Raya Jetha

Raya Jetha, a tech culture reporter at The San Francisco Standard, dives into the evolving landscape of Silicon Valley. She highlights the shift from software-centric nerds to charismatic founders in hard tech, emphasizing their focus on geopolitical issues and hardware innovations. Jetha notes the rise of young founders idolizing figures like Elon Musk, often driven by profit and ambitious tech goals. She also discusses a declining focus on diversity and equity, reflecting a pivot towards traditional values in the new tech culture.