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Mark Cuban in a serious discussion, with a backdrop of the California skyline and financial growth charts, symbolizing his opposition to the billionaire tax.
Founders

Mark Cuban Opposes California's Billionaire Tax

California's billionaires saw their collective wealth surge by 158% over just three years, from 2023 to 2025.

Ethan Calder·August 19, 2026
Mark Cuban stands at a crossroads, contemplating investment decisions as California's proposed wealth tax looms, symbolizing a potential shift in capital flow.
Founders

Mark Cuban threatens to avoid California investments over wealth tax

Billionaire investor Mark Cuban declared he would make 'NOT being in California a pre requisite for an investment' if the state's proposed 5% wealth tax passes, according to Fox Business .

Ethan Calder·August 16, 2026
Startup founders pushing back a mountain of gold coins against the backdrop of the California state capitol, symbolizing opposition to a proposed billionaire tax.
Founders

California billionaire tax sparks $102M donation against proposal

Google co-founder Sergey Brin has donated $102 million this year to a group opposing California's proposed billionaire tax, according to CPA Practice Advisor .

Ethan Calder·August 14, 2026
How Bliss Marketplace Solves the #1 Fear of California Artisans: The Brick-and-Mortar Trap
Product

How Bliss Marketplace Solves the #1 Fear of California Artisans: The Brick-and-Mortar Trap

Bliss Marketplace offers California artisans and vintage collectors a solution to the traditional brick-and-mortar trap by providing shared, flexible retail spaces across the Sacramento area. This model allows small businesses to sell products in a physical store without the high costs and long-term commitments of a commercial lease.

Sponsored by Bliss Marketplace·August 5, 2026
A person peacefully watching a streaming service on a TV, enjoying an ad-free experience without sudden loud commercials.
Founders

California cracks down on loud streaming ads July 1, 2026

On July 1, 2026, Californians will finally experience a streaming world where the sudden blast of a loud commercial is illegal.

Ethan Calder·June 29, 2026
California cityscape with AI and human collaboration on a holographic interface, representing responsible AI development and deployment by 2026.
Playbooks

California's AI Rules Force Startups to Deploy Responsibly by 2026.

In California, Executive Order B-49-18, issued in 2023, mandates state agencies to assess AI risks and implement safeguards, including transparency and accountability measures, according to the Califo

Oliver Grant·April 26, 2026