
Serephina Ha
Serephina Ha is an emerging leader in the tech startups, on a mission to inspire fellow entrepreneurs to dream big, act with integrity, and innovate without limits for the world to be a better place today and tomorrow. Her unwavering commitment lies in translating audacious visions into tangible realities, with a sharp focus on startups poised not only for success but also dedicated to addressing pressing real-world challenges. Serephina relentlessly hones her expertise and acumen, and delves into business case studies with a keen eye, seamlessly integrating the latest trends and best practices into her repertoire. She is a trusted business writer to startup founders as well as a catalyst for their journey, empowering them to build their ventures from the ground up and stand tall in the face of competitors and chaos. Her belief in the transformative power of strategic milestones emphasizes that every fledgling enterprise possesses the potential to transcend its limitations with the right blend of vision and execution.
Stories by Serephina Ha

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The Best AI Products Haven’t Been Built Yet – And Anthropic’s Mike Krieger Is Racing to Find Them
At HumanX in San Francisco, the room felt electric. And at the center of it all was Anthropic – arguably the hottest…

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Palantir Alex Karp’s All-in Summit Manifesto – Progress Demands Controversy
At the All-in Summit, Palantir CEO Alex Karp delivered a speech that provoked, challenged, and unsettled the audience. Unfiltered, unapologetic, and relentlessly…

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From Layoffs to Liftoff: How Replit’s CEO Bet It All on AI Agents – and Won Big
At STEP SF, one of the most compelling moments came during a raw and inspiring fireside chat with Replit CEO and co-founder,…

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Is San Francisco Back? New Mayor Sets Bold Tone at Bloomberg Tech Conference
At this year’s Bloomberg Technology Conference in San Francisco, the opening session tackled the most pressing question on the minds of tech leaders,…

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ETHSF 2025 Ends with Vitalik Buterin’s Blunt Forecast: “Crypto Hype is Dead. Now It’s Time to Deliver.”
As ETHSF 2025 came to a close, the energy in the room shifted from celebration to reflection. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin, in…

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Not Dying is the New Living – Bryan Johnson’s Final SXSW Keynote Challenges Us
In a powerful closing keynote at SXSW 2025, entrepreneur and longevity pioneer Bryan Johnson delivered a radical message: We may be the…

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How AI is Rewriting Retail – Tech Solution at Shoptalk 2025
On March 27 at Shoptalk 2025, five voices in AI-powered commerce explored the evolving dynamics of product recommendations, social engagement, and data…

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CAC, ROAS, and No Hot Sauce: Kevin O’Leary’s Investment Gospel at Shoptalk
When Kevin O’Leary – aka “Mr. Wonderful” – takes the stage, you know you’re in for a dose of brutal honesty, entrepreneurial…

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Perplexity’s Bold Move! How CEO Aravind Srinivas is Transforming Search with AI (and Turning Down Big Tech Offers)
Perplexity’s Aravind Srinivas is quickly becoming one of the most talked-about CEOs in the AI era, leading his company on a mission…

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Beyond Fame! How Ashton’s Sound Ventures and Chainsmokers’ Mantis VC are Redefining Celebrity-Backed Investments in Tech
At TechCrunch Disrupt 2024, two celebrity-founded venture capital funds, Sound Ventures and Mantis VC, took center stage with intriguing discussions on their…

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Scale Your Startup! Top Leadership Moves from 500 Global’s Clayton Bryan (TechCrunch 2024)
In an era where the startup ecosystem is both booming and intensely competitive, Clayton Bryan, Partner and Head of Accelerator at 500…

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Creating Superfans! Brittany Hodak’s Playbook for Customer Loyalty at VRMA Conference
In today’s highly competitive vacation rental market, standing out from the crowd requires more than great branding or competitive pricing — it’s…

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Exploring the Best of LA Tech Week 2024 – Events that brought Community Together
LA Tech Week by a16z brought together innovators, investors, and tech enthusiasts from around the globe for a week packed with memorable…

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VRMA 2024 Highlights – Passing the Torch and Looking to the Future
The 2024 Vacation Rental Management Association (VRMA) conference in Phoenix was a resounding success, drawing over 2,000 attendees from around the world…

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How the Goldhirsh Foundation is Harnessing AI to Empower LA’s Nonprofits for Social Good
In an inspiring event during LA Tech Week by a16z, “AI for Social Good,” the Goldhirsh Foundation with their LA2050 initiative hosted…

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Robert Herjavec’s Playbook! Bold Moves That Took Him from Immigrant to Billionaire Shark
At the recent Startup World Cup Finale hosted by Pegasus Tech Ventures during San Francisco Tech Week, Robert Herjavec, a prominent figure…

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Top VCs Reveal Strategies for Founders to Thrive in a Rapidly Evolving Landscape
At the Step San Francisco conference on August 15, 2024, a distinguished group of venture capitalists (VCs) gathered to delve deep into…

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Hackathons, Acquisitions, and HR Tech – Chris Bakke’s Unexpected Journey to Startup Stardom
In a dynamic and insightful fireside chat moderated by Indeed Ventures, Chris Bakke shared his journey from a real estate professional to…

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10 Microsoft Hackathon Tips to Succeed at Techstars Startup Weekend
Gabriela de Queiroz, the awesome Director of AI at Microsoft for Startups, recently dropped some serious wisdom at the Techstars Startup Weekend…

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Key Resources for Early-Stage Startups from the Create the Future Summit
On June 7th, Berkeley’s Ciel Creative Space buzzed with forward-thinking energy at the “Create the Future Summit.” This unique event aimed to…