Christopher Carey

It's a nationwide problem: New CARFAX data found nearly 17 million vehicles on U.S. roads started 2025 with expired tags. That can lead to serious consequences, including costly fees and fines, and in some cases, having the vehicle impounded. In some severe instances, drivers can even face jail time. See which states have the most lapsed registrations: https://lnkd.in/eVBvcMHx

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Yesterday, I sat down with Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe to talk about the story behind the company's big news during Autonomy & AI Day, including why Volkswagen Group doesn't have access to most of the tech that was showcased. Newsweek has the story and the video: https://lnkd.in/eQUihr38 Thank you, Tanya Miller, Mikhael Farah, Genevieve Grdina and Marina Hoffmann for the assist in making the interview happen during a very busy day.

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CARFAX launched its Recall Tracker just about 6 months ago, and the recalls are still coming at a hefty pace: Just the top 5 recalls in July affect nearly 2 million vehicles. See what's going on here: https://lnkd.in/eETVNEFy

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Here's What You Should Know About Los Angeles Tech. The TL;DR: LA's tech ecosystem isn't a copycat of SF or NYC—it's its own thing leaning into community, culture and connectivity. LA isn't trying to win some competition with SF or NYC. It's building something different. • What Makes LA Tech Different • Most cities have one lane. LA has several running in parallel (and not just during traffic): entertainment tech crosses with aerospace, gaming studios hire AI engineers, DTC brands become media companies. So - why's this a good thing - If you're an engineer who's also obsessed with storytelling, or a PM who understands creator economics, or literally anyone who doesn't fit neatly into a single box—LA probably makes more sense for your career than you realize. • Why People Are Moving to Los Angeles For Tech • The talent is real. You'll work alongside people from Google, Meta, SpaceX, Snap, and every major AI lab. The difference is they're also surfers, parents, screenwriters, or running side projects that don't fit traditional tech categories. The cost-of-living math works better. Still expensive, yes. But you can actually have space, maybe a yard, and not spend 60% of your income on a studio apartment. • The Vibe Is Different • Fewer performative LinkedIn posts. More "let me intro you to someone" texts. Less "What's your exit strategy?" More "What are you building?" • What You Should Know Before You Get Here • LA's ecosystem is genuinely strong—$20B+ raised annually, multiple unicorns, world-class accelerators. But it operates differently: ‣ Networks here are built over hikes and coffee, not conference rooms ‣ The best opportunities often come through warm intros, not cold outreach ‣ Cross-industry fluency matters — your gaming insights might be exactly what a healthcare startup needs here. • How to Plug In • If you're new or want to feel more connected, the move is simple: show up to things in person. Check out mixers by Startup Coil, Grid110 and The LA Grind • LA Tech Walks • WeAreLATech runs free Tech Walks across several LA neighborhoods—no badges, no pitches, just founders, engineers, designers, and operators walking and talking. It's how relationships start here. Comment with your neighborhood or DM me. I'll send you the next walk near you. → What's been helpful to accelerate your company/career you have tapped into here in LA? #longla #siliconbeach #techla

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Amazon recently launched a manager dashboard to strictly enforce its five-day return-to-office (RTO) rule, tracking badge swipes, time spent onsite, and even office locations. Corporate work culture and the private sector appear to be shifting toward stricter oversight and efficiency measures, building on 2025's widespread layoffs that hit tech giants like Amazon, Google, and Meta. Tools like Amazon's badge-tracking dashboard signal a "back-to-basics" control mindset, prioritizing physical presence over past remote flexibility experiments. 2025 Layoffs Recap Last year saw massive job cuts over 200,000 in tech alone to streamline amid AI investments and slowing growth, with Amazon trimming thousands in management layers. This set the stage for RTO mandates as a cost-control tactic, reducing perks like hybrid work. Tool-Driven Scrutiny now, monitoring dashboards enforce compliance, categorizing workers as "low performers" based on office time rather than output. Similar systems at Dell and J.P. Morgan link attendance to bonuses, raising surveillance concerns. Is It Getting Worse? Yes, for employee autonomy layouts weeded out redundancies, and now tech enforces cultural uniformity via data. Proponents argue it rebuilds collaboration; critics see burnout and turnover risks as firms treat talent like warehouse inventory. The trend favors leaner, in-person operations in a post-boom economy. #RTO #CorporateLayoffs #WorkplaceSurveillance #FutureOfWork #TechJobs #OfficeMandate #HybridWorkDebate

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At Helion, every conversation about fusion commercialization starts with the people building it. At Seattle Fusion Week with CleanTech Alliance, I spoke about what workforce really means for fusion. Our team is made up of doers—people who thrive in ambiguity, bring urgency and rigor, and ground their work in truth. It’s not just physicists; it’s welders, machinists, engineers, technicians. What matters are the skills, energy, and ownership each person brings to the table. As energy demand grows by the day, solutions will come from builders who step up with agency and accountability to get it done.

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14% of severe large-truck crashes happen because drivers fail to spot hazards in their blind spots, despite looking in the right direction.  That’s why Samsara has launched AI Multicam, extending our AI platform beyond the dash cam. With real-time 360-degree visibility, pedestrian collision warnings and comprehensive views, increasing safety for everyone.   See how our latest innovation is helping fleets reduce risk and support safety teams: https://bit.ly/4mmlrJr

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