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Shirin Ghaffary

Shirin Ghaffary

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Shirin Ghaffary

    Technology
    WeWork’s massive growth has made it the second-biggest private office tenant in ManhattanWeWork’s massive growth has made it the second-biggest private office tenant in Manhattan
    Technology

    It started out with a single SoHo building in 2010.

    By Rani Molla and Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    Author Claire Evans wants you to know about the women who helped found the internetAuthor Claire Evans wants you to know about the women who helped found the internet
    Technology

    Her new book follows the stories of women in tech from Ada Lovelace in the 1800s to cyber feminists of the ‘90s.

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    Many in Silicon Valley support Universal Basic Income. Now the California Democratic Party does, too.Many in Silicon Valley support Universal Basic Income. Now the California Democratic Party does, too.
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    It’s a sign that the idea is moving from fringe to mainstream.

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    WeWork is acquiring digital marketing startup ConductorWeWork is acquiring digital marketing startup Conductor
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    It’s another move by WeWork to diversify its business model outside renting office space.

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    Oath CEO Tim Armstrong raved about the Oshry sisters weeks before canceling their showOath CEO Tim Armstrong raved about the Oshry sisters weeks before canceling their show
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    The Instagram stars’ morning show was dropped soon after racist tweets surfaced and a family connection to an anti-Muslim activist was made public.

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    Brit Morin was ‘pissed off’ that more women weren’t into cryptocurrency, so she organized an event to educate themBrit Morin was ‘pissed off’ that more women weren’t into cryptocurrency, so she organized an event to educate them
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    Women make up less than 30 percent of investors in bitcoin.

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    Phil Libin, the co-founder of Evernote, is backing an AI chat bot to help people report workplace abusePhil Libin, the co-founder of Evernote, is backing an AI chat bot to help people report workplace abuse
    Technology

    Three in four workplace harassment incidents go unreported.

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    Austin tech workers saw the biggest jump in salary last yearAustin tech workers saw the biggest jump in salary last year
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    Austin tech workers made $202,000 on average, adjusted for cost of living, the highest in the U.S.

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    Watch SpaceX launch its Falcon Heavy rocket into spaceWatch SpaceX launch its Falcon Heavy rocket into space
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    The launch will be a test of the most powerful rocket currently in use.

    By Shirin Ghaffary
    Technology
    Tech companies have an obligation to join the fight against poverty, says Tipping Point CEO Daniel LurieTech companies have an obligation to join the fight against poverty, says Tipping Point CEO Daniel Lurie
    Technology

    The homeless situation in major U.S. cities is unacceptable, he says — and it is

    By Shirin Ghaffary