Silicon Valley Archives - CFO

Oracle to Move HQ From Silicon Valley to Texas

Oracle to Move HQ From Silicon Valley to Texas

The software giant's decision "is another signal that the trend toward more remote working brought on by the pandemic could outlast the health crisis.”

By Matthew Heller | December 14, 2020

Silicon Valley CFOs Decry Some Local Issues

Workplace Issues

Silicon Valley CFOs Decry Some Local Issues

The area's high cost of living and long daily commutes don't make it any easier to attract talent, which is in shorter supply in the Valley than ever.

By David McCann | March 3, 2020

SEC Approves New Stock Exchange for Startups

Credit & Capital

SEC Approves New Stock Exchange for Startups

The Long-Term Stock Exchange aims to provide "a new way of being public" that puts long-term value creation ahead of quarterly results.

By Matthew Heller | May 13, 2019

Warren Pledges Breakup of Big Tech Companies

Warren Pledges Breakup of Big Tech Companies

“Big, structural changes” to the tech sector are needed to "restore the balance of power in our democracy [and] promote competition," the senator says.

By Matthew Heller | March 11, 2019

Capitalizing on the Platformization of the Economy

Capitalizing on the Platformization of the Economy

Assuming a platform lives up to its promise of creating a seamless, interoperable system, it should open up new doors for a business.

By Brian Peccarelli | October 5, 2017

The Troubling Clash Between VCs and Female Founders

The Troubling Clash Between VCs and Female Founders

The truth of the matter is that women simply aren’t getting VC funding.

By Debrah Lee Charatan | September 5, 2017

UK Tech Giant Sage to Buy Intacct for $850M

UK Tech Giant Sage to Buy Intacct for $850M

The deal will boost Sage's cloud-based financial management offerings as it faces increasing competition for small business customers.

By Matthew Heller | July 27, 2017

Why Technology Companies Should Consider Divestments

Why Technology Companies Should Consider Divestments

Divestment of non-core units is an effective way to streamline the business and free up capital to support growth.

By Barak Ravid | July 18, 2017

Lawyer to Head SEC Corporate Finance Unit

Risk & Compliance

Lawyer to Head SEC Corporate Finance Unit

New SEC chief Jay Clayton names Silicon Valley attorney William Hinman to lead the critical division that oversees public company filings.

By Matthew Heller | May 10, 2017

GM Buys Startup to Fuel Driverless Car Push

GM Buys Startup to Fuel Driverless Car Push

The automaker says Cruise Automation will provide it with "a unique technology advantage" in the race toward autonomous driving.

By Matthew Heller | March 11, 2016

HP Slashing Up to 33,000 Workers

HP Slashing Up to 33,000 Workers

The company expects to save about $2.7 billion, mostly by cutting jobs in the HP Enterprise business.

By Matthew Heller | September 16, 2015

Being ‘Intensely’ Data Driven Is Not for Everyone

Talent Management

Being ‘Intensely’ Data Driven Is Not for Everyone

A high-performing culture like Amazon’s is effective, but it also creates winners and losers. And, in some cases, it can quickly go bad.

By John Parkinson | August 24, 2015

New CFO’S Hand Seen in Google Restructuring

Investor Relations

New CFO’S Hand Seen in Google Restructuring

Google's new focus on shareholder transparency may be largely due to CFO Ruth Porat, analysts say.

By Matthew Heller | August 11, 2015

Facebook Pushes Vendors to Hike Pay, Benefits

Workplace Issues

Facebook Pushes Vendors to Hike Pay, Benefits

The social network's move is part of an effort to address economic disparities in Silicon Valley.

By Matthew Heller | May 13, 2015

Google Greets New CFO Porat With $70M Pay Package

Google Greets New CFO Porat With $70M Pay Package

Move from Wall Street to Silicon Valley proves lucrative for the Morgan Stanley CFO.

By Matthew Heller | March 27, 2015