Dogs of tech industry titans, from Mark Zuckerberg to Travis Kalanick

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is the owner of an adorable fluffy dog named Beast, but he isn't the only tech executive with a furry friend.Studies show that dogs can help reduce stress levels and boost productivity, so they make ideal companions for tech moguls running billion dollar companies.These are some of the most powerful dogs in Silicon Valley.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.With company cultures that celebrate—and even encourage —employees bringing their dogs to work, it's no wonder that many of tech's biggest players are also parents to the cutest creatures known to man. From Google to Facebook, dogs have taken over the hearts and Instagrams of the industry's most powerful leaders. Sure these people are setting the agenda for global business and politics, but even billionaires need a little TLC (tender loving cuddles). And did we mention these dogs are darn cute？Here's a round up of some of the tech industry's most powerful dogs: