston ForeMarch 31, 2026
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Exclusive: Former Stripe and Coinbase employees raise $8 million for Latitude, a startup whose core product is stablecoin-based ‘Global Payouts’
By Carlos GarciaMarch 31, 2026
McCormick combines with Unilever’s food division and adds Hellmann’s and Knorr to its brands
McCormick combines with Unilever’s food division and adds Hellmann’s and Knorr to its brands
By The Associated PressMarch 31, 2026
The rise of the supervisor class is just beginning.
The supervisor class: how AI agents are remaking the developer’s career
By Mohith ShrivastavaMarch 31, 2026
Exclusive: Former a16z crypto investor raises $10 million to launch stablecoin clearinghouse Better Money
Exclusive: Former a16z crypto investor raises $10 million to launch stablecoin clearinghouse Better Money
By Ben WeissMarch 31, 2026
The ‘death of SaaS’ could be the best thing to ever happen to SaaS M&A
The ‘death of SaaS’ could be the best thing to ever happen to SaaS M&A
By Allie GarfinkleMarch 31, 2026
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HR leaders are drowning in decisions: here’s how the best ones are getting ahead
EuropeHR leaders are drowning in decisions: here’s how the best ones are getting ahead
By Francesca CassidyApril 1, 2026
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By Fortune EditorsApril 1, 2026
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CommentaryGen Z is engineering an analog future — and it’s at least a $5 billion opportunity
By Luba KassovaApril 1, 2026
As AI reshapes the office, Fortune’s Best Companies to Work For are doubling down on the most human perks
MagazineAs AI reshapes the office, Fortune’s Best Companies to Work For are doubling down on the most human perks
By Orianna Rosa RoyleApril 1, 2026
AI success is a leadership test—and the 100 Best Companies lead the way
SuccessAI success is a leadership test—and the 100 Best Companies lead the way
By Michael Bush and Great Place To WorkApril 1, 2026
The Iran war is accelerating plans for Southeast Asia to go nuclear. Experts say it won’t be easy
EnergyThe Iran war is accelerating plans for Southeast Asia to go nuclear. Experts say it won’t be easy
By Angelica AngApril 1, 2026
The more women earn, the more housework they do: inside the paradox a Wharton economist calls ‘an existential problem for men’
SuccessThe more women earn, the more housework they do: inside the paradox a Wharton economist calls ‘an existential problem for men’
By Catherina GioinoApril 1, 2026
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By Glen Luke FlanaganApril 1, 2026
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Ex–Blackstone staffers raise $25 million for startup Valinor, which aims to put private credit on the blockchain
CryptoEx–Blackstone staffers raise $25 million for startup Valinor, which aims to put private credit on the blockchain
By Ben WeissMarch 30, 2026
Oliver Kharraz, CEO of Zocdoc, sits on a couch.
NewslettersAI is reshaping the doctor visit—just not how you think
By Lily Mae LazarusMarch 30, 2026
This ex-Google CMO quit at 28 years old with a seven-figure equity package and says climbing the ladder was easy: ‘I just disregarded all the rules’
SuccessThis ex-Google CMO quit at 28 years old with a seven-figure equity package and says climbing the ladder was easy: ‘I just disregarded all the rules’
By Orianna Rosa RoyleMarch 30, 2026
Private equity is eying Asia’s health care funding gap as countries get wealthier and older
InvestingPrivate equity is eying Asia’s health care funding gap as countries get wealthier and older
By Angelica AngMarch 29, 2026
Amazon buys Fauna Robotics, maker of the Sprout humanoid robot that can dance, pick up toys, and go on a stroll
AIAmazon buys Fauna Robotics, maker of the Sprout humanoid robot that can dance, pick up toys, and go on a stroll
By The Associated PressMarch 29, 2026
Fortune Archives: The folks who brought you Apple
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By Indrani SenMarch 29, 2026
Anduril founder Palmer Luckey wants to arm the U.S.’s allies. Could his insistence on deferring to Washington scare them off?
AIAnduril founder Palmer Luckey wants to arm the U.S.’s allies. Could his insistence on deferring to Washington scare them off?
