“See how much the top companies are paying for software engineering talent by level.” Spoiler: entry level engineers at some companies are making $200k+. Imagine being 22 years old with that sort of income! | learn more
Amazon Go cashierless stores may be coming to airports.
I would be grateful for this considering my last visit clocked in at 23 seconds total. “Amazon.com is looking at bringing its futuristic checkout-free store format to airports in an effort to win business from hungry, time-pressed travelers.” | learn more
Cryptopia in crisis.
Some of my friends in the blockchain space couldn’t help but notice that the media (in this case Forbes) has flipped 180 degrees on its tone for covering crypto since the token price decline started this year. Nevertheless, an interesting article. | learn more
The data-backed case for electric scooters in SF.
Lime, one of the hot electric scooter companies, published a bunch of survey data to help make the case for how they’re improving mobility in San Francisco. | learn more
What it actually costs to open a restaurant in San Francisco.
Eater followed chef Adam Tortosa throughout his journey to open up the new restaurant Robin. The result is a dollar-for-dollar accounting of the process. And amazing food photos. I’m definitely going to try and eat here next time I’m in town. | learn more
Uber Freight comes to Chicago, joining other logistics startups.
“When we look for talent, Chicago’s at the top of the list,” says Driegert, who spent two years at Amazon between leaving Chicago-based Coyote in 2014 and hiring on with Uber in San Francisco in September. “It’s a great hub for logistics and ops talent. We knew that managing the whole country from San Francisco was going to be a challenge.” | learn more
Fine fast food for rough neighborhoods.
Daniel Patterson, a famed San Francisco chef restaurateur with 2 Michelin stars, partnered with Roy Choi, the LA “King of Food Trucks”, to try and bring a fast food brand to the under-served neighborhoods of big cities. They started in Watts, a place where the only two sit-down restaurants are Subway and Popeyes. The story of their setbacks and perseverance building Locol is really interesting. | learn more