Meg Whitman
Coverage of Meg Whitman in the Nexus archive.
- Meg Whitman, too? More top talent departs California
Meg Whitman is leaving California as a billionaire. Others are departing due to malgovernance, unaffordability, and hostility to wealth.
- Opening offices in 120 countries is ‘not a badge of honor’—pick 30 instead says iconic former tech CEO
Meg Whitman, former CEO of HP and eBay, advises startups against expanding to 120 countries, advocating for a focus on 30 countries to maximize revenue and profits. Anjali Sud, CEO of Tubi, highlights evolving challenges in global expansion, emphasizing regulatory, cultural, and data privacy issues over technical synergies.
- More candidates are using their personal wealth to campaign than ever before. Should voters care?
More candidates are using personal wealth to fund campaigns, with over 200 candidates contributing about $250 million this year, an eight-fold increase since 2022. Examples include Tom Steyer, who spent $213 million for governor, and Saikat Chakrabati, who contributed $9 million for Congress. The trend is linked to the 2010 Citizens United Supreme Court decision.
- Billionaire Tom Steyer's ad spending breaks records in California governor's race
Billionaire Tom Steyer's $195 million ad spending in California's governor race surpasses all other candidates, drawing criticism for attempting to 'buy the governor’s office.' His spending exceeds Xavier Becerra's by over 20 times, with no national rival matching his ad expenditure.
- Billionaire Tom Steyer’s ad spending breaks records in California governor’s race
Billionaire Tom Steyer's $195 million ad spending in California's gubernatorial race sets a new record for political advertising in the U.S., surpassing Meg Whitman's 2010 spending and outpacing rivals like Xavier Becerra. Critics, including Katie Porter, accuse him of trying to 'buy the governor’s office,' while his campaign faces a crowded field with no clear leader ahead of the June primary.