By Nicholas GordonMarch 28, 2026
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AIMeet a 29-year-old blue-collar founder who used AI to triple his revenue in 3 years
By Nick LichtenbergMarch 28, 2026
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AIYour enterprise customers don’t know how to buy AI — and it’s killing deals
By Mallun YenMarch 27, 2026
VC firms rarely reinvent themselves. Kleiner Perkins did—and has a new $3.5 billion to show for it
NewslettersVC firms rarely reinvent themselves. Kleiner Perkins did—and has a new $3.5 billion to show for it
By Allie GarfinkleMarch 27, 2026
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CybersecurityWhat if I told you the ‘AI slop’ debate was over 100 years old? It used to be about ‘ghostwriting’
By Emily Hodgson Anderson and The ConversationMarch 27, 2026
Anthropic accidentally leaked details of a new AI model that poses unprecedented cybersecurity risks
Big TechAnthropic accidentally leaked details of a new AI model that poses unprecedented cybersecurity risks
By Jim EdwardsMarch 27, 2026
Cursor CEO warns vibe coding builds ‘shaky foundations’ and eventually ‘things start to crumble’
AICursor CEO warns vibe coding builds ‘shaky foundations’ and eventually ‘things start to crumble’
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezMarch 27, 2026
Defense startup Shield AI is projecting more than $540 million in revenue this year as valuation more than doubles to $12.7 billion
Startups & VentureDefense startup Shield AI is projecting more than $540 million in revenue this year as valuation more than doubles to $12.7 billion
By Jessica MathewsMarch 26, 2026
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CryptoExclusive: Megapot raises $5 million to create a crypto-powered global lottery
By Carlos GarciaMarch 26, 2026
Water storage construction on the Meta data center site in Holly Ridge, Richland Parish, Louisiana.
AIInside Meta’s chaotic AI boomtown in rural Louisiana
By Sharon GoldmanMarch 26, 2026
Duolingo CEO’s taxi driver test decides who gets hired—before the interview even starts
SuccessDuolingo CEO’s taxi driver test decides who gets hired—before the interview even starts
By Sydney LakeMarch 26, 2026
Exclusive: Foreign exchange startup XFX raises $17 million to help businesses go between cash and stablecoins
CryptoExclusive: Foreign exchange startup XFX raises $17 million to help businesses go between cash and stablecoins
By Ben WeissMarch 26, 2026
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Startups & VentureExclusive: Blossom Health raises $20 million to bring an AI ‘copilot’ to psychiatry
By Lily Mae LazarusMarch 26, 2026
The one-person unicorn: Myth, miracle, or the future of startups?
NewslettersThe one-person unicorn: Myth, miracle, or the future of startups?
By Allie GarfinkleMarch 26, 2026
The world’s consumers are ready for robotaxis. James Peng of Pony AI wants to make sure they’re riding in his
MagazineThe world’s consumers are ready for robotaxis. James Peng of Pony AI wants to make sure they’re riding in his
By Nicholas GordonMarch 26, 2026
‘Wealth doesn’t erase your problems—it magnifies them’: One serial entrepreneur’s brutally honest take on making it
Success‘Wealth doesn’t erase your problems—it magnifies them’: One serial entrepreneur’s brutally honest take on making it
By Sydney LakeMarch 25, 2026
Faris Sbahi, CEO of Normal Computing.
AIExclusive: Normal Computing raises $50M from Samsung Catalyst to tackle soaring AI chip costs and power demands
By Sharon GoldmanMarch 25, 2026
The growing problem of ‘tech addiction’ spawns a new detox economy
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By Allie GarfinkleMarch 25, 2026
Origin cofounders Chris Bruce (left) and Pete Craghill.
Startups & VentureExclusive: AI-powered benefits platform Origin raises $30 million in fresh funding to bring CHROs visibility into benefits usage and spend
By Jeremy KahnMarch 25, 2026
Aravind Srinivas, wearing a white sweater, lifts both of his arms in front of him.
Future of WorkPerplexity CEO says AI layoffs aren’t so bad because people hate their jobs anyways: ‘That sort of glorious future is what we should look forward to’
By Sasha RogelbergMarch 24, 2026
The rise and uncertain future of $29 billion AI coding startup Cursor
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By Allie GarfinkleMarch 24, 2026
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AIExclusive: Cambridge Mobile Telematics secures $350 million from TPG, Allianz to make driving safer
By Lily Mae LazarusMarch 24, 2026
Grab expands to Taiwan, its first non-Southeast Asian market, with $600 million Foodpanda deal
AsiaGrab expands to Taiwan, its first non-Southeast Asian market, with $600 million Foodpanda deal
By Angelica AngMarch 24, 2026
Exclusive: The CEOs of Kalshi and Polymarket are arch rivals—but are investing in the same $35 million prediction market VC fund
CryptoExclusive: The CEOs of Kalshi and Polymarket are arch rivals—but are investing in the same $35 million prediction market VC fund
By Ben WeissMarch 23, 2026
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