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Golden Gate Bridge under a storm cloud with a small seedling struggling to grow, symbolizing the impact of California's proposed billionaire tax on startup innovation.
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California billionaire tax could cripple startup innovation

Tony Xu, founder of DoorDash, faces a potential $2.

Ethan Calder·September 5, 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.
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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