Former Patagonia CEO Rose Marcario resigns from Rivian’s board

Marcario joined the board in 2021, and will maintain her position as chair overseeing the Rivian Foundation, which made its first grants last year.

Anonymous messaging app NGL was acquired by ‘EarnPhone’ startup Mode Mobile

Given NGL’s track record of dubious growth hacking, this partnership with Mode Mobile seems like a good match.

No keynotes, no BS — why this year’s best tech talks happened over cocktails at StrictlyVC

Impactful talks and connections happen at StrictlyVC. Read the full 2025 recap and join the 2026 waitlist to get access to the lowest ticket prices.

Apple opens up its App Store to competition in Japan

Epic Games CEO says Fortnite won’t return to Japan, though, because the new rules still require high fees.