California-based Grindr loses nearly half its staff to strict return-to-office rule
Grindr Inc. has lost approximately 45% of its workforce as it enforces a strict return-to-work policy, which was implemented after a majority of employees announced a plan to unionize. The Communications Workers of America said in a statement Wednesday that about 80 of the 178 employees at the LGBTQ dating app company were forced to…
NFL 2023 predictions: How the NFL divisional and wild card races will play out
NFL insider Jerry McDonald projects the AFC and NFC division winners and wild card teams in 2023 What the NFL divisional and wild card races will look like in 2023: The NFC West 49ers. Imagine being a dominant division favorite with any of the quarterbacks on the roster. With this team, either Brock Purdy or…
NFL kickoff 2023: Will the 49ers win the NFC West again?
49ers beat writer Cam Inman looks at the NFC West comings and goings, and predicts who will win it in 2023 49ers Kyle Shanahan (7th year) is the head coach. LAST YEAR: 13-4, 1st place; NFC runner-up DT ARRIVES QB Sam Darnold (Panthers), QB Brandon Allen (Bengals), CB Isaiah Oliver (Falcons), DE Clelin Ferrell (Raiders),…
Huge South Bay office campus occupied by high-profile tech firm lands buyer
$190 million-plus deal hints at pockets of strength in Silicon Valley office market MILPITAS, CA — A massive South Bay office campus occupied by a high-profile tech firm has been purchased by a Midwest buyer, pointing to pockets of strength in a shaky Bay Area office sector. According to documents filed with the Santa Clara…
49ers captains: Brock Purdy, Deebo Samuel join six-man crew
The 49ers’ six captains this season are Arik Armstead, George Kittle, Fred Warner, Trent Williams and first-timers Brock Purdy and Deebo Samuel SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Brock Purdy is more than just the 49ers’ starting quarterback. He is a first-time captain, a distinction that Trey Lance lacked a year ago. Purdy demonstrated his leadership ability…
NFL kickoff 2023: Week-by-week look at SF 49ers’ schedule
The 49ers begin their quest to return to the Super Bowl on Sunday against the Steelers in Pittsburgh Here is a week-by-week breakdown of the 49ers’ 2023 schedule, as the defending NFC West champions and two-time NFC runner-up: Sunday, September 10 (10 a.m., FOX) vs. Pittsburgh Steelers The Steelers have won the Lombardi Trophy six…
Hall of Famer Steve Young has ‘full circle’ moment helping coach his daughters’ girls flag football team at Menlo School
Steve Young is helping his former 49ers teammate John Paye coach the new girls flag football team at Menlo School in Atherton, with both of his daughters on the team ATHERTON, N.C. — This isn’t Steve Young’s first time coaching at Menlo School in Atherton, but it’s certainly the most important. Young is working with…
Flexport told employees to expect cost-cutting and possibly job cuts, a day after its CEO’s sudden departure
Flexport told employees Thursday to expect cost-cutting and a possible reduction in workforce. Flexport CEO Dave Clark, who previously worked at Amazon, resigned on Wednesday. Flexport founder Ryan Petersen said the company needs changes to “return to profitability.” Following the abrupt departure of CEO Dave Clark on Wednesday, Flexport is considering laying off a portion of…
One of the most successful VCs in cybersecurity, Ted Schlien, names 3 new trends to watch
One of Kleiner Perkins longest-serving investors quietly launched a firm to specialize in security startups. Ted Schlein now runs Ballistic Ventures, “a firm that was completely different” than others, he says. Schlein sees three big new security markets, including an area he’s “most scared about.” Ted Schlein quietly left storied venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins after a couple…
